Malaysia
ELS Kuala Lumpur Language Center
Programs and prices, tuition fees in ELS Kuala Lumpur Language Center
IELTS is required for those who are going to continue their education in higher education institutions of Great Britain, Australia and the USA.
The school offers a choice of 4-week courses or a 4-day program. The curriculum includes the following topics:
- test structure, model question wordings;
- choosing the optimal tactics for passing the test and time allocation for the tasks;
- the optimal speed strategy for performing the tasks in the "Reading" and "Auditing" rubric;
- "According to the test requirements;
- Exercises for performing assignments from the "Speaking" rubric.
The recommended level of English proficiency is intermediate and higher.
Course duration: 4 days (16 lessons) or 4 weeks (32 lessons).
The maximum size of the group: 20 people.
The cost of the program: 16 hours - RM 318; 32 hours - RM 636.
Additional fees:
- registration fee + admission fee - RM 106;
- study materials - RM 100; [ 999.31] The cost of the test is RM 650.
Start dates:
- 16 hours - October 10, November 7, December 5;
- 32 hours - October 5, November 2, November 30,
- in 2016 - see the dates of the beginning.
English courses "for special purposes" are selected individually, taking into account the requirements of your team. You can choose the following directions:
- administrative staff;
- secretary / personal assistant;
- specialists;
- managers;
- managers,
- trainee managers,
- project managers.
The structure of the program is built according to the needs of your staff. It is designed to achieve its specific goals in English as soon as possible.
- Determination of the purpose and scope of training;
- Testing the initial knowledge;
- Choosing the optimal program and learning strategy;
- Making the schedule, specifying the start date of the course.
Program cost and approximate Start date of the classes from managers.
Description of ELS Kuala Lumpur Language Center
- Accreditations: ACCET and NEAS,
- The CIEP university preparation program is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia as proof of English proficiency for university admission.
ELS Kuala Lumpur is part of the worldwide network of language schools ELS Language Centers, located in the capital of Malaysia. ELS Kuala Lumpur was founded in 1990, and today it is one of the 6 representative offices of this network in the country: the language school in Malaysia is beautifully equipped, schoolchildren study in spacious and bright classrooms, have free access to the library, multimedia classes, access is provided in Internet.
Admission to ELS Kuala Lumpur will require the student to present a document confirming the level of education, as well as a cover letter.
THE DAY OF THE DAY:
Students are engaged 5 days a week (for a total of 30 academic hours per week): Monday to Thursday lessons are conducted from 8:30 to 15:30, on Friday training is planned from 8:30 to 12:30 (shortened day). In one group, a maximum of 20 students are engaged. Foreign students planning to attend school must register for at least the next four months.
Educational process
The curriculum and course materials are tailored to each student's English proficiency level. Teachers and student advisors guide learners throughout their studies. Individual progress reviews provide feedback on strengths, challenges, and ways to improve.
ELS offers free practice workshops for additional review. Once students meet the requirements for their current level, they transition to the next one at the end of each 4-week session.
Faculties and colleges
The curriculum is divided into 10 English proficiency levels, ranging from beginner to advanced. A placement test determines the appropriate starting level.
Scientific achievements
- In 2025, ELS held its first international conference on English-language teaching and assessment, focusing on AI-based strategies, modern evaluation methods, and classroom practices,
- in 2023, ELS received the ST Star Award in the Best Chain School category for the third time,
- in 2022, the school received the NEAS Online Delivery Award for its online instruction during the pandemic.
Things to know about
- ELS was the first private English-language education organization in Malaysia to open a center on the campus of a public university.
University destinations
ELS offers direct pathways to more than 650 universities worldwide.
- Completing CIEP meets the English-language admission requirements at NEUC, UKM, and UNITAR without a separate language test result,
- UPM has recognized CIEP as proof of English proficiency for international applicants since 2013,
- UTM has accepted the same proof since 2015,
- ELS partners with Enforcement, Leadership & Management University and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman to provide CIEP instruction for their international students.
Accommodation, meals, prices
At the moment, ELS Kuala Lumpur does not have its own campuses or residences for the residence of its students. In addition, students of ELS Kuala Lumpur are granted access to the swimming pool and gym.
Available accommodation options include a residence with free Wi-Fi, a garden with a playground, an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness room. It is 5 minutes from ELS by car or 15 minutes on foot.
Another option is a residence connected by a walkway to Chan Sow Lin LRT station. The journey to ELS takes 15–20 minutes by car or 40–50 minutes by LRT.
Depending on the chosen accommodation option, the cost of accommodation is determined:
- Rooms usually cost from 800 RM to 2000 RM, the price depends on conditions, sizes (footage) and proximity to the center;
- The apartments range from 2000 RM to 4000 RM.
Subjects, specialties
Activities ELS Kuala Lumpur Language Center
THE DAY OF THE DAY:
Students are engaged 5 days a week (for a total of 30 academic hours per week): Monday to Thursday lessons are held from 8:30 to 15:30, on Friday training is planned from 8:30 to 12:30 (shortened day). In one group, a maximum of 20 students are engaged. Foreign students planning to attend school must register for at least the next four months.
Advantages
ELS Kuala Lumpur is located in the Golden Triangle, Kuala Lumpur's commercial, shopping, and entertainment hub. The center has a panoramic view of the city skyline and faces the Petronas Twin Towers, which are about a 10-minute walk away. Shopping malls, public transportation, banks, and other amenities are nearby. KLCC LRT station is also about a 10-minute walk from the center.
Students studying in Kuala Lumpur can choose from university preparation, general English, workplace communication, holiday English, and student mobility programs. The center offers the Certified Intensive English Program (CIEP), while CIEP Online is available to students studying from their home country. IELTS and TOEFL test preparation, business English courses, and corporate training programs are also available.
Facilities and equipment at ELS Kuala Lumpur Language Center
ELS Kuala Lumpur provides the following facilities:
- Wi-Fi,
- classrooms with Smart TVs,
- the Learning Commons,
- the Language Technology Center,
- LiveSpeak Rooms.
Admission dates and extra charges
ELS Kuala Lumpur is open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the first and last Saturday of each session. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Application, registration, placement testing, visa processing, airport clearance and pickup, and EMGS fees are nonrefundable.
Cancellation terms:
- for cancellations made at least 14 days before the course begins, ELS charges 4 weeks of course fees and an RM 300 administrative fee,
- for cancellations made less than 14 days before the course begins, ELS charges 8 weeks of course fees and an RM 300 administrative fee,
- after the course begins, fees are nonrefundable, but ELS may consider a prorated refund of course fees, less an RM 300 administrative fee, when a serious illness is supported by a valid medical report,
- cancellations during a 12- or 16-week CIEP academic semester are not eligible for a refund,
- if a student visa application is rejected after all ELS fees have been paid, ELS may consider a prorated refund of course fees, less an RM 300 administrative fee,
- refunds are processed within 14 business days from the refund application date unless banking, regulatory, or other unforeseen circumstances cause a delay.
Enrolment process
International students are advised to apply at least two months before their program begins to allow sufficient time for visa processing and travel arrangements.
Perspectives
- After Level 106, students are ready for a university foundation program or English proficiency test preparation, including TOEFL,
- after Level 107, students are ready for diploma study and some bachelor's degree programs taught in English,
- after Level 108, students are prepared for most bachelor's degree programs or employment in an English-speaking environment,
- after Level 109, students can begin a university or postgraduate program.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Bachelor's degree programs in Malaysia typically require completion of CIEP Levels 106–108, while master's degree programs typically require completion of CIEP Levels 108–109.
To qualify for the ELS Progression Guarantee, students must:
- follow the full-time CIEP schedule for the entire program,
- maintain at least 80% attendance in all components,
- complete 100% of classwork and homework,
- complete 100% of MyELT and Say It Right assignments for all components,
- follow all recommendations in their Individual Progress Update (IPU) and Individual Progress Planner (IPP),
- attend all remedial classes conducted by their teachers.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about ELS Kuala Lumpur Language Center
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
