English Speaking Nation: Coaches Program
The ESN:CP places U.S. English teaching experts in Uzbekistan to teach EFL, mentor local teachers, and enhance secondary school English education through sustained professional development.
Funder: American Councils for International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Year-long placements; award covers travel, living stipend, and program support (exact amount not specified).
Summary: Places U.S. English language teaching professionals in Uzbekistan to teach EFL and mentor local teachers, strengthening English education in secondary schools.
Key Information: For U.S. English language teaching professionals with expertise in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related fields.
Description
The English Speaking Nation: Coaches Program (ESN:CP) is designed to enhance the pedagogical and classroom English skills of secondary school teachers in Uzbekistan. Through this initiative, highly qualified U.S. educators are placed in year-long positions in five regions of Uzbekistan. These coaches teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL), lead professional development activities, mentor in-service EFL teachers and teacher-leaders, and support broader English language education efforts. The program aims to foster sustainable improvements in English teaching by cultivating local teacher-leaders, promoting peer observation and feedback, and sharing U.S. culture and values.
