Programme Duration
French Specific Directory
from both UCAM & IBES
The Dual Award Programme
The Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM), Spain and Institut Brittany d'Enseignement Supérieur (IBES), France are now offering Dual Awards for the Mastère TESOL programme. The mode of delivery is either fully online or blended learning where some face to face classes are conducted at IBES centres outside France. For the Hong Kong Center, these programmes are delivered fully online.
Advantages of the Dual Award Programme
- Listed in the French Répertoire Spécifique: The TESOL certification is recognized by the State. https://www.francecompetences.fr/recherche/rs/6929/
- Affordable and competitive tuition for a widely recognised degree with a monthly fee of around HKD3000
- Flexible, self-paced study with all modules delivered online, no stressful exams
- One program with a Master's degree awarded by two universities
- The degree is achievable in around 6 months
About UCAM
The Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM), also known as Universidad Católica San Antonio, is a private university located in Murcia in south-eastern Spain. It is the first Catholic University founded in 1996 in response to the call of the Church. Today, UCAM has 16,000 students and around 1,000 professors. Ten percent of the UCAM students come from 97 countries on 5 continents, which makes it a multicultural and wealth-generating centre. More than 4,600 international students from undergraduate, postgraduate and university-specific degrees, international offices and collaborating entities were trained at UCAM.
Programme Structure
This French state recognized TESOL programme is designed for those intending to teach English to learners.. Upon successful completion, graduates will also be awarded a state certified TESOL qualification that is registered by France Compétences Répertoire Spécifique, enhancing their employability and professional standing within the international TESOL education sector. This programme provides a valuable pathway for individuals seeking to embark on rewarding careers as TESOL teachers.
The Mastère TESOL programme is designed to give learners mastery in the academic disciplines and applied functional areas critical for success in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Specifically, the programme is made up of 5 modules of 12 ECTS credits each (Total 60 ECTS).
- Innovative ESL Curriculum Design
- Dynamic Lesson Planning
- TESOL Andragogy and Pedagogy Integration
- Cultivating Critical Thinkers in TESOL
- Principles and Practices in TESOL Assessment
Duration and Assessments
The normative programme duration is 6 months, 750 hours.
Assessment methods include construction of a portfolio, teaching demonstration and oral defense
Prior to certification assessment, students are required to provide proof of having passed a C1 level of English proficiency demonstrated by a standardized English language test. Candidates holding a degree taught entirely in English may be considered to have met the C1 proficiency requirement, subject to review and confirmation. Otherwise, candidates may obtain the necessary certification by taking an ESOL assessment.
The Awards
Mastère TESOL - IBES
Enseigner l’Anglais Langue Étrangère (TESOL)- Certified Course Registered in the Specific Directory (file code: RS6929)
Master’s Degree in Continuing Education in TESOL - UCAM
Entry Requirements
This programme is intended for teachers or trainers who wish to teach English as a foreign language and who meet the following prerequisites:
- Hold a recognized diploma, at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent (level 6) in education, pedagogy or English.; or
- Holders of a bachelor's degree or equivalent diploma in English must have one year of teaching experience; and
- Be native English speakers or have a minimum of B1 level at the start of the programme, certified by a standardised English test.
An applicant may be admitted on the basis of evidence to suggest that he/she will be able to fulfil and benefit from the objectives of the programme and achieve the standard required for the award. Criteria used in considering admissions to the programme include the candidates’ language proficiency, working experience and academic and professional qualifications. The assessment of admission for entry is conducted in two stages:
- Alignment of candidate’s needs and objectives, assessed through a motivation letter and acceptance of entry requirements; and
- 20 to 30-minute interview with the candidate.
Course Contents
Admission Process
Step 2
Upon receiving all documents, the application will be processed and reviewed within one week.
Upon acceptance, an offer letter will be sent to you.
Step 3
Acceptance of Offer
Referral
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Student Support
Here are the student support services you'll receive:
- Personalized English Writing Mentoring Session
Get one-on-one guidance and support for your English writing skills. - Student Support Team Access
Receive assistance with administrative matters from our dedicated support team. - Academic Mentors
The mentors are available to provide academic support throughout your program. - Program Induction Meeting
Attend an introductory meeting before the program begins to get acquainted with the details and requirements.
Disclaimer
- Information is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change.
- The course is a purely distance learning course and is therefore not subject to the registration requirement. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.
- Hopkins is a marketing partner of IBES and represents IBES.
