Overview

Through the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is suitable for (current/future) language teachers, teacher trainers, educational materials writers and test designers who wish to further develop their range of professional skills and knowledge.

You will study in a dynamic, international environment with students from around the world and learn from highly experienced academic staff.

Career opportunities:

MA TESOL graduates are well prepared to launch or advance careers in English language teaching and related fields. Our graduates serve as EFL teachers in public primary and middle schools, international schools, universities, and colleges both in China and abroad. They also hold positions in training centres, publishing houses, educational materials development, and corporate management or administrative roles with Fortune Global 500 companies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics for Language Teachers

Methods in English Language Teaching

Course and Materials Design

Second Language Acquisition

Language Testing and Assessment

Speaking and Listening

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

OR

5

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Suzhou, China

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 4 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in China

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

OR

5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

69

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

China

Top 100 of 2026 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 per cent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
Other universities: 80 – 85 per cent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution

UK:

UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent

North America:

3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme

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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

120000 CNY / year

≈ 120000 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

120000 CNY / year

≈ 120000 CNY / year

Living costs

Suzhou

China

3000 - 5500 CNY / 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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Overview

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Suzhou

Funding

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