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Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language Shorelight Group - The University of Texas at San Antonio Shorelight Group - The University of Texas at San Antonio, USA

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USD 26288

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program is designed for students interested in teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) to children or adults in schools and programs in the United States or abroad. It is an interdisciplinary program that presents systematic instruction in applied/educational linguistics, second language acquisition theory, and ESL/EFL program implementation.

Why Pursue a ESL Teaching Master's Degree

The TESL degree is internationally recognized as the terminal degree in the field of Teaching English as a Second Language. Learn from faculty who have extensive teaching experience in K-12 and adult education contexts in the United States, Latin America, Asia, and Europe.

UTSA’s creative and talented instructors possess expertise in the courses they teach and are internationally recognized scholars who maintain active research agendas in the field. When students join the TESL program at UTSA, they become part of a network of current, former, and future K-12 teachers and adult educators from the United States and around the world.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025, Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025, May 2025, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    26288

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     Free

    Application Fee
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    14300 Per year

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