South Korea English Teaching Assistant Award

The Fulbright South Korea English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award places U.S. citizens in Korean primary or secondary schools for 11 months as full-time English teachers. ETAs teach up to 22 classes during a 40-hour school week, build curricula, conduct summer English camps, and lead after-school clubs. Grantees serve as cultural ambassadors while working alongside Korean co-teachers and becoming integral parts of their school communities. The program begins with a comprehensive one-month orientation that includes intensive Korean language instruction and teaching workshops. ETAs are primarily placed in rural schools or smaller regional cities throughout all nine provinces of South Korea, including Jeju Island, as part of Fulbright Korea's mission to support underserved student populations. Grant renewals for up to two additional years are available based on satisfactory performance and school availability.