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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

This course is a rigorous degree program. Applicants must possess an advanced standing of achievement required by the Department of English for admission to this graduate study. Each applicant must meet one of the following main criteria.

  1. Entry Requirements for Former English Department Students and non-English Department Students

    1. An undergraduate degree in B. Ed (TEFL) with an average score in their final year NOT less than 60% (only for former English Department Students).
    2. An undergraduate degree in B.Ed or B.A in related social sciences from recognized institutions.
    3. A teaching qualification and working experience (one year minimum).
    4. Evidence of strong academic or professional record with a minimum GPA of 3 (Accreditation Committee of Cambodia).
    5. An official score of TOEFL of 530, ITP 550 or IELTS 5.5 with a band of 5 in reading and writing.
    6. For those whose average score is lower than 60% or who do not have an official TOEFL, ITP or IELTS score, they must pass the Proficiency Test administered by the Department of English.
    7. A pass in the oral test.

  2. Entry Requirements for Students Holding other Bachelor’s Degrees

    3. Students who hold a bachelor’s degree in other fields must meet the following requirements to be accepted into the program:

    • An undergraduate degree in another field.
    • Completion of an equivalent certificate of B.A or B.ED, preferably a certificate of TESOL at the Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL) of Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP).
    • A training of at least 3 units/subjects on equivalent subjects of B.A or B.ED.
    • A strong English competence or a pass of the selection test.

  3. Additional Recognition of Prior Learning

    4. Recognition of prior learning may be granted for the Units/Subjects completed at overseas institutions in the following courses:

    1. Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL (40%)
    2. Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics (40%)
    3. MA in relevant social sciences (30%)

    Note: Recognition of prior learning and experience may be granted on the basis of equivalent study undertaken at the English Department. This is decided by the Scientific Research Committee of the program and on individual case.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply directly to the MA in TESOL Program at the Department of English, Institute of Foreign Languages, follow these easy steps:

  1. Pick up an application form from a receptionist on the ground floor of Building E.
  2. Fill out all the information required by the MA program of the Department of English and submit with all necessary documents to the Department of English.
  3. When you are submitting your application form, make sure you attach:
    • original or certified copies of your academic qualifications and transcripts;
    • original or certified copy of evidence of your English language proficiency (TOEFL, ITP or IELTS score);
    • original or certified copy of the degree;
    • a good study objective and a Curriculum Vitae; and
    • any other information specified in the entry requirements for the course(s) you have chosen. (Please see the Academic Calendar for application schedule).

Application procedure summary:

Contact Info

Course Coordinator:

Mr. Chan Sophal (1998): M.Ed (Educational Psychology), University of Hawaii, USA 2004; B.Ed (TEFL), RUPP 1998.
Tel: (855) 23-885-419
Fax: (855) 23-884-154
Email: info.doe@rupp.edu.kh
Office: Room 1.10, 1st Floor, Building E, Institute of Foreign Languages

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