English Speaking Nation: Secondary Teacher Training (ESN:STT)
This grant supports large-scale professional development and TESOL-certified training to strengthen English teaching among Uzbekistan’s secondary school English teachers.
Funder: American Councils for International Education
Due Dates: No specific deadline; applications may be accepted on a rolling basis or during announced cycles.
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $5 million over 3 years; individual training valued at up to $2,000 per participant.
Summary: Provides professional development and English language training to Uzbekistan's secondary school English teachers.
Key Information: Open to secondary school English teachers in Uzbekistan public schools.
Description
The English Speaking Nation: Secondary Teacher Training (ESN:STT) program is a large-scale professional development initiative aimed at strengthening the English language proficiency and teaching methodologies of secondary school English teachers in Uzbekistan. Funded by the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan and administered by the American Councils for International Education, the program seeks to train over 15,000 public school English teachers through a cascade model, involving intensive workshops, peer mentoring, and ongoing communities of practice. Participants gain exposure to internationally recognized training, including TESOL certification and student-centered pedagogical approaches, with the goal of fostering a collaborative and sustainable teacher training ecosystem across Uzbekistan.
