The PGDip in English as an Additional Language (EAL) is designed for education professionals working with multilingual learners in the national and international sectors. This part-time course, taken over three terms, grounds participants in EAL research evidence to help inform policy and practice.
PGDip in English as an Additional Language
University Rank:#4
Duration1 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 14,188 / year(s)
Next IntakeAugust 24, 2026
PGDip in English as an Additional Language
About
Requirements
English Program Requirements
English language proficiency
This course requires proficiency in English at the University's standard level. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence that you meet this requirement. The minimum scores required to meet the University's standard level are detailed in the table below.
| Minimum overall score | Minimum score per component | |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (Institution code: 0713) | 7.0 | 6.5 |
TOEFL iBT, including the 'Home Edition' (Institution code: 0490) | 100 | Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 |
| C1 Advanced* | 185 | 176 |
| C2 Proficiency†| 185 | 176 |
*Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
†Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Your test must have been taken no more than two years before the start date of your course. Our Application Guide provides further information about the English language test requirement.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
14,188 / year(s)
PGDip in English as an Additional Language
University of Oxford
United Kingdom, Oxford