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Equal Student Exchange (ESE) is a volunteer-based student network which provides free information about student exchange and study overseas opportunities.

Focusing on providing information to students from developing countries, ESE acknowledges the financial and organisational obstacles these students must often come to face. It is the belief of ESE that both universities and students can benefit through international engagement. A more culturally diverse range of international students will contribute to the continued exchange of knowledge, ideas and culture between different universities and countries.

The volunteers of ESE recognize the importance of establishing enduring educational, cultural and professional links through student exchange.

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Saturday, 29 March 2014

Fulbright Foreign Language (Indonesian) Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program

This month Equal Student Exchange (ESE) shares information about an opportunity for English language teachers from Indonesia to teach and study in the United States for a 9 month period. Those interested must apply before 15 April.  This program is brought to you by the American Indonesia Exchange Foundation (AMINEF). 


 Teach Indonesian (or Javanese) and learn in ESL and U.S. Studies classes. 
Eligibility:
In order to study within this AMINEF program - applicants must be English language teachers or currently in training to become the English language teacher and must be able to demonstrate a commitment to language teaching upon return to Indonesia following the award.
The program is for one academic year (9 months) and requires the grantee to teach Indonesian/Javanese language and culture in the U.S. for 20 hours per week, and to Enroll in at least two U.S. Studies and / or ESL methodology classes per semester.
Applicants who are no older than 29 years of age by October 1, 2014 and will possess:
  1. a Bachelor’s (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (scale 4.00)
  2. Leadership qualities
  3. a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
  4. a demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
  5. a willingness to return to their home institution upon completion of the Fulbright program
  6. a minimum ITP TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS 6.0 or IBT TOEFL score of 79/80. Please note that TOEFL prediction or TOEFL-like score cannot be accepted.
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms which can be downloaded below. Shall you decide to send your application by mail, please send them to the following address:
CIMB NIAGA Plaza, 3rd Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 25
Jakarta 12920
  • Completed application form. This includes clearly written and concise one page objectives.
  • Copy of your most recent, less than two year old, ITP TOEFL or IBT TOEFL or IELTS score report.
  • One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
  • Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
  • Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).
Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.
The deadline for the submission of application materials for the program is April 15, 2014.
Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.
You can also find more information on our facebook community page. We hope that the information here can benefit students from developing countries.  
HOW TO APPLY
AMINEF Office
Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:
CONTACT INFORMATION
DEADLINE
To download form click here
EQUAL STUDENT EXCHANGE (ESE)
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"Equal Student Exchange" (ESE) - non-profit/grassroots community, is a student network made up of students who want to help make international student exchange a more equal process. We hope to do this by assisting students from developing countries gain access to information and opportunities about studying/vocational experience overseas. Our audience is primarily students who want to study/travel overseas. The information we provide may include advice about: *International Universities, *Costs and fees (travel/living/study), *Procedures for obtaining Visas, *Possible support through scholarships and grants, *General tourism information, *Other study overseas opportunities Programs and conferences overseas. *international conferences Benefits and Opportunities: This is an opportunity to bring local and international students together, make new friends and give students from developing countries the same opportunities that are enjoyed by students from advanced developed countries. The group also encourages international students to contribute back to the university and community which is hosting them.