Teaching and Learning (Non-Thesis) (M.A.): English or French Second Language (45 credits)

Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed听(Faculty of Education) 听 听
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight:听45

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning; Non-Thesis - English or French Second Language Option is a graduate-level teacher education program. The program includes a minimum of 700 hours of school-based internships at the elementary and secondary levels. The program's core academic components emphasize a comprehensive understanding of educational foundations, principles, theories, and practices and include a specific emphasis on English or French second language education. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are recommended to the Qu茅bec Ministry of Education for teacher certification at the elementary and secondary school levels.

Required Courses (45 credits)

1. Possess an undergraduate degree.
2. Have at least 30 discipline specific credits (university level). Applicants must complete the TESL Self-Assessment Grid to self-assess whether their background meets the 30听credit minimum requirement in their discipline.听Courses listed must be at the 200 level or higher (no Foundation level courses) and you must have received a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or higher, per 91黑料网 standard. These credits may be taken as part of a degree or as an independent/special student. It听is preferable to have all 30 credits of background completed prior to starting the MATL program. Applicants missing up to, but not exceeding, 6 discipline-specific credits may be accepted into the MATL program. The completion of missing credits will be consider a condition of program completion. Students are strongly encouraged to complete outstanding discipline-specific credits prior to the start of the MATL program. In exceptional circumstances, students may be allowed to complete outstanding discipline-specific credits during the MATL program; however these credits should be completed prior to beginning the subject-area specific methods course. Failure to complete outstanding discipline-specific credits may result is a deferral of the first internship placement. This deferral will result in a significant delay in the students program completion.
3. Have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies.
4. Experience working/volunteering in formal/informal education or youth sector. Informal teaching experience includes, but is not limited to, camp counselor, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, etc.
   
   Please review the list carefully, as you must meet all of the minimum requirements in order to be considered for acceptance.听Note that the department can not pre-assess prior credits for prospective students; this process happens only after applications are submitted.

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All applications are done through听. The application steps and instructional video are on the University's听Future Graduate Students website. The following documents must be part of your application: (Note that all uploaded documents to the portal must be in PDF format.)

1. A complete听application form听(accompanied by your application fee payment).
2. A current working听CV/resume
3. A听personal statement听(two-page maximum)
4. A completed TESL Self-Assessment Grid. Grids must be typed and not hand written.
5. A copy of your unofficial transcripts from all previous university level studies (undergraduate and graduate, including exchanges with other institutions, even if the credits appear on your home institution transcript). Official transcripts are required after the students is officially admitted to the program.
6. Two letters of recommendation: one from a university-level instructor and the second from a professional who has supervised you in a formal or informal education or youth sector position. If you have experience working in a formal school setting, one letter must be from a school/school board administrator qualified to assess your professional qualities. You will be prompted to provide the names and contact information of your referees in your application portal.
7. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band of 7.0; with a minimum Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading score of 7.0; or
8. Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based Test (TOEFL:iBT) total score of 92 with a minimum score of 22 each for the Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading sections. Applicants are required to submit their scores electronically.

The Department reserves the right to evaluate the applicant's language proficiency before initial registration and at the time of application. Applicants who meet the above English language requirement must also pass the departmental English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) with a French component to be eligible for admission

English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)

Applicants to the MATL TESL program must register for a testing date after the department has confirmed academic admissibility to the program. Applicants will receive more details about how to register by email. English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)- Applicants to the MATL TESL program must pass the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) as a condition of admission. Additionally, because MATL TESL students will have internship placements in French schools, MATL TESL students are expected to have the capacity to function effectively in a French speaking environment, therefore, the ELPT also includes an assessment of applicants' abilities to functionally communicate in French. Once the department has confirmed academic admissibility to the MATL program, applicants to the MATL TESL program will receive an email outlining registration procedures for the ELPT- with French component.

Eligible applicants will receive email notification requesting that they register to take the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT).

If you are an applicant to the MATL - TESL program who meets the academic admission requirements, you will be required to pass an English language test unless you meet the requirements to be exempted as noted below. Please DO NOT register until you have been instructed to do so.

You are exempt from the test if:

• You have attended an English-language institution for high school and/or university in Canada or elsewhere in the world for at least four consecutive years; or
• You have attended an English-language university in Quebec for at least three consecutive years; or
• You have completed a DEC at an English-language CEGEP and/or completed Secondary IV and V in English in Quebec.

The English Language Proficiency Test is offered by 91黑料网's School of Continuing Studies. The purpose of the test is to determine whether your levels of written and oral English meet the standards we require for future ESL teachers. There is nothing you can do to prepare. Please do make sure you are well-rested on the day of the test and ready to demonstrate your English proficiency.

What you need to know about the School of Continuing Studies English language test:

• The test consists of both a written portion and an individual oral interview.
• Total test fees: Approximately $92 (NON-REFUNDABLE)
• After receiving the results of the English language test, you will be required to upload your results to your application in Minerva.

Applications for the program will open on May 15, 2026. Complete applications must be received by the dates indicated below for Summer 2027 Admission:

• Canadian听& Permanent Resident Applicants: November 15, 2026
• International Applicants: November 1, 2026

Successful candidates will receive an email notifying them of their offer of admission via the听. Admitted candidates are then required to confirm their acceptance on the听, and pay their deposit fee should they accept their offer of admission. Kindly note that acceptance deferrals will require new students to begin their program the next Summer semester (with classes starting in May). There is no possibility of deferring the program to the Fall or Winter terms.