English is the language of global communications, and demand for ESL professionals is greater than ever before. The New School is a university known worldwide for its commitment to social change, civic engagement, and development of creative solutions to global issues. That's why The New School, working with a team of international experts, developed an innovative online master’s degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Offering two concentrations, teaching and curriculum development, our MATESOL program trains students to be leaders in this growing and evolving field.
Our students come from around the globe. They are passionate about advancing their careers and understand the importance of effective communication in business, politics, nonprofit management, and education. Some already teach English, and others are ready to launch new careers in a field that allows them to help others and work across borders and cultures.
The MATESOL curriculum is demanding, but the flexibility offered by online study allows you to fit the courses into your current life and career. If you're taking the teaching concentration, you can get a head start on your studies in our intensive summer teaching residency in New York City. Dynamic classes are led by renowned TESOL scholars, including Jeremy Harmer and Elton award winner Scott Thornbury.
After graduating, you can go on to teach in universities, public and private schools, and businesses or work with NGOs, governments, and large international corporations. You can create new programs and develop new teaching methods as a director of curriculum development.