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English Language Study

We are increasingly aware of the importance of access to knowledge that technology provides through English. The English language is widely used throughout the world today, and our graduates will be entering the workforce where English proficiency becomes mandatory for your success.

Higher education at APU commits to empower our graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter the corporate world, and therefore throughout the whole course of study, we constantly equip our students with a good command of English.

At our English Language Centre, you can choose to take on a language programme that is suitable for your needs. We have put together a range of programmes for different Click on the following to find out the course that suits you the most.

APLC English Summer Camp


Sun’s out, it’s time to enjoy! Learn English, and enjoy Malaysia – all in one trip!

Malaysia is a tropical country that features exotic food, warm people and amazing landscapes. The APLC Summer Camp brings you to the landmarks of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia as you experience the culture of this wonderful country, that is also well-known as “Truly Asia”. In addition, as part of the programme, the Asia Pacific Language Centre (APLC) also prepares you for a fun English-learning experience – Learn English the Fun Way!

Intakes Dates:
03 Jul 2023 | 07 Aug 2023
Arrival Dates:
01 Jul 2023 | 05 Aug 2023
Departure Dates:
29 Jul 2023 | 02 Sep 2023
Package Price:
Special Price: USD 1,600 (RM6,560) Plus Refundable Deposit: USD 200 (RM820) | Normal Price: USD 1,900 (RM7,790) Plus Refundable Deposit: USD 200 (RM820)
Note: Register and pay by 2nd June to lock the discounted package price at USD1,600! 
Learning Time:
Modules: 4 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)
Contact hours in class: 4 hours daily
Online English: 2 hours daily
Total Learning Time: 102 hours
Duration:
4 weeks
Award:
Asia Pacific Language Center (APLC)

You can download the programme flyer for APLC English Summer Camp from here

APLC English Summer Camp


The package includes (4 weeks):

  • EduTourism Programme Approval Letter by EMGS for Social Visit Pass (SVP).
  • English Study Programme (Approximately 102 hours)
  • English Preparation Books & Learning Materials
  • Student ID & Certification of Participation upon completion of the programme
  • Twin Sharing at APU On-Campus Residence/ Hotel
  • Airport pickup on arrival at KLIA/KLIA2
  • Breakfast and lunch vouchers provided on weekdays (excluding public holiday)
  • Day at the exciting Batu Caves and China Town
  • Day at Sunway Lagoon & Theme Park*
  • Visit to KL Bird Park*
  • Visit to District 21 - Sports and Recreation Park*
  • Day trip to KL & Putrajaya
  • Visit to 2 Major Shopping Centres (Pavilion Bukit Jalil, IOI City Mall or Suria KLCC)**

* Entry tickets covered.
** Limited to a 3-hour visit to each shopping centre

Please note the below terms & conditions:

  • All participants must be covered under travel Insurance and must have their own health insurance.
  • All Deposits will be refunded in Malaysian Ringgit (RM).

This Special Package price is based on first come first serve basis with limited seats




Photos of our previous Summer Camps

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APLC English Package Programmes

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Levels:
Level Starter - Basic
Level 1 - Beginners
Level 2 - Elementary
Level 3 - Pre-Intermediate
Level 4 - Intermediate
Level 5 - Upper Intermediate
Level 6 - Advanced
Intakes:
03 Jul 2023 | 07 Aug 2023 | 04 Sep 2023 | 02 Oct 2023 | 30 Oct 2023 | 27 Nov 2023
Package Price:
Please refer the table below
Learning Time:
Modules: 4 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)
Contact hours in class: 4 hours daily
Online English: 2 hours daily (Self-Study)
Total Learning Time: 102 hours
Duration:
Please refer the table below
Award:
Asia Pacific Language Center (APLC)

You can download the programme flyer for APLC English++ from here


The Intensive English Programme is structured into 7 levels, taking students from complete basic level to being prepared to successfully complete an advanced course. Students will be placed in one of these 7 levels based on the results obtained in the APU English Competency Test.

At each Level, 4 key skills are given special attention to:

  • LEVEL STARTER (Designed for students with almost ZERO English proficiency)
    Reading & Writing (RW), Speaking and Listening (SSP), Grammar (GRM) & Vocabulary Enhancement (VE)
  • LEVEL 1 - 6 (Embedded grammar in all skills)
    Reading & Writing (RW), Speaking and Listening (SSP)

Students are placed into classes of optimal size so as to ensure effective learning and participation throughout their time at APLC.

English Programme Packages - EduTourism with Social Visit Pass (SVP)#
OPTIONS PACKAGE PROVIDES
1 MONTH
ENGLISH PROGRAMME
Package Price USD 1500*(RM6,150)
Plus Refundable Deposit USD 300 (RM1,230)
• Airport pickup
• 1 Level of English Foundation Programme for 4-week study (102 hours)
• Twin Sharing at APU On-Campus Residence
• Transportation from/to Accommodation/English Centre
• English Preparation Books
• Certificate of participation upon completion of the programme
• Short-term stay in Malaysia
• Short-term stay - EduTourism with Social Visit Pass (SVP)
2 MONTHS
ENGLISH PROGRAMME
Package Price USD 2600*(RM10,660)
Plus Refundable Deposit USD 300 (RM1,230)
• Airport pickup
• 2 Levels of English Foundation Programme for 8-week study (204 hours)
• Twin Sharing at APU On-Campus Residence
• Transportation from/to Accommodation/English Centre
• English Preparation Books
• Certificate of participation upon completion of the programme
• Short-term stay - EduTourism with Social Visit Pass (SVP)
3 MONTHS
ENGLISH PROGRAMME
Package Price USD 3600*(RM14,760)
Plus Refundable Deposit USD 300 (RM1,230)
• Airport pickup
• 3 Levels of English Foundation Programme for 12-week study (306 hours)
• Twin Sharing at APU On-Campus Residence
• Transportation from/to Accommodation/English Centre
• English Preparation Books
• Certificate of participation upon completion of the programme
• Short-term stay - EduTourism with Social Visit Pass (SVP)
# All participants must be covered under travel Insurance and must have their own health insurance.

English Programme Package with Student Visa
OPTIONS PACKAGE PROVIDES
2 MONTHS
ENGLISH PROGRAMME
Package Price USD 3000*(RM12,300)
Plus Refundable Deposit USD 300 (RM1,230)
• Airport pickup
• 2 Levels of English Foundation Programme for 8-week study (204 hours)
• Twin Sharing at APU On-Campus Residence
• Transportation from/to Accommodation/English Centre
• Medical Insurance & Student Visa for 2 months
• English Preparation Books
• Certificate of participation upon completion of the programme
3 MONTHS
ENGLISH PROGRAMME
Package Price USD 4000*(RM16,400)
Plus Refundable Deposit USD 300 (RM1,230)
• Airport pickup
• 3 Levels of English Foundation Programme for 12-week study (306 hours)
• Twin Sharing at APU On-Campus Residence
• Transportation from/to Accommodation/English Centre
• Medical Insurance & Student Visa for 2 months
• English Preparation Books
• Certificate of participation upon completion of the programme
4 MONTHS
ENGLISH PROGRAMME
Package Price USD 4800*(RM19,680)
Plus Refundable Deposit USD 300 (RM1,230)
• Airport pickup
• 4 Levels of English Foundation Programme for 16-week study (408 hours)
• Twin Sharing at APU On-Campus Residence
• Transportation from/to Accommodation/English Centre
• Medical Insurance & Student Visa for 4 months
• English Preparation Books
• Certificate of participation upon completion of the programme
5 MONTHS
ENGLISH PROGRAMME
Package Price USD 5500*(RM22,550)
Plus Refundable Deposit USD 300 (RM1,230)
• Airport pickup
• 5 Levels of English Foundation Programme for 20-week study (510 hours)
• Twin Sharing at APU On-Campus Residence
• Transportation from/to Accommodation/English Centre
• Medical Insurance & Student Visa for 5 months
• English Preparation Books
• Certificate of participation upon completion of the programme
6 MONTHS
ENGLISH PROGRAMME
Package Price USD 6000*(RM24,600)
Plus Refundable Deposit USD 300 (RM1,230)
• Airport pickup
• 6 Levels of English Foundation Programme for 24-week study (612 hours)
• Twin Sharing at APU On-Campus Residence
• Transportation from/to Accommodation/English Centre
• Medical Insurance & Student Visa for 6 months
• English Preparation Books
• Certificate of participation upon completion of the programme

IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment

ACCOMMODATION UPGRADE OPTIONS (Subject to Availability)

ACCOMMODATION TYPE 1 MONTH 2 MONTHS 3 MONTHS 4 MONTHS 5 MONTHS 6 MONTHS
Upgrade to En-Suite Single (OSP1/OP1) USD 160 USD 320 USD 480 USD 640 USD 800 USD 960


Note:

All fees are payable in USD. If payment is made in Ringgit Malaysia (RM), the current exchange rate of USD 1 = RM 4.10 as of 1st January 2023 will be used and is subject to adjustment, due to fluctuations in the currency exchange rate.
 
For students continuing to APU Academic Programmes, payment of New Visa Application Fee, International Student Registration Fee, Course Fee, Miscellaneous Fees, Residence Fees and etc is required. Residence one off charge will be waived.
 
Students are required to cancel their study visas 2 weeks before departing and RM 53 will be charged for cancellation.
 
Deposits serve as the Personal Bond will be refunded upon completion of studies. The Deposits will not be refunded should any situation arise where the student is found to have either misused their visa or violated any regulations applicable to International Students in Malaysia. In addition, if students fail to cancel study visas 2 weeks prior to departure, the deposit will be forfeited as well.
 
All Deposits will be refunded in Malaysian Ringgit (RM).

All participants must be covered under travel Insurance and must have their own health insurance.

Terms & conditions apply.


IELTS WORKSHOP FOR TEST PREPARATION
USD280** (2 Weeks - 16 Hours)

Prepare for the IELTS test and gain valuable test practice and exam structure. This is a 16-hour workshop designed for APLC IEP package students at intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced level, who need to prepare for the IELTS.


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General English

This course is designed to improve your grammar, listening, conversation, reading and writing skills. It will improve your confidence and ability in using English language for work and study.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

  • apply English to basic everyday situations
  • make use of simple information such as announcements, instructions, directions
  • apply the use of basic English grammar
  • read and write simple messages and texts

IELTS Preparation

IELTS Preparation (Academic) will support you in tackling the IELTS test. The course follows the format of IELTS very closely and prepares you to successfully attempt each part of the test with rich array of interactive learning materials and by developing your English skills over a broad range of topics. All learning activities in this course have been designed by a team of IELTS teachers and examiners, using authentic materials and a wealth of tips and advice. The course is built around a series of characters and scenarios and Oska, your mentor, will guide you through your learning, introducing you to a diverse set of experiences as you go.

The learning outcomes are:

Listening:

  • focus your listening in relation to a purpose 
  • recognise contextual cues 
  • select information from an audio text to complete a task
  • locate structural text markers
  • identify essential information from a variety of sources

Reading:

  • apply reading strategies to unfamiliar texts
  • provide accurate summaries of text 
  • find key information in a text or diagram 
  • recognise fact and opinion in a text
  • understand paragraph structure
  • identify author's perspective in text Writing
  • identify and interpret graphs and tables 
  • use appropriate language to report statistical information 
  • write a description of graphic information 
  • identify the main features of a paragraph and write structured paragraphs
  • recognise and use language structures or various essay styles 
  • plan and write an academic essay using a variety of styles

Writing:

  • identify and interpret graphs and tables 
  • use appropriate language to report statistical information 
  • write a description of graphic information 
  • identify the main features of a paragraph and write structured paragraphs
  • recognise and use language structures or various essay styles 
  • plan and write an academic essay using a variety of styles

Speaking:

  • develop the confidence of speaking and responding to a speaker
  • clarify and extend conversation 
  • recognise cohesion through the use of linking devises
  • make statements of opinion 
  • self correct in a conversation 
  • conduct an extended conversation on a suggested theme

APLC provides a 16-hour Workshop to prepare students for IELTS examination. The IELTS 16-Hour workshop is RM960.


Linguaskill from Cambridge

Cambridge Linguaskill provides fast, accurate, and convenient English competency test developed by Cambridge Assessment English. It is a 100% online and computer-based test, which enables test takers to be remotely proctored and have their English competency levels tested wherever you are.

Cambridge Linguaskill consist of all four English skills: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking, all of which are computer-based and tested online.

Powered by AI technology, Cambridge Linguaskill provides accurate results within 48 hours, thanks to Cambridge's adaptive and auto-marking technologies. As a member of Cambridge's family of Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests, Cambridge Linguaskill joins a suite of one of the most recognised English competency tests around the world.

Cambridge Linguaskill offers the perfect solution:

  • Remote invigilation
  • Test sessions 7 days/week
  • 24-48 hours test results

In Malaysia, Linguaskill is recognised by:

  • Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia
  • Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
  • Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)

Local and international students may sit for Cambridge Linguaskill as their official university admissions English test. International students may also take Cambridge Linguaskill for student visa applications in Malaysia.

Why choose Cambridge Linguaskill?

Remote Proctoring

Cambridge Linguaskill is the only globally recognised English test that can be remotely invigilated. This means that you can take the test ON DEMAND – whenever and wherever that is most convenient to you.

Easiest Test To Take

Being 100% online, there is no pen and paper or physical examiner involved. Additionally, Linguaskill offers modular skills testing so you can choose which skill tests to take: Reading & Listening, Writing or Speaking.

100% On Demand

You have full control of when to take the test. Cambridge Linguaskill runs the test sessions every day of the week – even after-working hours, on weekends or public holidays, so it really depends on your convenience.

Fastest Results

Test results are generated within 48 hours. There is no need to worry about waiting 1 week or more for your results, which is usually the case for other English tests. Cambridge Linguaskill is perfect especially for urgent cases.


Executive Writing

Cambridge Linguaskill provides fast, accurate, and convenient English competency test developed by Cambridge Assessment English. It is a 100% online and computer-based test, which enables test takers to be remotely proctored and have their English competency levels tested wherever you are. 

Cambridge Linguaskill consist of all four English skills: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking, all of which are computer-based and tested online.

Powered by AI technology, Cambridge Linguaskill provides accurate results within 48 hours, thanks to Cambridge's adaptive and auto-marking technologies. As a member of Cambridge's family of Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests, Cambridge Linguaskill joins a suite of one of the most recognised English competency tests around the world.

Cambridge Linguaskill offers the perfect solution:

  • Remote invigilation
  • Test sessions 7 days/week
  • 24-48 hours test results

Academic Research And Writing Techniques

The second type of part time course that we have available is a specially tailored programme to meet the demands of college level academic writing and research skills. This programme will employ an interactive-student-centred mode of delivery along with a process-oriented approach to help course participants develop and improve their academic writing and research skills. This course requires you to attend evening classes. 

Learning outcomes:

  • understand paragraph and essay organisation
  • understand various patterns of essay organisation
  • support ideas with specific and factual details
  • use quotation, paraphrases and summaries to quote the work others
  • understand academic in-text citation and referencing to avoid committing plagiarism
  • understand and use different types of sentence patterns to create a smooth flow in writing
  • understand common and regular sentence errors to achieve clarity in writing