Embassy of the United States Managua, Nicaragua

July 16 - 20, 2012

Program Overview

The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy in Managua is pleased to announce its fourth “English Creates Opportunities” (ECO) camp for secondary school students and is seeking qualified, professional English teachers to participate in this intensive English language program.  

The ECO camp is a five day program that provides a total immersion English course experience where participants will be exposed to accurate English in authentic contexts and will communicate with one another only in English, thus enhancing their language skills for real-world interactions.

The ECO staff is formed of committed and professional English language teachers from both Nicaragua and the United States of America.  All qualified English teachers interested in teaching in the ECO camp from July 16-20, 2012, are encouraged to apply to this program.  The selected teachers will work in coordination with Peace Corps Volunteers during the camp, offering the opportunity to co-teach and learn from each other about different aspects of American and Nicaraguan cultures.

Selection Process

Teachers will be selected through an open, merit-based competition.  Top candidates will take the Test of English Language Proficiency (TELP) and those who receive a score equivalent to 500 or higher on the institutional TOEFL will be called for a telephone interview.

Eligibility Requirements

• English language teacher with at least three years of teaching experience
• Minimum TOEFL score of 500 
• Completed application with requested documents

Requested Documents

1. Completed application
2. Curriculum Vitae in English
3. One page essay discussing why you want to teach in the ECO Camp
4. Letter of Recommendation from someone who has evaluated your work

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

PROGRAM DATES: July 16-20, 2012

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 6, 2012

Please submit application to: ManaguaEnglishCamps@state.gov

• Download application (DOC 104 KB)
• Download application (PDF 140 KB)

For further information, please contact:

Leda Chavarria
English Language Coordinator, U.S. Embassy Managua
E-mail: ChavarriaLM@state.gov
Phone: 2252-7100 Ext.7684
Mobile: 8806-9543