Graduate Programme in Teaching English to Young Learners, full-time, second cycle
In power from: 24 Nov 2023
Registration criteria
Admission rules for candidates with Polish diplomas
Minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 50
The programme is open to holders of the bachelor, master, engineer or equivalent degree.
Candidates are qualified for the studies based on the results of their interview.
Knowledge of English at least at C1 level is required.
A positive result of the admission procedure is equivalent to confirmation of the candidate’s competence to study in English (in the case of candidates who do not have proof of at least C1 level of English).
An interview in English concerning the knowledge of four texts, the titles of which will be given at a later date.
The oral exam interview is designed to assess the candidate motivation, commitment and readiness to pursue the studies at the GPTE. The interview will be conducted in English as a face-to-face meeting or via an online platform with 2 interviewers. The questions will address reasons for wanting to teach, the candidates’ previous experiences related to teaching and learning, as well as the candidates’ awareness of the important current issues in education. The aim of the interview is to assess communication skills appropriate for professional situations, ability to explain the ideas, and ability to justify them.
Sample questions:
- Have you worked with children in any context? Be prepared to talk about your experiences. What is it about these experiences that has led you to apply?
- Think about what makes you suitable to be a teacher and how you could tell someone about this.
- Consider what you think the qualities of effective teachers are. Why do you believe this?
- Make yourself aware of the important current issues in education. What are some current issues related to educational topics covered by the media?
- What difficulties are you likely to encounter as a teacher and how would you deal with them?
- Do you have any special skills that would contribute to your role as a teacher?
Maximum number of points: 100
Minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 50
Admission rules for candidates with foreign diplomas
The admission criteria are the same as for candidates with Polish diplomas.
Checking the candidates' competence to undertake studies conducted in the English language
A positive result of the admission procedure is equivalent to confirmation of the candidate’s competence to study in English (in the case of candidates who do not have proof of at least C1 level of English).
Deadlines
Date of the qualifiaction interview: 15th of July, 2024, from 9:00 a.m (interview will be conducted online via Zoom, each candidate will be informed about the time of the interview)
Announcement of results: 22nd of July, 2024
Reception of documents:
- I round: 23rd-25th of July, 2024
- II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 26th, 29th of July, 2024
- III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 30th-31st of July, 2024
- additional rounds will be announced in case of not fulfilling the limits
Payments
The studies are payable - tuition fees
Required documents
List of required documents submitted by candidates qualified for studies
Additional information
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