Studying TESL in Malaysia
Posted in Study TESL on 24. Aug, 2008
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There are several public and private institutions of higher learning in Malaysia that offer TESL as a learning programme apart from taking the course of study via teacher training institutes nationwide.
The standard minimum requirements for pursuing a TESL degree is a good credit in SPM English (perferably B3 and above), and a Band 4 and above for MUET, apart from the compulsory credits for Bahasa Melayu (SPM) and Pengajian Am (STPM). You need to demonstrate good proficiency in the English language with passion for teaching.
We have listed them in the following list. We’ll be posting more details on the programme offered in each of the institutions from time to time and if you have information you would like to share, feel free to email us.
Public Institutions
University of Malaya (UM)
Level: Bachelor’s Degree Level (Bac. of Education)
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Interview Details: Need interview
Duration: 8 semesters (approx 4 years)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Level: Bachelor’s Degree Level (Bac. of Education)
Faculty: Institute of Education
Interview Details: No interview
Duration: 8 semesters (approx 4 years)
Remarks:only for IIUM Matriculation students
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Level: Bachelor’s Degree Level (Bac. of Education)
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Interview Details: Need Interview
Duration: 8 semesters (approx 4 years)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
Level: Bachelor’s Degree Level (Bac. of Education)
Faculty: School of Education & Social Development
Interview Details: Need Interview
Duration: 8 semesters (approx 4 years)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Level: Bachelor’s Degree Level (Bac. of Education)
Faculty: Faculty of Educational Studies
Interview Details: Need Interview
Duration: 8 semesters (approx 4 years)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Level: Bachelor’s Degree Level (Bac.of Arts with Education/Bac.of Education)
Faculty: School of Educational Studies
Interview Details: No Interview
Duration: 8 semesters (approx 4 years)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Level: Bachelor’s Degree Level (Bac. of Sc with Education)
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Interview Details: Need Interview
Duration: 8 semesters (approx 4 years)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Level: Bachelor’s Degree Level (Bac. of Education)
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Interview Details: Need Interview (Bumiputra Candidates Only)
Duration: 8 semesters (approx 4 years)
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
Level: Bachelor’s Degree Level (Bac. of Education)
Faculty: Faculty of Language
Interview Details: Need Interview
Duration: 8 semesters (approx 4 years)
Private Institutions
Open University Malaysia (OUM)
Level: Bac.of Education
Universiti Industri Selangor (UNISEL)
Level: Bac.of Education
allrite folks..for those interested to do TESL with MOE scholarship and a teaching carrier after graduate
pls apply the Kursus Perguruan Lepasan SPM (KPLSPM) for Ijazah Sarjana Muda TESL..NOW!
the course will be conducted for 5 n half years fully in Teacher Training Institute (IPGM) so pls expect to follow all d rules n regulation here.
before this, MOE have sent TESL student that have finish their foundation course to overseas and local university
due to the economic reason..all TESL course we be conducted LOCALLY
but, don’t worry about the quality..some Teacher Training Institute have trained english teacher way before our IPTA open their doors..
n my IPGM also conducting this course (TESL) have established relation with their overseas counterpart during the B.Ed Tesl overseas link programme
p/s: i’m not english teacher..just try to help
where can I apply ?
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sir i gt band 3 in muet
so can i do tesl in college
and can u plz explain in details wt the tesl means
tanxx
interested in tesl? me too..but i still not in college yet.i reply this if you got tesl,may you help me to get tesl just like you? please…
sreena&israk 69,
tesl= teaching eng as second language.
basically,people take tesl to be a teacher.
but u can have other options too.
nway,bout the muet. a must of band 4 for local uni.
for private college, i’m not sure.
hope that help ya..
I’ve already got my STPM result and it’s not something that I can be proud of!
I just scored 3.33
and my SPM result for English was just average as it only B4.
I’m very interested to join the TESL course!am i eligible for this course?i mean is my chance to be call for the interview bright??
I’d filled the UPU online form and i picked UPSI as my first choice to further my studies in TESL
and UKM as the second choice with the same course!
can anyone tell me which UNI is the hardest one to get through?????
hello.
I just got 3A’s 2B+ 4B’s and 2C’s in my SPM 2009 (results taken this year).
I’m really interested in this TESL program.
I got :
A -Bahasa Inggeris
B+ -EST
3B -GCE-0 (quite bad)
are these qualified enough for this program??
I’m really scared since I didn’t do that well in SPM.
And I don’t want to end up not going anywhere. Can u possibly take this program just with a 3A in ur SPM??
you’re help is much appreciated.
please reply asap cause i’m going to fill my UPU form tomorrow night.
thank you.
SALAM,
I’m wondering,
is the twinning program (of public universities) with universities from overseas still present in Malysia?
I just got my result for SPM 09,
A+ for english
and GCE-0 1A
Well,my overall result is average,
I wanted to further studies in uk or new zealand so badly..
anybody knows about this?
TESL lecturers,anonymous kind-hearted person,
any comments?
well if u got ur bm agama/moral/as sunnah and sej a, u can apply mara scholarship…the qualifications are quite average.minimum b3 and a couple of a2’s (based on previous years)..if u want to give it a try u dun need to do twining programs u can just go there straight..or wait… maybe u have to do twining programs… but since ur bi is good, competing with the arts stream might be ok..i think. have a try. (but many sciences too)
Erm.. I’m afraid you got the wrong impression abt MARA scholarship.Right now, MARA is really low on budget so, it’s gonna be hard. You would be really gd and also one of the best if you’re selected to go overseas sponsored by MARA. Now with more than over 40 MRSMs ard Malaysia, the competition would be really tough. Moreover, MARA prefer to offer scholarship to students who would like to take up Engineering, Accounting and Medicines. And to qualify you would have to at least have 8As in your SPM.
assalamualaikum,hye,,i’m shahira from ampang,,i would like to further my studies in tesl..but i have no guide,,can anyone help me,?i have applied for matrix,but still, i’m not sure whether i could get the chance to go…if and only if my luck is not as good as i ever wished before,what should i do,what should i apply and,in which university is tesl available?so sory if my grammar is like crap,i’m quite nervous even in writting and sending emails,,
i need to know this A.S.A.P.. thank you..
hi shahira.. If u get to enter matrix, then u will have to acquire at least band 4 for your MUET. Other alternative? Apply for Maktab.You will do your foundation there and continue your degree there. You will get the chance to do twinning program in Maktab. But I’m sure u know this, TESL is the creme de la creme of many programs. Many people want to join this course so you gotta keep trying, and keep on praying. God knows what’s best for you.
ps: It’s not about whether ur English is superb or not, it’s about the passion in teaching the language.
~TESL Senior~
hi shahira.. If u get to enter matrix, then u will have to acquire at least band 4 for your MUET. Other alternative? Apply for Maktab.You will do your foundation there and continue your degree there. You will get the chance to do twinning program in Maktab. But I’m sure u know this, TESL is the crème de la crème of many programs. Many people want to join this course so you gotta keep trying, and keep on praying. God knows what’s best for you.
p.s. It’s not about whether ur English is superb or not, it’s about the passion in teaching the language.
~TESL Senior~
i got B+ in E.does i’m still have chance to get tesl?
if you wanna try ur luck, u may.. but i am not sure bout it
so..there’s no chance anymore? i’m thinking to further in tesl in diploma at UDM.what you think? as what i know,this year KPM don’t offer the twinning programe in tesl.I’m tension!
Hi everyone.. I am a graduate of TESL ( Teaching English as a Second Language) from UM. Finished y course within the 4 years limit. Did literature as my minor but pity as the schhol I am posted to now does not offer Literature.I would like to continue my studies in Masters soon. I need ur opinion on which uni offers a better course; UM, UPM or UKM.. Thanks.
hye..i would like to ask something.
if we hv diploma in TESL from IPTS..do we really hv any chance to pursue our degree in IPTA?
anyone got the answer?
i’m going to face tesl i.view at uitm on 11 apr..anyone can help me?
Hi..just want to make some correction about taking TESL program at USM..actually, candidates need to go for interview as well as other universities that required interview..the interview is under UPU..and the course for teaching english in USM is TESOL.
salam….
can anyone help me on dis….
i’m having problem to apply in which U…
can anybody tell me which U hv foundation for TESL..??
i’m really into TESL… just got my SPM result n i’ve choose to further in TESL…
UPU only hv UITM in their list for TESL…
thanx a lot for those who willing to help me on dis…
=)
Hi Dreamic,
If you’re keen on taking up CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) by Cambridge University, please email me for details.
Dear Foo,
I’d like to have more information for the CELTA & TESOL course.
Reagrds,
Dear Foo,
I have a degree in English Literature from a local university and am looking for an institution that will help me to be a better educator. I understand that you have taken up CELTA & TESOL courses. Mind sharing with me how and where did you pursue these courses?
I tried to e-mail you but your contact does not seem to appear.
Regards
JV
salam,dreamic.
for foundation in tesl,only offered in uitm.
but degree are offered by most local u.
so,maybe u can hav other courses or mtrik first
for now. n later in degree u can have deg in tesl.
but,its better 4 u to take forndation in tesl ‘if’ tesl is what u really wanted.k ;]
I did both TESOL and CELTA respectively 120-hour full time. If you’re keen on finding out details, please email me.
Hai Foo,
Can you tell me more about TESOL and CELTA? Im working and thought of doing either one of the above part-time.
Thank you.
Hi Foo,
May you share ur learning path of TESOL and CELTA within 120hrs?
I would like to pursue it as a part-time.
Looking forward your response. Do drop me an email if you have any informative brochures to share.
Thanks in advcance for your response.
hi foo..
can u do the course part time? I’m from Sabah. let me know the details please..am very interested.
thanks
Hi Foo,
I have been looking for information about such intensive course. Can you share with me the information you have on TESOL. I am from Sabah.
hi guys.i heard bout a program called ‘kursus perguruan program pelajar cemerlang’. but i cant find bout this program in web.CAN U GUYS HELP ME TO FIND THIS PROGRAM?
Hi
my name is fahmi
i heard from my teacher,if we take tesl in other public institutions rather than IPGM,we are not bonded with the government to become a teacher.
that means we can have other jobs than teacher,but still related with english
can u tell me wat r the other job oppurtunities than teacher
Translator maybe? You can even work in the HR department if you are good enough.
Hey. I’m an SPM 2009 candidate. And I already applied for TESL foundation at UiTM.
I got A+ for Eng & EST,
A1 for my GCE-O
and A for literature, though I’m a science stream student (my science subjects sucked btw)
The thing is, when are they calling for interviews?
hai,maya.
if i’m not mistaken, the interview will be around april, mid or end. not sure. anyhow,they(letters from upu) will be post to yur house n inform u bout the interview.
n btw, if u’re waiting for it, all the best 2 u!
helo .
i am SPM 2009 candidate .
i would like to further my study in tesl so bad .
i got A- in ENGLISH .
and 5C for my CGE-O (quite bad)
do i have any chance to further my study in tesl ?
anyone , help me please .
thanks (:
dear poppy.. actually i also want to furtehr my study in tesl.. and i have the same problems like you.
we have same gred for our english. and i hope that you will not give up. always try harder to get confident with your english dear. i please pray for me because i have an interview tomorrow with uitm under education faculty.
i also got an inteview tomorrow…….
hye..im hakim from jb..
i juz received the interview invitation for asasi tesl in uitm..
wht kind of questions tht they usually asked when the interview..?
does we must do essay when the interview take on..?
im so nerveous now..dont know wht to prepare for the interview..
Salam Hakim,
Interview will not be that hard. Apart looking at your fluency and diction, interviewers will look at your maturity level and physical outlook (meaning how you dress). Questions will normally revolve around what you know about TESL and teaching profession. Normally, it is your promptness to answer and sincerity. Finding out about UiTM, TESL and teaching profession are your bonus point. Tq.
hi….
tomorow is my nervous day..
i`ve got an inteview tomorrow…
can someone tell me wat quest dat will be ask by da inteview panel…
plis…reply dis….
im so nevous..
sorry if my language is bad….
hye,guys….
i’m a tesl-maniac like all of u….
i obtained A+ in english and 2A for GCE-O…
the problem is…..i always having difficulty in writing an essay…
n i did not have faith in my english proficiency…
can someone especially those who have graduated from varsity wif major in TESL give any advice or charm..
that can increase my confident to pursue my study in TESL????
I’m no graduate from any university or anything,but back on those days, I do face such problems like yours. Self-assured is the main key, built the confidence within yourself first, trust in your ability. If you’re all wobbly inside,whatever method is useless. Perhaps,you should practice writing,and start reading more books/magz, for instance readers’ digesst. Its a good one,to actually enrich your vocab and to expose yourself to good sentence structures
Hello Shark,
It is good to know that you are very concern with your level of mastery. Rest assure that quality is not a destiny but rather a journey itself. One way to master your English is to get involve with teaching. Peculiar it might be but reality shows a mark improvement once you start teaching to others especially friends, neighbours, relatives and others. Studies have shown a distinct relationship between reading texts and writing performances. Hence, a big wieghtage towards reading in MUET. I would advise that you start keeping journal and force yourself to write anything even gibberish at least 10 minutes a day and later you will see the differences. Nothing is perfect at one go, that’s why we have process writing and proof readers. Tq
i am undergraduate tesl student and i found that even though we are going to teach in school really soon but frankly speaking our language still not that good. the students must individually make an effort about their language to perform well in their career. I keep thinking what is this happen..
Hello, I am currently in a Matriculation programme, I got an A+ for my BI last year and 2A for GCE-O. Im thinking of taking degree in TESL after I finish my Matriculation programme. Is it possible? If it is possible, where do you think is the best place to do my TESL? The MUET test is in another 2 months++, what Band do I have to get in order to qualify for TESL?
hi..is this programme avail. for part time study?