IELTS now on computer
terms of qualifications to enable them to further their studies at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Universiti Malaysia Pahang and Universiti Malaysia Perlis.
“What seems to be the problem for most TVET diploma holders is that they don’t have the necessary Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia credits required by MTUN for entry. We hope to prepare students at TVET colleges with the necessary requirements before they apply to enter MTUN universities,” he said.
However, Mahfuz said, even if TVET diploma holders did not further their studies at universities, they will have the advantage of being recognised as professional technologists and certified technicians.
“We must explore collaborations with international bodies so that our TVET graduates will not only have certificates from Malaysia but also be internationally certified.
the world’s most widely used English test for higher education and migration, can now be taken on a computer from Oct 9.
British Council East Asia examinations director Steve Adams said: “British Council IELTS test takers in Malaysia now have a choice to take the test on paper or computer. Whichever format they choose, they can be assured of the same test security and global recognition. We are offering computer-delivered IELTS at the same price but with faster turnaround That way, they can either work abroad or gain better positions when foreign investors come to Malaysia through recognition accorded,” he added.
MBOT, the professional body that gives professional recognition to technologists and technicians in related technology and technical fields, has already embarked on the articulation process to enable TVET diploma holders to bridge the gap towards the bachelor’s degree level education, said its president, Tan Sri Ahmad Zaidee Laidin.
“The process entails matching the courses, requirements and coursework at vocational colleges with that at higher education institutions. This will ensure that courses the students complete will not have to be repeated at the institution to which they are transferring”, said Zaidee.
He said MBOT has signed an MoU with Education Ministry’s Malaysian Qualifications Agency to facilitate the process for the MTUN initiative.
“On the private higher education side, UniKL is already working with MBOT to of five to seven days after all test sections are taken.”
Computer-delivered IELTS will not replace paper-based IELTS, but rather offer a choice in delivery and more availability.
Test takers can now choose the option and time to take IELTS that best works for them. They can also get their results faster, with results typically available between five to seven calendar days after the test have been completed.
The test content and structure remain the same in both options and, importantly, facilitate entry of technologists and technicians into their degree courses,” he said.
Mahfuz said in supporting the country’s aspiration towards Industrial Revolution 4.0, MBOT is seen as a dynamic and flexible professional body and most relevant platform to leverage expertise and skills from various areas of technology under its wings.
“This advanced technological elements are pervasively embedded into the TVET curricular right up to the technological practicing provision, to add value to the various booming industrial sectors in Malaysia,” he said.
At the MoU exchange, among the TEP panel members that were represented were CyberSecurity Malaysia, DRB-Hicom University of Automotive Malaysia. Allied Aeronautics Training Centre Sdn Bhd, Mara Corporation, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and Federation of Malaysian Skills Development Centres.
Also present was Deputy Energy, Technology, Science, Climate Change and Environment Minister Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis. the speaking test remains face-to-face with a certified IELTS Examiner. Whether test takers take IELTS on paper or computer, they can be confident that they are taking the same trusted English language test.
British Council Malaysia director Sarah Devall said: “We are proud to announce the British Council’s launch of computer-delivered IELTS in Malaysia and are continually enhancing our IELTS services to improve the experience for our test takers and stakeholders.