International Master of Teaching English (IMTE)

Information for Prospective Students

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The British Council forecasts that over two billion people are speaking or learning English. This growth in English learning is further accelerated by the digital Language Learning market, which will nearly triple by 2025. With English becoming the world’s lingua franca, the demand for teachers of English continues to grow. 

The Saint Mary’s International Master of Teaching English program (IMTE) prepares graduates for international English language teaching careers. The IMTE earns you the sought-after Masters of Education degree in Teaching English as an International Language.

Key Benefits of the IMTE

  • IMTE students build a strong theoretical foundation in key areas of teaching English, while also honing real-world skills through extensive practicum experiences.
  • Our students pursue their Masters of Education degree in an intercultural context, connecting with fellow educators from around the world; our 2022 cohort features students from twenty countries.
  • Saint Mary’s University is a Cambridge University Press & Assessment Authorised Teacher Training Centre (CA-355), part of the UK’s world-famous Cambridge University. IMTE includes opportunities to achieve internationally-recognized credentials from Cambridge, as well as certificates such as Teaching English Online and Blended and Hybrid Learning Design in Higher Education.
  • IMTE offers extensive practicum opportunities, including an international option at one of our partner institutions in over 15 countries worldwide. Recent graduates completed practicums in Thailand, Hong Kong, UAE, and Germany.
  • IMTE provides in-program performance scholarships to help students achieve additional professional credentials; Seventeen students from our 2022 cohort completed their CELTA on an IMTE scholarship.
  • IMTE includes extensive professional development opportunities, including membership in TESOL International Association, TESL Nova Scotia, and the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL).

 

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In addition to an enriching curriculum delivered through a blend of theoretial studies and hands-on experiences, students in IMTE can achieve additional microcredentials while simultenously earning their master’s degree.  Through IMTE professional development grants, our students have successfully completed the following courses during their IMTE residency:

Course Name

Institution (delivered through Future Learn)

Teaching English Online

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Volunteering with Refugees

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Blended and Hybrid Learning Design in Higher Education

University of Nottingham

Education for All: Disability, Diversity and Inclusion

University of Cape Town

Instructional Design: Course Development

University of California

Exploring Gender Equality in Education

British Council

Teaching and Assessing Core Skills

British Council

Exploring Inclusive Pedagogies

British Council

How to Teach English Pronunciation

Language Fuel

TESOL Strategies: Supporting ESL Students in Mainstream Classrooms

University of Glasgow

Teaching and Assessing Core Skills

British Council

Mastering Classroom Management in English Language Teaching

Language Fuel

Education Research that Matters: Applying Research to Your Teaching Practice

University of Birmingham

To help student famaliarize themselves with Canadian national standards, IMTE also incorporates CLB Bootcamp training through the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks.

Admission Requirements

Our next available cohort is September 2024.  Applications will open on September 1, 2023

IMTE is designed for international students. Canadian citizens are not eligible for admission into this graduate program. Normally, a bachelor’s degree related to language studies (especially English language) or Education is expected, combined with relevant teaching experience. However, an academic background in other areas may be acceptable. The IMTE admissions committee assesses each application on an individual basis to determine applicants’ suitability.

Students applying for the IMTE program at Saint Mary’s University must submit the following:

  • An online application form plus the $110 processing fee (non-refundable)
  • Transcripts for all universities and colleges attended
    • Please check with IMTE for country specific GPA requirements
    • If transcripts are in a language other than English, a notarized translation is required.
    • Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded during the application phase for evaluation.  
  • Three recommendation forms; at least one should be from an academic referee
    • Recommendation Forms MUST be submitted via professional email addresses (ie. NOT Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, 163, qq, etc). 
  • Letter of Intent: how IMTE builds upon your previous experiences and will contribute to your career aspirations
  • A current CV/resumé
  • Official proof of English language proficiency (applicants whose first language is not English)

The deadline to file your online application and pay the application fee is April 1, 2024. All required documents must be received by the university by April 30, 2024.

We encourage students to apply early as we issue admissions to qualified candidates on a first come – first served basis.

Estimated tuition fees

International Students: $25,000 (approximately $6,250/term)

Fees are paid in four installments at the beginning of each term. For miscellaneous fees and international health insurance charged by the university, please use our Graduate Tuition and Fee calculator.

All applicants are automatically considered for entrance scholarships, valued up to $4,000. These are competitively awarded to top-ranked applicants following a review by our admissions committee.

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Contact Information

Email IMTE@smu.ca

 

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