Guaranteed Admission to UKM

The ELS University Pathway Progression

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ELS' Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) is recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) as a benchmark for English proficiency in international student admissions.

Completion of CIEP significantly enhances your English and guarantees the fulfilment of UKM English requirements without the need for standardised tests such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE.

Get into UKM fast, guaranteed

ELS is committed to delivering academic excellence and we’re confident our CIEP will help you achieve your goal of gaining full admission to UKM.

85% Pass Rate

Over 85% of our University Pathway students complete one level in just 4 weeks.

90% Success

90% of our University Pathway students reach their target English level for matriculation.

Highest GPA

According to our trusted partner universities, ELS graduates have the highest cumulative GPA among all their major pathway programme partners.

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Which CIEP Levels are Accepted?

Equivalent To

IELTS Band 4.0 - 4.5

Equivalent To

IELTS Band 5.0

Equivalent To

IELTS Band 5.5

Equivalent To

IELTS Band 6.0 - 6.5

HOW ELS GUARANTEES YOUR SUCCESS

Academic Success Team

Dedicated, qualified and experienced ELS teachers work together with Student Advisers to support you every step of the way.

1-to-1 Progress Check

Get a clear idea of your learning progress with targeted feedback on your strengths, weaknesses, and best strategies for improvement.

Structured Learning

Achieve academic success with a curriculum and learning materials that are tailored to your specific proficiency level.

Free Workshops

Practice makes perfect! Our workshops provide additional avenues for hands-on practice and practical application of your class lessons.

How The Progression Guarantee Works

To take advantage of our guarantee, you should:

Take the full-time CIEP schedule for the entire programme.
Achieve a minimum of 80% Attendance for all components.
Complete 100% of classwork and homework.
Complete 100% of MyELT and Say It Right assignments for all components.
Follow all recommendations in your Individual Progress Update (IPU) and Individual Progress Planner (IPP).
Attend all Remedial Classes conducted by your teachers.
Join our free Workshops whenever possible.

What's the Study Duration at ELS?

At ELS, we make meeting UKM’s English requirements easy to ensure you achieve the required English proficiency in the shortest possible time.

Minimum Duration: Some students can qualify for UKM in as little as 1 month (1 level) of intensive study at ELS.
Typical Duration: On average, students take about 4 months (1 semester) to meet UKM's English proficiency requirements.

Study at an ELS Centre or Online

All ELS centres in Malaysia offer face-to-face classes for CIEP. However, If you are in your home country, you can also choose to start your English programme sooner by joining the CIEP Online.

Either way, ELS will ensure you have everything you need to succeed academically and enjoy learning English.

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What Our Students Say

I joined ELS with little understanding of English and could not use much of the language for conversation. Since then, I have learned so much more than I expected! All my teachers were friendly and taught English effectively. They invested time and energy to ensure we were well-prepared for university.

Abdirahman

Somalia

Studying at ELS has been great for me. It has allowed me to meet people from different countries and prepared me for my Master's programme. I am much closer to achieving my dream of becoming a lecturer.

Haijal

Iraq

Wait no more. Join us

Contact ELS today to find out how our English programmes can help you achieve your goals.