TEFL/Applied Linguistics
Algeria
Number of recipients
In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities.
Host institutions welcome scholars to teach undergraduate or graduate level courses or carry out a combination of teaching and research activities.
For proposals that include a teaching component, applicants should suggest courses for consideration in their proposal based on their expertise and experience. The typical Algerian university class is generally two hours long, meets once per week, and is comprised of an average of 60-150 students per class. Applicants should expect to teach 6 to 10 hours per week. Activities and courses will be finalized in consultation with the U.S. Embassy and host institution. Researchers will be expected to teach at minimum 4 to 6 hours per week each semester. Algeria can be a very rewarding teaching experience for motivated, flexible, and adventurous scholars.
For proposals that carry out a combination of teaching and research activities, there are no requirements for a teaching/research ratio as this depends on the interests of the scholar and agreement of the host institution, though research only grants are not possible.
Grants typically begin in October, though grantees are encouraged to arrive mid-September, if possible, to participate in the in-country orientation, finalize lodging arrangements and settle in, and prepare for the academic year.
Grants must correspond with the length of the Algerian academic semester. The academic year in Algeria is from October to July, with administrators reporting in September, and includes three terms: October through December, January through March, and April through early-July. There are two two-week breaks in the winter and spring, and the calendar may be adjusted around Islamic holidays. Applicants applying for a 10-month grant will need to teach three full semesters. All grant lengths must be completed by June 2028.
Algeria has English programs across the country through universities and Ecoles Normales Superieures, university equivalent teacher training institutions. U.S. Embassy Algiers welcomes proposals for either universities or ENSs with English language programs. Please contact the Embassy directly with questions about the locations of English language programs in Algeria at: Fulbright-Algiers@state.gov.
During their grant period, Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the Middle East and North Africa region may apply for a short-term regional travel grant (3-14 days) for participation in a variety of activities including faculty and student lectures, graduate or faculty seminars, curriculum development, public lectures, panel presentations, needs assessment, conferences, or some combination thereof.
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
The U.S. Embassy Algiers will coordinate with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to identify an appropriate placement.
All courses related to the education, linguistics, and TEFL fields will be taught in English. A working knowledge of French or Arabic is recommended, as it will help grantees to function in the community and communicate with host institutions. The Maghrebi dialect 'Darija' (Algerian, Moroccan, or Tunisian) will be more helpful for daily life than Modern Standard Arabic.
A terminal degree along with demonstrated professional experiences in the specific field of teaching is required. Higher education teaching experience is also preferred. Previous study, work, or travel experience in North Africa or the Middle East (MENA) and some familiarity with Arab and Islamic culture is preferred.
$1,550 for relocation, in-transit, and excess baggage fees.
Plus a round-trip, economy-class, international travel arranged by travel agent selected by IIE.
$750 books and educational materials allowance for teaching grants; should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure.
Additional living and housing allowance is provided for grantees with one accompanying dependent or two or more accompanying dependents. These amounts range from $200/month to $600/month.
Round-trip, economy-class, international travel is arranged by travel agent selected by IIE, for up to two dependents.
Dependent tuition allowance for dependents in grades K-12 is provided on a reimbursement basis upon submission of receipts and depending on funding availability. Reimbursement is based on actual cost of tuition and fees only.
- One semester grants: up to $4,250 per child, or $8,500 per two children.
- Two semester grants: up to $8,500 per child, or $17,000 per two children.
Dependents must accompany the grantee for at least 80% of the period abroad and a minimum of one semester in order to qualify for additional dependent benefits. Dependent benefits are not provided to Flex grantees.
$1,000 for internet fees, notary fee for lease, medical check for residency card, and consulate notary fee.
Please refer to the figures above for an estimate of total monthly Fulbright award benefits. Benefits may include a monthly base stipend, living and housing allowances, and additional one-time allowances. Benefits may vary based on a scholar's current academic rank (or professional equivalent), the city of placement, the type of award (teaching, teaching/research, or research), and the number of and duration of stay of accompanying dependents. Research-only or Professional Project grantees receive a standard stipend that is not adjusted for academic rank. In most cases, dependent benefits will not be provided to Flex grantees, or to grantees pursuing grants less than four months (or a semester) in length.
Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State reserves the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.
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