Diploma in Teaching of English As a Second Language (TESL) - KPTM Ipoh
Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) with a purpose of teaching English language to students at elementary level. Graduates are eligible to teach English in private primary schools or continue their studies to Degree level. The programme is designed to produce graduates who will demonstrate a set of learning outcomes that possess advanced linguistic competence; operate as an effective and efficient TESL practitioner; possess and demonstrate the qualities of having high market values that suit the demands of the industry; as well as operate and be responsive socially and professionally. At the end of the programme, graduates should cultivate their potential that can be contributed to national development. They are expected to meet the need for English language teachers who are knowledgeable and skilful to comply with the standard of education in Malaysia.
Programme :
Diploma in Teaching of English As a Second Language (TESL)
Programme Duration :
2 Years 4 Months (7 semesters)
Campus :
KPTM Ipoh
Programme Code :
BE101
Programme Fee :
RM20,775
Medium of Instruction :
English
Reference:
N/145/4/0112 (06/2026) MQA/FA14321
Minimum Requirement
A pass in SPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject including Bahasa Melayu and English
OR
Other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government
AND
Pass an interview (online/virtual/conventional).
**International students are required to achive a minimum score of 4.0 in the International Language Testing System (IELTS) or Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or its equivalent.
Listening and Speaking Development 1
English Grammar 1
Reading Development 1
Writing Development 1
Study Skills
Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Bahasa Arab Asas
Introduction to Mandarin
SEMESTER 2
Listening and Speaking Development 2
English Grammar 2
Reading Development 2
Writing Development 2
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
History and Philosophy of Education
SEMESTER 3
Principles and Practices in Language Teaching
Teaching English Grammar
Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah
SEMESTER 4
Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Introduction to Literature
The Teaching of Reading and Writing Skills
The Teaching of Listening and Speaking Skills
Sociology of Education
SEMESTER 5
Education in Malaysia
Drama Production
Curriculum and Instructions
Khidmat Masyarakat 1
Pengurusan Masjid
Language Programme Planning and Development
SEMESTER 6
Digital Entrepreneurship
Language Tests in School
Psychology in Education
SEMESTER 7
Teaching Practice
Graduates of this programme can embark on a fulfilling career as an English language educator or trainer at learning institutions such as private primary schools, English language training centres, tuition centres or; further their study at any public or private universities.
Additionally, graduates may strive for employment in the fields of marketing, public relation (PR), journalism, publishing, broadcasting, advertising and training.
Graduates will find a good variety of career opportunities in both public and private sectors where the demand for skilled staff continues to rise.