Overview

To this end, the Teaching of English as a Second Language curriculum from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the structure of the English language, a familiarity with the dominant theories of language learning/teaching, insights into how language proficiency is best developed in different individuals, and practical approaches and experiences that are central to the development of candidates as teachers of English as an international language.

Key Features

While the general orientation of instruction is toward practical matters, courses also have a significant theoretical component and give attention to relevant research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English Grammar for ESL Teachers

Second Language Reading & Writing

Sociolinguistics

Principles of Language Testing

Phonology for L2 Teachers

Theoretical of SLA

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

103

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Urbana, 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

Duolingo English Test

135

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103

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal Statement, 1-2 pages

Resume or CV

Scanned transcripts, Certificates of Degree and/or Diplomas for all post-secondary schools attended (undergraduate and graduate) with English translations when applicable. Official documents (originals or “attested” copies) will be required if you are admitted.

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation submitted online by your letter writers (preferably professors who have had you in class)

Writing Sample (such as a research paper) of 10-20 pages (MA and PhD in Linguistics only). MATESL applicants should also submit a writing sample, but there is no length requirement.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31266 USD / year

≈ 31266 USD / year
Out-of-State

31266 USD / year

≈ 31266 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14474 USD / year

≈ 14474 USD / year

Living costs

Urbana

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

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Living costs

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Financing

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