Most courses in universities in Malaysia are conducted in English, so you need to show your English language competency is good enough for you to be able to participate fully in your course. This means that proficiency in English is a prerequisite for admission.
When you apply for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) you must demonstrate that you have an acceptable level of English language proficiency and upload the certificate as part of your application. The English Language tests which are accepted for Student Pass Application are:
- MUET (Malaysian University English Test),
- IELTS/ IELTS Online (International English Language Testing System),
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language),
- TOEFL Essentials (Online) (Test of English as a Foreign Language),
- PTE Academic/ PTE Academic (Online)(Pearson Test of English),
- Cambridge English - B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency,
- Cambridge English - Linguaskill Online,
- Cambridge English - Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online),
- ELS - Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level)
IMPORTANT
If you do not attach your English language certificate when creating your VAL application, your application processing may be delayed. In addition, you will also not be eligible to receive a student pass for the full duration of your course.