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Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

Shorelight Group - The University of Texas at San Antonio

USA,Texas

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 26,288/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

May 2025

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USA, Texas

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1969

Total Students: 35,000 +

Int. Students: 1,050 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249, United States

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

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.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
may 2025		Open
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 26,288 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - The University of Texas at San Antonio

CAD 14,300 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

No Scholarship update for Spring 2025

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.