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Public school English teachers have an unmissable opportunity to study at the best universities in the US for free! CAPES, in partnership with Fulbright, has opened up vacancies for an intensive course that can transform the careers of educators in Brazil. Apply by January 15, 2025 and revolutionize your education!
The chance to transform your career is within your reach! Have you ever thought about studying at renowned universities in the United States, improving your English and bringing new methodologies to the classroom?
O the Ministry of Education (MEC):, in partnership with CAPES and the Fulbright Commission, has just opened registration for an unprecedented training program, and best of all: at no cost.
With 270 vacancies available, English teachers in the public basic education network will be able to embark on this journey, improving their skills and contributing to more qualified teaching in Brazil.
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Opportunity for public school teachers
The Professional Development Program for English Language Teachers (PDPI) is a chance for educators to improve their language and pedagogical skills, with a intensive experience in the United States.
Altogether, they will be 270 vacancies distributed by state and the Federal District, and CAPES is looking for teachers with different levels of English proficiency, that is, if you have basic, intermediate or advanced level, you can sign up!
How does the intensive course work in the USA?
This six-week course is designed to train English teachers, offering a unique immersion into the North American educational system.
A Fulbright Commission, who collaborates with CAPES, explains that the program aims to provide quality training, which allows teachers to bring new methodologies and approaches to Brazil.
During the experience, teachers will have the opportunity to explore the local culture, participate in workshops and learn from the best.
According to CAPES, upon returning to Brazil, the objective is for these teachers to become multipliers, applying everything they have learned and contributing to raise the level of English teaching in the country.
To participate, teachers must meet certain requirements that ensure the experience is beneficial for everyone.
Who can participate in this free program?
To compete, it is necessary to meet a series of criteria established in Notice No. 27/2024.
As Registrations are open until January 15, 2025, and the process is simple: just go to the Fulbright Commission website, fill out the online form and make sure you meet the requirements. The required criteria include:
- Residence in Brazil: Only Brazilian citizens or foreigners with permanent residence in the country may register.
- Link with the public network: The candidate must be tenured professor, have already completed the probationary period and be teaching English in the public education system (federal, state, municipal or district).
- TOEFL Score: It is necessary to achieve at least 400 points in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ITP), which will be used to verify the candidate's level of English.
This training will be carried out at the best universities in the United States, with intense routine of activities academic activities, such as pedagogical development workshops, preparation of teaching materials and adaptation of content for different age groups.
All with a focus on improving the teaching of English as a foreign language.
What are the benefits of this experience for Brazil?
The impact of the program goes far beyond language learning. By providing high-level training for teachers, CAPES hopes transform the way English is taught in Brazilian public schools.
Investing in teacher training is a national strategy to improve English teaching, preparing students for a future where mastery of foreign languages is an essential skill.
The international experience will be a unique opportunity for teachers to acquire knowledge that would be difficult to access in national courses.
Furthermore, the cultural exchange during the exchange will allow teachers to implement new teaching approaches and techniques in Brazilian classrooms.
Course structure and planned activities
The course in the United States will be intensive and will have diverse curricular components. Each week, teachers will participate in workshops, face-to-face classes and practical activities.
CAPES highlights that the course is not just about mastering the English language, but also about acquire pedagogical skills, such as developing materials and adapting content for different audiences and age groups.
The objective of the partnership with Fulbright Commission is to ensure that upon returning to Brazil, educators are ready to apply the new methodologies and inspire your students to delve deeper into their English study.
This program promises to be a game changer in public education in Brazil, bringing benefits not only to teachers, but to students, creating a virtuous cycle of learning.
How to register and secure your place
If you are an English teacher in the public school system and want to embark on this journey, registration is open until January 15, 2025.
To sign up, just access the website of Fulbright Commission, fill out the form and ensure that you meet all the required requirements.
The full notice is available on the CAPES website, where you will also find all the information you need to apply.
The boarding of selected teachers is scheduled to take place between the days June 26 and 28, 2025, with the beginning of the course right after.
This is your chance to participate in a transformative experience quality positively impact the education of thousands of students in Brazil.
This free program is a unique opportunity for English teachers in the public school system. Not only to improve their command of the language, but also to bring new methodologies and contribute to improving education in Brazil.
If you meet the requirements, don't miss this chance to enrich your training and transform your students' education!
Are you ready to take the next step in your teaching career? The chance to study in the USA is within your reach. Take advantage!
They talk so much about inclusion and exclude other teachers
Studying is never too much.
Studying makes the professional more efficient.
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