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vashdown2 · Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 124 Location: Paris, France

Have searched, but not much came up. Anyone have info about the MA in TESOL at SIT in Vermont? Solid reputation in the USA? And abroad?

Henry_Cowell · Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 3352 Location: Berkeley

It's one of the most famous (and best) schools for language study in the U.S. and in the world. The M.A. in TESOL is quite highly regarded. The SIT is really known for its focus on cross-cultural understanding and learning, so you'd be in a really interesting atmosphere on campus.

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

It has an excellent reputation. If I had had different circumstances (ie. I had been born into money) I would have studied there. If you have 30-40K lying around, go for it. Otherwise, I can't see it being worth so much money and so much debt the majority of us would have to incur, we are teachers for goodness sakes. Just my opinion.

Margot73 · Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 145 Location: New York City

A number of years ago I did a study abroad program with the SIT in Africa. It was AMAZING, really well run. One of the fomative experiences in my life. I just looked at their MATESOL program on the website. It sounds wonderful. (wouldn't work for me personally, as I have kids.) Good luck.

Margot73 · Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 145 Location: New York City

I forgot to mention that Brattleboro is not much of a town. I don't see how you could live there without a car.There are nicer parts of Vermont.

DNK · Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 236 Location: the South

Not sure about the MA program in Vermont, but I just completed the certification program from the organization, and have to say it was well run and quite helpful. Even the experienced teachers learned a lot in the four-week course. I'd assume the MA program would be that much better.

MELEE · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject:

It does have a very well know reputation and some of their instructors are leaders in the field.

But, just so this isn't all glowing. I think their grads come out a little too "touchy feely-new agey" especially if they haven't taught before doing the program.
I also think there are other schools that have very high quality programs at a fraction of the cost. I don't think this is a case of "you get what you pay for" I think you can get equally good preparation for less and they are overcharging for what they are providing.