Thank you for your interest in The New School's master of arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL). The Office of Admission is here to help you determine if The New School has the right program for you and, if so, to help you with your application. We welcome applications from aspiring teachers of English of diverse academic backgrounds and life experiences. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required for admission. Prior ESOL teaching experience is not a prerequisite for the Teaching concentration, although it is welcome. Requirements for the Curriculum Development concentration are explained on the apply page.
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Office of Admission
Program Liaison
Harold Respass, Admission Counselor, respassh@newschool.edu
Admission Staff
Robert MacDonald, Senior Director
Merida Escandon, Director
Courtney Malenius, Associate Director
Henry Watkin, Associate Director
Sarah L. Burtch, Assistant Director
Anita M. Christian, Assistant Director
Sharon Greenidge, Assistant Director
Harold Respass, Admission Counselor
Rachel Sasao, Admission Counselor
Naomi Spencer, Office Manager
Office Contact Information
The New School
Office of Admission—Graduate Programs
72 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10011
phone: 212.229.5150 or 800.292.3040
fax: 212.627.2695
email: nsadmissions@newschool.edu
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Office Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Walk-In Advising Hours
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
If you would like to schedule an appointment outside of these hours or with a particular counselor, call or email the office.
