Kyrgyz Republic
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), or a master's degree in English or linguistics.
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MAT or master's degree in any foreign language.
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
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Volunteers live and work in conditions along with local Kyrgyz citizens. All Volunteers live with a host family, which may be in an apartment, private house, or in a separate building within a family’s compound residence. Volunteers assigned to universities could be housed in a university dorm, depending on availability of other housing options.
All regions of Kyrgyz Republic have access to water, electricity, and mobile data, though some areas might experience limitations at certain times of the year.
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Kyrgyz Republic
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PCV
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Plan and teach engaging lessons that support various proficiencies and learning styles.
Develop and support extracurricular activities for both faculty and students.
Lead skill-building workshops for faculty and community members, such as career building workshops on resume writing, statement of purpose development, and interview skills.
Help students prepare for regional, national, and international English language competitions.
Co-design and implement a grant project based on a community identified need.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as [English clubs for community-based tourism groups].
As an English Teacher, you will be trained on core TEFL methodologies such as communicative language teaching, lesson planning and curriculum design, and strategies for coteaching and teacher capacity building and facilitating teacher trainings. Peace Corps/Kyrgyz Republic will teach you Kyrgyz language to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You can also receive language resources to learn Russian and Uzbek languages later in service.
After 11 weeks of training, you will move to a semi-urban or urban community where you will collaborate with higher education institutions. You will work with the community to assess the local needs and develop solutions based on best teaching practices and the goals of the ministry partners.
Receive practical, high-quality training in teaching English as a second language.
Develop skills in project management, public speaking, and facilitation.
Learn up to three languages while being immersed in a culture influenced by ancient nomadic traditions and modern-day Silk Road geopolitics and economic development.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart)., Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
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As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
