Certificate in EMI Skills

The Certificate in EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) Skills is a course for teaching staff (lecturers/tutors) working in Higher Education Institutions (universities, colleges) who are teaching their subjects in English.

It is a short course offering a blend of online study with face-to-face training. It develops the teachers’ ability to make the best use of their English in their teaching context. The focus is on developing the practical skills of teaching staff delivering subject teaching in English.

Key points of the Certificate in EMI Skills

Builds confidence in using English in the Higher Education sector
Enables teachers to use English more effectively
Blend of online study and optional face-to-face training
Face-to-face training delivered by local trainers
Implemented locally for an affordable, flexible and sustainable solution

Who is the course suitable for?

In-service teachers in the Higher Education Institutions.
All teaching staff in Higher Education Institutions who teach their subjects through English. (e.g. non English first language lecturers who are teaching any subject in English.)
Ministries of (Higher) Education, universities and colleges

8 Modules of study

Module 1 – Language for lectures
Module 2 – Language for seminars
Module 3 – Language for small groups and practical sessions
Module 4 – Language for tutorials and supervision
Module 5 – Language for online communication
Module 6 – Language for evaluation and feedback
Module 7 – Language for developing and extending professional roles
Module 8 – Language for fulfilling professional responsibilities

Course details

Course hours	40 hours self-study and 24 hours tutor-led sessions
Duration	4 months
Delivery mode :	Fully online (both self-study and tutor-led session)
Course dates :	19th February 2021 (Session 1)
Time (tutoring):	*Saturday 9am – 12pm
Course fee :	RM 1,199 (course fee) RM 100 (registration fee)
Modules :	8 modules (2 per month)
Certification:	Cambridge Certificate in EMI Skills

Introducing our Certificate in EMI Skills trainer :

Ms Jillian Estrop

Jillian is the Chief Executive of GPEX Education Sdn Bhd and is responsible for managing the centre at Burmah House, Pulau Tikus. Previously she was the Head of School for Pre-University and General Studies at Sentral College Penang for 5 years where she actively lectured English Language, Business Communication and Language & Teaching Methodology papers for diploma and degree programmes. She is also involved in curriculum reviews, design and development for English Language components for the various courses. She was also a teaching supervisor for the Bachelor of Education students of UNITAR International University undergoing teaching practicum at secondary government schools.

Over the 15 years, she has trained various groups to realise their full potential in courses on General English, IELTS preparatory, Writing and Communication skills. She has also conducted Business English and Business writing workshops for Bank Negara Malaysia, Grant Thornton, Commerce Dot Com Sdn Bhd, Toray Group and Penang Green Council. Fluent in both English and Bahasa Malaysia, her fervent interest, knowledge and skills in TESL have enabled her to introduce various English programmes at the college and at GPEX Education.

Master of Education Degree
DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults)
IELTS – Train the trainer
Diploma in TESOL
TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test, Module 1, 2 & 3)

Testimonials and certificate :

Sign up for just RM1,299 (inclusive of registration fee)

40 hours input (over 4 months)
24 hours tutor led session (over 4 months)
Free Cambridge Certificate of EMI Skills course materials
Free access to the Moodle platform for self-study
Develop the confidence needed in using English to teach/lecture

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

General

1) What is the Certificate in EMI Skills?

In short, the Certificate in EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) Skills is a course for teaching staff working in Higher Education Institutions who are teaching their subjects in English. It aims to build confidence in tutors/lecturers to teach in English and use the language effectively.

2) How is the structure of the course like?

Self-study (10 hours per month; 5 hours per module)
Tutor-led session (6 hours per month; 3 hours per module)
Tutor-led session once every 2 weeks
Total course duration 4 months

3) What will I learn in the course?

Participants will learn the 8 modules of study:-

Module 1 – Language for lectures
Module 2 – Language for seminars
Module 3 – Language for small groups and practical sessions
Module 4 – Language for tutorials and supervision
Module 5 – Language for online communication
Module 6 – Language for evaluation and feedback
Module 7 – Language for developing and extending professional roles
Module 8 – Language for fulfilling professional responsibilities

4) Who is suitable to enrol into this course?

In-service teachers in HEIs
All teaching staff in Higher Education Institutions who teach their subjects through English,
e.g. non-English first language lecturers who are teaching any subject in English.
Ministries of (Higher) Education, universities and colleges

5) How are the sessions delivered?

We are delivering all the tutor-led sessions fully online. You may refer to question 2 for the frequency of the classes.

6) How big will the classes be?

Each cohort has approximately 10 – 20 candidates.

7) Are there any assessments for the course?

The Certificate in EMI Skills is not an assessed qualification. Teachers measure what they have learned by completing online progress tests throughout the course. Course administrators can track progress.

Course participants can download course completion certificates when they complete the course.

Registration

1) What are the steps involved to register for the course.

Register using our registration form, which you may find at the bottom of the page.
Our team will be in contact to brief you about the course.
Complete the payment, which will be invoiced to you together with payment instructions.
Upon completion of payment, you will receive the login for our Moodle portal, together with the academic calendar for the course.
Login on the stipulated time and date and begin the course.

2) What are the entry requirements for Mentor2U programme?

Language level requirements

Teachers need a B1 level on the CEFR. If they are below B1, they could complete Language for Teaching courses first to bring them up to the B1 level.

Technical requirements

Teachers are able to complete an online course and have access to the internet using a computer/laptop (teachers can use tablets, but mobiles are not suitable).

3) How much is the course?

Course fee – RM1,199
Registration fee – RM 100

4) Do you accept credit cards?

Our payment portal supports both credit cards and FPX (internet banking).

5) Is there an instalment scheme?

We understand that this is a trying time for all of us. Our customer representative will work with candidates that require the instalment scheme on case to case basis.

Contact our customer service representative, Jason Tan, at jasontan@gpexcentral.org or +6012-290 4062 if you have further inquiries.