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    TESOL degrees abroad

    TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) degree programs aim to give you all the skills you’ll need to teach people from all over the world how to speak English.

    They are designed for educators who want to expand their expertise and travel the globe teaching English to speakers of other languages. You’ll study the four main areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, and focus on grammar and vocabulary. You will also look at the theoretical and practical requirements of teaching those who don’t speak English.

    TESOL programs are mainly available in the UK and the US, but there are other counties you can study in like China or Cyprus. By studying TESOL abroad in an English-speaking country, not only will you get a first-class education, but you’ll be able to hone your own language skills.

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    TESOL program structure

    Although it is possible to study TESOL programs at the undergraduate level, most programs are offered as a master’s. The bachelor’s programs that are available are usually joint-honors degrees where you will study TESOL alongside another related subject like a language, English, or linguistics.

    Master’s programs are designed for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field like education, English or modern languages, and want to start a career teaching English to non-native speakers. Most master’s are available as an MA qualification and take one or two years of study to complete.

    TESOL programs are usually taught through a mixture of lectures, seminars and workshops. You’ll also spend a lot of time doing independent study and have one-to-one sessions with professors where you can discuss your research and dissertation.

    The modules and topics you’ll cover will vary depending on the TESOL program you choose and the university you attend. Some common areas of study include:

    • English language teaching
    • Language teacher education
    • Key issues in TESOL
    • Pedagogical grammar
    • Psychology of language learning
    • Materials development
    • Language variation and acquisition

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    Tesol undergraduate programs

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      Education: TESOL - BAEd Westcliff University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,948 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, October, January, March, July
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      English: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Non-Certification) - BA Murray State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,742 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Second Language Teaching: Teaching English as a Second Language - BA (Hons) University of Ottawa, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      43,334 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September
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      Linguistics: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - BA California State University, Long Beach, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,392 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Spanish and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Pre-K - 12 - BA Mercy University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,224 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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    Certificate in tesol

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      Advanced Study in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Cert California State University, Sacramento, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,800 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August
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      Teaching English as a Second Language (International ESOL) - PBcCert University of North Alabama, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,795 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Cert Westcliff University, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      10,440 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, October, January, March, July
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      Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Cert University of Utah, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      33,190 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, May, August
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      TESOL - Cert Trinity Western University, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      22,800 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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    Tesol graduate programs

    Master's in tesol

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      Linguistics: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - MA TESOL California State University, Long Beach, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,658 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA) - MA The University of British Columbia, Canada

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,450 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      TESOL - MA TESOL Westcliff University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,310 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, October, January, March, July
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      Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Thesis) - MA TESOL Campbellsville University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,552 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      TESOL - MEd Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,852 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September
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    Doctorate in tesol

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      TESOL - PhD University of Nicosia, Cyprus

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,000 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      June, September, February
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    Certificate in tesol

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      TESOL - PGCert Westcliff University, USA

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      9,120 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, October, January, March, July
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      Teaching English as a Second Language - GradCert Conestoga College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      17,996 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Teaching English as a Second Language - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,058 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      17,875 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
      Show program overview about Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Plus)

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    Future tesol careers

    Most students that graduate with a TESOL degree do so with the aim of becoming an English teacher. If this is your aim, be aware that you may need additional teaching qualifications before you are able to teach professionally.

    Some of the roles TESOL graduates achieve include:

    • English teacher
    • Education administrator
    • Education manager
    • Teacher trainer
    • Materials developer
    • Education researcher
    • Publisher

    Use your university’s careers service if it has one, as they’ll be able to help you with your job search after graduation.

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