PREPARATORY INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMME (PIE)

Introduction
 
The Preparatory Intensive English (PIE) Programme is an English language course offered by CML. It is a foundation programme for international students about to embark on their undergraduate study as well as to cater for specific needs of participants.
 
Synopsis
 
The programme comprises reading, writing, speaking, and grammar components. The teaching and learning sessions are carried out in our state-of-the-art multimedia language laboratories. In addition, the participants have the opportunity to do self-access language learning activities using the software available as well as other Internet resources in the laboratories.

There are five levels in PIE programme. At the end of each level, students are required to sit for a UMP-English Proficiency Test. The UMP-EPT is a high-stakes language test intended to assess the language ability of international students who wish to study at UMP but do not meet the required level of English language proficiency. The UMP-EPT consists of three components tested in three papers:

• Paper 1 – Grammar
• Paper 2 – Reading
• Paper 3 – Writing

Apart from the three written components, an additional Speaking Test will be included. Results of the tests are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest). Students can exit the programme at any level if they achieve a Band 5 or better in both tests.
 
Objectives
 
Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
1. Acquire a wide range of English vocabulary;
2. Apply accurate English grammatical rules and sentence structures in spoken & written communication;
3. Develop effective reading skills;
4. Enhance fluency in speaking; and
5. Acquire relevant academic study skills

LEVELS

COURSE

DURATION

FEE

Level 1

Preparatory Intensive English (Beginner)

5 hours/day x 5 days x 4 weeks = 100 hours

USD500 (RM1500)

Level 2

Preparatory Intensive English (Low-Intermediate)

5 hours/day x 5 days x 4 weeks = 100 hours

USD500 (RM1500)

Level 3

Preparatory Intensive English (Intermediate)

5 hours/day x 5 days x 4 weeks = 100 hours

USD500 (RM1500)

Level 4

Preparatory Intensive English (Upper-Intermediate)

5 hours/day x 5 days x 4 weeks = 100 hours

USD500 (RM1500)

Level 5

Preparatory Intensive English (Advanced)

5 hours/day x 5 days x 4 weeks = 100 hours

USD500 (RM1500)

COMPONENT

HOUR/WEEK

TOTAL HOUR/4 WEEKS

Writing

8

32

Reading

8

32

Grammar

6

24

Speaking

3

12

Total

25

100

Contact Information

Nor Suhardiliana Sahar
Preparatory Intensive English Programme Coordinator
Centre for Modern Languages
Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Lebuhraya Tun Razak,
25300 Gambang Kuantan,
Pahang MALAYSIA
Tel: +609-5493049

E-mail: liana@ump.edu.my
Website: http://pbm.ump.edu.my