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Diploma in English

Internexia Institute offers a 2½ year Diploma in English programme. This course is offered both part and full time.

This course is ideal for:

	Individuals who wish to pursue a profession in the following areas: > Journalism > Advertising & Public Relations > Teaching > Training
	Individuals who wish to take their academic English studies to a higher level as well as to have a better career option
	Individuals with advanced language skills who wish to acquire comprehensive knowledge of the English language and its literature
	Individuals who wish to develop analytical skills in English through the study of literary and non-literary texts.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the duration of the course? Is it an approved course?

The Diploma in English is a seven-semester, two-year course.
It is approved by relevant Malaysian authorities, i.e. the Ministry of Higher Education and Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA previously called LAN or Lembaga Akreditasi Negara).

2. Is the course accredited?

The process for accreditation will begin when the first group is in its final semester, which will be in January 2012.
The official requirement is that a new programme must complete the full duration before it is accredited.

3. How much does it cost to take the course?

The course fee is RM 18,000.00 payable in installments. This fee excludes the registration and library fees. (Please refer to the fee schedule)

4. What is the mode of payment?

Students have several options. These include:
a) Payment by semester
b) Monthly instalments
Students will be invoiced according to their chosen option.
(Please refer to the fee schedule)

5. Can students opt to study only certain subjects?

This can be an option. However, students who do not complete the full programme will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance and not a Diploma.
Each subject will cost RM 780.00 (inclusive of registration and library fee)

6. When do classes start?

Classes run four days a week from 9.00 am to 12.15 pm.

7. Are evening classes available?

Yes they are. Classes will be conducted from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm. These will be from Monday to Thursday. Friday will be a consultation day. Consultations will be by appointment.

8. Can I do the course online?

The Institute is in the process of putting the course materials online. When this is completed, part of the course material will accessible online. However, there will be some compulsory contact hours (class attendance) and final examinations will be conducted on campus.

9. What is the Entry requirement for this programme?

* We accept a minimum of three credits in SPM or from an equivalent examination. (Senior Middle 2 or 3, certificate qualifications, etc - Please check with the Academic Director on qualifications that are unfamiliar or not local).
* SPM students who do not have three credits may be considered for a provisional entry on a case-by-case basis.
* Mature students with appropriate work experience.

10. For whom is this Diploma suitable?

Anyone who wants to improve their command of the English Language in a significant way so that it improves their overall chances of gaining entry to colleges and universities for higher education. The Diploma will opens opportunities for better jobs and career advancement.

11. What is the programme structure?

The entire programme is conducted over seven semesters. There are five 14-week semesters and two 7-week semesters. The 14-week semesters will comprise four subjects while the shorter semesters will have three subjects.
Students who have done the compulsory LAN subjects are exempted from doing them again. They will need to provide documents to verify this.

12. Who delivers the course?

Lecturers who hold English language qualifications at graduate and/or post graduate level and have taught for a number of years at college level and/or were trainers at multi-national companies will be teaching our courses.

13. What are the subjects that are offered?

Please refer to the (Diploma in English) Course Content.

14. What is the normal class size?

No class will hold more than 20 students.

15. Is there an age limit?

No.

16. Are all subjects compulsory?

Yes. If a student provides documentary evidence of equivalent subjects that have been taken and passed at a recognised institution, exemptions may be granted. This will not exceed a total of five subjects, not including the compulsory LAN subjects.

17. Can a student enrol for fewer subjects and be issued with a Certificate?

Not at the moment. The Institute cannot issue a Certificate without the approval of the relevant authorities. The Institute will apply for approval if this is thought to be useful. Students are free to choose any subjects that are available each semester and a Certificate of Attendance will be issued upon completion. A result slip will also be issued.

18. What financial aid is available?

EPF withdrawals can be made for education purposes. Please refer to EPF website www.kwsp.gov.my for more details.

Study loans can also be obtained from the following banks:
- Bank Rakyat (Falah Education Financing-i)– www.bankrakyat.com.my
- RHB Bank (Study Loan) www.rhbbank.com.my/personal/loans/study_loan.shtm.

19. Can a student choose not to do the LAN subjects, since it is a Diploma in English?

No. A diploma cannot be issued without evidence of a pass in all compulsory subjects. This is a requirement of the MQA.

20. Can this Diploma be used to gain entry into local colleges or universities?

Most local colleges will accept an approved Diploma for entry into a relevant degree course. However, these institutions have the right to decide on the acceptance of any qualification.

This will depend on what they consider equivalent to their entry requirements and criteria for the course(s) they offer. Internexia Institute will be glad to assist in any way, should there be inquiries about subject content, course delivery or other issues that need academic and management details.

21. Will this Diploma be accepted in overseas universities?

If students are accepted into twinning or franchised programmes in the local university colleges, they can easily transfer to the partner universities overseas and any other university in the consortium.

However, a direct transfer will be a little more challenging. Students should work with agencies such as the British Council and IDP. Internexia Institute will be able to assist these agents to address all requirements pertaining to the Diploma.

This is the current position. Some articulation agreements will be drawn up with UK and Australian universities by the end of 2008.

22. What are some suitable career paths after completing this Diploma?

Any career that needs good language skills, for example careers in the media, communications, public relations, teaching/tutoring, training and related areas.

23. Is there a time frame to complete this course?

Students can accumulate the subjects over a maximum period of 3.5 years. Upon successful completion of the course, a Diploma will be awarded.

24. Is this course claimable under Human Resource Development Fund?

The course fee is 100% claimable from the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) PROLUS scheme. However, registration and library fees are not covered. This applies to working adults whose companies are registered with HRDF / PSMB.

25. How many intakes are there in a year?

There are 3 intakes in a year, in January, April and July