Anyone who is under the age of 35, has a Bachelor's degree in any field, and has completed high school outside of Kosova, can apply to our program.
As soon as the Fellows are accepted into the program, depending on which municipality you will settle to work as a teacher, Teach For Kosova will take care to help you find residence in that municipality.
Yes, Fellows will be paid when they begin teaching in the classroom. The amount will depend on the Municipality they are placed in.
Assuming the 2023-24 school year starts on time, Fellows will begin being paid in September 2023.
The subject Fellows teach will be aligned to both what they studied at University as well as what the needs are in our partner municipalities.
Once you are accepted into the Fellowship program, Teach For Kosova will work with both you and our partner municipalities to find a placement location.
Teach For Kosova is a two-year Fellowship program. For Diaspora applicants, the second year of the Fellowship is optional. Therefore, the required portion of the Fellowship is from mid-June 2023 until June 2024.
You will need to come to Kosova by the end of June, 2023 to participate in the program.
Teach For Kosova is working with relevant ministries to ensure that all diaspora applicants can both reside and teach in Kosova legally.
No, you do not need to be a teacher nor have any prior teaching experience to apply for our program.
No, the only requirement to apply for our Fellows is to have a Bachelor’s Degree – in any field by an accredited University.
There are no costs associated with being a Teach For Kosova fellow.
Yes, for Diaspora fellows, employment is guaranteed. We will work with partner municipalities as well as external donors to ensure this.
No, it is expected that the employment/salary you receive for your work is used to cover personal expenses while in Kosova.
While it is expected that you can have a conversation in Albanian, we do not expect Fellows from the diaspora to be fluent in speaking or writing.
Teach For Kosova’s Summer Institute runs between the first week of July 2023 until the end of the first week of August 2023.
After the Fellowship, alumni of our program will be supported to continue working in Kosova’s education system. For alumni who no longer wish to work directly in schools or education, TFK offers continual professional development support and opportunities for alumni who wish to stay engaged in other ways.
Teach For Kosova is simultaneously a teaching and leadership development Fellowship. Our Fellows will gain work experience, will gain an understanding of Kosova’s education system, and will be equipped with the teaching and leadership skills to be successful in our Fellowship and beyond.
No, Summer Institute must be attending in person.
Yes, prior work experience, while not necessary, will be taken into consideration for all application.
Yes, Fellows are permitted to go and visit their country of origin – but only in accordance with the Kosova school year calendar.