1. What language proficiency requirements are there for non-native English speakers?

For non-native English speakers seeking admission to a graduate level degree program: a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (CBT 213, iBT 79), a minimum TOEIC score of 800, or a minimum IELTS score of 6.0. Please note: Students with a TOEFL score of 500-549, a TOEIC score of 625-799, or an IELTS score of 5.5 – 6.0 may be admitted on a provisional basis and must receive a grade of B or higher in their first two courses. Every student is expected to have a level of language ability that will permit understanding of the textbooks, course materials and examinations

For non-native English speakers seeking admissions to the TESOL Certificate program: 500 or higher on the TOEFL (173 CBT, iBT 61), 625 or higher on the TOEIC, 5.5 or higher on the IELTS or Level 3 (60) on the BULATS.

2. Is a bachelor's degree required for admission to the MA in TESOL program?

Yes. Anaheim University requires all of its MA TESOL applicants to have a minimum of a recognized four-year undergraduate or bachelor's degree.

A bachelor's degree is not required for admission to the TESOL Certificate program.

3. Can students with an undergraduate degree from a foreign university, such as a Japanese university, enter the MA in TESOL program?

Yes. Anaheim University recognizes undergraduate or bachelor's degrees from any country as long as the degree is recognized by the government or education ministry of the country in which it was conferred.

4. What does it mean to be a matriculated student?

Students are considered matriculated when they have passed two courses with a grade of B or higher.

5. How does one go about applying for the program?

You can apply online on the site at www.anaheim.edu by clicking `Apply` in the top section. Or you may contact the University by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it requesting an application and either a paper application or a digital application, whichever you prefer, will be sent to you. In the case of a digital application, you will need to print it out, sign it and submit it by mail.

Students should submit their application to:

Anaheim University
Office of Admissions Rm. 110
1240 South State College Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92806
USA

Students residing in Japan may submit their application to the US office above or to the University's International Liaison Office at:

Anaheim University Liaison Office
Raykay Minami Aoyama Building
5-4-29 Minami Aoyama
Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0062
JAPAN

6. Can students who have taken courses at other universities transfer their credit into the AU MA in TESOL program?

Yes. In accordance with California Education Code regulations, graduate students may transfer a maximum of six credits from another university into a Master's degree program.

7. Is the GRE required for admission?

No. The GRE is not required for admission into Anaheim University's MA in TESOL program.

8. Does AU award credit for professional or life experience?

No. Anaheim University does not award credit for professional or life experience.

9. Is there an entrance examination that is required?

No. Other than the English proficiency requirements, AU does not require TESOL degree seekers to take an admission or entrance examination.

10. How soon after applying can students begin their studies?

A student's application must be reviewed by the Office of Admissions and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School of Education. The approval process can usually be completed within one week after receipt of all required application documents. Following approval and acceptance into the University, a new student can begin their studies at the beginning of the next term as long as space is available. New terms for the MA in TESOL begin every ten weeks and new terms for the TESOL Certificate begin on the first Monday of every month. It is recommended that you submit your application at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the term, so that there is sufficient time for course materials and other related information to be sent to you.

11. Do students have to enroll in the entire MA TESOL degree program, or can they simply enroll in one course to see how they like it?

Students may enroll in only one course, or as many courses as they wish. There is no obligation to complete the entire degree program once you have started.

12. Do students need to have computer access prior to enrolling?

Yes. Every student must have access to the Internet and a computer with word processing software in order to study in the MA in TESOL or TESOL Certificate program. This does not mean that the student must own a computer. In many cases, students participate in AU courses and use rental computers through local Internet cafes. In certain regions, such as Japan, where cell phone technologies are highly advanced and cell phones are in widespread use, students may access the University's online resources through their cell phone or through their Palm Pilot PDA.