MA TESL Degree 2026/27 – Open University of Sri Lanka | PGIE Application

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Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

MA TESL Degree Programme 2026/27 – Postgraduate Institute of English, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Applications are Open

Applications are now open for the Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA TESL) programme 2026/27 conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of English (PGIE), The Open University of Sri Lanka.

This programme is suitable for university lecturers, English teachers, teacher educators, and those with English teaching experience or qualifications who wish to develop professionally in English Language Teaching.

Important Details

Institute Postgraduate Institute of English, Open University of Sri Lanka

Programme MA TESL Degree 2026/27

Application Period 17 May 2026 to 28 July 2026

Selection Test 01 August 2026

Selection Test Venue Examination Hall No. 05, Open University, Nawala, Kandy Regional Centre

Application Fee Rs. 2,000

MA TESL Course Fee Rs. 272,000

PGDip TESL Fee Rs. 139,750

Available Exit Points

• Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (PGDip TESL) – 10-month postgraduate diploma with teaching practicum and portfolio.
• Master of Teaching English as a Second Language (MTESL) – 1-year Master’s degree by coursework.
• Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA TESL) – 2-year programme with thesis.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants with the following qualifications may apply, subject to the requirements mentioned in the official advertisement:

• Postgraduate Diploma in ELT / TESL / EFL / Education in English Medium
• Bachelor’s Honours Degree in English and/or ELT/TESL
• Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Linguistics in English Medium
• Bachelor’s Degree with Teaching English as a subject
• Bachelor’s Degree with English as a subject and required teaching experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in English Medium with required English teaching experience or postgraduate certificate
• Recognized teacher training qualification with relevant English language teaching experience

Note: All applicants must sit for the Selection Test.

Bank Payment Details

Applicants should pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 2,000 and keep an image of the deposit receipt for the online application.

Bank People’s Bank, Nugegoda Branch

Account Number 174-100-246-838310

Account Holder Postgraduate Institute of English

Deposit Slip Details Name, Mobile Number and NIC Number should be clearly written

Contact Details

For further information, applicants can contact the Postgraduate Institute of English, The Open University of Sri Lanka.

• Programme Coordinator: Dr. Agra Rajapakse
• Email: rlraj@ou.ac.lk
• Deputy Registrar Phone: 011-2825805
• Deputy Registrar Email: sarpgie@ou.ac.lk

Click Below for Application & Details

Use the following links to apply online and view the official advertisement, details, and handbook.

Online Application Advertisement / Flyer Full Details PDF Programme Handbook

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