BEd (Hons) in TESOL

The Bachelor of Education (BEd) TESOL programme at the University of Nottingham Malaysia is designed for those aspiring to teach English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL) at primary or secondary levels. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience, students have the opportunity to spend up to one year in an international school, refining their teaching skills under mentorship. The curriculum covers effective lesson planning, classroom management, TESOL methodologies, and global education systems, with school placements integrated throughout, culminating in an assessed school experience. While the programme does not confer UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), it provides a solid foundation for teaching in regions where QTS is not required, opening doors to global education opportunities.

Academic Qualifications:

• A Level: CCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies)

• IB Diploma: 24 points overall

• STPM: C+C+C+, excluding Pengajian Am

• UEC: 5 B4s (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language)

• Australian Year 12: ATAR 74 (with consideration for relevant subjects)

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 73% average across 6 subjects

• Canadian Secondary School Diplomas (Other Provinces): Assessed based on University requirements

• Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China): 65% average in Gaokao, and minimum 70% overall in Senior High School Diploma

• CBSE/CISCE Class XII (India): 70% average from the best 4 subjects (excluding local language, Environmental Education, general studies, and Physical Education)

• Advance Placement (AP): 3, 3, 3 in relevant subjects

• Diploma - Local Institutions: Typically requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects

• Foundation - Local Institutions: Acceptance requires a minimum GPA of 2.9 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects

• Nottingham's Foundation Programme: Successful completion required

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)

• TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking)

• PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)

• GCE A Level English Language or Literature: Grade C

• GCE AS Level English Language or Literature: Grade C

• SPM: CEFR level B2

• GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4

• IGCSE (First Language): Grade C / 4

• IGCSE (Second Language): Grade B / 5

• MUET: Band 4.5

• UEC: Grade A2

• IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points

• IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points

• IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points

• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U): 75%

• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X: 75% overall (confirmation required that English was the medium of instruction)

Test Validity:

• IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE (Academic): Must be less than two years old

• IELTS One Skill Retake: Accepted

• Online Versions of IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE: Not accepted

• MUET results: Valid for five years from the release date

• OSSD & CBSE/CISCE English: Must confirm English as the medium of instruction throughout schooling from Class X to Class XII

Year 1 (Core Modules):

• Behaviour and Classroom Management

• Education and Society

• Identifying and Understanding Special Education Needs

• Literacy in School and Society

• Understanding Learners and Learning

Year 2 (Core Modules):

• Curriculum Studies

• Literature in the Language Classroom

• Materials for Language Learning

• Teaching and Learning Strategies

• Teaching Language Across the Curriculum

Year 3 (Core Modules):

• Assessment and Evaluation in TESOL/Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Educational Inquiry

• Educational Research Methods

• Teaching, Listening, and Speaking

• Teaching, Reading, and Writing

• TESOL Methodology

Year 4 (Core Modules):

• Practical Teaching in TESOL

• School-based Continuing Professional Development

• School Experience

• Teaching Portfolio