International Education
George Mason University has been inspiring teachers and leaders in international environments since 1990. We embrace best practices and diversity, and prepare teachers for the challenges in global learning communities. Mason continues to offer high quality, flexible, and experience-driven graduate programs to educators worldwide.
Graduate Certificates (standalone)
- English as a Second Language (ESOL) Education for Practitioners
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Certificate in Teaching and Learning
Master’s Programs
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations in the following:
Initial Teacher Licensure:
- English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK-12)
- Foreign Language (PK-12 Licensure in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Latin, and Spanish)
- International Elementary Education (PK-6) (with add-on IB course)
Practicing Teacher:
- English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK-12 Non-licensure)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Education (approved program for the IB certificate in teaching and learning)
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Concentration in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL)
Practicing Teacher:
PhD Programs
| Concentration | Graduate Certificate | Master’s | Virginia Licensure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced International Baccalaureate Studies, Concentration in Advanced Studies for Teaching and Learning (IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research) | X | ||
| Advanced International Baccalaureate Studies, Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction (IB certificate in teaching and learning) | X | X | |
| English as a Second Language (ESOL) Education for Practitioners | X | X | |
| Foreign Language Licensure (PK-12) | X | X | |
| International Elementary Education (PK-6) Licensure | X | X | |
| International ESOL Education (PK-12) Licensure | X | X |