[Canada Graduate Program] Level up with professional English teacher! - Saint Mary’s International Master of Teaching English (IMTE)

The program Murphy is about to introduce has the most potential and promising future for those who are interested in English teaching. 

Especially for current (and previous) English teacher must pay attention to this information. AND candidates who are preparing to become one should even more pay attention to this course.

Here is the program where students can obtain master’s degree with teaching English and gaining qualification to work at a language center in an English-speaking country as well as TESOL, and even a professional Cambridge teaching qualification!

It is the Saint Mary’s International Master of Teaching English program!

Saint Mary’s University is a public institution located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the second oldest Catholic university and classes are held in English.

As the university has long history, it understands the flow of Halifax’s education trend along with Canada’s education trend. 

Through the development of the education system, the school has gradually expanded its curriculum and degree structure from diploma courses to four-year universities and master's programs, so it is well-known for its high passion for education within Canada.

Despite the mainly used language is French in Nova Scotia, Saint Mary’s University provides English classes for most of the programs, which states that it has high level of understanding of the development of English as a language and language study, and of learning English.

Being able to obtain the master’s degree in English teaching in such institution is a great opportunity! Therefore, for those who are interested in upgrading your personal skills or wish to become professional English teacher, take a close look at the explanation below.

1. Why, IMTE (International Master of Teaching English)?

This program is a graduate course with the purpose of obtaining master’s degree. In particular, since it is a master's degree in English teaching, collection of various certifications and teaching skillsto teach English as a foreign language are gathered together.

In addition, the English teacher is a well-known occupation in Canada and with professional teaching qualification, students are able to have work experience at certified language centers across Canada or in countries with educational practice partnerships.

So, it is most suitable for those who dream of teaching English in foreign countries.

Above all, most of the fellow students will be English teachers or education majors from all over the world, so the student can not only enjoy a high-quality academic atmosphere but also build a global network.

Therefore, it is safe to say the this is a perfect program for those who dream of becoming an English teacher in a country other than the student’s country of citizenship.

2. The Advantages of IMTE

• Relatively low tuition fee considering it is master’s degree and affordable living costs compared to other cities.
• Able to obtain TESOL, Cambridge teaching qualification and other English teaching related certificates
• Co-studying with English teachers from worldwide -> Creating global network!
• Obtainable degree without graduation thesis!
• Able to secure 3 years of PGWP after graduation
• Able to apply for spouse open work permit with graduate program

3. Recommended for

• Current and former English education worker
• Academic-driven people wishing for a degree/study using study abroad leave/gap year
• People who want to build a second life through English education
• People who wish to work as an English teacher and obtain permanent residency in Canada
• Ambitious mom and dad who wants to achieve both theirs and child’s education

4. Semester and duration

• Semester: Opens every September
• Study duration: 16 months ? Total 4 Semesters
• Tuition: CAD$ 25,000 (4 semesters)

5. How to appliy for admission?!

• Bachelor's degree or higher (Degree in language or education preferred) in English
• 3 English Recommendation Letters
• Letter of Intent
• English Resume
• English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80

As Saint Mary's University is a public university with a master's program, it is a reasonable choice to make for permanent residency with your family.

Free public education benefits for child is available to students who are conditionally admitted, and because it is a master's program, work permits can be issued to accompanying spouse.

Therefore, after graduation student (or accompanying spouse) can apply for immigration program such as AIP (Atlantic Immigration Program) and NSNP (Nova Scotia Nominee Program).

Recently, among those who are planning to study abroad or immigrate to Canada, there are many who want to obtain a degree that suits them, and those who are considering studying abroad using a sabbatical year or leave of absence are thinking about a field that will be helpful for their second career while studying abroad.

Also, many decided to study in Canada and immigrate after studying abroad because of their children, but since spending time and money on studying... The number of people who want to pursue their dreams is also increasing.

Whether they chose it for themself or for the child, ‘I’ should be the one to choose the right program for everyone’s happiness.

Fulfill your dream of becoming an English teacher around the world through the Saint Mary's University Master's Program!

Murphy will always be there for you.

Anyone who is interested in IMTE program in Saint Mary’s University or permanent residency after studying, please feel free to contact us.