Admission Information
Eligibility for application
Applicants should meet both of the following criteria.
1. Academic qualification
Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree or are expected to receive it before they start their studies in the MA program.
2. English proficiency requirement For non-native speakers of English only
Applicants who are non-native speakers of English must have one of the following:
- TOEFL ITP 550 or above
- TOEFL iBT 80 or above
- TOEIC 800 or above
- IELTS 6.5 or above
- EIKEN Grade Pre-1 or above.
Selection procedure Online (Zoom)
1. We will first review the application materials submitted from the applicants.
2. Selected applicants will be invited to the second step of the examination: Essay writing, group discussion, and interview.
Part 1. Essay writing in English
- Applicants will write an essay in English about a given topic on English education.
- They are allowed to use a dictionary.
Part 2. Group discussion and interview in English
1. Group discussion
Applicants will have a group discussion on a given topic about English education.
2. Interview
An interview will be conducted in English about the contents provided in the statement of purpose.
Schedule
The following is the schedule for Spring 2025 Admission
You will receive instructions for the entrance exam with the result of the first screening on
January 8. Please carefully read all of the instructions in advance of the exam. On the exam day,
you will need to access a Zoom URL at a designated time. Those who are late will not be able to
take the exam, except in unavoidable circumstances.
2024 December 2 (Mon.)~18 (Wed.) | Application period |
2025 January 8 (Wed.) | First screening |
January 8 (Wed.) | Results of the document screening to be sent by email |
January 18 (Sat.) | Internet Connectivity Test Session |
January 26 (Sun.) | Second/Final Screening Examination Date |
January 31 (Fri.) | Results of the second screening, acceptance letter, and documents for matriculation to be sent by regular mail |
February 3 (Mon.) ~ 17 (Mon.) | Matriculation procedure period |
March 2 (Sun.) *Tentative | Orientation |