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Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program | Exchange Programs The Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program offers foreign English teaching professionals the opportunity to take innovative, online university-level classes and online professional development programming for teachers through FHI360.
Introduce and explore current methodological concepts and issues in the English as a Foreign Language field Provide an innovative distance-learning experience that uses the latest technology Connect participants with U.S. English language teaching experts and creates a professional network of international colleagues See Program Details for more information.
Eligibility and Application Overview The Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program is open to non-U.S. citizens living outside the United States. For Global Online Courses, the program is open by nomination only. Interested English language professionals should contact the Public Affairs section of their local U.S. Embassy or their Regional English Language Office for up-to-date information.
U.S. Embassies manage the selection and nomination of candidates. The Office of English Language Programs does not accept direct applications. The OPEN Program Courses are freely open for any interested participants.
For more information about the OPEN Program, please visit the OPEN Program website https://www. openenglishprograms. org/ .
Candidates should be highly motivated teachers, teacher trainers, or ministry officials who are both dedicated to their own professional development and willing to share their knowledge with colleagues.
Qualified candidates should: Be a citizen of and reside in the nominating country at the time of the course Not hold dual citizenship in the United States Have the ability to complete academic work at a U.S. university level (CEFR approximately B2) Have at least 8-10 hours per week to devote to coursework Have regular access (4-5 times per week) to a reliable, internet-enabled device Have an understanding of English technical terms Have the ability to type in English well enough to participate in online discussions and submit written assignments in a timely manner If a participant feels that they cannot complete a course for any reason, at any time, they must notify FHI 360 and the U.S. Embassy as soon as possible, explaining why they cannot complete the course.
Withdrawal requests will be considered on a case by case basis, and participants may still be eligible for participation in future courses if extenuating circumstances exist. Participants whose withdrawal requests do not meet the criteria of extenuating circumstances may not be eligible to participate in the program in the future. Future eligibility is determined by the nominating U.S. Embassy.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code, Section 26 U. S. C 501 (c) (3) may submit proposals to administer and manage the program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $6,000,000 (anticipated for one cooperative agreement). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program is funded by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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