Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Overview

The programme aims to produce eloquent professionals in English who are well-versed with issues in TESL, exposing them to the most effective current methods and technologies in the field of Second Language Acquisition (SLA), and to produce graduates with leadership skills and a committed sense of social responsibility. The graduates are also exposed to linguistics, literature and pedagogy as well as a foreign language such as Mandarin or French. A compulsory practicum in government aided schools around Petaling Jaya is required in order to graduate.

Entry Requirements

i) Matriculation/Foundation – minimum CGPA of 2.0 in relevant fields as recognized by the MOHE or or equivalent ii) DVM / DKM / DLKM – passed in relevant fields and undergo a screening and bridging programme iii) Diploma – minimum CGPA of 2.0 in relevant field or or equivalent iv) A-Levels – Grade D in two subject or or equivalent v) UEC – minimum of 5 B’s. vi) STPM – Grade C (GPA 2.0) in two subject or or equivalent vii) STAM – minimum grade of Jayyid. viii) 12 years of schooling – passed the exit qualification in the country of origin.