The M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is intended for students interested in learning to teach English as a second language at the secondary or post-secondary level. Students take courses in linguistics and language teaching pedagogy. This curriculum provides theoretical background and practical training in the areas of second language acquisition.
Learning outcomes:
Students successfully adapt and develop teaching materials for ESL learners.
September 2025
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive,
MOSCOW,
Idaho,
83844, United States
Applicants must have a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale equivalent to U.S. bachelor’s degree.
The following are acceptable as proof of English competency for graduate students:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum overall score of 79
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): minimum overall score of 6.5
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): Minimum overall score of 77
U of I American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) with score of a Level 6/Advanced Pass
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.