University
Victoria University of WellingtonThis course is available
On-Campus, Online
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
60 credit hours
Next start date
Expected Feb 2024
Campus
Victoria University of Wellington
Boost your English-teaching career
Studying the Master of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) will help you develop your teaching skills.
You’ll strengthen your understanding of language learning, explore common challenges that language teachers and learners face, and reflect on your learning and teaching experience.
In all these areas, you’ll be guided to make links between teaching practice, research, theory, and the contexts within which people teach and learn languages.
World-class programme
The University's TESOL programme is highly regarded worldwide. It has a strong international orientation, which reflects New Zealand’s unique position in the Asia–Pacific region. Our graduates have gone on to teach English and work in educational leadership roles in New Zealand and around the globe.
The MTESOL programme builds on the legacy of sixty years of graduate TESOL education at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Staff teaching in the programme are internationally recognised researchers. They draw on their extensive experience as language teachers and teacher educators to bridge the gap between research, theory, and teaching practice.
Flexible study
Study full time or part-time—whatever suits your needs best. You can choose to study on campus, online, or through a combination of the two. Start your study at the beginning of any trimester—February, July, or November.
Bachelor’s degree with at least a B average in a relevant subject and two years of related professional experience.
Proof of English proficiency
To be accepted into this programme you will need one of the following:
IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50)
EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
Application deadlines: Trimester 1 - 1 Dec; Trimester 2 - 1 May and Trimester 3 - 1 Sep.
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