Fulbright Teacher Exchanges offer a variety of options for K–12 educators from the United States, and from primary and secondary schools in participating countries and territories. Fulbright Teacher Exchanges value applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and types of schools.
Fulbright Teacher Exchange participants equip their students with skills to successfully engage with the world by bringing an international perspective to U.S. schools. Each year we send nearly 120 educators from across the United States to participate in programs abroad from two weeks to six months. Accepted educators have a wide range of teaching experience in public, private, or charter schools. Successful applicants come from all backgrounds, and their applications demonstrate how the exchange experience will influence their teaching and their students going forward.
Fulbright Teacher Exchanges bring primary and secondary educators from more than 85 countries and territories around the world to the United States for professional growth and learning. Participants have the opportunity to expand leadership skills and build mutual understanding within their U.S. host communities. The specific number of opportunities and program options depends on the location. The U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in participating countries and territories have more information about available opportunities and application requirements.
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program provides an opportunity for educators from the United States to take part in a three- to six-month professional learning experience abroad to conduct research and pursue additional learning. Participants conduct individual research projects, take courses at a host university, and collaborate with colleagues on educational practices to improve student learning.
Brazil, Colombia, Finland, Greece, Iceland, India, Mexico, Morocco, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam (NOTE: Subject to change.)
K–12 educators from elementary, middle, and high schools in the United States
3 to 6 months
Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms equips educators from the United States to bring an international perspective to their schools through targeted training, experience abroad, and global collaboration. This yearlong professional learning opportunity for K–12 educators features an intensive online course and a short international exchange.
Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, and Uruguay. (NOTE: Subject to change)
K–12 educators from elementary, middle, and high schools in the United States
Approximately 12 months, including 2 to 3 weeks of travel abroad
The Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Program sends cohorts of U.S. K–12 school administrators to participating host countries for an intensive program (approximately 10 days in length) to learn about the educational system in their host country and explore different strategies to prepare U.S. students with the skills and understanding necessary to address global challenges and succeed in a global economy.
Previous participating countries have included Finland, Germany, and Singapore
U.S. Administrators
10 days
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program sends expert K–12 educators from the United States to participating countries and territories to carry out short-term assignments abroad. Educators support and work in schools, teacher training colleges, government ministries, or educational nongovernmental organizations, as identified by U.S. embassies and Fulbright Commissions. Pending funding, the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program will be accepting applications in late 2024 - early 2025 for projects taking place in 2025 - 2026.
Argentina, Cambodia, Colombia, Honduras, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Zambia (NOTE: Subject to change.)
K–12 educators from elementary, middle, and high schools in the United States
2 to 6 weeks
The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program brings international educators to the United States for a six-week professional learning program featuring academic seminars at a host university and co-teaching placements at area schools. Participants observe classrooms, team-teach, and share their expertise with educators and students at the host university and at a variety of public, private (secular or faith-based), or charter schools. Participants also take part in civic and cultural activities in their host communities.
Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Cambodia, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Bank/Gaza, Zambia (NOTE: Subject to change.)
Secondary-level educators from participating countries and territories.
6 weeks
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers brings international primary and secondary educators to the United States for a four-month long program to complete an individual or group project; take courses for professional learning at a host university; and observe, collaborate, and share their expertise with U.S. colleagues.
Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Finland, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Philippines, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan, Uganda, United Kingdom (NOTE: Subject to change.)
Primary and secondary educators from participating countries.
4 months
Because of the program, I collaborate with teachers all over the world.
Cristi Marchetti, English Teacher, New York