Fulbright Program to Teach Arabic in the United States 2026
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Applicant criteria
NationalityJordan
SpecialityArabic Language and Literature
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldForeign Languages and Literature
Job locationUnited States
Deadline2026-06-30
Opportunity description
Apply for the Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program. This program offers a cultural and educational exchange opportunity in the United States, designed for early-career teachers passionate about teaching Arabic as a foreign language and promoting cross-cultural understanding. As part of the program, you will work as a teaching assistant at a U.S. university or college, attend academic courses, and participate in cultural activities and interactive lectures.
Benefits
- Round-trip travel from Jordan to the United States.
Monthly living stipend.
J‑1 visa fees and health insurance.
Tuition and required books for academic courses.
Eligibility criteria
- Be a resident of Jordan at the time of application and until the program begins.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a university recognized by the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education, with a grade of “Good” or higher.
- Have between one and seven years of experience teaching a foreign language.
- Possess a good command of English for teaching and studying in the U.S.
- English language test requirement: Submit a TOEFL iBT score (minimum 79), TOEFL ITP score (minimum 550), or an academic IELTS report (overall score 6.0).