MUET or the Malaysia University English Test is an English competency and proficiency assessment for students and taken as part of the public university admission.
Private universities and colleges in Malaysia, including those offering twinning and partnership courses, do not normally require the candidates to sit for MUET.
The exam, which takes place twice per year, is recognized by the education authorities in Malaysia and Singapore.
Those who intend to apply for foreign universities, particularly in the United Kingdom and United States, will have to sit for other English competency exams such as English 1119 (mostly taken during SPM), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) as MUET is not recognized by the universities in the countries.
The first round of MUET exam is normally held between April and June, while the second between September and November.
Four components make up the whole MUET assessment, namely Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. The overall result is graded through band system, i.e. from Band 1 to Band 6, with Band 6 the most competent and Band 1 the poorest.
The examination is held at the test centers designated by the Malaysia Examination Council (Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia or MPM) across the country. Currently, a fee of RM60 is incurred for candidates taking MUET exam, with a review to abolish the fee in the discussion.
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Dear sir / madam;
First of all let me introduce myself to you, my name is jamal radman general director of prushring department By the way, iam working in the Yemen Red sea port corporation- Hodeidah port. Infact, the English language becomes global communications language in the whole world.
Therefore, Iam writing to you to inquire about the English study system;(english incusiv programm) the tuition fees and accommodation fees preferably accommodate with the family whose native language is English to make practice with them while studying at your school.
Your prompt action by return will be appreciated.
With best regards.
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KEPUTUSAN MUET PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2009
13 Julai 2009
Semak melalui SMS mulai 12:01 tengah malam, 13 Julai 2009: taip MUET><No. K/P dan hantar ke 36363
The MUET for mid year 2009 is nearly out…. Hope to get a better result
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i am a form 6 student and i would like to know the least band required to enter a local university.. please reply me as soon as posibble.. tq..
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when the muet result came out for the november 2009 paper?thanks
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Wooo… tomorow is our MUET exam. I not ready yet I don’t know what to do. I hope i can d o it. so, I prepared my self. Please pray for me ar…
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I’ll will further my study to UK.I’m going to sit IELTS exam.But I don’t have enough surces to study.The most easiest sources that are available for me now to study is MUET paper.Is the format of exam for both exam same?I really want to know whether is it effective for me to study MUET paper too as I’m an IELTS candidate.Thank You
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