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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.

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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

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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

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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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