Reach your higher education goals fast, guaranteed.
ELS is committed to delivering academic excellence and we’re confident that our CIEP will help you achieve your goals.
85% Pass Rate
Over 85% of our University Pathway students progress one level in just 4 weeks.
90% Success
90%+ of our University Pathway students successfully reach their target English level and graduate.
Highest GPA
According to our trusted partner universities, our graduates have the highest cumulative GPA among all their major pathway programme partners.
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-In
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.
LEVEL PROGRESSION AT ELS
ELS offers 10 proficiency levels (Beginner to Advanced), as well as placement testing to determine the level that best fits your abilities. At the end of every four-week session, if you successfully meet your level’s requirements, you will move up to the next level.
As you progress through the levels, your courses build upon the skills you learned in the lower levels and become more complex.
- Communicate at a basic level in everyday situations
- Understand English when spoken to slowly and clearly
- Understand a few words and phrase
- Communicate at a basic level in everyday situations
- Understand English when spoken to slowly and clearly
- Understand a few words and phrases
- Respond to simple questions and directions
- Communicate facts and opinions
- Discuss and argue in a culturally acceptable way
- Understand most questions and statements at normal speaking speed
- Carry on conversations with native speakers
- Use English to shop, order food in restaurants and ask for directions
- By Level 106, be ready to enrol for pre-university / foundation programmes or take up preparation programmes for academic tests such as IELTS and TOEFL
- Communicate effectively in most social situations
- Understand a wide range of idioms
- Maintain extended conversations with native speakers
- Use English with growing accuracy and fluency, including in reading and writing
- Participate fully in most conversations
- By Level 107, be ready to undertake diploma-level and certain undergraduate programmes conducted in English or conduct business in English at a basic level
- By Level 108, be ready for most undergraduate programmes at university level or work in an English-speaking environment
- By Level 109, be confident to embark on a university degree or post-graduate programme
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Abdirahman
Rana
Haijal
Shilong
ELS Pathway Partners
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Many Malaysian universities accept ELS CIEP as proof of English proficiency. However, the required CIEP level depends on:
- The university
- The programme of study
Students should always confirm with their chosen university or speak to ELS counsellors for updated information on university progression pathways.
Most Malaysian universities require international students to demonstrate English proficiency before starting their degree programme. This is commonly done through recognised English tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.
However, some universities also accept recognised English preparation programmes. For example, students who complete the Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) at ELS Language Centres Malaysia may use it to meet English language requirements, depending on the university and programme.
Students should always confirm the accepted English qualifications with their chosen university.
Yes. You can enter a Malaysian university without IELTS if you complete the Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP), as many universities accept CIEP in place of IELTS if you achieve the required level. This allows you to meet English requirements through structured classroom learning instead of a single exam.
The required CIEP level depends on the university and programme you choose. In general:
- Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree) programmes typically require completion of CIEP Levels 106–108.
- Postgraduate (Master's Degree) programmes typically require completion of CIEP Levels 108–109.
Some universities or specific programmes may have different requirements. Students should confirm the exact CIEP level required for their chosen course before applying.
Completing the required CIEP level allows students to meet university English requirements without taking IELTS.
