The application process for the Foreign Language Assistant Program for the exchange year 2026/27 of the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD) …
The application process for the Foreign Language Assistant Program for the exchange year 2026/27 of the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD) is now open.
The Foreign Language Assistant Program is designed primarily for student teachers, but – depending on the host country – also for students of all other disciplines and degree programs, as well as graduates who wish to gain intercultural experience at schools and universities abroad for a period of 6 to 11 months, either in Europe or worldwide.
Through the program, you will improve your foreign language skills, gain methodological and didactic teaching experience, and expand your intercultural competence. In the highly respected role as an FLA, you will make an important contribution to Germany’s Foreign Cultural and Educational Policy (AKBP) by promoting the German language and culture abroad.
The participating countries include Australia, Belgium, France, Italy, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, Switzerland, Spain, Taiwan, the USA, and the United Kingdom.
Financial support ranges from 790 euros to 3,400 euros per month, depending on the host country.
Application deadline: 15 January 2026 (for the USA: 11 November 2025)
Further information about the program and the application process can be found via the link above.