Do I need to take IELTS TOEFL to study in Malaysia?

Malaysia is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia and one of the popular destinations for studying abroad. Many international students dream of receiving high-quality education here and gaining valuable experience in studying abroad. However, in the face of many choices for studying abroad, many people may ask: Do you need to take the IELTS TOEFL to study in Malaysia?

First of all, let's understand what IELTS and TOEFL are. IELTS and TOEFL are two widely recognized English proficiency tests. IELTS is jointly developed by Cambridge University Examinations Board, British Council and IDP Education Group, and TOEFL is provided by ETS.

Secondly, although Malaysia is the official language of Malay, English is also widely used. Many universities in Malaysia use English as the main teaching language, especially in some highly specialized fields, such as business, science and technology, engineering and so on.

Therefore, when studying in Malaysia, applicants need to prove that they have enough English ability to successfully complete the course. If the applicant's mother tongue is not English, or he has not been educated in an English environment before, the university will require students to provide proof of English language ability.

Although not all Malaysian universities require international students to provide IELTS or TOEFL transcripts, some universities explicitly require applicants to bring proof of English proficiency. For example, the National University of Malaysia requires non-native English speakers to provide at least 6.0 IELTS scores or at least 80 TOEFL scores.

At the same time, IELTS or TOEFL scores will be more important when getting academic scholarships or entering certain professional fields. Some high scholarships may require applicants to obtain specific English test scores to ensure that they have enough English language ability to complete their studies.

In addition, students can also benefit from these English proficiency tests in their career development. Many international enterprises and institutions need their employees to have good English communication skills. Therefore, having IELTS or TOEFL scores will contribute to personal career development.