Albania - English Teaching Assistant Award

The Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Program in Albania is designed to strengthen English language instruction at Albanian schools by establishing a native-speaker presence. English Teaching Assistants provide part-time assistance for 16 teaching hours per week to permanent teaching staff, working to improve students' English language abilities and knowledge of United States culture while helping teachers integrate language teaching with cultural education. ETAs are placed primarily in public high schools or vocational schools, potentially in locations outside the capital city, working with grades 9-12 students. The program runs for 9 months from September 2026 to June 2027. Each host institution tailors the assistantship to its language teaching needs and the grantee's background, academic interests, and abilities, placing the ETA under the supervision of a teacher-tutor. ETAs are expected to engage intensively with the host community, gaining from cross-cultural interaction. Class sizes vary from 25 to 40 students, with English classes taught twice weekly in public high schools and four times weekly in vocational schools. ETAs may be scheduled to teach at more than one location. The program is considered an important tool by the U.S. Embassy to develop English language instruction in Albania. Grantees are encouraged to engage with additional English language programs funded by the U.S. Department of State, such as the Access Program, and initiate activities promoting English language teaching and American culture through clubs, presentations, and teacher networks. Albania offers a rich cultural experience with archaeological sites, museums, and a tradition of friendliness and hospitality.