Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
at NEIU Chicago, Chicago

Public University
College of Arts and Sciences

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
at
NEIU Chicago
Overview

Northeastern Illinois University offers Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages to Indian students. It is university's flagship course. The duration of the course at the university is 2 years. While choosing this university, students must pay the tuition fee and living expenses required. To pursue this course, students will have to pay annual tuition fee of USD 16,686 (INR 1,601,689). In addition, students will have to bear the living expenses, including housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses. On the average, the cost of attending Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Northeastern Illinois University is around USD 9,526 (INR 914,401). Indian students must appear for the following exams and obtain the minimum scores required: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo

Duration	2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹15.85 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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Overview
Fees
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Highlights
Scholarships

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
at
NEIU Chicago
Fees

The Northeastern Illinois University Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages fees includes first year tuition fee and cost of living for international students. The first-year tuition fee is around USD 16,686 (INR 1,601,689). In addition to tuition costs, international students must manage their living expenses such as housing, food, and other utilities, which contribute to the total cost of living, estimated at USD 9,526 (INR 914,401). The Northeastern Illinois University cost varies depending on the additional cost.

Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakup of the Northeastern Illinois University Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 15,84,682

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 9,04,691
Transportation	INR 1,60,691

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 94.97075 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 27ᵗʰ July 2026

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Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
at
NEIU Chicago
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 2.75/4
Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited university with undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or greater on a 4-point scale

Students entering the M.A. in TESOL program are not expected to have any prior preparation or knowledge of the field

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TOEFL

Marks - 95/120
with a minimum of 20 on each of the four sections

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PTE

No specific cutoff mentioned
NA

IELTS

Marks - 7/9
with a minimum of 6.5 on each of the four sections

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Duolingo

No specific cutoff mentioned

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Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
at
NEIU Chicago
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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Two letters of recommendation

Step two

Additional documents required

Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended
Submit a two-page statement addressing your goals and objectives specific to the program to which you are applying
Proof of English langauge proficiency
GRE/GMAT scores, if required
Bank letter(s) from each sponsor’s financial institution, if any
Copy of passport photo page
Financial statements

Step three

Start your online application

https://admissions.neiu.edu/admission-requirements

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 30 = INR 2.87 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

Payment can be made in three or four equal installments in each semester

Step five

Application deadline

Spring (Jan): 1st Oct

Summer (May): 1st Mar

Fall (Aug): 15th June

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Sourav Nayak

MBA Business Administration - Batch of 2023

4.4

Enriching education and environment.

Tips: The college offers a welcoming and supportive environment with strong academics, smooth cultural transition, many part-time options and scholarships. However, at the same time, it's very difficult to find a post-study full-time job as an F1 visa holder, so one should remain patient, and it will truly pay off. Overall, I am very satisfied with my course and experience in the US.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 60000

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Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
at
NEIU Chicago
Highlights

The M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages gives students an understanding of the nature of language, culture, instruction, assessment, and professionalism, and their interrelationships
The M.A. in TESOL prepares one to teach English in the US or overseas. In addition, students who have a valid teaching certificate can take courses leading to the Illinois State Endorsement to teach ESL
The program is designed for full- or part-time students, and all master’s level courses in the fall and spring are offered in the evenings