This program is designed for educators working with English as Additional Language learners in a variety of local and international educational settings. 

The program at SFU will provide students with advanced knowledge of theoretical, research and practical issues in teaching English language learners.

Normally, two years of full-time classroom teaching experience is required for admission to the program.

Most students in the program are full-time teachers in the Vancouver area. 

All courses are scheduled in the late afternoon/evening. Since all students are experienced teachers, the program does not make provisions for Fieldwork courses. 

As most students also work full-time, most take one course per term, and this affects core course scheduling. 

Course contents address globalized contexts of English as an International Language (EIL) education and attend more fully to ESL situations. Most students complete the program in six terms.

• Newly issued official paper transcripts
• Academic Writing Sample
• Letter of Intent
• Reference Letters
• English Language Competency Test Results
• Passport

A bachelor's degree from Simon Fraser University or its equivalent with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 units of undergraduate/graduate courses will normally be required for admission.
 

An Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as BEd/BA with Education or Linguistics (majors/minors) with relevant education and/or linguistics courses such as upper-level Education course(s) in language arts, reading or language acquisition; Linguistics course(s) in syntax, phonology, or semantics. 

Normally, two years of full-time classroom teaching experience is required for admission to the program.

Iran

Required Credential or Degree

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

16 on a 20-point scale

China

Required Credential or Degree

A four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

3 on a 4-point scale (B, 75%);
4 on a 5-point scale (B, 80%)

India

Required Credential or Degree

M.A., M.B.B.S., M.Comm., M.Sc., or a Master's degree in a non–engineering field or Honours B.Eng., B.Sc.(Eng.), B.Tech., B.A.Sc., B.Arch. B.Pharm

3-year degrees are an acceptable basis for admission if:

• The applicant’s overall standing in degree is 1st Class/Division, AND
• The awarding institutions have been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better http://www.naac.gov.in/ OR
• The awarding institution is designated an Institution of National Importance, such as the Indian Institute of Technology.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

First Class; 8 on a 10-point scale