The following are posted for your convenience. Please feel free to call 212.229.5150 to speak with a member of our admission staff.
How do I apply?
Please visit the Apply section of this website.
Can I apply for any semester or do I have to apply for the fall?
We accept applications for the fall and spring semesters to begin via online coursework, and applications for the summer term for on-campus study. Visit the Admission section for priority application deadlines.
Is the GRE required for admission?
No.
What are at the entrance requirements?
See the Application Instructions in the Admission section of this website.
Is there a foreign language requirement?
We do not have a foreign language proficiency requirement; however, familiarity with languages and language study is important. Students who do not have intermediate-level proficiency in a second language or high beginner-level in two or more languages are encouraged to take up the study of another language as they participate in the program.
If I am a native speaker of a language other than English, do I have to prove fluency in another language?
No, being a native speaker of a language other than English fulfills the second language requirement.
I went to college in the United States, but I'm an international student. Do I need to take the TOEFL?
Yes. However, if you have taken the test within the past two years, your score may still apply.
Besides the New School Certificate, what other ELT training is accepted for the Curriculum Development concentration requirement?
The New School will evaluate other certificate programs. The minimum requirement for acceptance of the certificate is:
- At least 100 hours of classroom or online instruction at an accredited school.
- A teaching practicum in which participants teach students of ESOL.
A certificate or a transcript, including evaluation materials, especially teaching evaluations, if available, must be submitted for applicants to the Curriculum Development concentration.)
Other Teacher Training: If you do not have a certificate, other teacher training will be evaluated by The New School. University credits in language teaching will be considered.
Exactly what does "two years of ESOL teaching experience" mean for the Curriculum Development concentration requirement?
Applicants must submit proof of having taught English as a second language (ESL) or English as a foreign language (EFL) class for a minimum of 600 hours over four semesters for university-level teaching and 720 hours for all other teaching. Please note that tutoring does not fulfill this requirement.
Can I transfer credits from other MA programs?
MA candidates may apply for transfer of up to six credits from a regionally accredited graduate program of another university, provided the courses meet the guidelines set by The New School. All transfer credit determinations are made on a case-by-case basis by a program advisor only after the student is matriculated in the MA TESOL program.
What kind of financial aid is available?
Please visit the Financial Aid section of this website.
Is a tuition deposit required to confirm enrollment for admitted students?
Yes, a tuition deposit is required to confirm enrollment. The tuition deposit for the 2011-2012 academic year is $500. Admitted students will receive instructions on how to pay the deposit with their admission packet. This fee is non-refundable and will be applied to the cost of tuition during the first semester of study.
