TESOL UKMaster of Advanced Studies in TESOL

Dual Qualification from the UK & Switzerland

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Dual Qualification from the UK & SwitzerlandMaster of Advanced Studies in TESOL

Dual Qualification combining the UK National Occupational Standards Master’s (Level 7 Diploma) and the Swiss Master of Arts in TESOL

The Master of Advanced Studies in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an international master’s programme combining teaching competencies with educational management skills. It is designed for individuals aspiring to become teachers, academic professionals, or educational managers in the global English language teaching sector.

The programme is jointly delivered by OTHM (UK) – a UK Government‑recognised awarding body within the National Occupational Standards framework – and SIMI Swiss (Switzerland). This collaboration provides learners with an internationally standardised academic foundation while developing leadership thinking and management capabilities in a modern educational environment.

The programme integrates the UK National Occupational Standards for the “Academic Professional” role – the national professional benchmark for teaching specialists and academic managers. Learners are trained to teach, conduct research, and lead as well as develop educational programmes at organisational or international levels.

Upon completion, learners will receive:

Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership awarded by OTHM, regulated by Ofqual (UK Government), equivalent to Master’s level (RQF Level 7). This qualification incorporates the Academic Professional competencies, with an average annual salary of £47,652 according to UK Government statistics (2024).
Master of Advanced Studies in TESOL awarded by SIMI Swiss – certifying international-level competence in teaching, research, and educational management.

DIFFERENCE

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TESOL UKDifference

Become an international TESOL education professional with a dual UK & Swiss qualification.

The TESOL Master’s programme is a specialised, intensive course for training English language instructors and educational management professionals, with the following key distinctions:

Comprehensively accredited programme
Dual UK & Swiss qualification
Integrated with the UK National Occupational Standards for the Academic Professional role, with an average annual salary of £47,652
Flexible to add or switch teaching and management subjects
Live Class sessions
Academic support system
Direct learning with SIMI Swiss Direct™
Networking activities (Optional)

DETAILED PROGRAMME

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TESOL UKDetailed programme

Modules

The MA in TESOL programme comprises a total of 180 UK Credits (equivalent to 90 ECTS Credits), including 9 specialised units in English language teaching.

Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy, and Practice
Management of Educational Change
Managing Effective Intercultural Communication and Perspectives
Pedagogy and Practice in Education
Leading Reflective Practice in Education
Research Methods in Education
Teaching Reading and Writing
Teaching Listening and Speaking
Language Assessment and Testing

Dual Qualification

Upon graduation, learners will receive:

Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership from OTHM (UK Government‑regulated Awarding Body, Ofqual)
Master of Advanced Studies in TESOL from SIMI Swiss

Accreditation & Recognition

Accreditation of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership: HERE
SIMI Swiss Master of Advanced Studies in TESOL listed on the Swiss Education Portal (SVEB): HERE
Accreditation and recognition of OTHM on the UK Government portal: HERE
Accreditation and recognition of SIMI Swiss: HERE
Global equivalency recognition: HERE
UK National Occupational Standards for the Level 7 Academic Professional role (Average salary £47,652): HERE

Entry Requirements

Graduates of a university, or holders of a Level 6 Diploma (from an international system) in English, TESOL, or Education, or graduates from other disciplines with teaching experience seeking to transition into English language teaching.
English proficiency at a minimum of CEFR B2 level or IELTS 5.5.

Learning Model

The programme is delivered through the SIMI Swiss Direct™ learning model, combining Live Class sessions with online learning.

SIMI Swiss Direct™ is a direct delivery model from SIMI Swiss, without partnerships, authorisations, or intermediaries, ensuring learners access the official programme safely and without third-party risks.

UK National Occupational Standards (NOS)

The Master of Advanced Studies in TESOL programme fully integrates the UK National Occupational Standards for the “Academic Professional” role (UK Government Recognition Code: ST0477). See more HERE
Upon graduation, learners will receive the UK-regulated OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership qualification (UK Government Recognition Code: 603/4248/1), recognised as equivalent to a Master’s degree within the UK education system. See more HERE