Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington | Wellington New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 34,750
(c. USD20,139.19)
Attendance
Full-time

Pursuing a Master's in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) enhances your instructional abilities. You'll deepen your knowledge of language acquisition, examine typical obstacles encountered by educators and students, and evaluate your own educational experiences. Throughout this journey, you'll be encouraged to connect teaching methods with academic research, theoretical frameworks, and the diverse environments where language instruction occurs.
The University's TESOL program enjoys global recognition. With its distinct international focus, it mirrors New Zealand's strategic location in the Asia-Pacific region. Our alumni have successfully taught English and assumed leadership positions in education across New Zealand and internationally.

The MTESOL program continues a sixty-year tradition of excellence in TESOL education at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Our faculty members are renowned researchers who leverage their substantial background as language instructors and teacher trainers to connect scholarly work with classroom applications.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) with at least a B average in Linguistics, English Language, Education, or a language other than English. Consideration may be given if you have relevant professional experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree
At least two years of professional experience in language education or a related field. Applicants without relevant experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be expected to complete bridging courses.

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

EAP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

Tuition NZD 34,750

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