Application for Admission to The Graduate School of Teaching Foreign Languages (TFL), Ewha Womans University (Master s Degree Program Guidelines, Spring 2013) Ⅰ. Master s Degree Programs Offered Programs Class Schedule Note TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) TeCSOL (Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages) TKSOL (Teaching Korean to Speakers of Other Languages) Monday through Thursday (18:30 to 21:15) 36 units must be taken within 4 semesters to receive the MA degree. Unsuccessful applicants to the TESOL or TeCSOL MA degree program who wish to transfer to the Certificate Program, please check the appropriate box on the application form. Applicants for the dual degree programs with the Graduate School of Teaching Foreign Languages (TFL) and the University of Hawaii at Manoa (USA), the University of Queensland (Australia), and Peking University (China) must meet the separate admissions criteria for both schools. Ⅱ. Admission Criteria 1. Minimum admission requirements Those who have or expect to obtain a bachelor s degree regardless of major from an accredited university by the matriculation date 2. Program-specific requirements A. TESOL 1) Those who have the following test score within the past two years (since November 2010): TOEIC; TOEFL IBT/CBT/PBT; IELTS (academic); TEPS; PELT main or 2) Those who have obtained a bachelor s and/or master s degree from a university in an English-speaking country within the past two years B. TeCSOL Applicants who pass the Preliminary Screening who have not taken an English proficiency test will be required to take a written English test. 1) Those who have the following test score (since November 2010): New HSK or 2) Those who have obtained a bachelor s and/or master s degree from a university in a Chinese-speaking country within the past two years 1
Ⅲ. Application Schedule The Graduate School of TFL website: http://tfl.ewha.ac.kr Procedure Period Note Application for Admission 10:00 Thu, November 1 to 23:59 Thu, November 15, 2012 Apply online only at http://uwayapply.com Deadline for Submission of Documents Notification of Preliminary Screening 10:00 Thu, November 1 to 17:00 Fri, November 16, 2012 Mon, November 26, 2012 Please submit all required documents and a copy of the completed application form by 17:00 on Friday, November 16, 2012 by registered mail or in person to: The Graduate School of TFL Ewha Womans University B230, ECC, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-750, Korea Results will be posted on the website of the Graduate School of TFL. The school will not be responsible for notifying students of acceptance. Interview/ Oral Exam Sat, December 1, 2012 Check the website of the Graduate School of TFL. Admissions Announcement (tentative) Thu, December 20, 2012 Check the website of the Graduate School of TFL for the result. The school will not be responsible for notifying students of acceptance. Ⅳ. Admission Procedure 1. Preliminary Screening 2. Interview/Oral exam (for those applicants who have passed the preliminary screening) 3. Written test (only for TESOL applicants who have passed the preliminary screening and have not taken an English proficiency test) 2
Ⅴ. Application Requirements Required Documents 1 copy of completed application form (apply online) 1 copy of personal statement 1 copy of college diploma or proof of expected graduation 2 copies of academic records 1 copy of national ID card or passport 1 copy of English language proficiency test results 1 copy of Chinese language proficiency test results Note Print out application after applying online. Attach a 3x4 cm photo taken within the past 6 months. After applying online, applicants must download the personal statement form from UWAY (http://uwayapply.com) and complete it. College or graduate school diploma may be substituted with a degree certificate. Graduates of Chinese schools should submit degree certificates issued by the China Academic Degrees & Graduate Education Development Center (refer to http://www.chsi.com.cn/ or http://www.cdgdc.edu.cn/). Include cumulative GPAs from all universities attended. If you were a transfer student, please include 2 copies of all transcripts from all previous universities attended. National ID card, passport, or driver s license Student IDs are not acceptable. If applicable (since November 2010) For Department of TESOL applicants only For Department of TeCSOL applicants only 1 copy of career certificate If applicable 1 copy of teaching certificate If applicable Supporting documents Other relevant material may be required if noted on the application form. All submitted materials must be the original documents or their officially-certified copies. Documents which are not written in English (Chinese) or Korean must be accompanied by a notarized Korean or English (Chinese) translation. Ⅵ. Non-refundable Application Fee: 75,000 KRW 1. A 5,000 KRW service fee for using the online application service is included. 2. A 32,000 KRW fee will apply for the TESOL written exam (only for applicants who have not taken an official English proficiency test). 3
Ⅶ. Special Admission for Overseas Koreans and International Students 1. Program Quotas There is no limit to the number of students offered admission for each of the MA programs (TESOL, TeCSOL, and TKSOL). 2. Eligibility for Application A. Overseas Koreans Those who have completed the entire 16 years of schooling from elementary school to university in a foreign country B. International Students International applicants should meet all of the following requirements. 1) Nationality Requirement International applicants must be female foreign nationals whose parents are both of foreign nationality. 2) Education Requirement An individual who has completed an undergraduate program and holds a bachelor s degree 3) Language Proficiency Requirement Applicants must meet one of the following language requirements. a. English Language Proficiency Requirement (For Department of TESOL): TOEIC 850; TOEFL IBT 94/CBT 240/PBT 587; IELTS (academic) 6.5; TEPS 800; PELT main 410 b. Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement (For Department of TeCSOL): New HSK 5 c. Korean Language Proficiency Requirement (For Department of TKSOL): Non-Korean citizens who have the 5 th level certificate or above in TOPIK or have completed level 5 in a Korean language institute of a domestic university d. A high school diploma or a bachelor s degree from Korean, Chinese, or English speaking institutions e. Being recognized as possessing sufficient proficiency in Korean, Chinese, or English language by the Graduate School of Teaching Foreign Languages 4
3. Admission Schedule Please refer to Ⅲ. Application Schedule (p. 2). 4. Admission Procedure A. Preliminary Screening B. Interview/Oral exam (for those applicants who have passed the preliminary screening) 5. Application Requirements Required Documents 1 copy of completed application form (apply online) 1 copy of personal statement 1 copy of college diploma or proof of expected graduation 2 copies of academic records 1 copy of foreign nationality certificate (1 copy of proof of citizenship or passport) Note Print out application after applying online. Attach a 3x4 cm photo taken within the past 6 months. After applying online, applicants must download the personal statement form from UWAY (http://uwayapply.com) and complete it. Those who have completed the entire 16 years of schooling from elementary school to university in a foreign country should submit the certificate of schooling from elementary school to university. College or graduate school diploma may be substituted with a degree certificate. Graduates of Chinese schools should submit degree certificates issued by the China Academic Degree & Graduate Education Development Center (refer to http://www.chsi.com.cn or http://www.cdgdc.edu.cn) Include cumulative GPAs from all universities attended. If you were a transfer student, please include 2 copies of all transcripts from all previous universities attended. Foreign nationals whose parents are both foreign nationals have to submit copies for the applicant and both parents. An official document verifying the family relationship between the applicant and both parents 1 copy of non-resident registration Only for non-korean nationals who live in Korea 1 copy of English language proficiency test results 1 copy of Chinese language proficiency test results 1 copy of documentation of Korean language proficiency If applicable If applicable If applicable TOPIK record or certificate of graduation from Korean language institute 1 copy of career certificate If applicable 5
1 copy of teaching certificate If applicable Supporting documents Other relevant material may be required if mentioned on the application form. All submitted materials must be original documents or their officially-certified copies. Documents which are not written in English (Chinese) or Korean must be accompanied by a notarized English (Chinese) or Korean translation authenticated officially. In addition to the documents specified in these guidelines, other additional documents may be required to confirm the applicant s eligibility and information submitted. Registered students should present their D2 (student) visas to the Graduate School of TFL office before the school term begins (if applicable). Those who need a Letter of Admission from the University for a Visa Application should submit evidence of financial resources. 6. Non-refundable Application Fee: 75,000 KRW - A 5,000 KRW service fee for using the online application service is included. Ⅷ. Notice Any other instructions, not included here, comply with the rules of the Admission Committee of the Graduate School of TFL. 1. Application and Registration A. All personal information should match exactly that which is on your ID card or passport. B. Falsification of academic records will result in immediate disqualification. C. Once submitted, a completed application form cannot be revised. D. Submitted documents will not be returned. E. All required information and documents must be submitted before the deadline. Otherwise, your application will be invalidated. F. If accepted, registration will be processed after paying tuition by the due date. G. You should list all universities you have attended, including GPAs from each institution. Transcripts from each school are required. H. If your contact information changes during the application process, please inform us of any such change. The office cannot be responsible for correspondence that does not reach you because of incorrect contact information. I. Once submitted online, an application may not be withdrawn or altered, and the application fee is non-refundable. In the event of a natural disaster, administrative negligence, or other circumstances beyond the applicant's control, the applicant may receive a partial or full refund of the application fee, including that for the written English test. J. The refund policy is in accordance with the rules issued by Korea s Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology. K. Applicants who do not enroll or wish to receive a full refund for tuition are required to submit an Admission Withdrawal and Application for Tuition Repayment form to the Graduate School of TFL office. 6
2. Admission Procedures A. Those who are absent from the interview/oral exam will be disqualified. B. All applicants must bring their own national ID card/passport/driver s license and an application ID certificate to the interview. C. Mobile phones, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) and the like will not be allowed; using them during the interview will be considered cheating. D. The total score of the application will not be made public. E. The number of accepted candidates may vary. F. We will rule out unsuccessful applicants from those who are on the cut-off line for admission according to the rules of the Admission Committee of the Graduate School of TFL. G. Those who are discovered to have intentionally provided false information will have their offer of admission revoked. H. We will verify academic records of successful candidates. The results of this verification can invalidate an offer of admission. I. Newly enrolled TeCSOL students who wish to apply to the dual degree program with Peking University should keep in mind that the Peking University application deadline is March 2013. Applicants admitted to Peking University must enroll in September 2014. 3. Submission of documents verifying credentials issued by foreign institutions A. Individuals who have already been admitted and who have submitted certificates from foreign countries B. How to submit verification documents 1) Newly admitted students from countries which are signatories to the convention - Please submit one of the following documents: Apostille certificate (issued by the government where the institute is located) Confirmation document from a foreign educational institute Confirmation document from the consulate or embassy (verified and certified by the Korean Embassy where the institution is located) 2) Admitted students from countries which are not signatories to the convention and which do not recognize the Apostille certificate - the official certificates with the attachment of an Authentication issued by the Korean embassy or consulate C. Deadline: Friday, February 22, 2013 D. Inquiries: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (02-2100-7500) E. The list of countries for Apostille certificates Regions Asia, Oceania Countries for Apostille certificates AUSTRALIA, CHINA, ISRAEL, JAPAN, KOREA REPUBLIC OF, NEW ZEALAND, BRUNEI, COOK ISLANDS, FIJI, INDIA, KAZAKHSTAN, KYRGYZSTAN, MARSHALL ISLANDS, MAURITIUS, MONGOLIA, SAMOA, SEYCHELLES, TONGA, NIUE, VANUATU, OMAN (21 countries) 7
Europe North America Central and South America Africa Total ALBANIA, AUSTRIA, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA, BULGARIA, CROATIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, ICELAND, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, MONACO, MONTENEGRO, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SERBIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, MACEDONIA, TURKEY, UKRAINE, UNITED KINGDOM, ANDORRA, ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN, LIECHTENSTEIN, MOLDOVA, SAN MARINO (48 countries) UNITED STATES (1 country) ARGENTINA, MEXICO, PANAMA, SURINAME, VENEZUELA, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, BAHAMAS, BARBADOS, BELIZE, COLOMBIA, DOMINICA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ECUADOR, EL SALVADOR, GRENADA, HONDURAS, PERU, ST. VINCENT, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, ST. LUCIA, ST. KITTS (21 countries) SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA, LESOTHO, LIBERIA, REPUBLIC OF CAPE VERDE, ROMANIA, SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE, SWAZILAND, MALAWI (9 countries) 100 countries Ⅸ. Contact Information If you would like further information about applying to the Graduate School of TFL, please email, call, or visit the website at http://tfl.ewha.ac.kr. Office Hours: Mon. Thu. 9:00 ~ 21:30, Fri. 9:00 ~ 17:00 Tel: (02) 3277-6907~6910 Fax: (02) 3277-6911 Homepage: http://tfl.ewha.ac.kr E-mail: tfl@ewha.ac.kr Address: The Graduate School of TFL, Ewha Womans University B230, ECC, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-750, Korea 8