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Guidelines for Applicants

Program & Required Enrollment

Category Weekday class Blended Class
Course Title 국제 어린이 영어교사 전문가 과정 YL-TESOL (4.5 months)
Admission information session November 8, 2025
Application Period 1st: November 10 (Mon) – November 17 (Mon), 2025
2nd: December 15 (Mon) – December 22 (Mon), 2025
3rd: January 5(Mon) - January 12(Mon), 2026
Applicants Test 1st: November 22 (Sat), 2025
2nd: December 27 (Sat), 2025
3rd: January 17(Sat), 2026
Admission Notification 1st Interview: December 1 (Mon), 2025 at 10:00 AM
2nd Interview: January 5 (Mon), 2026 at 10:00 AM
3rd Interview: January 23 (Fri), 2026 at 10:00 AM
Registration 1st: December 1 (Mon), 2025 – December 5 (Fri), 2025
2nd: January 5 (Mon), 2026 – January 9 (Fri), 2026
3rd: January 23 (Fri), 2026 – January 29 (Thu), 2026
Opening Ceremony&
Orientation		 February 4 (Wed), 2026 at 7:00 PM
Classes Begin Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Commencement Ceremony June 19 (Fri), 2026 at 7:00 PM

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 & Secondary School Teachers: Current English teachers (full-time, contract-based, English conversation instructors affiliated with elementary, middle, or high schools, and after-school English instructors)
Special B Type
  • 1) English language proficiency test scores above
    ▶ TOEIC 850, TOEIC SPEAKING with a score of 150 or above if taken before June 4, 2022 - AL or above if taken after June 4, 2022
    ▶ OPIc IM3
    ▶ TOEFL(CBT 237, IBT 92)
    ▶ IELTS 7.0(IELTS TS General, IELTS Academic both accepted)
    ▶ TEPS 790
    ▶ NEW TEPS 435
    or an equivalent certified. An English test score is required.
  • 2) BA or MA degree from English speaking country.
    (for Master's degree holders, please include one copy of the bachelor's diploma)

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) English language proficiency test scores above
    ▶ TOEIC 850, TOEIC SPEAKING with a score of 150 or above if taken before June 4, 2022 - AL or above if taken after June 4, 2022
    ▶ OPIc IM3
    ▶ TOEFL(CBT 237, IBT 92)
    ▶ IELTS 7.0(IELTS TS General, IELTS Academic both accepted)
    ▶ TEPS 790
    ▶ NEW TEPS 435
    or an equivalent certified. An English test score is required.
  • 2) BA or MA degree from English speaking country.
    (for Master's degree holders, please include one copy of the bachelor's diploma)

Class Schedule

  • - Weekday Class : Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 AM – 12:50 PM (3 sessions per week)
  • - Blended Class : Wednesday 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Live Online), Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:50 PM (in-person)
  •    *Midterm and final exams will be held in-person.
Class Schedule

Please refer to the admission guidelines for the class schedule.


What is the Blended Class?

This program is designed for the students who may find it difficult to attend in-person due to distance or scheduling constraints, with part of the coursework delivered online.
The Wednesday evening sessions are conducted as live online classes, while Saturday sessions areheld in-person.

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 YL 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

Program YL-TESOL Certificate Program
YL-TESOL Certificate Program 150 people (less than 20 person in each class)
Sookmyung TESOL, Navigation April 18 (Sat), 2026
Application Period 1st: April 18 (Sat) – April 26 (Sun), 2026
2nd: May 29 (Fri) – June 8 (Mon), 2026
3rd: June 29 (Mon) – July 6 (Mon), 2026
Applicants Test 1st: May 9 (Sat), 2026
2nd: June 13 (Sat), 2026
3rd: July 11 (Sat), 2026
Admission Notification 1st: May 15 (Fri), 2026 at 10:00 AM
2nd: June 23 (Tue), 2026 at 10:00 AM
3rd: July 17 (Fri), 2026 at 10:00 AM
Registration 1st: May 15 (Fri) – May 20 (Wed), 2026
2nd: June 23 (Tue) – June 28 (Sun), 2026
3rd: July 17 (Fri) – July 23 (Thu), 2026
Opening Ceremony & Orientation August 5 (Wed), 2026
Classes Begin August 11 (Tue) & August 12 (Wed), 2026

Admission Requirements

Types of Applicants Qualifications Sub Qualifications
Standard Type Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university  
Special A Type Elementary & Secondary School Teachers: Current English teachers (full-time, contract-based, English conversation instructors affiliated with elementary, middle, or high schools, and after-school English instructors)
Special B Type
  • 1) English language proficiency test scores above
    ▶ TOEIC 850, TOEIC SPEAKING with a score of 150 or above if taken before June 4, 2022 - AL or above if taken after June 4, 2022
    ▶ OPIc IM3
    ▶ TOEFL(CBT 237, IBT 92)
    ▶ IELTS 7.0(IELTS TS General, IELTS Academic both accepted)
    ▶ TEPS 790
    ▶ NEW TEPS 435
    or an equivalent certified. An English test score is required.
  • 2) BA or MA degree from English speaking country.
    (for Master's degree holders, please include one copy of the bachelor's diploma)

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) English language proficiency test scores above
    ▶ TOEIC 850, TOEIC SPEAKING with a score of 150 or above if taken before June 4, 2022 - AL or above if taken after June 4, 2022
    ▶ OPIc IM3
    ▶ TOEFL(CBT 237, IBT 92)
    ▶ IELTS 7.0(IELTS TS General, IELTS Academic both accepted)
    ▶ TEPS 790
    ▶ NEW TEPS 435
    or an equivalent certified. An English test score is required.
  • 2) BA or MA degree from English speaking country.
    (for Master's degree holders, please include one copy of the bachelor's diploma)

Class Schedule

  • - Weekday Class : Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 AM – 12:50 PM (3 sessions per week)
  • - Blended Class : Wednesday 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Live Online), Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:50 PM (in-person)
  •    *Midterm and final exams will be held in-person.
Class Schedule

Please refer to the admission guidelines for the class schedule.


What is the Blended Class?

This program is designed for the students who may find it difficult to attend in-person due to distance or scheduling constraints, with part of the coursework delivered online.
The Wednesday evening sessions are conducted as live online classes, while Saturday sessions areheld in-person.

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