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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Gonzaga University

Spokane, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master's to teach English in US or overseas.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and evaluate learning approaches
Communicate appropriately with learners
And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

ESL teaching in schools
Community colleges
Adult education
Overseas English teaching

Curriculum

36 credit hours: language
Culture
Instruction and assessment strands. Students complete study of language structure and variation
Pragmatics
Instruction methods and assessment
With a culminating project
And the programme is aligned with TESOL standards.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognised foreign equivalent
Foreign transcripts need a NACES course-by-course evaluation. Statement of purpose
Two recommendations
CV and passport copy
GMAT/GRE for the MBA unless waived. English proof: TOEFL iBT 80 (before Jan 2026) or 4.5 (from Jan 2026)
Or IELTS 6.5. Further requirements are set by each programme.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US university or recognised foreign equivalent (course-by-course NACES evaluation), Transcripts, Statement of purpose, 2 recommendations, CV, GMAT/GRE for MBA unless waived.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80 (before Jan 2026

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
CV or Resume.

How to apply

Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its How to Apply page e.g. Apply online with the Graduate Application
The MBA page lists a 50 USD fee. Upload transcripts with a NACES course-by-course evaluation
Passport copy
English proof and programme documents. Scholarship review is automatic with admission for several programmes. After admission
The Center for Global Engagement gives immigration support.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,334 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	School of Education
Department	Teacher Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Merit scholarships reviewed automatically with admission for business programmes, See graduate international scholarship page

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
8 Jan 2027
55 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.