Overview

About the Program

In the Bilingual, ESL, and Multicultural Education program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst students become leaders in second language education and multicultural education and have the option to obtain teaching licenses in E.S.L. or bilingual education.

We approach the study and practice of language development holistically, exploring the philosophic, historical, and theoretical foundations of multilingual/multicultural learning and teaching. We envision educational practices that help build an equitable world and multicultural nation and develop curricula that are responsive to racial, cultural, linguistic, and social class differences and facilitate learning. We prepare educational leaders to promote intercultural communication and cooperation and to critique and challenge existing social and educational structures and practices that exclude non-dominant groups and denigrate native language and culture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Crosscultural Communication

Language, Literacy Policy, and Planning

Teaching Reading & Writing for Content & Language Learning

Language Development and Literacy

Theories and Methods for Sheltered Instruction

Testing, Assessment, and Evaluation in Bilingual and ESL Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

33-34

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amherst Center, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)

We look for students who have worked with diverse populations, either as teachers or in other roles, and experience with bilingualism/multilingualism, biculturalism, and cross-cultural learning

We are also seek international students who are experienced language teachers in their own countries

Online Application

Two letters of recommendation

Official transcript(s)

A personal statement that articulates your interest in our program

Evidence of teaching experience in formal and/or informal settings such as experience planning and teaching lessons in your own classroom or a similar setting

A one-page explanation of how your prior experiences will inform your career in education

If English is not your first language, evidence of your ability to speak and understand English: TOEFL with a minimum score of 80 or IELTS Academic with a minimum score of 6.5)

Application fee

The GRE or the GMAT are not required

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

37269 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37269 USD / year

≈ 37269 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17969 USD / year

≈ 17969 USD / year

Additional Details

Regional: $32,772

Living costs

Amherst Center

United States

1228 - 2543 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

About the Program

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Amherst Center

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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