Study Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Studying the Master of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) will help you develop your teaching skills.You’ll strengthen your understanding of language learning, explore common challenges that language teachers and learners face, and reflect on your learning and teaching experience.In all these areas, you’ll be guided to make links between teaching practice, research, theory, and the contexts within which people teach and learn languages.The University's TESOL programme is highly regarded worldwide. It has a strong international orientation which reflects New Zealand’s unique position in the Asia–Pacific region. Our graduates have gone on to teach English and work in educational leadership roles in New Zealand and around the globe.The MTESOL programme builds on the legacy of sixty years of graduate TESOL education at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington.Staff teaching in the programme are internationally recognised researchers. They draw on their extensive experience as language teachers and teacher educators to bridge the gap between research, theory, and teaching practice.

Which department am I in?

Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Trimester)

Tuition fees
NZ$19,200.00 (US$ 11,453) per year
Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Trimester)

Tuition fees
NZ$19,200.00 (US$ 11,453) per year
Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/09/2026

Start date

November 2026

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelors degree with at least a B average in a relevant subject and two years of related professional experience

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top one percent of the world’s universities in 14 subject areas.

  • 5-Stars Plus from the QS Stars Rating of Excellence
  • Number one in New Zealand for research intensity
  • 92 percent of graduates are employed or furthering their stu
  • Located in the heart of New Zealand’s vibrant capital city

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