Kenya - English Teaching Assistant Award

The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program in Kenya aims to strengthen educational and cultural relationships between the United States and Kenya. It is a professional development opportunity designed to enhance teaching skills and offer a positive experience in Kenya. The overall benefits to the U.S. participant include the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in supplementing classroom activities with English teaching and learning and acquiring a balanced view of the dynamics between teachers and students. ETAs will be assigned as language-learning assistants in Kenyan high schools or other educational institutions, typically placed outside major cities where there is a need to improve English language skills for students. The 9-month grant begins in mid-January 2027 and runs through the academic year ending in November. ETAs work approximately 25 hours per week assisting teachers in classrooms or instructing their own classes, plus class preparation time and school-related activities. They play a crucial role as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. Embassy in Kenya, working with students aged 14-18 years at secondary schools and potentially college undergraduate levels. ETAs are encouraged to engage in extra-curricular activities such as English Clubs, Reading and Writing Clubs, and community initiatives. They also support American Spaces in Kenya and the English Access Microscholarship Program.