Argentina
18 English Teaching Assistant Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodMarch StartGrant Length8 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
A total of 18 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant awards will be offered. Of these, 8 awards will be offered in partnership with the Secretariat of Education - Ministry of Human Capital.
The English Teaching Assistantship Program in Argentina encourages applicants seeking opportunities throughout the country where grantees will create projects in which they can engage with a range of institutions. This will allow grantees to interact with local communities in Argentina that they would not be able to engage with otherwise, creating relationships that will endure over time and resulting in positive, long-lasting impacts, both within and outside the classroom. It is an experience that will enrich grantees' perspectives and cultural horizons and enhance their cross-cultural competence and understanding.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grant Length: 8 months
Grant dates correspond to the academic year in Argentina, which runs mid-March to mid-November 2027. Placements will be determined in the late fall, prior to the grant start date.
Orientation
Late February through mid-March 2027.
The grant period starts with virtual pre-departure activities and with an in-person orientation organized by the Fulbright Commission. Attendance at these orientation programs is mandatory. Changes to the grant period and/or deferrals are not allowed.
Candidate Profile
Candidates with degrees in English, Spanish, Education, TEFL or Applied Linguistics, with some experience teaching or tutoring, are preferred. Other fields will be considered if combined with teaching experience and/or coursework in pedagogy.
It is preferred that bachelor’s level candidates have at least one year of post-graduate professional experience at the time of application.
Candidates with more than three years of teaching experience or a master's degree in TESOL at the time of application may be considered overqualified and not eligible for this program.
Candidates must have native-level English skills; proficiency in Spanish is desired. They must demonstrate a high level of adaptability considering the cultural and institutional differences between Argentina and the United States. Candidates should be proactive and eager to engage in their communities.
A level of existing knowledge or interest in Argentine culture is preferred.
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.
Argentina is a large country with a wide array of ecosystems, cities and cultures. No two cities are the same with marked differences between regions. From arid La Quiaca in Jujuy to Ushuaia, the Southernmost city in the world, grantees will encounter contexts and conditions significantly different from those at home.
Argentine culture is unique— with mate (of Guaraní origin) and soccer (fútbol) two examples of cultural staples of Argentine life and identity. Grantees will find that each city and town has its own unique personality, from particular “lunfardo” or slang spoken, to the variety in its food and traditional practices. Argentina contains a richness in culture across its geographical breadth. This partly results from the heritage of settlement from across the globe through which new arrivals melded with and transformed local, regional and national practices and identity.
Argentine people are warm and kind, always eager to offer a helping hand or share a good laugh. Grantees incoming to Argentina are sure to leave the country with an expanded mindset, greater cultural adaptability, and a quality of experience under their belt sure to inform how they understand and act in the world.
Eligibility
12 Months
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
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.
Additional Information: A Foreign Language Evaluation by a college-level Spanish language instructor is required.
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
- Teacher Training
- University/Post-Secondary Institution
Grantees will be assigned to English teacher training colleges/institutes or universities throughout Argentina's 24 provinces. ETAs will be assigned as language-learning assistants for up to 18 hours per week and will not be responsible for teaching entire courses.
The Fulbright Commission and the Argentine Secretariat of Education, in consultation with ministries of Education in each province and individual host institutions, will match selected grantees with an appropriate host institution. Assignments are based on institutions' availability and needs, and the academic profile and background of the ETA grantee. Placements can be in any Argentine city. Individuals should not apply for or accept this award unless they are willing to be placed in any geographic location, barring specific health and safety considerations. ETA placements are determined in the late fall prior to the grant start.
Teacher training colleges/institutions may or may not be affiliated with a university; they are part of the Argentine system of higher education (institutos terciarios). In order to graduate as EFL teachers, students must attend four-year undergraduate programs.
Placement Locations
- Capital City
- Regional City
Grantees will be placed in cities of all sizes throughout Argentina's 24 provinces. In some cases, an ETA may be affiliated with host institutions located in two different cities within their host province.
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.
Total grant amount: USD $12,000: half of the grant payable before arrival; the other half to be paid in mid-July, approximately.
Roundtrip flight tickets are covered by the Commission.
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.
- Settling in allowance
Additional Grant Benefits
- Mid-year seminar
Supplementary Project
As English Teaching Assistant responsibilities will not exceed 18 hours per week, grantees are expected to engage in projects or other activities related to their personal, professional and/or academic interests during the grant period. Grantees may pursue a course of study, conduct research on topics related to Argentina, engage in specific volunteer work, or a combination of these activities. Placements will not be confirmed until November 2026, so applicants should be flexible when proposing a supplementary project. Grantees may be placed at a location where they cannot carry out the goals of their initial supplementary project. In such cases, appropriate alternatives can be discussed with the Fulbright Commission once placements are finalized.
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 cost of living varies across provinces/placement. The Commission will provide additional resources and information prior to arrival and during in-country orientation.
Dependents
Housing Arrangements
Grantees will be expected to arrange their own housing. The Fulbright Commission in Argentina may provide additional resources.