Wheaton College Graduate School

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asynchronous and flexible

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each course taught by faculty with deep international experience

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Professional Excellence for Global Service

Bridge the gap between compassion and competence. With Wheaton's M.A. in TESOL and Intercultural Studies, you gain a credential respected by the U.S. Department of State and premier global agencies without leaving your field of service. Whether you are already on the ground or preparing for your first classroom, our Ph.D.-led program equips you to love your neighbor through the professional gift of language.

Our 36-credit hour curriculum masterfully blends deep theoretical foundations with immediate, practical application. You will master core subjects like English Phonology, Descriptive English Grammar, and Intercultural Communication, while exploring unique, faith-integrated courses such as Theological Perspectives on Language and Education. Whether you are refining your methodology or leading a field-based practicum, you aren't just studying the field—you are learning from the very scholars who pioneered it.

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“One of the most valuable things about the program is the faculty’s ability to contextualize based on their students’ needs."

-Jenny McLamb, TESOL Graduate

"It has been a wonderful experience and my work at G2K has certainly benefitted greatly...I have seen an immediate impact as a result of my studies."

-Louise Wallis, TESOL Graduate

"I loved seeing that expression of universal excitement and joy fill the students' faces as they were able to recognize and read their own name for the first time...TESOL gave us the opportunity to connect as we experienced the life-giving and liberating excitement of reading and learning together!"

-Maddie MacMath, TESOL Graduate

Learn from the Experts Who Wrote the TESOL Textbooks

Too often you'll find theory-heavy programs led by part-time staff. At Wheaton, your education is anchored by full-time Ph.D. faculty who aren't just teaching the curriculum—they're writing it. As the creators of the definitive textbook series for English programs in K-12 schools and theological institutes globally, our professors bring unmatched authority directly to your graduate experience. We bridge the gap between high-level scholarship and boots-on-the-ground practicality, equipping you with field-tested tools for immediate use.

Invest in a premium degree backed by 30 years of excellence and the scholars who literally wrote the book on global TESOL.

Your Pace, Your Timezone

We get your need: a quality program that can go at your own pace, where you already live. That's exactly what we've developed. Whether you're in our classrooms in Wheaton, IL or teaching in a school in Southeast Asia, you'll both have access to the same high-quality faculty.

With Wheaton's M.A. in TESOL & Intercultural Studies, you won't just sit back and watch a recorded lecture. With us, you'll engage with decades of experience and expertise from full-time Ph.D.s.

Serve with Compassion & Competence

Wheaton's M.A. in TESOL and Intercultural Studies will go beyond giving you the professional tools. You'll learn to bridge the gap between compassion and competence through courses like Teaching Speaking and Listening to ESL/EFL Learners, Foundations of Intercultural Communication, and Cultural Issues in the EFL/ESL Classroom.

We'll go beyond the credentials. You won't just learn how to teach English; you'll be equipped to love your neighbor through the gift of language. Whether in an urban center at home or a village abroad, your classroom can become a space for restoration.