FAQ FOR ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST (EPT)
Q 1 : What is the purpose of the EPT?
A: To place students in the appropriate English language levels
Q 2 : Who must sit for the EPT?
A: All Undergraduate and Postgraduate students MUST SIT for EPT except those who fulfil the criteria for exemption
Q 3 : Who can be EXEMPTED from sitting for the EPT?
A: Exemption from the EPT is only given to:
- Students who had their First/Master/PHD Degree from English Speaking Countries namely UK, USA, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
- Students who produce valid IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL qualifications (must not exceed 2 years from the date stated on the certificate)
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
- International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL)
- European Baccalaureate
Click HERE to view the entry requirement
Q 4 : What is the procedure to ask for exemption from the EPT?
FACE TO FACE
A: Please go to Testing & Measurement Unit (TEMU) Office at Level 2, CELPAD with the original document and a copy of:
- Offer letter from IIUM
- Bachelor/Master degree
- Full transcript
- IELTS (Academic)or TOEFL results
- Other academic qualifications
ONLINE
Please forward all the documents listed above or any inquiries you have regarding the EPT to: temu@iium.edu.my
Q 5 : Is TOEFL ITP accepted?
A: No, TOEFL ITP is not accepted. This is because TOEFL ITP is an institutional test. The results are typically not used outside of the institution administering the test.
Q 6 : Is IELTS General Training results accepted?
A: No. CELPAD ONLY accepts IELTS Academic module as it better fits the needs of students wanting to pursue their academic study in an English-speaking environment or university (higher education). The General Training module, on the other hand, is normally taken by those applying to study below degree level.
Q 7 : I graduated from a local branch of a university that is based in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand for example University of Nottingham Malaysia. Do I need to sit for the EPT?
A: Yes you do. To be exempted, you need to have completed your studies in a university located in the native countries stated, not a local branch of the university from the said countries.
Q 8 : Are there any sample of the EPT questions available?
A: Click HERE to view the sample questions
Q 9 : Are there any notes on the skills tested in the EPT made available online?
A: Yes, there are notes available for candidates. Please refer to:
FAQ FOR ARABIC PLACEMENT TEST (APT)
Q: What is the purpose of APT?
A: To place students in the appropriate Arabic language levels.
Q: What is the purpose of APT?
A: To place students in the appropriate Arabic language levels.
Q: What is the purpose of APT?
A: To place students in the appropriate Arabic language levels.
Q: Who must sit for APT?
A: Undergraduate students: All undergraduate students MUST SIT for APT EXCEPT students who graduated from Arab countries that use Arabic as the medium of instruction.
Postgraduate students:
- All postgraduate students who intend to pursue a program with Arabic as a medium of instruction MUST SIT for APT.
- All postgraduate students who are allowed to write their research/ thesis in Arabic from art/science based program MUST SIT for APT.
- Others: NO NEED to sit for APT
Q: Who can be EXEMPTED from sitting for APT?
A: Exemption from APT (for postgraduate students) may be given to:
- Students who graduated from IIUM in a program with Arabic as the medium of instruction.
- Students who have undertaken regular programs of studies and graduated (with Bachelor or Master degree) from Arab countries that use Arabic as the medium of instruction.
*Arab countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates & Yemen.
Q: What is the procedure for exemption from APT (for postgraduate students)?
A: Please go to Testing & Measurement Unit (TEMU) Office at Level 2, CELPAD with the original document and a copy of:
- Offer letter from IIUM
- Higher school certificate (for undergraduate students)
- Bachelor/Master certificate (for postgraduate students)
- Full transcript
Q: What is the entry requirement for postgraduates students?
A: Click HERE to view the entry requirement.
Q: Are there any sample of the APT questions available?
A: Click HERE to view the sample questions
FAQ FOR TILAWAH PLACEMENT TEST (TPT)
Q: Who is eligible for TPT for Public?
A: – Students who miss eligibility for TPT New Intake.
– Students who are not able to finish Tilawah Courses during the stipulated time.
Q: Who are the requirement for the test?
A: – Must have registered in Tilawah Courses at least once.
– Not barred from the class during the existing semester.
Q: When will TPT for Public be conducted?
A: Upon request by students.
Q: Where will it be conducted?
A: Will be informed by the office of TEMU, CELPAD.
Q: What will be tested?
A: – Recitation (Oral Test: Surah al-Imran).
– Memorization (Oral Test: ad-Dhuha to an-Naas)
– Tajwid Rules (Written Test: NunSakin, Mim Sakin, Madd)
Q: What is the procedure?
A: 1- Collect form from TEMU office.
2- Send a letter to Head of Tilawah Division asking for approval.
3- Pay RM250 to CELPAD account.
4- Complete the form, submit to TEMU office.
5- Sit for exam.
6- Take result from TEMU office.
7- Update status with Deputy Director’s office.