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Sookmyung TESOL, Navigation 2nd November, 2024
Application Period 4th November, 2024 ~ 11th November, 2024
Applicants Test 16th November, 2024
Admission Notification 25th November, 2024
Registration 25th November, 2024 ~ 29th December, 2024
Opening Ceremony & Orientation February, 2025
Classes End June, 2025

Admission Requirements

Types of Applicants Qualific ations Sub Qualifications
Standard Type Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university  
Special A Type Elementary, middle and high school teachers who are currently teaching
Special B Type
  • 1) English language proficiency test scores above
    * TOEIC 850, TOEIC Speaking 150
    * TOEFL(IBT 92)
  • * OPIC IM3
    * IELTS 7.0(IELTS General and IELTS Academic Both)
    * TEPS 790
    * New TEPS 435
    or an equivalent certified. An English test score is required.
  • 2) BA or MA degree from English speaking country.

Documents for Submission

Types of Applicants Documents Additional Documents
Standard Type
  • 1) Online Application form 1
  • 2) University diploma or proof of prospective graduation (in ENG) 1
  
Special A Type 3) Proof of employment 1
Special B Type
  • 1) Who has English test score:
    - Proof of English Test Score, (Original1, Copy1)
    (only test score reports taken within 2years are valid.)
  • 2) Who has BA or MA degree from English Speaking Country
    - University diploma or proof of transcript. (Original1, Copy 1)Who has English test score:
    - Proof of English Test Score, (Original1, Copy1)
    (only test score reports taken within 2years are valid.)

Class Schedule

  • - Weekday Class : Three times a week (Tue., Wed., Fri.)
  • - Weekend Class : Two times a week (Wed., Sat.)
Class Time
Morning class Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00am ~ 12:50pm
Weekend class Wednesday 7:00pm ~ 10:30pm & Saturday 9:00am ~ 5:50pm
(Lunch 1:00pm ~ 2:00pm)
Please check the application guide for the class hours for each semester

How to Apply

01
 
Access the
SOOKMYUNG TESOL Website
02
 
Submit the
Application Form
(On-line)
03
 
Send application form
and documents by post
to the TESOL Office
04
 
Test
&
Evaluation

Test Type & Sample Questions

Writing Test
Test Type There will be 1 question and students will have 30 minutes to write a 3 paragraph answer to the question. (Hand Writing)
Time 30 minutes
Task Example “Please do the following writing task in 3 paragraphs for 30 minutes: You are invited to one of your best friend's wedding but are unable to attend it because of a business trip. Write her an email to apologize and explain your situation.”
Evaluations ※ The answer will be read by 2 assesors from you faculty, and will be scored 50% on appropriate form and content, and 50% on appropriate language (grammar, vocab, sentence complexity, etc.)
English Interview
Test Type Applicants talk about a problem in groups of three while two SMU instructors observe. The interview takes 15 minutes as follows:
 
  • 1) 3 minutes : 1 minute for each participant to briefly introduce her/himself
  • 2) 1 minute : You will be given a discussion card about one issue related to teaching or learning English in Korea. (The topic is given during the interview so that your conversation is spontaneous and not prepared ahead of time.)
  • 3) 9 minutes : Group discussion (about the topic given above)
  • 4) 2 minutes : Applicants can ask instructors about Sookmyung TESOL
Time 15 - 20 minutes
Task Example A co-worker is having problems with students coming to class late. Based on your experience as students and/or teachers, brainstorm several solutions to this problem, and discuss their advantages and disadvantages and tell the colleagues your preferred order.
Evaluation ※ Evaluation is based on applicants abilities of stating their own opinion and interacting with other applicants.

Evaluation Ratio

Standard Type

Writing
50%
Interview
50%

Special (A) Type

Interview
100%

Special (B) Type

English Test Score
or Degree from English Speaking Country
50%
Interview
50%
※ Special Type (B) - English proficiency test scores will be used to replace the writing test scores

Guidelines for Applicants

Sookmyung TESOL, Navigation 11th May, 2024
Application Period 13th May, 2024 ~ 20th May, 2024
Submission of Documents 20th May, 2024 (12:00) (1F, Injaegwan, 36, Cheonpa-ro 47 na-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea, 04309)
Applicants Test 25th May, 2024
Admission Notification 3th Jun, 2024
Registration 3th June, 2024 ~ 7th June, 2024
Opening Ceremony & Orientation 9th Aug, 2024
Classes Begin 13th Aug & 14th Aug, 2024

Admission Requirements

Types of Applicants Qualific ations Sub Qualifications
Standard Type Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university  
Special A Type Elementary, middle and high school teachers who are currently teaching
Special B Type
  • 1) English language proficiency test scores above
    * TOEIC 850, TOEIC SPEAKING 150 for test taken before 2022.6.4 - AL for test taken after 2022.6.4
    * TOEFL(IBT 92)
    * IELTS 7.0(IELTS General and IELTS Academic Both)
    * TEPS 790
  • * New TEPS 435 
    or an equivalent certified. An English test score is required.
    or
  • 2) BA or MA degree from English speaking country.

Documents for Submission

Types of Applicants Documents Additional Documents
Standard Type
  • 1) Online Application form 1
  • 2) University degree or proof of prospective graduation (in ENG) 1
  
Special A Type 3) Proof of employment 1
Special B Type
  • 1) Who has English test score:
    - Proof of English Test Score, (Original1, Copy1)
    (only test score reports taken within 2years are valid.)
  • 2) Who has BA or MA degree from English Speaking Country
    - University degree or proof of transcript. (Original1, Copy 1)

Class Schedule

  • - Weekday Class : Three times a week (Tue., Wed., Fri.)
  • - Weekend Class : Two times a week (Wed., Sat.)
Class Time
Weekday Class Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00am ~ 12:50pm
Weekend class Wednesday 7:00pm ~ 10:30pm & Saturday 9:00am ~ 5:50pm
(Lunch 1:00pm ~ 2:00pm)
Please check the application guide for the class hours for each semester

How to Apply

01
 
Access the
SOOKMYUNG TESOL Website
02
 
Submit the
Application Form
(On-line)
03
 
Test
&
Evaluation

Test Type & Sample Questions

Writing Test
Test Type There will be 1 question and students will have 30 minutes to write a 3 paragraph answer to the question. (Hand Writing)
Time 30 minutes
Task Example “Please do the following writing task in 3 paragraphs for 30 minutes: You are invited to one of your best friend\'s wedding but are unable to attend it because of a business trip. Write her an email to apologize and explain your situation.”
Evaluations ※ The answer will be read by 2 assesors from you faculty, and will be scored 50% on appropriate form and content, and 50% on appropriate language (grammar, vocab, sentence complexity, etc.)
English Interview
Test Type Applicants talk about a problem in groups of three while two SMU instructors observe. The interview takes 15 minutes as follows:
 
  • 1) 3 minutes : 1 minute for each participant to briefly introduce her/himself
  • 2) 1 minute : You will be given a discussion card about one issue related to teaching or learning English in Korea. (The topic is given during the interview so that your conversation is spontaneous and not prepared ahead of time.)
  • 3) 9 minutes : Group discussion (about the topic given above)
  • 4) 2 minutes : Applicants can ask instructors about Sookmyung TESOL
Time 15 - 20 minutes
Task Example A co-worker is having problems with students coming to class late. Based on your experience as students and/or teachers, brainstorm several solutions to this problem, and discuss their advantages and disadvantages and tell the colleagues your preferred order.
Evaluation ※ Evaluation is based on applicants abilities of stating their own opinion and interacting with other applicants.

Evaluation Ratio

Standard Type

Writing
50%
Interview
50%

Special (A) Type

Interview
100%

Special (B) Type

English Test Score
or Degree from English Speaking Country
50%
Interview
50%
※ Special Type (B) - English proficiency test scores will be used to replace the writing test scores