Admission Information
Eligibility for application
Applicants should meet both of the following criteria.
1. Academic qualification
Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree or are expected to receive it before they start their studies in the MA program.
2. English proficiency requirement For non-native speakers of English only
Applicants who are non-native speakers of English must have one of the following:
- TOEFL ITP 550 or above
- TOEFL iBT 80 or above
- TOEIC 800 or above
- IELTS 6.5 or above
- EIKEN Grade Pre-1 or above.
Selection procedure Online (Zoom)
1. Materials submitted by applicants are reviewed.
2. Selected applicants are invited to an online examination that consists of the following three sections (All sections are conducted in English)
2. Selected applicants are invited to an online examination that consists of the following three sections (All sections are conducted in English)
Part 1. Essay writing in English
- Applicants write an essay based on the contents of a short reading and video that are on the topic of English education.
- Applicants are permitted to use dictionaries but generative AI is prohibited.
Part 2. Group discussion and interview in English
- Applicants participate in a group discussion on a given topic related to English education.
Part 3. Individual Interview in English
- Applicants participate in an individual interview about the contents of their statement of purpose and other related topics.
Schedule
The following is the schedule for Fall 2025 Admission
You will receive instructions for the entrance exam with the result of the first screening on July 9. Please carefully read all of the instructions in advance of the exam. On the exam day, you will need to access a Zoom URL at a designated time. Those who are late will not be able to take the exam, except in unavoidable circumstances.
2025 June 2 (Mon.)~23 (Mon.) | Application period |
2025 July 9 (Wed.) | First screening |
2025 July 9 (Wed.) | Results of the document screening to be sent by email |
July 12 (Sat.) | Internet Connectivity Test Session |
July 20 (Sun.) | Second/Final Screening Examination Date |
July 25 (Fri.) | Results of the second screening, acceptance letter, and documents for matriculation to be sent by regular mail |
July 28 (Mon.) ~ August 18 (Mon.) | Matriculation procedure period |
September 7 (Sun.) *Tentative | Orientation |