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
wonder what about those minor in TESL…what courses do they take..
Can someone give me information abt UKM for phd programme on TESL?
I realy want to apply for it but i couldnt collect andy rich info.
Thank you
Ideh
Master on TESL
wah… keren ni…
pengen study di malaysia…
salam dari Sungaikuantan.Com
all degrees.. what about diploma..?
Hello Xeraxiah,
Im pleased to inform you that UNISEL offers a Diploma in TESL and the programme is acknowledged and d courses are conducted by qualified and experienced lecturers/tutors.
You may access UNISEL website and obtain all the information you required.
Good Luck
I jz finished my SPM and wana do TESL…
So hw should I apply for it???
Plz help me…
Thanx
my fren is a private school teacher.she wan to do TESL degree as part time course.saturdays n sundays
we already search for private colleges and varsities and mos of them r having full time course..please advice
As far as I know OUM offers part time study. Maybe you should check them out. http://www.oum.edu.my
my sis wanna do TESL course n jz finish her SPM.
So do she need to do STPM n wat r the subjects tat eligible 4 tat course? thank u.
Pritha, full degree programme in TESL normally requires a diploma or STPM entry (for public universities). She needs to have a good c.g.p.a for STPM (at least 2.5) and Band 4 and above for MUET.
She can also opt for a Diploma in TESL in private universities/colleges.
pritha
starting from semester july 08, bachelor of edu (tesl) uitm will only have one intake, which is july intake ONLY!!
you really need to have a good cgpa(3.5 and above) to be considered a place for this course. plus, your MUET result should also be band 4 or above. i really mean this as i have seen how hard it was for my juniors to get into this course last year. f.y.i, i am a tesl student here.
other than that, it also helps if you are from the uitm asasi tesl programme or any other ipta’s tesl diploma.
pritha,
other option for your sister is to join the institut perguruan. in order to get in, she has to apply for it first through an online application. she can choose for tesl and if she succeed, she will be called for an interview. but if i am not mistaken, the application for it is closed already.
other institutions which offer tesl are:
UDM – tesl diploma
UPSI- tesl degree
UIA- english major (literature)
unisel- tesl degree
msu- tesl degree
utm- tesl degree
and more
best of luck
chuah you can ask your sister 2 do asasi tesl at any public universities. it will take about a year. as long as she got SPM ENGLISH A1.
I am studying in OUM, last intake(May)… I take Psiko…I have STPM & Diploma in Mktg from ITM… But now I plan to change my course to TESL… BUT I don’t have 1119, MUET etc… My SPM English was just credit… By the time I gradute I m turn 40. I don’t mind to start learning Eng from beginning…and I wish one day I can teach in school… I know this is difficult but Eng teacher will be required by MOE in 2012..
Kindly advise asap….
i have Foundation TESL certificate from IPTS and wondering if i can continue my degree in IPTA.
If i can, which ipta’s accept me? and the requirement to apply.
If not, i need advice from you guys what can i do to pursue my degree in TESL.
Thanks. please p.m me a.s.a.p:- (fadhli_khaharruddin@yahoo.com)
Is TESL PhD available? In Malaysia?
Hi
My friend in malaysia (f,37) is working as a clerk in a private concern. She has passed the SPM and SPTM long ago with two prinicipals
Now she wants to change her life. She can speak good english, read and write good english also, conversant with english literature and music. She wants to take a part time course in English realated subject ( like bachelor in english with honours oe bachelor of edu(tesl) with honours.
But the question is, with her qualification, when she will pass tesl , will she be able to get a job as english teacher? She has at present no degree in any stream.
Now if she goes for bachelor in english with honours, will she have to pass tesl again after concluding the english bachelor course to get a job?
Can anyone give accredited online/partime tesl courses and english couses? plz help
im 19 n currently am studying at teacher’s training institution under Bhgian Pendidikan Guru.My major course was Bahasa Melayu.so by the time i graduate i’ll get a first degree in BM.
How am i going to apply for TESL since i am also want to get my degree in TESL coz i love to teach english and was quite good in this subject.Need advices…
i want to study at 37 yrs, i have spm and stpm with two credits. which course shall i study? tesl with honours or english wth honours? pls help me.
Unisel providing degree TESL for part-timer. You can apply it via unisel website
hello~
i speak and write good english, i got A1 for english SPM, A2 for 1119 and band 4 for muet, and matriculation certificate.
the problem is i am now already 24, and i’m pretty sure i’m too old to apply for any IPTAs. fyi i was studying at an IPTA in IT which i hate with passion and didn’t graduate. is it possible for me to enroll in any IPTS in TESL? please help!
Im now taking tesl course in UiTM malacca! I want to know about the tips on how to score in tesl ?? With the tips i hope i can sCore!!!
Can any one tell me abbreviation of TESL?
When I google, it says “Teaching English as a Second Language”
Is it so??
comparing TESL and English Studies (which offered in UPM, UKM, OUM etc) which one is more difficult and rigorous? why? can someone help me?
salam n greetings to evryone.. im an uitm student finishing my diploma in engineering realy soon. however, i wish to continue my degree in tesl, for it has been my passion for as long as i can remember.. i need advise on any tesl study plans that is compatible with my condition and please contact me (ana_adlin@yahoo.com) through facebook or yahoo messenger
i’m 17..having SPM right now.my mum told me to apply 4 tesl.and i just know that an interview is a must..i;m not used to any interview before..can somebody help me?what are they asking in the interview usually??is A1 in english for spm is needed?
what are the other requirements?
i need a help ASAP!
sen0rita_shinee@yahoo.com
hello… my name is shiranee..
i need help..
i have completed my foundation in english. i want to continue to complete degree…
the prob is i dont know whr..
i dont really want to do in unisel..?
any private college?
hye.mayb u want to think back after reading my comment.unisel mayb located far away from town.but its actually offered the best TESL program among other private institutions in Malaysia.it’s approved by MQA and JPA.TESL product of Unisel somehow perform better then IPTA’S students.Experience lecturer, Quality teaching material were strong base to produce good student.Only if u ready to struggle~ here, lecturer teach student on how to be an educator.. not just score 4.0.
i juz finish my spm in 2009 n waiting for my result now..
i wanna know what is the qualification to take TESL..
which university is the best..
also wanna to know the diff btw TESL n English studies..
hope anyone can help me very soon..
or jz send me e-mail through my mail..
ez0704_blue@yahoo.com.my
thankz!!
well, hello i was just wondering what kind of questions they will ask in the interview. i currently waiting for my spm result and i have been attending cambridge english classes. do you think those cambridge english certificate will be an advantage for me?
hi Syaza, from my own experience, the interviewees didnt ask any serious questions like who’s the minister of education etc. But they asked for my personal details, why people call me nurul instead of other name, how can i apply to be a teacher because i’m so small…bla bla bla. basically, they want to see whether you are confident or not. but still depends on who interview you. hehe
as for the certificate, it might be an advantage because it shows you have more compared to other candidates. But still, it depends on the interviewees. Hope this help!
dear nurul, thank you so much for your reply. it helps me alot
but i got few more questions. well, i assume you are studying for tesl rite? where did you study because i just got my spm result and its not that impressive. just 3A3B2C1D and i got an A for my english apart with bm and math. so, do you think with my result i can apply for tesl? and what is your advice on that?
I’m not a TESL student, but I’m a Social Science student at a Teacher Training Institute, Ministry Of Education. Here, they provide Bachelor Degree in Education Programme for all courses and will be posted at all primary school. And I’m taking english as my minor. At Teacher Training Istitute, they also offer TESL, and TESOL which is English is the major subject. Those subject, offered at certain campus and they have collaboration with overseas universities. Such as University of Adelaide and University Of Macquaire Australia, and United Kingdom. First year and Final year at Teacher Training Institute Malaysia and Second and Third Year at the representative universities. As for me, I’m taking english as a minor, we’re studying on English Language For Undergraduates, Language Teaching Methodology and etc.
Hello everyone, i am a 3rd year student under TESL program. i joined this course right after my SPM. IT’s a 6-year-course which include 2years of foundation and 4years of degree. My program is a twinning program between Batu Lintang Teacher Trainee Institute in Kuching with UKM. I went for my foundation years and 2years of degree in Kuching and the final 2 years will be in UKM.I think there are few twinning program available because the Teacher trainee institutes are now able to produce their own degree certificates.
Dear Nurul,
My sister had just finish her SPM and she is planning to pursue her studies in TESL. Just need some information regarding your application on your course that presently you are taking. Can you brief me on how to apply on the TESL course using UPU form. Would really appreciate your reply.
Thanks,
Tazieff
hello tazieff,
I applied for this course thru UPU form together with other courses offered other than tesl. Actually, this course (tesl) was my 3choice in the form. Your sister can apply using this form and usually there are 2 options: for secondary school and primary school. and another option twinning program with overseas universities and local universities. I applied for twinning program with overseas university but i got the local twinning program with UKM. it’s not that bad though. However, the chance to get into the this program is really tough. you sister will 1st call for an interview. the result will be out around june/july.
dear nurul
I’m finish my spm last year and now waiting for the result. I’m very interested with tesl. do you know about program kembar tesl? may i know more? i’m waiting for your reply….
hello israk,
i’m currently an undergraduate for TESL twinning program. I’m twinning with UKM. i’m not sure whether they still offer this twinning program anymore because now the teacher trainee colleges in malaysia are capable to produce their own degree certificate. You can check it with Bahagian Pendidikan Guru or KPM.
how about the qualification to get TESL? how many A’s is needed? the interview? what we learn in the course?
i’m not sure with the qualification. But for sure you have to get at least a credit for BM. and an A for English subject. During the interview, i brought all certificates of my English even from my tuition centre. At least put some effort for that. The interview session was pretty messy. Because my interviewee asked me general questions regarding my family background. They even asked me why my parents gave ‘nurul’ as a name. You just have to look confident and crap a lot.haha They also were testing me when they questioned my capability to be a teacher since i’m only 5″ tall.haha just crap and look confident coz they just want to check on your ability to speak in English. In this course, you’ll basic things bout grammar, classroom management, preparing test papers, literature.
TQ..so,what should i do to get this course?i had finish the UPU form and tesl is my first choice.may u help me in getting the twinning program?
Hello everyone, wish u guys have a good day. While i’m here, i would like to ask a normal typical question regarding TESL’s qualification. I just had my SPM last year and still waiting for the results. One day, when i went to a university expo, i was really shocked to find out that university only excepts students with matriculation certificate. Is that really what’s going on..? If true, then i’ll be a dead meat because i didn’t take the matrix form. Like you say NURUL, you had 2 years of foundation which i can find only at UIA n UTM. Another thing, i heard that this year will be no Diploma in TESL, it is straight foward to Bachelor for those who have maitix certificate that sux.
Hello Amirul,
My foundation course were attached together with my degree course meaning it’s a 6-year-course altogether inclusive of foundation. I did my foundation in teacher trainees college. The KPM may have change the terms and conditions of tesl whereby all TESL teachers should have a degree in it. With the new curriculum starting next year and the abolishment of ppsmi, the government really want to produce quality and proficient English teachers. You can apply for TESL program using UPU form.
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
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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…
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)
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..