ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
English language proficiency is in high demand in today’s globalized world. As the lingua franca across the globe, English is essential for communication in many professional and social contexts. Companies are increasingly seeking employees who can speak and communicate effectively in English. Thus, many individuals are motivated to learn English, creating a substantial need for skilled English language teachers.
The demand for teachers trained in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is particularly high worldwide. Schools and colleges in many regions are urgently seeking both native English-speaking teachers (NEST) and non-native English-speaking teachers (NNEST) with advanced English language skills. This growing need underscores the importance of having competent and well-trained English language educators.
Is this programme for me?
If you are passionate about the teaching profession, this course offers a unique opportunity to specialise in teaching English to learners from around the globe. Through this course, you will gain the skills to effectively plan and deliver English language lessons, preparing you to meet the growing demand for qualified English language teachers.
What will I learn?
The programme provides a solid foundation for teachers to develop expertise in a diverse range of English teaching situations. Incorporating various teaching and learning activities, as well as hands-on experience through workshops, this course is designed to prepare you for the dynamic demands of 21st-century education.
This course offers a robust grounding in the teaching and learning of English as a second or foreign language. It equips ESL or EFL teachers with both theoretical and practical knowledge, ensuring they become competent and effective educators at any educational institution. By embracing contemporary teaching methods and technologies, this programme prepares you to meet the evolving needs of today’s learners.
CHECK IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE
| STPM | Minimum 2 Principal Passes and a credit in SPM English |
| A-Level | Minimum 2 Principal Passes and a credit in O-Level English |
| UEC | Minimum 5Bs (including English) |
| Diploma/ HND | Minimum CGPA of 2.00 |
| Foundation/Matriculation | Minimum CGPA of 2.00 |
| SAM/ HSC/ AUSMAT | TER/UAI: average 60% or higher in 5 subjects |
| CPU/ CIMP | Average of 60% or higher in 6 subjects |
| IB | 26 points or higher based on 6 subjects |
| Other Qualifications | As recognised by the Senate of IUKL as equivalent to STPM * The credit requirement of English at SPM level can be waived should the grade obtained at STPM/STAM level or its equivalent is higher |
HND: Higher National Diploma,
SAM: South Australian Matriculation,
HSC: Higher School Certificate,
AUSMAT: Australian Matriculation,
CIMP: Canadian International Matriculation Programme,
IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma,
STPM: Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia,
SPM: Sijil Peperiksaan Malaysia
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT | |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6 |
| TOEFL (PBT) | 537 |
| TOEFL (IBT) | 60 |
| PTE | 59 |
| MUET | BAND 4 |
| Cambridge English | 169 |
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Year 1
Theories & Practices in Language Teaching, Phonetics & Phonology, Sociology of Language, Introduction to Psycholinguistics, A Survey of Prose Forms & Poetry in English, Fundamentals of English Grammar, Introduction to Linguistics, ICT in The English Language Classroom, Educational Psychology, English For Specific Purposes, MPU Subjects (U1, U2, U3)
Year 2
MPU subject (U4), Material Selection & Design, Teacher as A Successful Practitioner, Assessment in TESOL, Syntax & Morphology, Media Resources in ELT, Academic Writing, Language Deficient Learner, Foreign & Second Language Learning & Acquisition, Teaching of Listening Skills, Research Methods, Educational Sociology, Public Speaking, Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, Global Trends in English Language Education
Year 3
Teaching of Grammar, Teaching of Drama In ESOL, Teaching of Speaking Skills, Teaching of Reading Skills, Teaching of Writing Skills, Teaching of Prose Forms & Poetry In ESOL, Project Paper, Teaching Practice
