Part I : Introduction of IGSE English Education Program

Recruiting Number

MajorNo. of StudentsOthers
TESOL00
ELT Materials & Digital Contents Development

Application Schedules

ProceduresDatesOthers
ApplicationMay 16(Mon), 2022 ~ May 26(Thu), 2022
InterviewMay 28(Sat), 2022

1. English Education Department Major

  • - TESOL
  • - ELT MaterialsㆍDigital Contents Development

English Education Department in IGSE provides one of the best MA TESOL and ELT materials development programs in the world.
The IGSE curriculum is designed to train professionals who can play a pivotal role in English language education.
To achieve this goal, IGSE offers several ELT specialist pathways and supporting courses.
These pathways provide participants with content knowledge and skills in several fields.

  • YL TESOL
  • Secondary & Adult English Language Teaching
  • Educational Drama
  • Researcher
  • Books & Curriculum Development
  • Digital Contents Development

You can choose 2 or 3 ELT specialist pathways to become an ELT professional equipped with both content knowledge and
practical skills. IGSE graduates work as teachers, instructors, researchers, ELT content creators, ELT business owners, etc.

2. Requirements to receive the MA degree

  • - Required credits: 39 (4 semesters for 2 years)
  • - Average GPA: 2.7 or above
  • - MA thesis/project or pass the comprehensive exam

Recommended number of credits per semester

1st semester2nd semester3rd semester4th semesterTotal
9129939

3. IGSE Curriculum

To see our curriculum, click the links below.

Part II : Application/Tuition/Scholarship

Overview of the Application Process

ProcessAdmission Application
Step 1
Apply		Upload your documents to online application website.
▶ ONLINE APPLICATION

- Application form (Attached Form 1)

- Statement of Purpose (Attached Form 2)

- Passport

- English Test Score

- BA Graduation Certificate

- BA Transcript

Step 2
Interview		IGSE will contact you and arrange online interview(Zoom)

- Interview will be evaluating your study plan, experience,
future plan, and English level, etc.

Step 3
Notice of Success		IGSE will let you know the admission results

- IGSE will send you notice with tuition fee payment information.

You need to pay the tuition fee.
You need to send all the original application documents to IGSE.
⇨ Here, you’ve completed your admission application process.

※ You can submit an original English Test Score of the four test score reports below. (TOEFL 530(CBT 197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, TEPS 600)

1. Eligibility Requirements for non-Korean citizens

  • - Bachelor’s degrees (in any major field of are eligible)
  • - IELTS 5.5 or above (or Nationality of English-speaking countries)

2. Online Application for Foreign Applicants

▶ Click here

3. Tuition Fee

Tuition FeeEntrance FeeTuitionOthers
500,000 KRW5,673,000 KRW

Scholarship

-35% of Tuition FeeGlobal Scholarship
The amount to be paid500,000 KRW
(about $423)		3,687,450 KRW
(about $3,120)		Entrance Fee is only for the 1st semester

4. Scholarship

▶ Global Scholarship

  • - For Whom: All foreign students
  • - Scholarship: 35% of tuition for 4 semesters
  • ※ For the 2nd and 4th semesters, a GPA of 3.0(B0) or higher in the previous semester is required to receive the scholarship

▶ Grade Scholarship

  • - For Whom: All IGSE students
  • - Each semester, grade scholarships are awarded according to grades as follows.
GradeScholarship
Top 10%1,200,000KRW
Top 20%700,000KRW
Top 50%300,000KRW

Part III : VISA Application

Visa Application

ProcessVisa Application
Step 1
IGSE send documents

IGSE send you three documents

- Admission Certificate

- IGSE business registration certificate

- Receipt of Tuition Fee Payment

Please schedule an interview at the Korean embassy or
consulate in your country to apply for your visa..
Step 2
Applicants need to
prepare documents

You need to prepare documents to apply for your visa.

  • - Visa issuance application form
  • - Copy of Passport
  • - Photo
  • - BA Graduation Certificate
  • - BA Transcript
  • - English Test Score
  • - Financial Statement ($20,000 bank statement)
  • - Admission Certificate
  • - IGSE business registration certificate
    Receipt of Tuition Fee Payment

Prepare these documents in advance
(All the necessary forms are attached)

Step 3
VISA approval		When you receive the result of your visa interview,
you need to let IGSE know.		Visit the Korean Embassy and receive your visa.
Step 4
Airplane ticket
and housing		You need to buy an airplane ticket
and arrange your housing.		Visit the Korean Embassy and receive your visa.
Step 5
Arrival in Korea		You arrive in Seoul, Korea

※ Due to covid19, you may be required to submit PCR test results or proof of vaccination.

5. Required Documents for Visa Application

  • ① Visa Application Form (Attached Form 3)
  • ② 1 Copy of passport
  • ③ 1 photo
  • ④ BA original graduation certificate and transcript confirmed by a Korean Embassy or Consulate.
  • ⑤ English Test Score (Applicants from non-English speaking countries)
  • ⑥ A document proving financial ability (bank statement of $20,000)
  • ⑦ Documents proving family relationship (if parent’s bank statement is submitted)
  • ⑧ IGSE Admission Certificate
  • ⑨ IGSE Business Registration Certificate
  • ⑩ Receipt of tuition fee payment

※ IGSE provides successful candidates with the document ⑧ ⑨ ⑩.

6. Housing

IGSE does not have dormitories. However, we do provide information and support for students to find a house near our campus so that they can settle in Korea.

7. International Student Support Center