Overview

Why Study Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Wilkes University?

The world is becoming more linguistically diverse and there’s a growing demand for teachers equipped with training and experience in teaching English as a second language, both in the K-12 and international market. Projected through 2030, jobs in the TESOL/ESL fields are expected to increase by 11 to 14%.

Having a master’s in TESOL will greatly expand your career opportunities, opening doors to teaching in a variety of domestic and international settings. Explore pathways to work in K-12 classrooms, community colleges, universities, or within government organizations.

TESOL International Association’s position is that the Master of Science in Education with a major in TESOL (or a related area) is considered the terminal degree for teaching positions in English as a second, foreign, or additional language. Having a master's degree in TESOL denotes a well prepared and properly trained professional in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language Concepts for Second Language Learning and Teaching
Teaching the Four Skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
Second Language Program Development
Intercultural Communication for Language Teachers)
Second Language Acquisition
Sociolinguistics and Second Language Acquisition

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Wilkes Barre, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 100 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency
Financial Verification
Passport/Visa

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

17640 USD / full

≈ 17640 USD / full
Out-of-State

17640 USD / full

≈ 17640 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17640 USD / full

≈ 17640 USD / full

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Available Scholarships

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