NEWTON COLLEGE

Reference Number : (R/222/4/0016)(05/26)(MQA/FA6137)

Name of Qualification : Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Type : Diploma

MQF Level : 4

NEC Field (National Education Code) : 222 (Languages)

Equivalency for Public Services: Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Number of Credits: 94

Mode of Study: Full Time

The Diploma in Education (TESL) program is uniquely designed to expose students to the world of education. Many people assume that teaching English language is "easy" but in reality, to be good, one must understand the pedagogical and psychological theories related to the development of children. This course offers student in-depth understanding of the teaching of the English language. At the end of the course, students need to complete 12 weeks practicum in a government primary school.
This program comprises of few components which include the development in the foundations of education and pedagogical knowledge.

	Weeks/ Semester	Semesters	Duration
Long	17	6	2 ½ Year
Short	9	2

An overall credit in any three (3) subjects in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and a minimum of pass in Bahasa Malaysia, Sejarah (History) and English or Other equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysian Government

Qualifications below 12 years of schooling (not less than 10 years of schooling) which is the exit qualification in the country of origin is and can be used as entry qualification for Foundation, Level 3 MQF (Certificate) or Level; 4 MQF (Diploma)
The qualification used must also be in compliance with the minimum entry requirements set by the Ministry of Hegher Education Malaysia

Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)