Graduate Programme in Teaching English to Young Learners, full-time, second cycle
In power from: 9 Dec 2024
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 following materials.
1. Cabrera Martirena, C. (n.d.). How young ELLs can learn English and content simultaneously . Edutopia. Retrieved July 1, 2025, from https://www.edutopia.org/
2. Collins, M. (2024, June 18). Supporting English learners in science classes . Edutopia. https://
3. Dweck, C. (2014, November). The power of believing that you can improve [Video]. TED Conferences. https://www.
4. Prabhu, N. S. (2019). Foreword: On the value of shared experiences. In A. Maley (Ed.), Developing expertise through experience (pp. i–ii) [PDF]. British Council. https://www.
5. Robinson, K. (2006, February). Do schools kill creativity? [Video]. TED Conferences. https://www.ted.
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).
Foreigners with foreign diploma from outside of EU/EFTA/OECD/unrecognized on the basis of international agreements or through nostrification
Information on requirements concerning confirmation of the English language proficiency at a level of at least B2 is available here
The exam in the language part will be conducted in the form of an individual interview with candidates on the ZOOM platform. It will consist of two parts:
1) comprehension of an academic written text,
2) answers to questions related to the text and an in-depth conversation of an academic nature.
The entrance exam in the language part primarily tests the candidate's language proficiency at an advanced level (C1), focusing on reading comprehension skills, text analysis, response formulation and knowledge of advanced vocabulary and grammatical structures. The following aspects are assessed:
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Oral and written comprehension
The candidate will need to demonstrate a deep understanding of the content, the author's intention, the structure of the text and vocabulary at C1 level, as well as the ability to analyse the text, interpret it, draw and formulate logical conclusions based on what they have read, recognise opinions and arguments.
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Linguistic response
The candidate's ability to express opinions and arguments, formulate their views, justify them and make a coherent argument will be tested. Consideration will be given to the range and precision of vocabulary choice, grammatical and stylistic correctness, correct pronunciation and intonation, as well as the candidate’s ability to use a rich, precise and appropriate academic and idiomatic vocabulary.
The candidate should interact with the interlocutor using a wide range of communicative strategies and use complex grammatical structures naturally and correctly, in conducting fluent and spontaneous conversations on social, cultural, and educational topics in an academic context.
Date of the qualifiaction interview:18th of July, 2025, from 9:00 a.m (interview will be conducted online via Zoom)
Foreigners (does not apply to citizens of EU/EFTA) with foreign diploma from EU/EFTA/OECD/recognized on the basis of international agreements or through nostrification
Information on requirements concerning confirmation of the English language proficiency at a level of at least B2 is available here
The exam in the language part will be conducted in the form of an individual interview with candidates on the ZOOM platform. It will consist of two parts:
1) comprehension of an academic written text,
2) answers to questions related to the text and an in-depth conversation of an academic nature.
The entrance exam in the language part primarily tests the candidate's language proficiency at an advanced level (C1), focusing on reading comprehension skills, text analysis, response formulation and knowledge of advanced vocabulary and grammatical structures. The following aspects are assessed:
-
Oral and written comprehension
The candidate will need to demonstrate a deep understanding of the content, the author's intention, the structure of the text and vocabulary at C1 level, as well as the ability to analyse the text, interpret it, draw and formulate logical conclusions based on what they have read, recognise opinions and arguments.
-
Linguistic response
The candidate's ability to express opinions and arguments, formulate their views, justify them and make a coherent argument will be tested. Consideration will be given to the range and precision of vocabulary choice, grammatical and stylistic correctness, correct pronunciation and intonation, as well as the candidate’s ability to use a rich, precise and appropriate academic and idiomatic vocabulary.
The candidate should interact with the interlocutor using a wide range of communicative strategies and use complex grammatical structures naturally and correctly, in conducting fluent and spontaneous conversations on social, cultural, and educational topics in an academic context.
Date of the qualifiaction interview:18th of July, 2025, from 9:00 a.m (interview will be conducted online via Zoom)
Deadlines
Date of the qualifiaction interview: 18th of July, 2025, from 9:00 a.m (interview will be conducted online via Zoom)
Announcement of results: 22nd of July, 2025
Reception of documents:
- I round: 23rd-25th of July, 2025
- II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 28th-29th of July, 2025
- III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 30th-31st of July, 2025
- 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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