Program Overview

The Master's of Arts in Education with TESOL from Asian College of Teachers (ACT) has been developed and designed to provide aspirants with a detailed knowledge in the field of education and will make them adept at handling responsibilities in the areas pertaining to designing 21st century classroom, fostering digital literacy, curriculum development, academic management, educational assessment and evaluation.

ACT’s Master's in TESOL Online emphasizes the diverse aspects of English language teaching. The curriculum resonates with the up-to-date methods in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and acquaints candidates with the proficiencies required to teach efficiently and to impart lessons in a competent manner. The program aims to provide trainees with the necessary expertise and confidence to use the acquired skills, both in and outside the classroom to help learners in achieving their goals.

The program puts an increasing focus on the process of language acquisition along with the four basic language skills, i.e., listening, speaking, reading and writing, lesson planning, need based language teaching etc. More than teaching, TESOL is about understanding your learners and working on that friendly learning atmosphere.
 

  • ACT’s admission process is quite easy and compliant
  • Candidates can apply online and send in their application
  • ACT’s admission department will contact candidates via mail
  • Candidates can opt for any form of online payment method
  • Applications are now open; apply now!

Admission

An online learning university is the best option for those adults and professionals who choose not to attend a formal campus-based university.

Every adult student's situation and profile vary, and we handle each case individually, with focused attention and care. Contact us to get your questions answered directly. Then, you will be ready to apply for admission. Please note that ACT does not provide visa and immigration services, because all our distance learning degree programs can be completed from home.


Basic admission requirements:

  • Aspirants from all disciplines can enroll in ACT’s MA in Education with TESOL
  • Recognized Bachelor’s Degree in any field or equivalent level
  • Life Experience and prior learning credits are available
  • English Level – IELTS Level 5.0 or High School study of all subjects in English or at least 55% marks in English in your High School is desired
  • Knowledge of Internet and browsing, MS Word and Online Research Skill is required

All applicants must possess a clear record of good conduct and must be in good health. Specially-abled applicants are encouraged to apply and are ensured equal opportunities.

Program Requirements

  • Complete the full program of study in minimum duration of 12 months, and a maximum duration of up to 36 months.
  • After 24 months duration from enrolment date, the student would need to pay a maintenance bench fee for additional months of extension.
  • Students can attend 6 Live Online Webinar Sessions during the entire program from expert teachers at no additional cost.

All our M.A. programs under Faculty of Education have four distinct parts:

  • Part One – Foundation Course which comprises of 10 credits and 2 Subjects
  • Part Two – Core Program comes with 30 credits and 6 Subjects
  • Part Three – Specialization of Subjects, comes with 20 credits divided into 4 Specialized subjects
  • Part Four - Capstone Project which is a reflective research work comprises of 30 credits

Curriculum

Foundation (10 credits)

  • Psychology and Characteristics of Learners
  • Conducting Accurate Internet Research

Core (30 credits)

  • Developing, Planning & Designing learning Environment
  • Digital literacy – 21st Century Classroom
  • Assessment & Evaluation in Education
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Behavioral Management – Social and Emotional Competence of Learners
  • Introduction to Education Research

Specializations (20 credits)

  • TESOL – Fundamentals
  • TESOL Methodologies
  • Teaching Business English
  • Teaching English to Young Learners

Capstone Project (30 credits) - Choose 1

  • Prepare a paper on any one topic of by attending a one live online webinar from ACT – 5000 words
  • Attend any seminar in Education in your region and create a reflective paper on the same – 5000 words
  • Research Paper on a topic related to TESOL – 5000 words

Fees

Different payment options are available. Payments can be made via Online Bank Transfer, Credit Card, PayPal or Cash at our Global Centers

Total fee

  • 2750 USD – If paying from USA or paying in USD
  • 2400 GBP – If paying from UK or EU
  • 93,000 Thai Baht – If paying in Asia
  • 2,00,000 INR– If paying in India

All fees include tax.

Fees include all: Program of study, LMS access, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma and transcript. Courier charges apply for Diploma and Transcript dispatch to your country. Certificate Notary and Apostille charges are separate from USA. Please check with your admission adviser for more details.

Refund Policy

Once applicants register for a course, they are responsible for dropping any course they decide not to attend.

  • Once a candidate has enrolled in the program and wish to immediately pull out before any access has been granted - 50% of the tuition fee will be refunded
  • No refund for candidates who have received course access and have already started off with the program from ACT
  • Read all Terms and Conditions before making payments
  • Processing of refunds make take up to 3 months

Scholarship

All of our applicants are eligible for scholarships. They are generally customized as per the professional and educational backgrounds of the candidates, and their specific abilities that help them stand out from the others. The scholarship will depend on the educational qualification, area of academic interest as well as the GPA i.e. Grade Point Average of the student, which will measure his/her overall academic grade. Teaching/ training/professional experiences will also be taken into account for the scholarship program. All deserving applicants will find the right scholarship, which will help boost their future plans, and allow them to enjoy an affordable learning experience.

Awarding Body

  • All degrees will be conferred by The European International University (EIU– Paris).
  • Students will also receive a Letter of Completion from Asian College of Teachers (ACT).
  • European International University is a private higher education establishment authorized by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, in accordance to and in compliance with the French Education Act: Code de l’Education Articles L 444-1 to 444-11 and R 444-1 to 444-28.

Career & Opportunities

Trainees completing our Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language program are qualified to apply for positions of seniority and can foray into any new or chosen areas of professional activity like:

  • publishing or content development
  • design professional development training sessions
  • hold advisory roles in teaching EFL/ESL
  • associate with TESOL organizations (national and international levels)

Most aspirants pursuing TESOL careers choose to become educators, but it’s not only limited to that. There also are prospects for anyone willing to work outside the traditional classrooms. Positions include:

  • Director or administrative staff for an English as a second language (ESL) program
  • Developer of English language materials with a private company
  • Academic adviser with an educational institution
  • Government agency adviser
  • Private language arts tutor
  • Administrative or teaching staff at an English language centre

Most nations look for a TESOL educator with a minimum bachelor's degree for teaching in schools. With a master’s qualification, there are other career prospects that open up, other than teaching, in schools. It includes:

  • administrative positions
  • research
  • curriculum development
  • working for corporate organizations

TESOL teachers may work with both adults and young learners.

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