BA/BS in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #30
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BA/BS in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) at McGill University in Montréal, Canada is a bachelor's degree in English Language Studies programme.
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Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: English Language Studies
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: mcgill.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) is a Bachelor of Education program at McGill preparing students to teach English as a Second Language at the elementary and secondary levels, including regular and enriched ESL streams. The program combines a broad liberal education with academic coursework studying language and language learning from linguistic, social, cultural, and psychological perspectives, alongside a professional internship of guided field experiences supported by studies in pedagogy and educational foundations. Sample courses include Contemporary Issues in Education, Introduction to the Study of Language, Communication in Education for TESL in Quebec, and Teaching Oral Skills in ESL. Graduates are qualified to teach ESL in elementary and secondary schools in Quebec, across Canada, and internationally, with career paths including ESL teacher, adult literacy instructor, educational technology developer, and curriculum specialist. Students are supported by the Department of Integrated Studies in Education.
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About McGill University
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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1821
Students: 40,531
QS rank: #30
Programs: 323
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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