U.S. Mission to Ukraine, Kyiv, Improving English Language Education in Ukrainian Schools

Overview

The Regional English Language Office (RELO) at the U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) to support English language instruction at the secondary and tertiary levels in Ukraine. 

The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise 3-page statement of interest designed to clearly communicate program idea and objectives. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea(s) by submitting a full proposal application. 

Program Purpose & Objectives: This opportunity seeks to support initiatives that foster the development of civil society and democratic governance by improving the quality of English language education in Ukrainian schools. Successful proposals will be built on a sustainable model and will closely support new or existing Ukrainian Ministry of Education (MOES) initiatives for teaching English. 

Proposals will address one or more of the following topics related to English: 

• Content-based language learning, particularly in science 
• Social emotional learning 
• Blended learning models (online and in-person) 
• Integrating students from internally-displaced populations (IDPs) 
• Other teaching or training topics that are relevant to the MOES goals 

Proposals in conjunction with efforts to rebuild the educational programs in damaged schools are encouraged. 
Objectives include – but are not limited to - the following: 

1. Improve English language instruction for students in Ukrainian schools. 
2. Build capacity of Ukrainian teachers, trainers, and education leaders to offer high quality, theoretically sound English education that is responsive to current situation. 
3. Strengthen ties between the United States and Ukraine through collaborative activities and products that promote mutual understanding and democratic values.

Participants and Audiences: Ukrainian teachers, trainers, and education leaders

Eligible applicants may not submit more than one proposal in this competition. Internal application is available on InfoReady. https://asu.infoready4.com/?utm_campaign=ASU_KE_2023+Research+Dev+Weekly+Newsletter++-+20220913_090459+-+20230414_120253_6768771&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ASU%20Knowledge%20Enterprise_SFMCE&utm_term=ASU&utm_content=2023+Improving+English+Language+Education+in+Ukrainian+Schools&ecd42=518001822&ecd73=296346824&ecd37=RD%20Weekly%20Newsletter%20List&ecd43=6/16/2023#freeformCompetitionDetail/1907726

• Length of performance period: 12-24 months 
• Number of awards anticipated: up to 3 awards 
• Anticipated program start date: October 1, 2023