Overview

Columbia International University presents the TESOL MA program, a comprehensive and highly regarded master's degree designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in teaching English to non-native speakers. This program emphasizes language acquisition, instructional strategies, and cross-cultural communication for effective English language teaching.

Key Features

Comprehensive curriculum covering language acquisition and TESOL methodologies
Experienced faculty with expertise in language education and TESOL
Emphasis on practical teaching skills and cross-cultural communication
Opportunities for hands-on teaching experience and lesson planning

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language Acquisition and Development
TESOL Methodology and Pedagogy
Language Assessment and Testing
Cross-Cultural Communication in TESOL
Curriculum and Materials Development
Practicum in TESOL

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 218 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
$25 application fee
Application essay (800-1000 words)
Reference from a professional or academic contact
Official transcripts for bachelor's degree and any relevant master's degree coursework
International Credential Advancement Package (ICAP) evaluation by World Education Services (WES) or an evaluation by InCred for transcripts from schools outside the United States
Official report of the score earned on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if English is not the applicant's first language.

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

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Out-of-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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 TESOL.

Available Scholarships

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