Overview

Objectives

English learners are one of the fastest growing groups of students in the United States. The master’s degree in teaching English as a Second Language from Cambridge College prepares you for careers in this high-demand field, offering benefits such as:

Career-focused learning. Courses present nationally recognized research-based models for first and second language learning, address curriculum mandates, and explore the developmental characteristics of students in grades PreK-6, 5-12, and adult levels.
Real-world skill development. The English as a Second Language master’s degree program includes a practicum and seminar guided and evaluated by a licensed/certified ESL teacher in the classroom and a Cambridge College ESL supervisor.
Diverse experiences. At Cambridge College, you’ll work with other adult learners from all over the world, gaining diverse viewpoints and enriching your educational experience in the process. In fact, we were recently ranked among the Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges in America by Best College Reviews.
Flexible schedules that fit your life. Offering convenient day, evening, weekend, and online class options designed for adult learners, Cambridge College provides the flexibility you need to complete your graduate degree while balancing work and family time.

Careers for English as a Second Language Teachers

Graduates of the licensure program are able to teach English as a second language in a variety of educational settings, such as:

Public, private, and charter schools
Educational collaboratives
Community programs

Licensure graduates are also eligible for the Massachusetts SEI Teacher Endorsement.

Non-licensure master’s degree graduates are able to provide ESL support and tutoring in schools, and to teach or tutor ESL in other settings including:

Higher education intensive ESL
Other countries
Immigrant support programs
Workplace ESL

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics and Language Variations
Methods and Materials for English as a Second Language
Teaching Reading and Writing to ESL Students
Technology for Linguistically Diverse Classrooms
Equitable Assessment for ESL Learners
Identification and Instruction of ESL Learners with Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Cambridge College practices a rolling admissions policy, processing and reviewing application materials as they are received.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Credits: 30-31
Credits for Licensure: 33

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language ESL View 34 other Masters in ESL in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcript
Earned bachelor’s degree with 3.0 GPA required.
International transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an approved agency.
Current Résumé
Personal Statement - Write a two-page, typed, double-spaced essay (500 words) describing your professional experience, your goals and objectives for graduate study and for educator licensure.
Two Professional Recommendations
For licensure: MA Educator Documentation from the Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) website.
Required for entry:
Massachusetts Educator Personnel ID (MEPID number).
MTEL Communication & Literacy Test, successfully completed.
Official demonstration of English language proficiency
Supplemental documentation for issuance of I-20

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9585 USD / year

≈ 9585 USD / year
Out-of-State

9585 USD / year

≈ 9585 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9585 USD / year

≈ 9585 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Objectives

Careers for English as a Second Language Teachers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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