Overview

In Azusa Pacific University’s Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), current and aspiring educators learn alongside expert faculty who are motivated to serve God and their students, helping them gain the competencies and perspectives needed to teach English in a manner marked by professional excellence and intercultural sensitivity.

Key facts

Three TESOL programs with distinct formats are available for a personalized learning experience: on campus in Azusa, online, or field-based while teaching abroad. In all formats, students develop a theoretical foundation along with practical preparation for diverse teaching scenarios and environments.

Graduates leave the program prepared to become exemplary classroom teachers committed to continued professional development within a variety of contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Second-Language Acquisition
Teaching English Grammar
Teaching English Pronunciation
Intercultural Communication and Language Teaching
Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching
Reflective Teaching
Language Program Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Pacific, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 219 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate application for admission
$45 nonrefundable application fee
Official transcripts
Statement of purpose describing educational and professional goals, including reasons for studying TESOL at APU
Résumé or statement of experience
Two letters of recommendation. At least one recommendation should be from a professor or teacher acquainted with the applicant’s academic work.
TOEFL scores
Demonstrate proficiency in English
Provide an affidavit of financial support (PDF) and a bank statement
Submit a copy of a valid passport

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

19800 USD / year

≈ 19800 USD / year
Out-of-State

19800 USD / year

≈ 19800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19800 USD / year

≈ 19800 USD / year

Living costs

Pacific

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pacific

Financing

Funding

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