University Admission Requirements

Admission requires meeting both FIU's general graduate admission requirements and the program's specific requirements.

For the complete list of FIU Graduate School admission requirements, review the Graduate Student Checklist. Highlights are listed below.

• Submit an online graduate application and $30 application fee
• Provide official transcripts, recommendation letters and official test scores (TOEFL iBT/PBT, IELTS or DuoLingo). These items must be sent by the corresponding official agencies directly to the FIU Graduate Admisions Office. If your undergraduate degree is from FIU, you do not need to request transcripts.
• International transcripts must be officially translated and certified by a NACES-affiliated institution. Transcripts must be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office.
• International students must submit proof of their undergraduate degree or diploma, a copy of their passport, and a Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF).
• In addition to the information sent to Admissions, the student must have a letter from their faculty sponsor submitted for the application to be considered complete.

Program-Specific Requirements

Admission requires meeting both FIU's general graduate admission requirements and the program's specific requirements. Specific requirements for admissions into the MS in Foreign Language Education are as follows:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Have a ‘B’ (3.0) average or higher in all junior and senior year course work for the bachelor’s degree
• International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).  A total score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation to support the applicant.
• A statement of intent describing the applicant’s personal and professional goals in relation to (1) how the program will help the applicant reach these goals and (2) how the applicant’s goals are consistent with the program’s mission.
• A current resume/curriculum vitae that includes, at a minimum, educational history (with relevant courses listed), employment background, and relevant/related experiences.

For more information, review the MS in Foreign Language Education course catalog. 

The Office of Clinical Experiences is a dedicated resource designed to support graduate students as they put their learning into practice. From coordinating field experiences and student teaching to facilitating teacher residency and counseling practicums and internships, the office provides guidance throughout the placement process.

Visit the Office of Clinical Experiences to learn more.