Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching English as a Second Language (PhD)

at The University of British Columbia

MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:
 

• Canada or the United States

• International countries other than the United States
   

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
 

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.
 

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:
 

TOEFL: Overall score requirement: 92
 

IELTS:  Overall score requirement: 7.0
 

• Awards; fellowships; scholarships; and distinctions.

• Relevant professional and academic experience including conference presentations, professional workshops, and publications.

• At least two years of successful teaching experience or equivalent.

The fees for Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching English as a Second Language (PhD) may vary from  - $9313.92 to $25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

Integrating research and practice, the graduate programs in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) offer professional development to teachers of ESL and prepare researchers and leaders in applied linguistics.