Mozambique
English Teaching Assistant Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodWinter StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
Located in the southern Africa region, Mozambique is a Lusophone country surrounded by English speaking neighbors and rapidly developing with an influx of multinational companies and investors. The country is rich in natural resources and has a tropical climate. Its extensive coastline, fronting the Mozambique Channel, which separates mainland Africa from the island of Madagascar, offers some of Africa’s best natural waterfronts.
The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program in Mozambique aims to strengthen educational and cultural relationships between the United States and Mozambique. More specifically, it serves to strengthen English learning and teaching in Mozambique’s secondary schools, which operate under the guidance of the Ministry of Education.
The country’s nascent educational system seeks to improve literacy rates where access to educational opportunities lag and improve the quality of education nationally across all disciplines. Universities are seeking to train new cadres of teachers and equip graduates with English speaking capabilities. Educational administration programs aim to improve future educators’ abilities to plan, manage and evaluate the development of the education system at the societal, institutional and classroom levels.
Grant Length
Grant Period
ETAs will need to arrive for the in-country orientation in late January 2027. Mozambique’s academic year runs from early February to the first week of May for the first quarter; from mid-May to mid-August for the second quarter; and from late August to late November for the third quarter.
Orientation
As a condition of their grants, all grantees may be required to participate in a Pre-Departure Orientation during the summer of 2026.
A mandatory in-country group orientation will be provided by the U.S. Embassy in Maputo.
Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s and Master's-level candidates who have a degree in English, education, TEFL/applied linguistics or American Studies, and who have experience teaching or tutoring are preferred. Other fields will be considered if combined with teaching experience and/or coursework in pedagogy. Candidates with the ability to incorporate or organize extra-curricular activities – e.g., music, art, dance, English Clubs, Reading and Writing Clubs – are preferred. Candidates with an interest in African languages, culture, and history are also encouraged to apply.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Applicants are expected to research their host country. Application materials should indicate a clear commitment to the host country community and a description of how you will engage with it.
Mozambique is a beautiful Lusophone country in southeastern Africa. It is a country that is rich in natural resources and has a tropical climate. Mozambique's extensive coastline, fronting the Mozambique Channel, which separates mainland Africa from the island of Madagascar, offers some of Africa’s best natural harbors. This has allowed Mozambique an important role in the maritime economy of the Indian Ocean, while the country’s white sand beaches are an important attraction for the growing tourism industry. Fertile soils in the northern and central areas of Mozambique have yielded varied and abundant agriculture, and the great Zambezi River has provided ample water for irrigation and the basis for a regionally important hydroelectric power industry.
Surrounded by English-speaking neighbors and rapidly developing with an influx of multinational companies and investors, especially in the energy field, Mozambique will benefit from well-trained young professionals with good English skills and professional training. Mozambique has shown an expanding interest in the English Language; the country has a growing number of Mozambicans seeking study opportunities abroad, and universities are seeking to provide both teachers and students with English speaking abilities. The nascent educational system seeks to improve literacy rates where access to educational opportunities lag and improve quality of education nationally across all disciplines. Educational administration programs aim to improve future educators’ abilities to plan, manage, and evaluate the development of the education system at the societal, institutional, and classroom levels. The American School, French School, and International schools offering Cambridge and National curricula, are available in the capital city, Maputo.
Eligibility
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) Form
If required, submission of the Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is mandatory, even if you have advanced skills or are a native speaker of the language. Failure to submit the required FLE form may impact your eligibility.
Applicants should have intermediate skills in Portuguese or advanced skills in Spanish at the time of application. Advanced Portuguese skills are highly recommended when the grant begins to settle in comfortably and pursue independent interactions with contacts in the community that are not related to the English teaching project at the host institution. A Foreign Language Evaluation completed by a college-level language instructor is required and must be supported by a Language Self-Evaluation completed by the applicant.
Foreign Language Proficiency Level by Grant Start
If a Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is Required, applicants must have the following proficiency level by the start of the grant period. If a Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is Recommended, applicants are encouraged but not required to have the following level by the start of the grant period.
Placement Type
- Secondary School
Selected applicants for this program will be placed at public high schools in the country’s capital city of Maputo and/or other cities.
Placement Locations
- Capital City
- Regional City
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
- English language teaching preparatory course
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
One-Time Allowances
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
- Excess baggage fees
- Research/Materials allowance
- Settling in allowance
Includes a one-time supplemental allowance of $600 to cover increased living expenses.
Supplementary Project
Because teaching assistant responsibilities will not surpass 25 hours per week, grantees are expected to engage in other activities related to their personal, career, and/or educational interests. Applicants should consider a project that they intend to carry out if awarded the grant. These activities should be flexible respective to geographic location. Grantees should plan to spend 10 to 15 hours per week on their supplementary project. Applicants should use the Host Country Engagement section of the application form to describe their supplementary project plans.
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
The websites linked Expatistan and Numbeo have useful, up-to-date cost of living information.
Dependents
Housing Arrangements
Fulbrighters should contact the U.S. Embassy's Public Diplomacy Section or former Fulbrighters for housing recommendations in Mozambique. The U.S. Embassy will work to assist ETAs in identifying lodging; however, finding and securing housing is ultimately the responsibility of each ETA.
Fulbright Program Management Contact
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Gabrielle T. Kasongo, Exchanges Coordinator: KasongoGT@state.gov
Carmen L Timane, Education Outreach and Exchanges Assistant: TimaneC@state.gov