Overview

Successful completion of the program will prepare candidates to take the Praxis II in English as a Second Language and/or expand their current knowledge of the field at the graduate level.

The target audiences are certified teachers who wish to add a graduate-level TESL certification to their current licensure area and current TESL teachers who wish to improve their knowledge of and expertise in the field of TESL.

Objectives

At University of North Carolina Wilmington, upon completion of the graduate MEd in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) focus area, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate a depth and breadth of general knowledge in the field of TESL.

Demonstrate well-articulated knowledge of K-12 communities and issues affecting the English language learner population.

Demonstrate effective communication skills that can be utilized when interacting with colleagues, administrators, and families.

Design, implement, and assess effective instruction.

Establish a classroom environment sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of all students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics for Teachers

Second Language Acquisition Research & Theory

Pedagogical Grammar for Teachers

Methods for Second Language Learners

English as a Second Language Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language ESL View 33 other Masters in ESL in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree earned from a regionally accredited institution, completed before graduate study begins.

Official copies of transcripts of college work (graduate and undergraduate). An undergraduate grade average of “B” (GPA=3.0) or better is recommended.

Three recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields.

A letter of interest describing commitment to the teaching profession, prior experiences working with English language learners, prior experiences in schools, and philosophy of teaching and learning.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

20757 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20757 USD / year

≈ 20757 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5131 USD / year

≈ 5131 USD / year

Living costs

Wilmington

United States

900 - 1400 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

Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Wilmington

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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