Kosovo English Teaching Assistant Award

The Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Program in Kosovo aims at strengthening English language instruction at higher education institutions and organizations by establishing a fluent-speaker presence to provide part-time assistance for 15 teaching hours per week to permanent teaching staff. Fulbright ETAs are assigned as language-learning assistants but are not responsible for teaching entire courses. They serve as cultural ambassadors and fluent speakers, with responsibilities including planning and conducting conversational classroom activities, giving presentations on different topics related to the United States (culture, society, and history), leading language labs and language table discussions, acting as a resource person both at the host institution and in the community, coordinating extra-curricular activities, and conducting English conversation clubs. The program runs for 9 months from approximately September 15, 2026 to June 15, 2027. ETAs are placed primarily at universities but may also be placed in NGOs or other venues where English-language instruction is needed. They work under the supervision of experienced English instructors and serve as resources for conversation, vocabulary, and reading and writing courses. Grantees are expected to engage in other activities related to their personal, career, and/or educational interests during their fellowships. Kosovo is the youngest European country in the heart of the Balkans, with 70 percent of the population under 35. It is widely considered to be one of the most pro-American countries in the world. The program provides comprehensive support including a monthly stipend, international travel benefits, health insurance, 24/7 mental health support, English language teaching preparatory course, and various allowances for settling in, research materials, and local transportation.