The Masters programs develop an awareness of current thought and practice in TESL education. The MA program has a research emphasis and includes a thesis. TESL graduate students gain experience and understanding in such areas as: current issues in TESL theory and practice, second language acquisition, second language reading and writing, language socialization, language and identity, second language assessment, discourse analysis, critical applied linguistics, and research methods.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 76 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
An approved Bachelor’s degree and, for K-12 teachers, one year of teacher education;* OR a 5-year Bachelor’s degree in Education; OR a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Education or other appropriate area provided the applicant has completed all the necessary prerequisites listed below. Holders of 3-year Canadian degrees require a fourth or honours year. Students applying for MA in TESL normally have earned a degree in English, English language education, linguistics, or related areas, or have had coursework in these areas. Two years of formal teaching experience is preferred. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 92] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery
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| Application Notes : | Bachelor’s degree in relevant Educational discipline or other appropriate area with high standing.
Sample of work demonstrating an ability to undertake research and scholarly writing (max. 30 pages).
CV or resume outlining work experience and academic background.
Well-written 500 word (maximum) Statement of Intent to describe your proposed research. Be sure to indicate how your previous education and professional experience have prepared you to undertake your research, and note which people in the department have expertise in your intended area of study. State any work you have done in this area already (mention specific skills/techniques you have picked up).
Three letters of recommendation; at least one reference letter must be an academic reference by a university instructor.
Scanned copies all official transcripts (including a key to transcript grades and symbols) and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions attended outside UBC.
Applicants whose degrees are from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to being extended an offer of admission.
All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.
All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study.
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Statement of Research Interests
At least two years of successful teaching experience or equivalent. Applicants who received a degree from a North American university are not required to submit their English test scores. Similarly, applicants who completed their degree outside North America from an institution in which English was the primary language of instruction of the entire university (not just a program) are not required to provide English test scores as part of their application. Please note that we can only accept your English test scores if the test has been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of the application. An official test score report ordered from the testing agency has to be sent to UBC. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants to UBC Grad School are: - TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language, minimum score 580 (paper-based) or 237 (computer based), or new minimum TOEFL score of 92 (with a minimum of 22 for each component). and - TWE – Test of Written English. For those who take either the paper-based or computer-based TOEFL should also take TWE (Test of Written English) and have a minimum score of 5. or - MELAB – Michigan English Language Assessment Battery. Minimum overall score 85. or - IELTS – International English Language Testing System – Academic. Minimum overall band score 7, with no component less than 6.5. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
