English Language Fellow (State Department)

Also called: U.S. Department of State English Language Fellow

Experienced English teacher sent abroad by the U.S. State Department to train teachers and teach at universities for 10 months.

A day in the life

Fellows teach at universities or ministries in dozens of countries, run teacher workshops, and work on cultural exchange projects. The program pays a stipend plus housing and travel.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$48k
High
$60k

Program stipend plus housing, travel, and allowances; estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in TESOL or applied linguistics plus teaching experience.

Ways in: Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.

Majors to look at: TESOL, Applied Linguistics.

Outlook

Growing about average. Small, competitive program.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI language tools help, but training teachers abroad and cultural exchange in person stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: A world language, AP English Language, AP World History.

Official data: O*NET occupation 25-1123.

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