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TEAL - Teaching English as an Additional Language (TESL/TEFL) (MEd)

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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Simon Fraser University offers TEAL - Teaching English as an Additional Language (TESL/TEFL) (MEd), a master's degree in English Language Studies programme in Burnaby, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 2,150 per semester for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: English Language Studies
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,150 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The MA/MEd in Teaching English as an Additional Language (TEAL), offered by SFU's Faculty of Education, is designed for educators who work with English as an Additional Language learners and addresses the conceptual, methodological, and cultural issues involved in teaching and learning EAL. Classes are held in person at the Burnaby campus in the late afternoon and early evening to accommodate working professionals. Most applicants have at least two years of full-time teaching or equivalent related experience, and the programme is open to both domestic and international applicants. Students completing the Master of Education typically take one course per term and finish in six or seven terms; full-time MEd students may finish in four or five terms, while MA students, whose degree includes a thesis, commonly take nine terms or more. The programme follows an annual intake with a September start.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Most applicants hold a bachelor's degree and have at least two years of full-time teaching or equivalent related experience working with English as an Additional Language learners; the programme is open to both domestic and international applicants. International applicants must meet SFU's standard graduate English language proficiency requirement.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does TEAL - Teaching English as an Additional Language (TESL/TEFL) (MEd) award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Master's Degree in the field of English Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does TEAL - Teaching English as an Additional Language (TESL/TEFL) (MEd) cost?

Tuition is CAD 2,150 per semester for local students.

Can TEAL - Teaching English as an Additional Language (TESL/TEFL) (MEd) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

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