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English Language Programs Abroad
The Department of State's Office of English Language Programs and U.S.
Embassies work with three types of English language programs outside of
the United States: Binational Centers,
U.S. Embassy English Teaching Programs,
and U.S. Embassy Affiliated English
Teaching Programs.
The Office of English Language Programs does not engage in the recruitment
or hire of English language teachers for any of these programs. If you
are interested in teaching in one of these programs (which usually hire
teachers who are already in country, pay local wages and benefits, and
typically provide no international travel or medical benefits), send your
inquiries directly to a specific program.
Sometimes the Office of English Language Programs will assist with the
selection of a Director for a U.S. Embassy English Teaching Program or
for a Binational Center. When these Director positions are open, they
are advertised on our Online Jobs
Information page.

I. Binational Centers
Binational Centers are autonomous, foreign institutions dedicated to
the promotion of mutual understanding between the host country and the
United States. English teaching is usually a major component of their
cultural, educational, and information activities. Binational Centers
often work in close cooperation with American Embassies overseas but are
independent in their financial and administrative management.
Central/South America: Argentina,
Bolivia, Brazil,
Chile, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador,
Guatemala, Haiti,
Honduras, Mexico,
Nicaragua, Panama,
Paraguay, Peru,
Uruguay, Venezuela
East Asia and Pacific: Indonesia
Europe: France,
Germany, Greece,
Spain, Turkey
North Africa, Near East, South Asia: Pakistan

II. U.S. Embassy English Teaching Programs
As part of Cultural programming sponsored by the United States Government
and coordinated by American Embassies overseas, some Embassies conduct
their own English teaching program. A local-hire Director of Courses administers
these programs.
Africa: Benin, Burkina
Faso, Central African Republic,
Chad, Democratic
Republic of the Congo, Madagascar,
Niger, Togo
East Asia: Burma
North Africa, Near East, South Asia: Jordan,
Syria, Yemen

III. Affiliated English Teaching Programs
English teaching programs overseas identified by American Embassies as
recipients of Department of State resources and support may be recognized
as affiliated with American Embassies. This could include programs conducted
by universities (public or private), ministries of education, or private
institutes.
Central/South America: Argentina,
Ecuador, El
Salvador
East Asia and Pacific: Indonesia,
Taiwan, Thailand
Europe: Italy
North Africa, Near East, South Asia: Egypt,
Morocco, Tunisia
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