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PIE 1 is compulsory for specific non-graduating international candidates based on IELTS/TOEFL/CIEP score bands, and successful completion enables progression to PIE 2. PIE 2 is compulsory for students with provisional admission and is registered as an audit course, with repeating rules, attendance requirements, and additional fees for repeats. 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Repeating requires additional fees of RM220 per credit, and provisional admission is withdrawn if the student still cannot pass after the second attempt.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},488215,1790811853,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":19,"category_name":20,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":19,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":19,"language":139,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":140,"faqs":141,"seo_title":142,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":129,"read_time":52,"preview_page_count":4},962084931830,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_a8503ba1806abce46bf441b54a3ca4cd","The Postgraduate Intensive English (PIE) is offered by the Centre for the Advancement of Language Competence (CALC) and administered by UPM Education & Training (UPM-ET) . There are two stages which are PIE 1 and PIE 2.  \nPIE 1 AND PIE 2 PACKAGE FLOW CHART  \nPIE 1 (14 weeks)  \nOnly for candidates with:  \nIELTS 5.0 TOEFL pBT 450-499  \nTOEFL iBT 61 and below CIEP 105-106  \nOnce completed successfully proceed to PIE 2  \nPIE 2 (14 weeks)  \nOnly for candidates with: IELTS 5.5 TOEFL pBT 500-549  \nTOEFL iBT 61-78  \nCIEP 107-108  \nOnce completed successfully proceed to register for Master/PhD program  \nThe courses offered include the following:  \nFor PIE 1  \n\n| Code | Title | Credit\u003Cbr>Hrs |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| PIE1410 | Academic Reading and Vocabulary | 3 |\n| PIE1411 | Speaking Skills | 3 |\n| PIE1412 | Basic Academic Writing | 3 |\n| PIE1413 | Basic Grammar | 3 |\n\nPIE 1 is compulsory for international students who are considered as non-graduating based on the following;  \n450 – 499 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version); or  \nLevel 105- 106 of CIEP at ELS Language Centre; or  \n61 and below for TOEFL Internet – based; or  \nBand 5.0 for IELTS (Academic Training); or  \nHave not taken either the TOEFL or IELTS test in own country.  \nFor PIE 2  \n\n| Code | Title | Credit\u003Cbr>Hrs |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| PIE2410 | Academic Reading and Comprehension | 3 |\n| PIE2411 | Public Speaking and Presentation Skills | 3 |\n| PIE2412 | Academic Writing Skills | 3 |\n| PIE2413 | Grammar for Writing | 3 |\n\nPIE 2 is compulsory for international students who have been given provisional admission. PIE 2 will be registered as an AUDIT course.  \nStudents are required to complete and pass the PIE in the first semester. However, if they fail a course, they will be given another semester to repeat and pass that particular course.  \nPlease note that you will have to pay additional fees (RM220 per credit), if you repeat the course. If any student still could not pass the course after the second attempt, the provisional admission will be withdrawn.  \nENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS  \nThe minimum English requirement for international students set by UPM are: 550 for TOEFL (Paper based), 79/80 TOEFL (Internet Based) or Band 6 (IELTS – Academic English) .  \nStudents who apply for a Masters in English or English Literature MUST HAVE these scores: 550 TOEFL (paper based), 80 TOEFL (Internet based) or Band 6 (IELTS) Academic English for admission.  \nHowever, students who have not met the minimum scores but have the following scores will be given provisional admission.  \n500 – 549 TOEFL (Paper based)  \n61-78 TOEFL (Internet Based)  \nBand 5.5 (IELTS) Academic English Pass Level 107 (CIEP) from ELS, UPM  \nCLASSES  \nLectures will be held between 10 am – 1 pm or 2 pm – 5 pm* . You have to attend lectures for 4 times a week. Details of your class schedule will be given during registration. 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Bhd.  \nBank Detail : CIMB Bank Berhad A/C : 8002167906  \nThe receipt for payment must be submitted together with the PIE registration form and a copy of the IELTS/TOEFL result during Registration day.  \nIn summary, please refer to the following PIE Registration Checklist:  \nPIE REGISTRATION CHECKLIST  \n\n| No | Item |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 | PIE Registration Form |\n| 2 | A copy of Admission Letter and Deferment from School of Graduate Studies |\n| 3 | A copy of English Certificate:TOEFL/CIEP/IELTS |\n| 4 | *A copy of Payment of Fees and Textbook ","cbCaikfjUkTYyGtO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikfjUkTYyGtO","pdf",528949,"English","# PIE 1 and PIE 2 package flow\n## PIE 1 (14 weeks)\n## PIE 2 (14 weeks)\n# Courses offered\n## PIE 1 courses\n## PIE 2 courses\n# Eligibility and compulsory requirements\n## PIE 1 eligibility (score bands)\n## PIE 2 eligibility (provisional admission)\n# English language requirements\n# Classes, payment, and registration\n## Class schedule and attendance\n## Method of payment\n## Registration period and last registration day\n## PIE meeting\n# PIE registration checklist","[{\"question\":\"What are the two stages of the Postgraduate Intensive English (PIE) programme and their duration?\",\"answer\":\"The programme has two stages: PIE 1 and PIE 2, and each stage lasts 14 weeks.\"},{\"question\":\"Which candidates are required to take PIE 1, and what score ranges determine eligibility?\",\"answer\":\"PIE 1 is compulsory for international candidates identified as non-graduating based on specified IELTS, TOEFL (paper-based and internet-based), and CIEP level ranges listed in the document.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if a student fails a PIE course, and are there additional costs?\",\"answer\":\"Students who fail a course are given another semester to repeat and pass that particular course. 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