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<b>Malaysian University English Test</b> (<b>MUET</b>), Taylor&#39;s University <b>...</b> - Blog MUET

<b>Malaysian University English Test</b> (<b>MUET</b>), Taylor&#39;s University <b>...</b>

Posted: 02 Jan 2011 04:00 AM PST

The Malaysian University English Test (MUET) is a competency test in the English Language taken by students who wish to pursue their tertiary education in a local institution of higher learning. This test comprises four components:

  • Speaking
  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing

The exam is held in April/May and October/November and there is a six band grading system ranging from Very Good User to Extremely Limited User. Malaysian Universities generally require the top band for entry into Medicine, but other subjects may require lower bands.
The exam is not computerized and the biggest difference between MUET and other English examinations is the format of the speaking test, where you will be expected to participate in a mock committee meeting.

Intakes : every month
Class : twice weekly / Saturday
Duration : 16 hours

Why MUET at Taylor's Language Centre?
Taylor's Language Centre provides a 16hour course that can be completed in 1 month. The centre has extensive facilities available and as an official test centre, we're able to offer exam practice in an environment that meticulously emulates the real exam. All of our lecturers are highly qualified with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience. Furthermore being an exam centre we are able to consult extensively with the MUET examination team. Our course includes past papers, exam skill exercises, a multimedia context setting video to enable you to understand the format of the exam and specialised speaking skills lessons that are specifically designed for the MUET exam format. These speaking skills resources and lessons are exclusive to Taylor's Language Centre and give you the best possible chance of passing the exam.

By The End of the Workshop:

  • You will have learned the exam skill-set required to pass the examination
  • You will know your current MUET score
  • You will have an action-plan to maximise that score

MUET FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

The Malaysian University English Test or MUET is a competency test in the English language to be taken by students who wish to pursue degree courses in Malaysian institutions of higher learning.

Q : Who should take MUET?
A : Anyone who wishes to enrol for a first degree in a Malaysian public or private institutions.

Q : Who are eligible to take MUET?
A : Anyone who has any of the following qualifications: SPM, SPMV, MCE, Cambridge 'O' and 'A' Levels and other equivalent qualifications.

Q : Do I need to take MUET even if I am taking A-level English?
A : Yes.

Q : How often is MUET held in a year?
A : Twice a year, May and October

Q : How do you register for the MUET exam?
A : If you are a Taylor's University student, you can obtain your application form from the Accounts Department at TUCMC. Otherwise, an application form can be obtained from the State Education Department in the state where you wish to sit for the exam. Look out for announcements in the newspapers for the opening and closing dates for registration, which will be made known in the month of January for the May exam and June for the October exam. Complete your application form and send it together with a money or postal order of RM60 to the State Education Department in the state where you wish to sit for the MUET exam. Be sure to make the money or postal order payable to SETIAUSAHA AGUNG MAJLIS PEPERIKSAAN MALAYSIA.

Q: How many times can I take the exam?
A : As many times as you like.

Q : How much do I have to pay to sit for the MUET exam?
A : RM60 (as of year 2007)

Q : Where can I get more information about MUET?
A : Any State Department of Education should be able to give you more information.

Q : What is the structure of the MUET exam?
A : It tests all the four language skills. The marks allocated and the maximum scores are presented below:
Paper Code – Component – Time – Weightage (%) – Maximum score
800/1 – Listening – ½ hours – 15 – 45
800/2 – Speaking – ½ hours – 15 – 45
800/3 – Reading Comprehension – 2 hours – 5 – 135
800/4 – Writing – 1 ½ hours – 25 – 75

Q : How is the examination conducted?
A : The speaking component is conducted earlier, before the other three components; Listening, Reading and Writing. A short break will be given after each component.

Q : Do I get a certificate after taking the test?
A : Yes, you will be given a certificate that will report your scores in the four and the overall band you are in.

Q : What is the grading system used?
A : A 6-band grading system ranging from Very Good User to Extremely Limited User is used.
Aggregated Score – Band – User
260-300 – 6 – Very good user
220-259 – 5 – Good user
180-219 – 4 – Competent user
140-179 – 3 – Modest user
100-139 – 2 – Limited user
0 – 99 – 1 – Extremely limited user

Q : How high must your test scores be?
A : There are no passing or failing scores in the MUET exam. Each institution of higher learning determines its required band scores. The MUET is scored on an aggregated scale of 0 – 300. The scales are then banded into six levels of achievement.

Q : How do you get your test results?
A : You can obtain your test results from Taylor's University if you are a college candidate. If you are a candidate from any other institution or a private candidate, your test results will be made known through your State Education Department.

Taylor's University Lakeside Campus Location Map

Taylor's University Lakeside Campus Contact Details

Address:
No. 1 Jalan Taylor's,
47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia.

Phone: +6(03)5629 5000
Fax: +6(03)5629 5001
Email: admissions@taylors.edu.my

&#39;Local varsities can opt to set own <b>MUET</b> target band scores&#39; ? DPM <b>...</b>

Posted: 27 Oct 2014 12:42 PM PDT

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Local universities will be entrusted to set their own target band scores for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET), beginning next year.

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said this would be the flexibility offered to these institutions under the transition period for them to accommodate the new required minimum English language criteria set for intakes of students.

Adding on, he said the new qualifications were determined following discussions among relevant stakeholders who called for better English proficiency among graduates.

"We need to ensure that our graduates are proficient in the English language. In Cyberjaya, 300 students of local IPTA (public institutions of higher learning) had been called for interviews by multi-national institutions – only seven passed as the rest could not converse well in English.

"This is one of the reasons why we need to raise the band scores. The Employers Association of Malaysia also said something must be done so that graduates of local universities could have a better command of English – not just being able to write, but also able to speak it fluently," he said in response to a question posed during a dialogue at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas)'s Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra here yesterday.

Muhyiddin, who is also Education Minister, stressed that multi-national corporations needed graduates who were proficient in English and as such, the minimum qualification set was not 'just an issue' among local universities.

"It is an issue to the whole country, not just at university level. Therefore, we decided to raise the qualification. If you enter the university with Band 2, after a couple of years, we expect you to go up to Band 3."

He said it would not be sensible for a student to maintain at Band 2 upon graduation.

When tabling Budget 2015 earlier this month, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that starting next year, the general condition for student intake to higher learning institutions of at least Band 1 in MUET would be raised so as to increase their self-confidence and skills to communicate in English.

The new minimum qualification for Arts and Social Science studies has been upped to Band 2 (and
Band 3 to graduate) while for studies in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, it is elevated to Band 3 (Band 4 to graduate) and Band 4 for Law and Medicine (Band 5 to graduate).

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New conditions for <b>MUET</b>: <b>Universities</b>&#39; senate given flexibility of <b>...</b>

Posted: 26 Oct 2014 03:59 PM PDT

SINTOK: Higher learning institutions (IPTA) in the country will be given flexibility in implementing the new qualifying conditions for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) which will start next year.

Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said the intake of students to these institutions was subject to approval by the senate of the respective universities, therefore, implementing the new conditions could be to the discretion of the senate.

"Actually, the statement made by the prime minister when tabling Budget 2015 (on the new qualifying conditions for MUET) recently, was well received by all the universities.

"However, allowance can be given to their senate because based on the Universities and University Colleges Act, the university senate has the power to determine the entry of students into the university," he said after a working visit to Universiti Utara Malaysia, here, yesterday.

Idris said the implementation would go on, but flexibility given now considering the current situation (short period for implementation).

When tabling Budget 2015, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that beginning next year, the general condition for student intake to the IPTA of at least Band 1 in MUET would be raised so as to increase their self-confidence and skills to communicate in the English language.

The new minimum qualification for Arts and Social Science studies is raised to Band 2 (and Band 3 to graduate) while for studies in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), it is raised to Band 3 (Band 4 to graduate) and Band 4 for Law and Medicine (Band 5 to graduate).

On another development, Idris said the ministry would meet with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Institute of Malay World and Civilisation lecturer, Prof Dr Teo Kok Seong who disclosed that 604 Chinese and Indian participants of the National Service (NS) Training Programme could not speak Malay.

Idris said the ministry would thoroughly investigate why this situation happened and would take action to overcome the problem.

According to Teo, the study was made on 14,000 trainees at 79 NS training camps in 2010.

He said the inability of some trainees to communicate in nor understand Bahasa Melayu, resulted in the NS trainers being unable to deliver to them the module on nationhood and citizenship. — Bernama

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<b>MUET</b> entry requirement for the Bachelor of Accounting (Hons <b>...</b>

Posted: 27 Oct 2014 02:24 AM PDT

Dear students,

Please be advised that with effect from the October 2014 intake onwards, the minimum entry requirement for the Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) programme is the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 2 AND a Credit in SPM Mathematics AND a Pass in SPM English Language as stipulated by the Ministry of Education.

Thank you.

Regards,

Gerald Goh
Deputy Dean (Academic)
Faculty of Business
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