SELC : College Students

English Language Proficiency Course (ELPC)

This is a full-time course for post-secondary school students.

This course is specially tailored to the needs of students who wish to improve their proficiency and fluency in the English language, so that they can:
- follow courses conducted in English at tertiary level, and
- communicate effectively in English in everyday life.

This course is proven to be particularly beneficial for international students who come from non-English-speaking countries. It is also useful for post-secondary school Malaysian students who are weak in the English language as it prepares them sufficiently well for their entry into university and college courses.

There are 3 levels for this course. Based on their performances the Proficiency Test, students are placed in the Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3. Those with a very basic command of the English Language are placed in Level 1 and will continue to Level 2 and Level 3. Those with moderate command of English are placed in the Level 2 and continue to Level 3. Those with good command of English are placed in Level 3. Each level consists of 15 weeks of study and 2 weeks (3 weeks in Dec) of semester break. For possible monthly intake, please call SELC 03-7960 0800/7958 1411

Course Content

The course engages students in activity-based and process-oriented lessons that will develop, extend and enhance a range of skills. These include speaking, listening, reading and writing. These skills will be taught in an integrated as well as inter-linked manner.

Students will be required to investigate areas of study that they are interested in and interview people and conduct research on their chosen topics. During the course, guidance and practice will be given on several skills such as note-taking, holding discussions, giving oral presentation, reading for research and report writing

Excursions will be organised to places in and around Kuala Lumpur, and students will be given ample opportunities to interact with others, especially the public, in English. They will also be required to collect data and information for their assignment.

Special features of this course include:

- Placement test to determine language proficiency level of students,

- Systematic development of language skills,

- Firm grounding in grammar,

- Ample opportunities to practise the language,

- Free use of multimedia lab,

- Free internet access,

- Monthly assessment and report, and

- Activity-based and process-oriented methodology.

Duration

Generally 8 months
(22 hours per week)

Entry Requirement

SPM, Senior Middle III, 11 years of education or equivalent

Intake

January, May, September
For other possible intakes, please call SELC 03-7960 0800/7958 1411

	Intensive English Programme
This programme is designed to help students improve their proficiency in English through interactive lectures, practical exercises, workshop sessions and self-access activities using language lab. The programme is offered at five levels: - Beginner's level - Pre-intermediate level - Intermediate level - Upper-intermediate level - Advanced level Upon enrolment, students will be given a placement test and assigned to a level appropriate to their abilities.
Course Content
1. Integrated Language Skill Students will be introduced to the concept of skimming, scanning and determining meanings through contextual clues. Comprehension questions and exercises will be directed towards critical analysis, making inferences, predicting outcomes and drawing conclusions. 2. Listening & Speech Skills Special emphasis will be given to correct pronunciation, intonation and expression. Public Speaking will be introduced at various levels. 3. Writing Skills In addition to the technique of writing, sentence structure, paragraph and essay writing will be reviewed. 4. Grammar Grammar rules will be taught at various levels.
Duration
12 weeks per level Full-time course: 16 hours per week
Entry Requirement
SPM, Senior Middle III or equivalent
Full-time Intake
January, April, July, October
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SELC conducts the following courses for college students :
	Intensive English Programme
	English Language Proficiency Course (ELPC)