Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (Arabic or Hebrew)
Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (Arabic or Hebrew) supports Israeli educators in U.S. language teaching, coursework, and cultural exchange to build skills and mutual understanding.
Funder: Fulbright Israel
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Applications open) | December 15, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 5 awards for 9 months, covering maintenance, tuition and fees, housing, airfare, and basic health insurance
Summary: Supports native Arabic or Hebrew speakers from Israel to teach at U.S. colleges and universities while pursuing non-degree coursework and cultural exchange.
Key Information: Fellows cannot bring spouses or dependents and must fulfill a two-year return-to-Israel residency requirement.
Description
Fulbright Israel’s Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program strengthens Arabic and Hebrew instruction at U.S. colleges and universities while helping fellows refine their teaching skills, improve their English, and learn about American cultures and customs. The nine-month, non-degree exchange combines language teaching with two academic courses per semester and cultural outreach through university clubs, language dormitories, and community programs.
The program serves early-career educators, teachers in training, and graduate students. Fellows share their native language and culture with American students and communities, supporting mutual understanding between Israel and the United States. The international FLTA program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
