International Islamic University, Malaysia
Transforming student employability prospects through improved English skills
IIUM'S needs
Key skills to develop
Workplace English communication skills, increasing average levels from intermediate to upper-intermediate to enhance employability potential and early career success.
A partner with recognised, trusted learning and assessment solutions, reliable progress tracking and proven expertise in delivering large- scale government-funded programmes.
Customised curriculum, combining English and employability skills development, with relevant, engaging content and flexible, scalable online delivery for students in different locations.
‘(they are) more aware of work- related communication, which has significantly improved performance. More…clarity and professionalism in all interactions…with more precise and effective usage.’
“The online approach motivated one of my students greatly to learn English compared to learning in a traditional classroom setting…he maintained a positive attitude throughout the course”
“The confidence level when communicating in English has improved tremendously since joining the course. He recently had an hour-long live TV interview on IIUMTV and he pulled it off beyond my expectations.”
“Participating in this programme has significantly enhanced my English language skills and communication abilities. I cherish… the opportunity to engage in interactive learning activities that encouraged active participation and the real-world application of language skills.”
"In my job, I need to read lots of academic research papers. Thanks to the British Council’s English programme I find it easier to understand the key findings of a research paper… [I appreciated] the methods and the relevance of the case studies."
"The British Council's communication programme was fantastic! It boosted my confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The trainers were great, and the focus on real-world scenarios made a big difference. Highly recommended!"
"The programme has helped me develop my English skills. (University) lecturers complimented the programme as a great approach to advocate and increase English proficiency among undergraduate students. Some lecturers noticed how my speech improved and praised me, I feel very proud to see myself improving."
Mobile-friendly core skills and speaking tests with immediate results to support the university with benchmarking of student’s English levels and assigning them to groups to meet their needs.
Relevant, targeted, flexible English and business communication skills programme to motivate large groups of geographically dispersed students.
Self-access activities with multimedia content, combined with interactive, small-group learning with personalised feedback for maximum engagement.
Mid and end-of-course assessments to monitor and report on individual progress and evaluate the programme’s effectiveness.
Test preparation training to develop exam skills and increase success in the final English assessment.
