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The LLE MEd field in Language Teaching can be taken on a full-time basis only. 

Practicum settings may include:

• Private adult language schools in the GTA;
• Private classroom settings at all levels (i.e., for children, youth, and/ or adults) to learn French as an additional language;
• ESL classroom settings in independent schools at the elementary and secondary level;
• Private school settings for children and adults to learn additional languages;
• International languages - Elementary programs run by publicly-funded school boards (these programs do not require OCT certification);
• Adult learning centres run by publicly-funded school boards; or
• English for Academic Purposes classroom settings
• Other language teaching contexts (not restricted to English)

The LLE Program offers a wide variety of courses. Our classes typically consist of 15 to 25 students.

The LLE MEd can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis, whereas the LLE MEd Field in Language Teaching can only be taken on a full-time basis. 

Full-time students are required to take at least two courses (or maximum of three) in the fall session and at least two courses (or a maximum of three) in the winter session. Part-time students may take a maximum of one course per session. A typical course involves 12 classes. During the fall and winter session, a class will meet once each week. The summer session has a first term (May to June) and a second term (July to August), during which time if you choose to take courses, classes meet twice a week for six weeks per term. Classes are normally scheduled for the early evening (e.g., 5pm to 8pm) or the early afternoon (e.g., 1pm to 4pm), Monday through Thursday. We also offer a selection of online courses. Enrolment in all courses are on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Interested in interdisciplinary study?

UofT offers collaborative specializations which involve the cooperation of two or more graduate units (i.e. departments, programs, or centres). Students admitted to LLE have the opportunity to discover the research possibilities available with the following collaborative programs: 

We welcome applications from outside Canada. For more on international student admissions please review International Applicants on the OISE Registrar's office website. The University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies has provided an  that allows International Applicants to determine the equivalency of their academic credentials.

International students will be required to purchase a University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) for the duration of their academic study. Please note that UHIP does not cover all the costs in an Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Contact the  office for more information about the plan's coverage and fees.

As an International Student, available funding is limited. International students will not be able to apply for OSAP but can apply for bursaries and emergency funding. Please contact  on the 8th floor of the OISE building.

 - The Centre is located at 33 St. George Street. The Centre provides guidance for International Students studying abroad in Toronto including visas, health insurance, financial aid, and housing. The centre is also used by both International and domestic students for many events including social and cultural.

The following FAQs are the result of a question and answer (Q&A) period during a recent LLE MEd Open House presentation.

Is there a part-time option for this program?
No, the LLE MEd field in Language Teaching can be taken on a full-time basis only. 

What should I include in my resumé?
Your resumé should describe your education history (both academic and professional), employment history (including names of employers, job titles, position responsibilities, dates employed, whether full- or part-time), awards, business and professional achievements, community activities, as well as any special skills.

If unable to provide an academic reference, would two professional ones work instead? 
While a minimum of two letters of reference – one academic and one professional – should be included in your application, sometimes applicants experience difficulty obtaining a letter of reference. For example, if you graduated many years ago and have since not been active in an academic setting you may be unable to call upon a university instructor with whom you studied. You're strongly encouraged to obtain one academic and one professional letter of reference, but you may submit an alternative combination such as two reference letters from a professional source. Tip: for two professional letters direct the most suitable referee to include comments pertaining to your intellectual abilities and potential. 

Can I complete the MEd at a distance?
This program is delivered in person, which means that while the program may offer some courses online, a student will take less than one-third of their courses online.

What are collaborative specializations?
Collaborative Specialization programs are created by participating graduate units to explore a novel interdisciplinary area or special development that crosses a number of disciplines.  If you are admitted into a graduate program that participates in a collaborative specialization; many of which are actually University of Toronto wide specializations to which CTL is very closely connected; you can apply to a collaborative specialization, but you need to apply to them directly.  If you review our website, and websites of affiliated collaborative specializations, you’ll see LLE participates in a number of collaborative specializations. 

Is the new MEd Field in Language Teaching available to folks outside of the Language & Literacies in Education program?
You must apply to the LLE MEd Field in Language Teaching to be admitted to, and graduate, from this degree.  

What is the difference between Masters of Teaching degree and the MEd?
The Master of Teaching offers a master's degree and Ontario Teaching Certification for classroom teaching in Ontario, for grades K-12. That   

What happens after I submit my applications?
Once you've completed your application, understand what happens next by visiting After Submitting Your Application. 

I was offered admission, what are my next steps?
Applicants who receive an official "Offer of Admission" result letter can view the Newly Admitted Students webpage for information on next steps.