Fulbright/America for Bulgaria Foundation English Teaching Assistant Award

The Fulbright/America for Bulgaria Foundation Program for US English Teaching Assistants (ETA) to Bulgaria offers students holding at least a bachelor's degree in any field the opportunity to teach English in Bulgarian public high and middle schools for one year as teaching assistants. The program aims to improve the quality of English language instruction in Bulgarian schools and to expand the educational and cultural exchange between Bulgaria and the United States. Thanks to the generous support from the America for Bulgaria Foundation, the ETA program in Bulgaria currently consists of 30 English Teaching Assistants placed in 25 cities across Bulgaria. The program has had a tremendous role in the improvement of English language instruction in all participating schools. ETAs teach between 14 and 18 hours weekly, Monday to Thursday, with Fridays always free. Classes may be organized in morning and afternoon shifts. ETAs are expected to engage with their students and community outside of class through extracurricular activities, clubs, and community service projects. Free housing is provided by host schools, and grantees receive a monthly stipend, international travel benefits, health benefits, and language training support. The program offers participants invaluable intercultural, professional and life experience and the chance to make genuine impact in their local community.