---email from me---
Dear Professor Marzitelli,

My name is Mohammad Mousazadeh, and I am writing to inquire about the English language proficiency requirement for the Master's program in Applied Linguistics at the University of Concordia.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in English Language Translation from Iran and have completed an online TESOL certificate program through Arizona State University. I also have over 16 years of professional experience as an EFL teacher, including extensive work as an IELTS instructor.

In November 2022, I took the TOEFL iBT and received a total score of 101 (with 28 in Speaking and Writing, 25 in Listening, and 20 in Reading). While I understand that many institutions require scores to be within a two-year validity window, I would like to ask if, given my academic background and extensive professional experience in English language instruction, it might still be possible for me to apply without retaking the TOEFL.

I would greatly appreciate any guidance you can provide regarding my eligibility under these circumstances and whether an exception or alternative form of language verification may be considered.

I have kindly attached my CV for your further reference. Thank you very much for your time and support. I look forward to hearing from you.

Warm regards,
Mohammad Mousazadeh

---email from university---
Hi,

Thanks for your email. Please note that applications are vetted by the Faculty/program. We have forwarded your email to the Faculty for their follow-up and response, they will respond to you directly within the next few days.

 

Regards,

 

<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_PERSON>

Graduate Recruitment Officer

---email from me---
Dear Professor Marzitelli,

Thank you very much for your prompt response and for forwarding my inquiry to the Faculty. I appreciate your assistance and look forward to hearing from them.

Best regards,
Mohammad Mousazadeh

---email from university--- 
Hi Mohammad,

 

In the meantime, please see the link for our MA in Applied Linguistics program.

 

Please consult the general graduate admission requirements and the additional admission requirements. You are eligible to apply if you meet the minimum GPA requirements as well as based on your English test results and academic background. You will require a langugage proficiency exam as part of the requirements.

 

 Specific IELTS score requirements for this program:

Minimum score of 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and at least 6.5 in each of the other three components

Applied Linguistics (MA)

 

If you wish you may contact the program directly:

Master of Arts Applied Linguistics
Graduate Program Director: Walcir Cardoso, David Waddington, Sandra Chang-Kredl
Coordinator: Nadine Wright

 

For research option: Competitive funding packages in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students in research based programs to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.

 

Graduate fees - Concordia University associated with the cost of your degree vary depending on your immigration status, plus living expenses.

 

You can also take advantage of our Graduate & Professional Skills program which offers complimentary professional development workshops (in 8 different skill sets) as well as resources designed specifically for graduate students.

 

We also offer Career counselling and advising, events and job fairs, job bank, and other resources are available through our Career and Planning Services Office to give you all the tools you need to be able to secure a job.

 

I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any additional questions.

 

Regards,

 

<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_PERSON>


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Now I want to thank this professor and say that I'd like to continue my graduate studies at the University of Concordia. I'd like to know if my application will be reviewed with my expired TOEFL exam. If I get accepted, I can retake it before enrollment if that's a possibility. Put it briefly please.