Are you a South African high school teacher? Apply for the Secondary Educators Exchange Program 2025 in the U.S.

Program Highlights

South African high school teachers are invited to apply for the Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for Secondary Educators Exchange Program 2025.

Applications are due on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 by 23:59.

Secondary Educators from South Africa are invited to apply for the 2025 Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for Secondary Educators Exchange Program .

This five-week program will tentatively take place from May to June 2025.

What is SUSI for Secondary Educators?

The Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Secondary Educators program is an intensive post-graduate level academic programs that provides foreign secondary school educators and administrators the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions.

Each session includes a four-week academic residency component featuring lectures, panels, readings, workshops, and site visits with experts in the field. If conditions allow, a one-week integrated study tour in the United States will showcase the cultural and geographic diversity of the country.

The program features curriculum based on the study of how America’s foundations and historical development has shaped and continue to inform U.S. politics, economics, and society. 

Community service activities are a key cultural component of the program and provide participants with a first-hand experience of how volunteerism plays a vital role in U.S. civil society. 

The program will offer multiple opportunities for follow-on engagements through alumni webinars, grant-funded follow-on projects, social media, and an alumni workshop.

Eligibility

The SUSI program is a highly competitive program for experienced secondary school educators (including secondary school teachers, administrators, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, Ministry of Education officials, and others).

The ideal candidate:

• Mid-career educators or administrators, typically between the ages of 30-50, whose students are approximately 14-18 years old
• Has firm plans to enhance, update, or develop courses and/or educational materials with a U.S. studies focus or component
• Has limited or no prior experience in the United States

• Has a special interest in the program subject areas as demonstrated through past scholarship, accomplishments, and professional duties
• Seeks to learn about U.S. studies, with an understanding that pedagogy is not the focus of the program
• Can demonstrate English language fluency.

• Is willing and able to fully take part in an intensive post-graduate level academic program
• Is comfortable with campus life and an active program schedule with limited time for individual pursuits
• Is willing to respectfully engage with fellow participants representing different backgrounds and different points of view

The U.S. Mission will make every effort to ensure geographic and gender diversity in each Institute. Relatives of the U.S. Embassy or Consulates and U.S. citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) are not eligible for these programs.

How to Apply

Applications are on Wednesday, January 8 2025 by 23:59.

Apply today on this link: SUSI for Secondary Educators 2025 

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