Program Overview
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at The American University in Cairo is a MA programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Egypt and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- English Grammar
- Principles of Linguistic Analysis
- Assessment in Language Learning
- Second Language Acquisition
- Methods of TESOL I
- Methods of TESOL II
- Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission
- Applicants for the Master of Arts degree in TESOL must have teaching experience prior to admission into the program, or may acquire this experience concurrent with the program.
Language
- Applicants who are not native speakers of English will be required to demonstrate on the TOEFL with TWE that their command of English is adequate for study in the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The American University in Cairo directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The American University in Cairo
The American University in Cairo
Main campus in New Cairo, Egypt
The American University in Cairo (AUC; Arabic: الجامعة الأمريكية بالقاهرة, romanized: al-Jāmi‘a al-’Amrīkiyya bi-l-Qāhira) is a private research university in New Cairo, Egypt. The university...
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