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Victoria University of Wellington
Master of TESOL – MTESOL
- Wellington, New Zealand
Master degree
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
Develop your expertise in teaching English—or any language—to speakers of other languages. Studying the Master of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) will help you develop your teaching skills. You’ll strengthen your understanding of language learning, explore common challenges that language teachers and learners face, and reflect on your learning and teaching experience.


IPU New Zealand
TESOL Courses
- Palmerston North, New Zealand
Course
Full time
2 years
Blended
English
The Trinity Cert TESOL is a qualification suited to those wishing to teach English as a second language, but possess little or no experience in doing so. This programme equips students with the basic skills and knowledge required for ESOL teachers. The programme also gives students a firm foundation for self-evaluation and opportunities for further professional development. It is also suitable for...
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The University of Waikato
Master of Arts (Applied)
- Hamilton, New Zealand
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Are you interested in a career teaching English as a second language overseas, at University level? Some countries, such as those in Asia, require you to have a Masters level qualification to do this. Waikato's Master of Arts (Applied) provides you with the qualification you need.


The TEFL Academy
Online Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hours)
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Adelaide, Australia
- + 64 more
Course
Full time, Part time
168 hours
Distance Learning
English
We only offer one course because we want all our students to have the best access to global TEFL opportunities. We are the world's only TEFL course provider that has received official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the UK.
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You'll study the theory and practice behind teaching language to speakers of other languages, covering areas like curriculum design, phonology, classroom methodology, and second language acquisition. New Zealand draws international learners from across the Asia-Pacific region, making it a genuinely multilingual environment for this kind of work.
The learning environment fosters independent inquiry and professional reflection, both of which are central to becoming an effective language educator. Through applied coursework, you'll practice lesson planning, learner assessment, and materials development, often in real classroom settings alongside practicing teachers.
A TESOL or Language Teaching program prepares you for careers that travel well. Graduates go on to teach English in schools, language centers, and universities across the world, or move into roles in curriculum development, teacher training, and educational consulting. Postgraduate study in this area typically adds a research or specialist component, letting you focus on areas like intercultural communication, literacy education, or English for academic purposes. Whether you aim to teach abroad or work in policy and program design, the competencies you develop here are recognized internationally.