Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 30

Tuition Fee

 CAD 14,310 per year

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

Living Cost in Westcliff University - Irvine Campus

  CAD 16,000 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
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 50.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

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

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunites

The Westcliff MA TESOL program prepares you for a career in TESOL instruction or administration. At Westcliff University you will:

• Work with diverse students, make teaching demonstrations, and lead projects based on the latest research in the TESOL field.
• Build a foundation in TESOL principles for teaching and for administration.
• Develop your ability to think critically and problem-solve creatively.
• Take advantage of workshops and guest speaker presentations, offered throughout the year.
• Network with students and faculty working in diverse TESOL backgrounds.
• Equally important, you will learn from professors who are experienced TESOL instructors, administrators, and curriculum and program developers.

Scholarships

• University is providing varrious type of Scholarships falling under below criteria
• Giving Opportunities for Achievement and Learning (GOAL)
• Building Leaders for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (BLEND) Scholarships
• Warrior Scholarships

5 types of scholarships at this time:

• Merit-based Scholarships - for all eligible degree program students; worth up to $5,000 over 1 year of the student's program, with continuous enrollment. They will need to apply through our scholarship application portal and criteria includes a minimum of a 3.25 or 3.5 GPA, depending on the degree program.
• Region-based Scholarships - for all eligible degree program students; worth up to $2500 over 1 year of the student's program, with continuous enrollment. They will need to apply through our scholarship application portal and criteria includes a minimum of a 3.00 or 3.25 GPA, depending on the degree program.
• Distinguished Scholarships - for all students new to Westcliff; worth up to $10,000 over 1 year of the student's program, with continuous enrollment. They will need to apply through our scholarship application portal and criteria includes a minimum of a 3.5 GPA.
• 25% REAL Online Scholarships for Fall 2023 - 25% tuition scholarship for all REAL Intensive English online courses through Fall 2023.
• Athletic Scholarships - International student athletes may qualify for full tuition scholarships through the WU Athletic Department. The amount awarded and eligibility for will be at the discretion of the coaches 

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):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 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.