Overview

At the Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) degree at American University Washington DC, you’ll experience a combination of hands-on practice, research, and community involvement. The courses will give you a deep understanding of applied linguistics, language theories, and teaching methods.

Careers

The graduates work in schools, universities, online programs, nonprofits, corporations, and small businesses around the world. Some graduates are self-employed, establishing their own English language programs or working as freelance consultants, while others are integral members of educational teams. Read the newsletters for the latest updates from the alumni worldwide.

Here is a sampling of the organizations where the graduates work both domestically and internationally:

US Organizations

Asbury Park School District (Asbury, NJ)

Austin Independent School District (Austin, TX)

English Institute at the University of Maryland (College Park, MD)

English Language Training Solutions (locations in MD and VA)

Northern Virginia Community College (Six campuses, VA)

The Lab School (Washington, DC)

US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (Burlington, VT)

Washington College of Law, American University (Washington, DC)

Washington English Center (Washington, DC)

Worker Education and Resource Center (Los Angeles, CA)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing and Research in TESOL

Second Language Acquisition

Language Assessment

Technology for Language Learning and Teaching

English Language Teaching

TESOL Practicum and Teaching Portfolio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 219 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form and fee

Statement of purpose

Transcripts

2 letters of recommendation

Resume

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41600 USD / year

≈ 41600 USD / year
Out-of-State

41600 USD / year

≈ 41600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41600 USD / year

≈ 41600 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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