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Master of Arts
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Shanghai and NYC

MA, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Shanghai and NYC

Not Accepting Applications

To best meet the needs of our students, we have decided to suspend enrollment in the hybrid MA TESOL program in Shanghai and NYC. We encourage you to explore our MA in TESOL, Grades K-12 with Initial Certification, our MA in TESOL and World Languages with Dual Initial Certification, and our MA in TESOL (non-certification) degrees in New York City. 

Gain in-demand teaching skills from a globally renowned American university and become an expert English teacher for learners of all ages, from children to adolescents to adults. This two-year program enables you to take your courses on the New York University Shanghai campus and selected courses in a Hybrid format, and to complete a summer immersion in New York City. You’ll receive an internationally respected degree from New York University, recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

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Degree Details

Official Degree Title

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Non-Certification: Hybrid Option in Shanghai and New York City

Format
Part-time
Credits
30
Start Date
Summer
Application Deadline
applications may be accepted on a rolling basis after that time if seats are still available
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Students admitted to the MA TESOL program following a rigorous review process by the Admissions Committee will receive a special merit-based scholarship established by NYU Steinhardt and NYU Shanghai that offsets up to one third of the total program tuition.

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Throughout your program, you will:

  • Receive rigorous training in both language teaching methodology and research
  • Gain deeper knowledge of world language research and learn to conduct your own classroom research to continuously improve your teaching
  • Develop instructional leadership skills through mentorship by accomplished faculty with expertise and extensive experience in TESOL and language development
  • Expand your repertoire of English teaching methodology to develop effective curricula for teaching students at all grade levels, including adults
  • Integrate current language acquisition theories and best practices in teaching a second language across a variety of contexts: bilingual and dual language, public, private, and international schools, language training centers, online and in person
  • Immerse yourself in an English language environment with like-minded professionals and enhance your linguistic and sociolinguistic knowledge of English structures and varieties, and the complexity of global English language usage
  • Learn to navigate multiple cultures by investigating the intersectionality of language, culture, and identity, and to work with students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds
  • Become familiar with culturally responsive, innovative, educational practices through school visits during your time in New York City
  • Join NYU’s heritage of commitment to academic excellence established over more than 190 years ago

Our program is taught in English and grounded in cutting-edge pedagogical methods from the U.S. You’ll learn from American-trained NYU Steinhardt and NYU Shanghai faculty with decades of experience who have expertise in second and world language development research and methodology.

You’ll experience your course work in three ways:

  • A summer immersion that begins the program in Shanghai with two on-site, in-person courses and takes place during the traditional July/August break between school years in China.
  • Fall and Spring terms in your first and second year that combine on-site, in-person courses on the NYU Shanghai campus scheduled over a limited number of weekends, along with online courses taught from New York, for a low-residency format that accommodates working professionals from anywhere in China
  • A one-month summer immersion in New York City between your first and second year that consists of two on-site, in-person courses at NYU Steinhardt where you will visit selected schools and explore the cultural landscape of the city.

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Our MA builds on the rich background and experiences you bring to our program by enhancing your knowledge and professional skills in language teaching methodology and research.

The ideal candidate for our program will:

  • Be comfortable taking immersive courses taught entirely in English
  • Have a bachelor’s degree in English, linguistics, education, or a related field
  • Be available to attend all in-person courses, including the summer immersions at NYU Shanghai and at NYU Steinhardt in New York City
  • Have teaching/related work experience or aspire to become a language educator

Our curriculum model and schedule are designed to accommodate a working professional's full-time job, so our degree will meet your needs no matter where you are located in China and whether you’re currently teaching in a classroom or online, working as a school administrator or teacher trainer, or you’re looking to return to the field with new aptitudes.

Our students come from a diversity of backgrounds representing Mainland China, Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States. Within Mainland China, students have hailed from cities and provinces including Shanghai, Tianjin, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Hefei, Wenzhou, Hebei, Wuhan, Taizhou, Chengdu, Fujian, and Shenzhen. Students have come from many different undergraduate and graduate institutions and have had prior experience of less than a year to 25 years of teaching in person and online. Finally, our students' careers span public schools, private schools, international schools, educational startups, tutoring companies, and other related institutions. They are in-service and aspiring teachers of English, Chinese, history, and other subjects.

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Questions 

For questions about the MA TESOL at NYU Shanghai, please feel free to contact us at tesolshanghai@nyu.edu or reach out via QQ Group 597822074. You can also call us at +86-21-20595818.

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