PLEASE READ BEFORE STARTING THE APPLICATION

To apply for this training opportunity, you must submit this Application Form through the OAS Fellowship Management System. You will be required to upload the following documents where indicated in the application form:

You will be required to upload the following documents where indicated in the application form. Please note that all supporting documents must first be combined into ONE PDF document before it can be uploaded in the application form. The application system does not allow for more than one document to be uploaded, hence the aforementioned request. Please be guided accordingly.

1. Proof of English Proficiency, if required
2. 1 recommendation letter
3. Proof of registration in the ITEN Virtual Community
4. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
5. Essay
6. Copy of a government issued ID

Please note the following:

a) Please note that all documents must be in English or officially translated to English.

b) Students whose native language is not English will be required to submit one of the following documents as proof of English proficiency:

• An official transcript verifying completion of studies in English in the last five years;
• A test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 570 or higher for the paper based test, 230 for computer-based test, or an internet-based TOEFL (IBT) score of at least 89; OR
• Other standard English proficiency certificates
• The date stated on the TOEFL or IELTS certificate must be within two years of your proposed start date.

c) The letter of recommendation should be provided by the head of your school or principal, a department head who supervises you, or by a representative of your Ministry of Education working directly with your school, indicating why we should select you for the training of fellow colleagues (teachers), the number of fellow colleagues (teachers) you are planning to train (minimum 5), and how this will benefit your school and local community. The letter should include:

- the letterhead of the school or Ministry of Education;
- signature and title of referee;
- date;
- your current title;
- your years of service; and
- your duties and responsibilities.

d) Proof of registration to the ITEN Virtual Community of Practice. The ITEN Virtual Community of Practice can be found here. Registration is free and easy. Once registered, please join the interest group “Critical Thinking for Teachers Audio Program Participants” by clicking “Groups” in the top menu bar, then clicking the name of the group.

e) You are required to write one essay+. The essay must be written in English.
                    Describe how participating in this training will directly impact and enhance your professional skills, institution, community and country.
                  ⁺Please ignore the essay questions in the scholarship application form as they are not relevant to this training program

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