The US Embassy’s Regional English Language Office (RELO) is accepting application for its highly competitive and enriching exchange program for in-service secondary school teachers of Pakistan. The program is being offered in collaboration with Evolution and Virginia Tech. The exchange program will provide an opportunity for Pakistani school teachers to attend a six week academic program in a US university.

TEA program is a wonderful opportunity for government and foundation school teachers to enhance their professional capacity by wide exposure to knowledge of their subject, English language proficiency and teaching-learning practices. The program also aims at increasing participants’ knowledge about United States and it’s culture. The program will also provide field experience of 40 hours in a local secondary school organized by the host university.

The program can be availed by in-service Government/foundation secondary school teachers only.

Application Deadline:

14th December 2019

Eligibility

Be a full time English teacher at a secondary school (government/foundation), teaching classes 6-10
Have at least two years of teaching experience in English language teaching
Be a Pakistani citizen and resident
Be in a possession of Bachelors Degree at least (including BA and BS)
Be committed to continue teaching for five years after the completion of the program
Be proficient in written and spoken English

Benefits

J-1 visa support
Round trip airfare to U.S.
Pre-departure orientation in Pakistan
A welcome at Virginia Tech
Academic program fees
Shared housing and meals
Accident and sickness medical coverage
Transportation to the local practicing school in U.S.
A trip to Washington DC
A re-entry seminar

How to Apply

Download the application form

Application form can be submitted through official website or hard copy can be sent via post to the following address:

Office 13, Floor 5, Gulberg Trade Centre, Gulberg Greens, Islamabad

Late submission and incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Application Checklist

Completed application with a copy of academic documents
Hand signed privacy policy and application certification
Institutional support and Reference Form completed by your supervisor and signed/stamped by principal/director of your school
A clear copy of passport or legal identification