Malaysian University English Test Preparatory Course

This course is designed to allow international students to become more proficient in English while gaining additional academic and career skills.

Overview

The purpose of the MUET Preparatory Course (MPC) is to develop students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills so as to enable them to score in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

International and Malaysian students who do not meet the English Language requirements to enter university, need to complete this course before pursuing their university studies. 

HELP University has a strong English Language Department that prepares and equips students with the necessary level of English language skills to succeed in university. 

Intakes
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June, Aug, Sept, Nov

Duration
Part 1 – 4 weeks
Part 2 -4 weeks

Location
HELP Subang 2

Fees
RM 1,000 Per Level Application

Course Code
Module-specific (See below)

Why study Malaysian University English Test Preparatory Course at HELP?

HELP University is home to international students from countries such as Japan, South Korea, China and Brunei. Therefore, students can experience an international learning environment.

  • The academic team is a good mix of local and international lecturers who bring with them a wealth of practical experience and expertise

  • Classrooms in HELP University are equipped with the latest hardware, software and a centralized control system to create a comfortable and safe learning environment conducive for meaningful communication and collaboration.

  • The classes are conducted via various teaching and learning styles such as blended learning, face-to-face tutorial, project-based learning, small and large group discussions, field trips, instructional games, and oral presentations.

Programme Overview 

Placement Test
Overview of the Programme
Course Content
Assessment

International students who wish to join the course are required to sit for the Oxford Online English Placement Test. The placement test which adopts the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) will accurately show the student’s level of proficiency in the English Language according to the CEFR banding. This helps to ensure that students are placed at the right proficiency level in order to obtain the necessary training for MUET.

Placement of international students into MPC:

Online Placement Test score

MUET Preparatory Course

0-60

Part I

61 & above

Part II

 

Malaysian students who wish to join the MPC could do so by producing their CEFR band obtained for their 1119 English Exam in the SPM.

Placement of Malaysian students into MPC

CEFR Band

MUET Preparatory Course

Below B1

Part I

B1 and above

Part II

 * Placement Tests will be carried during the orientation before the semester commences

 

The course, MPC is designed to equip students with the necessary test-taking skills required for MUET. This course will cover listening, writing, reading, and speaking strategies that will help them to score for MUET. There are two parts of this course, Part I and Part II.

  • Part 1 (4 weeks)

    • Introduction to MUET (Exam structure and components)
    • Reading, writing, listening & speaking skills (proficiency enhancement activities)
    • Reading, writing, listening & speaking (test-taking skills mastery activities)
    • Assessments: Mock MUET tests for all skills will be carried out. Students will be advised on their strengths and weaknesses based on their results of the mock tests.

  • Part 2 (4 weeks)

    • Mock Tests Drills
    • Feedback and Discussions

The MPC will cover all the components in the MUET. There are four language components to focus on.

  1. Listening

Focuses on various oral texts including lectures, briefings, talks, telephone conversations, instructions, documentaries and advertisements.

        2. Reading

Focuses on comprehension of texts of various length and complexity and from different genres, including articles from journals and magazines.

       3. Speaking

Focuses on the ability to do presentations and take part in group discussions on contemporary issues.

       4. Writing

Focuses on various types of texts and rhetorical styles.

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Continuous assessment will be conducted to monitor students’ progress to facilitate the preparatory process and to provide constructive feedback.  Assessment would include the following mock tests:

  1. Reading Test
  2. Writing Test
  3. Speaking Test
  4. Listening Test

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