Teach Hausa or Yoruba in the U.S.A | Apply for the 2013 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program
Posted on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 at 7:18 AM

By BellaNaija.com

FulbrightFLTAProgramThe Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Abuja invites applications from qualified Nigerians wishing to teach Hausa or Yoruba languages and cultures to American students in U.S. universities and colleges.

The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program is a nine month non-degree course funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education. The objective of the program is to strengthen foreign language instruction at U.S. colleges, universities, and some high schools, while providing future teachers from abroad the opportunity to refine their skills, increase their English language proficiency, and expand their knowledge of U.S. society and culture. FLTA fellows must return to their home countries upon completion of their programs to teach English at the secondary or university level.

All applications must meet the following criteria:

Applications must be completed and submitted online.
Applicants should request that the academic office of their institution send a stamped copy of their transcripts in a sealed envelope to: The Public
Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central Area, Abuja, Attention: Cultural Affairs Officer.
Other documents to be submitted include academic credentials, signed and stamped letters of reference, and the photo page of a valid Nigerian passport.
The application can be accessed at http://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/flta
Applicants must be teachers of English or in training to become teachers of English.
Applicants must possess a university degree in English, Language Arts, or combined honors.
Applicants must be fluent in English, demonstrated by a TOEFL score of 79-80 (Internet based testing) or 6.0 (overall score International English Language Testing System-IELTS).
Applicants must be between 21 and 29 years old at the time of application.
Applicants must demonstrate maturity, dependability, integrity and professionalism.
Applicants must be physically present in their home country throughout the nomination and selection process.

Application opens: January 1, 2013

Application Closes: April 30, 2013

For further inquiries, please contact Cultural Affairs Assistant, U.S. Embassy, Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central Area, Abuja.
Email:CulturalAbuja@state.gov or U.S. Consulate General, #2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos;

http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/03/05/teach-hausa-or-yoruba-in-the-u-s-a-apply-for-the-2013-fulbright-foreign-language-teaching-assistant-flta-program/

ok i will. 1st to comment dancing azonto

I won't say first of all. I will just say go down low. You sha understand?

What of igborian language,can we apply 4 d post of igbotic language teacher?

Just hausa and yoruba? What about igbo?

abbeyfx2:

Omg.....how come? ughrrrrrrr!

omo nah god oo

G.James:
Just hausa and yoruba? What about igbo?

ibo na language? It's morr like speaking in tongues.

Why is igbo and efik language not inclusive, dat's wat i can teach

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shegzy4luv: What of igborian language,can we apply 4 d post of igbotic language teacher?

Sorry, No body wan learn igbo......the language no sweet!! And not recognize Internationally

donsax:


Sorry, No body wan learn igbo......the language no sweet!! And not recognize Internationally

me abi yoruba i like igbo language well well

Naa wa for all of una wey dey pick numba for Nairaland #dumb azz#

Omo this one na automatic working visa(no denial) once you are accepted!!

G.James:
Just hausa and yoruba? What about igbo?

those are the primary boko haramic languages. it's a security measure.

igbo is just like speaking in tongue, wat a bad language.

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those are the primary boko haramic languages. it's a security measure.

I disagree with you ... Why do you think yoruba is a primary boko haram language?!

And why should dis mk d front page? Dis is fake..d poster jst wan 2 start up anoda tribal ward..go find work.

em no want learn area boys grammar
kilo sele...area....shooou...oloshi buruku americans
baskitad
ediyat
pool
dan isika
malo
idey come i dey go i dey craze

good one

[size=18pt]This is just a cheap attention seeking post from Bella Naija, because Fulbright Fellowships are not jobs for general applicants. And having it on the front page shows how intellectually ret-ard-ed the posters are.
They are for scholars and all universities have the information
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-public-policy-fellowships.[/size]

Igbo 4wiaits better dey wia xcluded

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those are the primary boko haramic languages. it's a security measure.

Is a lie oooo I don search every where I no see ooo

I teach Egun!!

G.James:
Just hausa and yoruba? What about igbo?

Maje.Official:
those are the primary boko haramic languages. it's a security measure.