Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award - Kyrgyz Republic

The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award provides opportunities for American citizens to teach English in the Kyrgyz Republic for 10 months. As unofficial cultural ambassadors, Fulbright ETAs live and teach English mainly in cities throughout the Kyrgyz Republic, forming powerful and enduring people-to-people ties with Kyrgyzstani students, colleagues, and community members. ETAs teach 20 hours per week during the academic year at universities and vocational institutions, then transition to teaching at American Spaces in May. The program runs from September through July, with ETAs arriving in early September for orientation in Bishkek before starting their teaching assignments. Throughout their programs, ETAs participate in community outreach and cultural activities, accounting for at least five additional hours per week. Activities may include directing reading and conversation groups at American Spaces, working with English Access Microscholarship Students, and assisting with various cultural and educational activities and exchange programs. The Kyrgyz Republic, sometimes called the 'Switzerland of Asia,' boasts unparalleled natural beauty and a warm and welcoming culture. Grantees receive a monthly stipend of $2,250, one-time allowances totaling $7,250, international travel benefits, health benefits, language training, and 12 months of non-competitive eligibility hiring status within the federal government.