Program Overview

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Program in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Overview

The International Master of Education Program in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a two-year program offered by Chulas Faculty of Education. The program aims to produce graduates with knowledge and competence in TEFL curriculum development and instructional management.

Highlights

• Build your strong theoretical background in teaching methodology
• Gain practical skills and teaching strategies for TEFL
• Learn in an international academic environment
• Flexible class times

Career Opportunities

TEFL degree holders can work in both public and private institutes, organizations, and agencies in various positions, such as:

• English instructors in schools or higher education
• Educational researchers
• Curriculum developers
• Instructional material developers
• Language trainers
• Program managers

Admission

The program offers two plans of study:

• Plan B (Coursework and Thesis): Students are required to take 36 credit hours of courses and produce a thesis.
• Plan C (Coursework and Master Project): Students are required to take 33 credit hours of courses and conduct a three-credit-hour, research-based master project.

Qualifications of Applicants

Plan B (Coursework and Thesis)

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), or Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts (B.A.) majoring in English
• GPA of no less than 2.75 or 1 year of teaching experience
• TOEFL score of at least 525 or 6 on the IELTS or 75 on the CU-TEP (or equivalent)

Plan C (Coursework and Master Project)

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) majoring in English or 2 years of teaching experiences in basic education or higher education instructions
• GPA of no less than 2.75 or have at least one year of teaching experience
• TOEFL score of at least 525 or 6 on the IELTS or 75 on the CU-TEP (or equivalent)

Application

The application is open two rounds in a year. The first-semester admission starts from around February to March. The second-semester admission is in September.

Academic Calendar Year

The program operates on a semester basis:

• First semester: August December
• Second semester: January May

Contact

Division of Foreign Language Teaching, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University.