Intensive English Programme
INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMME (IEP)
The Intensive English Programme is designed to provide social and academic English language instruction to students preparing for university life and to those intending to improve their English proficiency in a university environment.
Aim
To develop students’ confidence and competence in using English in social and academic environments.
Target learners
Individuals who wish to learn English in a university environment; Pre-university students who are planning to apply for a degree programme or are waiting to enrol in a university; Local and international students who plan to apply for a postgraduate degree programme;
Local and international students who have been accepted into a postgraduate degree programme but lack adequate competence in English to meet the university’s requirements.
Levels
- Foundation English : Language Skills Development (Introductory)
- Intensive English I : Language Skills Development (Elementary)
- Intensive English II : Language Skills Development (Intermediate)
- Intensive English III : Academic Language Skills Development(Upper-Intermediate)
- Intensive English IV : Academic Language Skills Development (Advanced)
* Enrolment in this English language programme DOES NOT ensure acceptance into an academic programme at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Tailor-made courses for special Intensive English programmes are also available upon request.
FEE & PAYMENT
Fee Details
- USD 50.00 - Admin Fee (Every intake)
- USD 750.00 - Tuition Fee (Every intake)
Method of Payment
For FOREIGN candidates: Payment can be made via bank draft or telegraphic transfer.
School of Languages, Literacies and Translation
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800,
Penang, Malaysia
Email: ppblt_courses@usm.my
HOW TO APPLY
1. Fill in the application form by either downloading it from the website (http://www.ppblt.usm.my), or obtaining it from the office.
2. Submit the application form together with receipt of payment for a minimum of one level which is USD 800. Please note that this amount paid is non-refundable if you withdraw from the course/programme.
3. Submit the required documents and the application form to:
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800,
Penang, Malaysia
- The letter of offer will be issued upon receipt of the above-mentioned documents. Please give an allowance of 3 months for the processing of the application.
- Please select the most suitable placement test date (before the session that you intend to join) and register for the test at the office or send an e-mail to ppblt_courses@usm.my.
IEP Registration Documents
Registration Process for Intensive English Programme 
PLACEMENT TEST
School of Languages, Literacies and Translation
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800,
Penang, Malaysia
OTHERS
The School does NOT provide or guarantee any accommodation (hostel / dormitory) in USM to all IEP students. However, we will help in submitting your request to the Hostel Office. If you fail to secure a room in USM, you are responsible to search for one outside of USM.
A list of rooms/houses for rent is available HERE. 
CONTACT US
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800,
Penang, Malaysia
