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Bolivia

2 English Teaching Assistant Award NEW

Accepted Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Grant Period
February Start
Grant Length
10 Months
Award Type
English Teaching Assistant Award
Award Profile

ETAs will be assigned as language-learning assistants and cultural ambassadors working up to 25 hours per week, but they will not be responsible for teaching entire courses. They will develop and lead language learning and other activities on American culture, history and values. They will design and lead cultural events, workshops, and activities that promote mutual understanding between the Unites States and Bolivia.

Grant Length
10 Months
Grant Period
February Start

Grant begins in early to mid-February, corresponding with the academic year in Bolivia.

Orientation
Pre-Departure Orientation

As a condition of the grant, all grantees to Bolivia are required to participate in a Pre-Departure Orientation in the U.S. prior to the start of the grant. Grantees will receive an arrival briefing with the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia.

Candidate Profile

Candidates with degrees in English, Spanish, Education or TESOL with experience teaching or tutoring, and who have an interest in working in an international educational environment, are preferred. Other fields will be seriously considered if combined with teaching experience and/or coursework in TESOL.

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.

Life as a ETA Fulbrighter in La Paz and El Alto is both inspiring and immersive. In La Paz, you’ll find yourself living in the world’s highest administrative capital, surrounded by the breathtaking peaks of the Cordillera Real. The city’s dramatic geography means that every day offers stunning vistas, whether you’re walking through bustling streets or riding the teleféricos that connect neighborhoods across the steep terrain. The vibrant city life is complemented by a rich cultural scene, with opportunities to engage in academic, artistic, and community activities.

Eligibility
Residency in host country NOT permitted in year prior to grant
Dual citizens of this country are eligible
Indicate how many months is considered residency:
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.

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.

Intermediate

Additional Information: Intermediate Spanish language proficiency is necessary, not only for the development of the assignment, but to communicate on a daily basis.

Placement Type
  • University/Post-Secondary Institution
  • Other Educational/Community Institution

For the primary placement, ETAs will be individually placed at local universities in the greater La Paz and El Alto area. They will assist with English language instruction, but will not be responsible for teaching entire courses. Instead, they will contribute with their native English skills to enhance language instruction and provide additional cultural opportunities. Additionally, ETAs will provide language assistance at local American Space and/or EducationUSA offices as a secondary placement.  ETAs will be required to work at the primary location 70% of the time and assist the local American Space and/or EducationUSA offices for the remaining 30%.

Placement Locations
  • Capital City

Primary location: Local University English Learning Centers

Secondary Localtion: American Spaces and EducationUSA

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.

1,150 monthly stipend amount in
$ [US Dollar]
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.

4,350 in
$ [US Dollar]
  • Excess baggage fees
  • Research/Materials allowance
  • Settling in allowance
  • USD $2,850 base allowance to cover round-trip international travel, transit, excess baggage, settling-in expenses.
  • USD $1,000 Research Allowance
  • USD $500 Relocation Allowance
Supplementary Project
Required

English Teaching Assistant responsibilities will be up to 25 hours per week. Therefore, 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 pursue if awarded the grant, keeping in mind that these activities should be flexible with respect to geographic location, since they will not know where they will be placed until placements are finalized. For example, grantees may pursue a course of study, conduct research on topics or issues related to Bolivia, engage in specific volunteer activities, or a combination of these activities. Grantees should plan to spend 10 to 15 hours per week on their supplementary project, with the understanding that their main responsibility is to assist at the university and American Space and/or EducationUSA offices.  

Estimated Cost of Living

Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.

Please visit this website to help estimate the cost of living, meals, and incidentals in different capital cities in Bolivia. Significant differences can exist in smaller towns where costs tend to be lower.

Dependents
Dependent financial support is NOT available
Housing Arrangements

Grantees are responsible for identifying housing options. The U.S. Embassy does not assist in locating or helping secure housing for U.S. Fulbright grantees, but is happy to answer any specific questions that grantees might have about potential housing. Host institutions should be the primary source of assistance in the housing search.

Fulbright Program Management Contact
FBstudent.WHA@iie.org
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
https://bo.usembassy.gov
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Educational and Exchanges Coordinator: saldanamr@state.gov
English Language Coordinator: fortung@state.gov