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Regional English Language Office
 

The Regional English Language Office (RELO) supports the mission of the Public Affairs Section of the United States Embassy to promote mutual understanding between people through its informational, educational and cultural programs.

In support of the mission, the RELO offers professional development and educational exchange programs for English language trainers, teachers and students in coordination with Ministry of Education, Binational Centers, and teachers' organizations throughout the region.

The Regional English Language Office in Brazil is one of 21 such offices around the world (coordinated by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs).

Key RELO Programs and Resources

  • The English Access Microscholarship Program
    The English Access Microscholarship Program

    The English Access Microscholarship Program provides a foundation of English language skills to bright, underserved, 14 - 18 year old students through after school classes and intensive summer learning activities 

  • E-Teacher Scholarship Program
    E-Teacher Scholarship Program

    The E-Teacher Scholarship Program offers online, graduate level classes to English teaching professionals around the world through the University of Maryland Baltimore County and the University of Oregon. Applications are accepted in June each year. Application Form »

  • The English Language Fellow Program
    The English Language Fellow Program

    The English Language Fellow Program brings U.S. educators in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on ten-month fellowships to Brazil. For information on hosting a Fellow, please contact RELOBrazil@state.gov  

  • English Language Specialist Program
    English Language Specialist Program

    The English Language Specialist Program brings U.S. academics in the fields of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) / Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and Applied Linguistics for short-term assignments to Brazil. Contact RELOBrazil@state.gov  

  • English Teaching Forum
    English Teaching Forum

    FORUM is a quarterly journal written by English teachers for English teachers worldwide and remains one of the world’s leading publications for teachers of English. Forum at Fifty »

RELO News and Events

  • Thread

Trace Effects Video Game - New!

  • Thread

    Trace Effects is a collaborative English language video game experience for students ages 12-16 (and those young at heart). Learn English and explore American culture through puzzles, games, and adventures in an interactive world.

In the spotlight

  • Thread

    American English portal is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English language and culture.  The site provides a variety of engaging materials and resources for teachers' professional development and for students’ independent learning.  Check it out!

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Regional English Language Office
    Rua Henri Dunant, 700
    U.S. Consulate General
    São Paulo – Brasil

    RELOBrazil@state.gov
    Tel: (55 11) 5186-7428
    Fax: (55 11) 5186-7299

    Request support from RELOBrazil using this form.

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PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

  • BrazTESOL
    Learn more about EFL Teachers' Associations in Brazil!
    TESOL

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