Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University announces the call for applications for the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program for the 2027–2028 academic year.
The Fulbright FLTA is a non-degree, nine-month program designed to support Russian language instruction at U.S. colleges and universities. The program offers English language teachers and professionals in related fields the opportunity to refine their professional skills, increase their English language proficiency, and expand their knowledge of U.S. society and culture.
Participants will teach Russian at a host U.S. university or college and participate in language conversation groups, extracurricular activities, and community outreach projects.
Program Benefits
- Monthly stipend;
- Travel support;
- Health insurance;
- Tuition waiver for required coursework at the host institution.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a citizen and current resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Must be a teacher of English or currently training to become an English language teacher;
- Must hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree by July 2027;
- Must possess native-level fluency in Russian and proficiency in English;
- Must have no more than 7 years of teaching experience.
The program is intended for early-career English language teachers or professionals in related fields with no more than 7 years of teaching experience.
English proficiency is demonstrated through TOEFL or IELTS scores. However, candidates may submit their applications without test scores. Nominated candidates will receive a voucher to take the test free of charge. GRE and GMAT scores are not required.
Required Documents
- Online application;
- 3 letters of recommendation in English;
- Notarized copies of diplomas and academic transcripts.
Important Information Incomplete applications will not be considered. If plagiarism or AI-generated content is detected in any part of the application, the candidate will be disqualified from the selection process.
Preference will be given to candidates with little or no prior experience in the United States.
Application Deadline August 30, 2026, by 12:00 PM (Astana time).
Applications can be submitted via the following link: https://apply.iie.org/flta2027
For program inquiries: astanainfo@state.gov
Contact Person Aidana Nurtaza, Senior Manager of the International Cooperation Department
E-mail: nurtaza.a@qyzpu.edu.kz
Tel.: +7 775 736 64 68
