If you feel a deep calling to guide, inspire, and open doors for others through language, the MA TESOL program at Tel Aviv University is where that passion becomes a lifelong path.

TESOL MA Program Overview

Our International MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) prepares you to turn a passion for language into a meaningful global career in education. Completed over three semesters, the program welcomes students from a wide range of academic backgrounds and equips them with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to teach English to learners around the world.
 
The MA in TESOL's multidisciplinary curriculum explores both the theory and practice of language education, combining coursework in linguistics, pedagogy, and educational research with hands-on teaching experience. As part of the program, students complete supervised teaching placements within the Israeli education system, gaining real classroom experience in elementary, junior high, and high schools, as well as opportunities to teach in higher education settings and refugee support programs.

“People who choose our program want to be teachers. And you become a teacher by trying. Our students are very focused and they want to develop and grow as teachers.”—Hanne Juel Solomon, Pedagogical Coordinator and Teacher Trainer on MA TESOL

Read more about the practical component of the program.

Experienced faculty ensure that you’ll be fully equipped for whatever challenges you might face beyond the university walls. Even better, the program content is applicable to varied fields, including education, linguistics, and sociology.

"Your aspiration isn’t just to teach English—it’s to change lives with it. Our role is to give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make that dream real." 

Whether you are a new teacher or looking to enhance your expertise, this program is designed for you. In addition, qualified students may continue towards a thesis track. 

Why Choose MA in TESOL at Tel Aviv University?

• Open to students with or without prior teaching experience, making it an accessible entry point to the field of English language education.

• Complete your MA in just one year with close mentorship from dedicated faculty and program staff.

• Gain a strong foundation in language teaching, combining linguistic insight with modern pedagogical approaches.

• Develop practical classroom skills including curriculum design, assessment strategies, and classroom management.

• Complete a hands-on teaching internship within the Israeli educational system, with opportunities to diverse educational environments from elementary schools to higher education, adult programs, and refugee communities. 

• Learn from internationally recognized scholars in TESOL, pedagogy, and language education.

• An optional 1-year thesis track is available. 

Career Opportunities for TESOL MA Graduates

Our TESOL graduates have gone on to a variety of language teaching positions—in private and public educational contexts, in schools and universities—whether in Israel, their home countries, or around the globe.

Some have even opened their own programs, such as an English-speaking nursery school in Israel, while others are working as English language coaches in the business sector, in educational publishing, and in language testing and consulting.

Others have continued on to PhD programs in prestigious universities around the world. 
  

*Please note that you will need teaching certification to teach in public schools. Requirements vary (for example, in the USA, requirements may vary from state to state).

In Israel, a graduate of the TESOL program is expected to obtain a teaching certificate through the Ministry of Education; some of the course requirements will be fulfilled by the TESOL program.

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