Overview

Key facts:

Independent School Teaching Residency at the University of Pennsylvania enables aspiring and early career teachers to receive a master’s degree in education while completing teaching fellowships at host partner schools. With an innovative and comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for the independent schools’ unique settings, ISTR features intensive on-site sessions in combination with innovative and collaborative distance learning.
The program also provides an option to apply for a Pennsylvania teaching certification. This option requires the completion of one additional course, EDTF 521 Foundations of Special Education as well as all PA state requirements for certification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Foundations of Independent Schools
Teaching as Inquiry
Learning Theory and Instructional Design
Field Seminar
Reflective Practice in Schools

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-27 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Education Teaching View 2883 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose: In 750 words or less, address the factors that have encouraged you to seek an education from Penn GSE. You may also wish to address your background, significant personal and professional experiences related to your program of study, important aspects of your academic record, and your professional goals upon completion of your desired program.
Résumé: A current résumé/CV is required.
Letters of Recommendation Required: 3
Transcripts: Transcript(s) from prior undergraduate and graduate institution(s) are required.

Tuition Fee

The partner schools cover the majority of tuition as a part of your compensation, as well as providing you with a stipend.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Independent School Teaching Residency.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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