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)
- Advanced International Baccalaureate Studies, Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction, IB certificate in teaching and learning
- International Elementary Education (PK-6) Licensure
- English as a Second Language (ESOL/ESL) Special Education
- English as a Second Language (ESOL) Education for Practitioners
- International ESOL Education (PK-12) Licensure
- Foreign Language Licensure
- International Special Education
Master’s Programs
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Concentration in Teaching Culturally & Linguistically Diverse and Exceptional Learners (TCLDEL): you may select one of the graduate certificates below as part of your master’s program.
Initial Teacher Licensure:
- International ESOL Education (PK-12)
- International Elementary Education (PK-6) (with add-on IB course)
- Foreign Language (PK-12 Licensure in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Latin, and Spanish)
Practicing Teacher:
- Advanced International Baccalaureate Studies (approved program for the IB certificate in teaching and learning)
- International Special Education
- English as a Second Language (ESOL) Education
- English as a Second Language (ESL/ESOL) Special Education
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 Curriculum and Instruction (IB certificate in teaching and learning) | X | X | |
| Advanced International Baccalaureate Studies, Concentration in Advanced Studies for Teaching and Learning (IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research) | X | ||
| International Elementary Education (PK-6) Licensure | X | X | X |
| English as a Second Language (ESOL/ESL) Special Education | X | X | |
| English as a Second Language (ESOL) Education for Practitioners | X | X | |
| International ESOL Education (PK-12) Licensure | X | X | X |
| Foreign Language Licensure (PK-12) | X | X | X |
| International Special Education | X | X |