Offered by Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada, MA/MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a master's degree in Education & Teaching programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,400 per credit (CAD 1,234 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Education & Teaching
Local tuition: CAD 1,234 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,400 / credit
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Mount Saint Vincent University's graduate TESOL programs are offered as a Master of Arts or Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, both of which meet TESL Canada Standard 3 certification requirements when students complete a specified set of TESOL courses (GTSL 6360, 6361, 6362, 6363, 6365, and 6366). Courses are delivered in the evenings on a flexible full-time or part-time basis, with new intakes starting in January and September. The curriculum builds skills for teaching English in K-12 classrooms to students learning English alongside their regular schoolwork, teaching English to adult newcomers in Canada, and teaching English abroad, along with developing English language curricula and assessments for different educational settings. TESL Canada certification earned through the program is used as a professional standard for employment through Languages Canada and provincial Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) programs. The program suits current or prospective educators who want a nationally recognized teaching credential and flexible, evening-based study while working with English-language learners in schools, adult education, or international settings.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program requires an undergraduate degree in Education or a related field, with a high academic standing normally at a minimum of B (GPA 3.0). Related work or volunteer experience is valued, and applicants submit two letters of reference (one academic, one professional) speaking to their academic and work experience and personal characteristics, plus a 250-word Statement of Intent outlining their academic background, reasons for applying, and how the program will support their professional growth. The program page sets no language-test score of its own; MSVU's graduate-wide English proficiency standard applies: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5), TOEFL iBT 93 (no section below 23), PTE 61, or CAEL 70.
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to Mount Saint Vincent University, which runs three intakes a year: for January 2027 entry the domestic deadline is December 1, 2026; May 2027 entry closes April 1, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes August 2, 2027, with the Bachelor of Education programme closing earlier, December 7, 2026, for both domestic and international applicants. International applicants face the same three intakes: January 2027 entry closes November 6, 2026 (extended from an earlier September 15, 2026 date); May 2027 entry closes January 4, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes May 3, 2027. Admission is deadline-based, not rolling, though late applications are considered only if space remains. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
