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DIRECT ADMISSION |\n| For direct admission, the applicant must have obtained one of the following:-\u003Cbr>􀁸 550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version) or 218 (Computer Based) or 79-80 for TOEFL Internet-based Test; or\u003Cbr>􀁸 Band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training); or\u003Cbr>􀁸 Level 109 for CIEP; or\u003Cbr>􀁸 MUET Band 3.\u003Cbr>NOTE:\u003Cbr>a. The validity period for requirement should not be more than five (5) years.\u003Cbr>b. TOEFL ITP is not an acceptable alternative.\u003Cbr>c. Level 107 for CIEP may join the programme but must be completed Level 108 and Level 109 for CIEP within one (1) year (2 semesters) . |\n\n\n| 2. PROVISIONAL ADMISSION |\n| --- |\n| A provisional admission is given to the following:\u003Cbr>a. An applicant who meets the academic requirement of the study programme but did not have an English language proficiency at the time of application except for the programmes as below where Rule 1 above applies:\u003Cbr>􀁸 Bachelor of Arts English Language\u003Cbr>􀁸 Bachelor of Arts English Literature\u003Cbr>􀁸 Bachelor of Education (Teaching of English as a Second Language)\u003Cbr>b. An applicant who obtain a score below than:-\u003Cbr>􀁸 549 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version) or 217 (Computer Based) or\u003Cbr>78 (Internet Based); or\u003Cbr>􀁸 Band 5.5 for IELTS (Academic Training); or\u003Cbr>􀁸 ELS Level 107\u003Cbr>c. An applicant with provisional admission is granted meet the minimum English Proficiency requirement for the bachelor degree programme as follows:\u003Cbr>􀁸 TOEFL: Minimum Score of 550 (Paper based) or 218 (Computer Based) or 79 (Internet Based); or\u003Cbr>􀁸 IELTS : Minimum Score of 6.0; or\u003Cbr>􀁸 ELS : Level 107 (required to continue the Certified Intensive English Programme and pass Level 109 within two semesters.\u003Cbr>Note :\u003Cbr>An applicant with provisional admission is required to provide evidence of the above English Proficiency within one (1) year from the date of the provisional offer letter, failing which will result in the cancellation of provisional admission.\u003Cbr>d. An applicant with provisional admission face difficulties in taking either the TOEFL or IELTS test in own country, may apply to join our Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP)* with the status of a Non-Graduating for a period of 6 months (one semester) . Applicants who have applied for CIEP are not allowed to register for or take any academic courses during the CIEP. |\n\n 1   \n\n| 3. CERTIFIED INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMME (CIEP) |\n| --- |\n| If you have face difficulties in taking either the TOEFL or IELTS test in your country, you may apply to join our Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) with the status of a NonGraduating for a period of six (6) months (one semester) . During that time, you should only study English and obtained the required level of proficiency.\u003Cbr>CIEP is conducted by ELS which is ideal for university-bound students who want to achieve the required English proficiency for admission into UPM’s degree courses in the shortest time possible. CIEP is a fulltime programme with 28 hours per week of intensive English classes during the 4 weeks (one session) at each level, from beginner to advanced levels (Level 100 to Level 109) . |\n| STEP 1. |\n| Sit for the placement test at ELS Language Centres in UPM to determine your English proficiency at the CIEP level that you will enter. The Placement Test fee is RM150.00 and is tobe paid at UPM Education & Training Sdn. Bhd.\u003Cbr>If you agree to continue with the CIEP, proceed to Step 2. |\n| STEP 2 |\n| \u003Cbr>a. Fees for the Non-Graduating Programme (to be paid at the Bursar counter upon registration) are as follow:-\u003Cbr>NO ITEM TOTAL (RM) 1. Non-Graduating Programme Fee 670.00\u003Cbr>b. Then proceed to make the payment for CIEP (as listed below) at UPM Education and Training Sdn. Bhd. (UPMET):\u003Cbr>i. CIEP (16 weeks/4 Session)\u003Cbr>NO ITEM TOTAL (RM) 1. CIEP (4 SESSIONS) 8,300.00 2. BOOKS & LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE 800.00 TOTAL 9,100.00\u003Cbr>ii. *Student","cbCaic4cO1tb5vR7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaic4cO1tb5vR7","pdf",253611,"English","# English Language Proficiency Requirement (International Students Only)\n## Direct Admission\n## Provisional Admission\n## Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP)\n## Exemption From English Language Proficiency Requirement","[{\"question\":\"What scores are required for direct admission?\",\"answer\":\"Direct admission requires one of the listed results: TOEFL paper-based/ computer-based/ internet-based, IELTS Academic Training, ELS CIEP level 109, or MUET band 3. The validity period must not exceed five years.\"},{\"question\":\"What qualifies an applicant for provisional admission?\",\"answer\":\"Provisional admission is granted when applicants meet the academic requirement but lacked English proficiency at application, and/or when they fall below the direct thresholds. 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