Education & Teaching (TESL)
Study education and teaching in Malaysia — including TESL (teaching English) — with English-taught degrees, teaching practicums and pathways into a globally portable career.
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Studying Education & Teaching in Malaysia
Education is the field that shapes every other — preparing you to teach and to understand how people learn. Malaysian education degrees are English-taught, practicum-based and affordable, with TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) an especially popular specialism.
TESL in particular is a kind of global passport: English teaching is in demand worldwide. Teaching in schools usually requires country-specific registration, which YSTC will explain for wherever you hope to work.
For international students, the appeal is the combination of a globally relevant, English-taught qualification, real affordability, and a welcoming place to live and study. Whatever you'd like to study, YS Training & Consultancy can help you choose the right Education & Teaching program, confirm the current official fees, and apply with confidence — talk to us free to get started.
A note on the numbers: fees, rankings and intake dates change over time. We always confirm the current official figures with the university before you apply.
Utakachosoma
Education degrees prepare you to teach and to understand how people learn. You'll study educational psychology, curriculum and pedagogy, assessment and your subject specialism — with TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) being especially popular — plus supervised teaching practicums in real classrooms.
Around 3–4 years for a bachelor's of education; foundation, diploma, master's and PhD routes available.
Kazi na matokeo
- Teacher (subject, English/TESL, early childhood)
- Education and curriculum roles
- Training and corporate learning
- Education management and policy
- Teaching opportunities worldwide
Teaching, especially English language teaching, offers globally portable opportunities, though registration/licensing to teach in schools varies by country. YSTC will explain the route for your goals.
Masharti ya kujiunga
Masharti ya kujiunga
- A recognised pre-university qualification (STPM, A-Levels, foundation, matriculation, diploma, or equivalent)
- Meet the minimum subject grades set by your chosen university
- Meet the English language requirement for your chosen course
- A foundation or pathway route is available if you don't yet meet direct-entry requirements
Sharti la Kiingereza
Most programs ask for IELTS (commonly around 6.0) or an accepted equivalent, with the exact band set by each university. English and foundation pathways are available if you're not there yet. YSTC will confirm what your chosen course needs.
Jinsi YSTC inavyokusaidia kuomba
Kutoka kuchagua kozi sahihi hadi barua yako ya kukubaliwa na visa ya mwanafunzi, tunakuongoza kila hatua — na kuanza ni bure kabisa.
Ada za kadirio
Fees vary by university and intake. We confirm the exact current official fee for your chosen course before you commit — for free.
Ada hutofautiana kwa chuo na kipindi cha udahili — tunathibitisha ada za sasa nawe bila malipo.
Vyuo vinavyotoa hii Malaysia
Vyuo hivi katika hifadhidata yetu hutoa fani hii. Tutakusaidia kuvilinganisha na kuchagua kinachofaa — bila malipo.
AIMST University
Bedong, Kedah
Ona wasifuCity University Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
HELP University
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Gombak, Selangor
INTI International University
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
Kuala Lumpur University of Science & Technology (KLUST, formerly IUKL)
Kajang, Selangor
Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Quest International University (QIU)
Ipoh, Perak
SEGi University
Kota Damansara / Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Sunway University
Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak
Kuching, Sarawak
UNITAR International University
Petaling Jaya (Kelana Jaya), Selangor
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Bangi, Selangor
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
Kota Bharu (City Campus), Bachok (Main Campus), Jeli (Third Campus), Kelantan
Ona wasifuUniversiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
Ona wasifuUniversiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
Tanjung Malim, Perak
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Penang (George Town area), Penang
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Shah Alam, Selangor
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
Batu Pahat, Johor
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Sintok, Kedah
University of Nottingham Malaysia
Semenyih, Selangor
Kwa nini kusoma hii Malaysia
TESL — a global passport
Teaching English as a Second Language opens opportunities across the world.
Practicum-based
Supervised teaching practice in real classrooms builds genuine, employable skill.
Affordable and English-taught
A globally relevant education qualification, typically more affordable than studying in the UK, US or Australia.
Many directions
From early childhood to subject teaching, training and education leadership.
Fani zinazohusiana
Maswali yanayoulizwa mara kwa mara
Can I teach abroad with a Malaysian education degree?
Often yes — especially in English language teaching (TESL), which is in global demand. Teaching in schools usually requires registration or licensing specific to each country, however. YSTC will explain the route for your goals, free.
What is TESL and why is it popular?
TESL is Teaching English as a Second Language — a popular specialism because English teaching is in demand worldwide, giving graduates genuinely global opportunities. YSTC will help you find strong TESL programs.
What are the entry requirements?
A recognised pre-university qualification and a strong English requirement (especially for TESL); foundation and diploma routes are available. YSTC will check your eligibility for free.
Which universities in Malaysia offer Education & Teaching (TESL)?
Several Malaysian universities offer Education & Teaching (TESL) — the "Universities offering this" section on this page lists the ones in our database. YSTC will help you shortlist the best fit for your grades, budget and goals, completely free.
How much does it cost to study Education & Teaching (TESL) in Malaysia?
Tuition depends on the university and intake, and fees change over time, so we don't want to quote an out-of-date figure. Studying in Malaysia is generally far more affordable than in the UK, US or Australia. Your free YSTC consultation includes a clear, current cost estimate for your shortlist, plus a realistic living-cost budget.
Are there scholarships for Education & Teaching (TESL) in Malaysia?
Scholarship and tuition-award availability changes each intake and by university. The best move is a free YSTC consultation, where we'll check what you might qualify for and help you apply at no cost — rather than relying on outdated information.
Can YSTC help me apply for Education & Teaching (TESL) in Malaysia?
Yes — and getting started is completely free. We'll help you choose the right university and course, prepare and submit your application and documents, confirm current fees, and manage your Malaysian Student Pass (visa) via EMGS from start to finish.
Unafikiria Education & Teaching (TESL)? Zungumza nasi bila malipo.
Ushauri bila malipo