The program is committed to sustainable development in academic excellence and scholarship, free inquiry, leadership, integrity, and service to society. The two-year Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (MA TEFL) Program is a professional degree that aims to prepare teachers of English as a foreign language for schools and colleges. Graduates typically work in schools and universities as instructors, curriculum designers and language proficiency evaluators. The program also offers a graduate certificate: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (C-TEFL). The curricula of these programs closely follow the requirements and standards of similar courses and degree offerings at institutions in the United States and international best practices.
Graduation Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the AUA general graduate admission requirements and the TEFL-program requirements:
- Submit a complete AUA Application for Admission to Graduate Study at http://im.aua.am and all required supplements as outlined in the application instructions.
- Present an official, valid TOEFL iBT score of 79* or IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5*
- Obtain an undergraduate GPA of 3.4* or higher on a 5-point scale
- Demonstrate a strong interest and potential to become a successful TEFL professional as proven by the applicant’s prior experience, Statement of Purpose, and admission interview, if applicable.
*The Admissions Committee may, at its discretion, admit an applicant who does not meet the minimum requirements but who otherwise demonstrates the potential to successfully pursue a degree at AUA.
* Applicants submitting complete applications by the rolling admissions deadline date are considered on a space-available basis.
For more information, please refer to the AUA Application Procedures