Teachers of Critical Languages Program
The Teachers of Critical Languages Program brings qualified teachers to teach Arabic and Chinese languages in U.S. school systems throughout the country. In addition to strengthening foreign language instruction and programs at U.S. schools, the international teachers selected for the program have the opportunity to learn more about U.S. teaching methodologies, culture and society, and to improve their English language proficiency. In addition to providing language instruction, the international teachers serve as cultural resources on their home countries in history, geography, social studies and other relevant classes in the U.S. schools. The U.S. students benefit specifically from having native speakers of Chinese and Arabic in the classroom (and from a broadened foreign language curriculum overall); the students in China and the Middle East have the opportunity to learn more about American culture and English language from their teachers when the international teachers return home; and the Chinese and Middle Eastern teachers share best practices and new methodologies with their colleagues at their home schools. This program is administered by American Councils for International Education.