Overview

TESOL Adult Track at The City University of New York does not prepare teachers for New York State certification to teach in the public schools.

Links to the ESL classroom are emphasized and students are exposed to extensive field experiences and practice. Students should be prepared to spend considerable amounts of time observing and participating in educational settings in addition to attending classes at Hunter.

Progress Standards

Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.

Key Course Performance Standards
Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses.

Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program.
Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

TESOL Methods for Adult Education (KC)
Analysis and Structure of English I
Curriculum and Materials in Adult TESOL (KC)
Socio-Cultural Aspects of Language
Instructed Second Language Acquisition (KC)
Teaching ESL Oral Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 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

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 or a master’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.5.
12 credits in foreign language documented on a transcript or equivalent credits on a standardized proficiency test such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or the NYU Proficiency Test in Foreign Language.
Two letters of recommendation.
A personal statement.
Satisfactory communication skills. (An oral interview and on-site writing sample may be required to provide additional evidence of communication skills).

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

29070 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29070 USD / year

≈ 29070 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15980 USD / year

≈ 15980 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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

Progress Standards

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

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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