Malaysia Ready TEFL Certification, Ofqual Regulated Level 5

You need an Employment Pass, the work permit that lets an expatriate take up employment with an organization in Malaysia. Your employer applies through its account with the Expatriate Services Division, as expatriates cannot apply for their own passes. The Expatriate Committee or relevant authorities must approve you for the position before the Immigration Department of Malaysia issues the pass, which is tied to your employment contract.

Yes. In its FAQ on the revised expatriate salary policy, the Expatriate Services Division gives English Language Teacher as an example of a position that requires a Teaching Permit. Applications for such positions are subject to endorsement by the relevant approving or regulatory agency for education. Ask your employer how it will handle the Teaching Permit alongside your Employment Pass when you receive an offer.

No. Expatriates may only work for the company named in their Employment Pass, and a change of company means a new application. The pass is a multiple entry visa that runs from 1 to 60 months, subject to your contract and Expatriate Committee approval, and it is valid only in Peninsular Malaysia. Minimum salary thresholds for each pass category now count basic monthly salary taxable in Malaysia, not allowances or bonuses.

Enter on the right pass, not as a tourist planning to work. UK government travel advice says you need a visa before you travel if you are not a tourist, and that you must submit an arrival card online before entering. If you are outside Malaysia, a Visa with Reference can be applied for together with your pass. Even a few days of overstay can mean a fine, detention, deportation at your own cost and a ban on returning.

The 180 hour Government Regulated Level 5 TEFL Diploma, Ofqual reference 610/1572/6, suits most people heading to Malaysia. It is a recognized Level 5 qualification that employers can verify on the UK government register. The 120 hour Accredited Online TEFL Course is the starting option, and the 60 hour Level 5 Business English course adds a focused option if you plan to teach professionals or corporate classes.