English Courses in Malaysia

ELS Language Centres, Malaysia:
ELS Language Centres Malaysia is a franchise of the US-based ELS Language Centres with nearly 100 centres worldwide. Established in 1990, ELS Malaysia has 3 purpose-built English language centres: ELS Subang Jaya, ELS Johor Bahru and the on-campus ELS UPM.

Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP)

The Certified Intensive English Programme - CIEP is ideal for students who wish to learn English abroad to further their academic study, advance their career, or experience foreign cultures and make new friends.

The ELS CIEP Advanced Level 109 Certification is recognised by more than 650 universities around the world as proof of English language proficiency for admissions in place of IELTS or TOEFL scores.

Who is it for?

- Malaysian high school leavers: SPM / STPM / UEC
- students seeking to study at a college or university
- fresh graduates from college or university


IELTS Test Preparation

The IELTS test is recognised by UK and Australian universities for admissions. It is also increasingly accepted by institutions in the United States.

ELS is an IELTS test venue.

This course focuses on a comprehensive overview of the IELTS test components and helps you develop the skills you need to obtain a credible score on the IELTS. We offer a 2-week programme or a 4-day workshop which will cover the following skills and strategies:

- test structure, type and style of questions
- test directions and time management for the different sections
- reading and Listening strategies for speedy comprehension
- writing strategies to fulfil actual exam requirements
- speaking strategies to respond appropriately in the oral interview


TOEFL Test Preparation

TOEFL is a widely recognised test of English proficiency that is accepted by all US colleges and universities as well as institutions in Australia, UK and Canada. This course helps you develop the skills you need to obtain a credible score on the TOEFL.

ELS is one of the largest TOEFL test providers in Malaysia.

We offer a 4-week programme or a 4-day workshop which focuses on the development of test-taking skills and strategies through:

- test format analysis
- structure and written expression practice
- reading skills practice
- writing practice
- listening practice
- speaking practice
- exam-condition practice tests using sample test papers


Holiday English

This programme is open to groups of minimum of 10 students from age 15 and above, and is conducted over 4 weeks (Mondays-Fridays). Students will improve their English language abilities in the four key areas of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. They will join the Certified Intensive English (CIEP) and study with students who are serious about improving their English language command for academic purposes. In this way, students are putting their holidays to full use while experiencing Malaysia.


Communicative English Programme

This programme is specifically designed for busy professionals who see effective communication as a vital factor in their workplace. The Communicative English Programme will help you to improve your communication skills and function more efficiently at work among your colleagues, managers and staff.

This programme is registered under the HRDF. Company Contract Training is also available for this course.

This programme is also suitable for college students who want to improve their English proficiency to be better prepared to enter the workforce.

This part-time programme covers Communicative English skills ranging from Elementary to Intermediate. Each level consists of 2 modules and takes 12 weeks to complete (6 weeks per module).


Company Training

Company Training programmes are designed to teach English for Specific Purposes (ESP) where the English course is custom-made to suit the needs of your team. Participants may include:

- Administrative personnel
- Secretaries/personal assistants
- Specialists
- Executives
- Management Trainees
- Managers
- Project leaders

Focused English programmes, designed as professional development courses, can be developed for professionals from a wide range of global industries.

The programme structure is constructed to suit the needs of your staff. It is designed to achieve their specific goals in English proficiency in the quickest time possible.


TESOL Certificate Course

Individuals who are interested in becoming English as Second Language (ESL) or English as Foreign Language (EFL) teachers will find that the course will equip them with the theories and practices to be effective English language teachers.

The trainees can work from home during the week and attend classes on 6 Saturdays.

By the end of this course, candidates will be able to:

understand the principles used in teaching ESL
have sufficient knowledge needed to teach English in diverse settings
design and administer tests
design and deliver lessons to ESL students of various levels of proficiency