Calling applications for Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language conducted by Open University of Sri Lanka

Calling applications for Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language conducted by Open University of Sri Lanka

• Duration : *Postgraduate Diploma in TESL/ MATESL - One Year *MA in TESL - 2 years (minimum)
• Course Fee : Postgraduate Diploma in TESL - Rs. 115,000 | MTESL - Rs. 137,000 MA in TESL Rs. 235,000
• Issuing of Applications : May 19, 2025
• Closing Date for Applications : July 28, 2025

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Applications are now open for the MA TESL degree 2025/26 batch. The MA TESL programme offered by the PGIE is the pioneering TESL qualification in the country and counts over 15 years of experience. The programme has been developed with international expertise, integrating the latest global trends in English Language Teaching and provides a flexible pathway for:

• University lecturers from Departments of English Language Teaching
• Current English teachers seeking professional development
• Teacher educators
• Those with English teaching experience or qualifications interested in becoming fully fledged English teachers

The programme covers a range of topics which include sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, teaching methodology, testing and evaluation, educational sociology and psychology and technology in teaching combined with a full teaching practicum.

Students initially register for the MA TESL (2-year) programme with a thesis but can choose to exit with the following:

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (PGDip TESL) – a 10-month postgraduate diploma with a teaching practicum and a portfolio (completed within the first year of the MA TESL)
2. Master of Teaching English as a Second Language (MTESL) – 1-year Master’s degree by course work

The programme runs according to a strict schedule and each stage will be completed within the time duration specified above