TEFL Course for Teaching English in Malaysia, Ofqual Level 5

Your employer does, because expatriates cannot submit their own passes. The company files under its Expatriate Services Division account, and you need approval for the job from the Expatriate Committee or relevant authorities first. Only then does the Immigration Department of Malaysia issue the pass. Since the pass depends on your contract, keep a signed copy handy and ask your school where the application stands.

It is an extra requirement for certain education roles. The Expatriate Services Division's FAQ on its revised salary policy for expatriates lists English Language Teacher as one such position and says the application is subject to endorsement by the approving or regulatory agency for education. Raise it with any school that makes you an offer, so you know who prepares it and how it runs alongside your Employment Pass.

The pass can run from 1 to 60 months, depending on your contract and what the Expatriate Committee approves. It works as a multiple entry visa, but it covers Peninsular Malaysia alone and one employer, the company printed on the pass, so moving to another employer means a fresh application. For salary thresholds, the division counts your basic monthly salary taxable in Malaysia and leaves out allowances and bonuses.

Treat that plan with caution. UK government advice says anyone who is not a tourist needs a visa before traveling, and that you must file an online arrival card before entry. Applicants still outside Malaysia can request a Visa with Reference alongside the pass. Overstaying, even by a few days, can lead to detention, a fine, deportation paid for by you and a ban on coming back, so sort out the pass before you start work.

Pick by what you need from the certificate. The 120 Hour Advanced TEFL Course is the starting option for core skills, with no degree or experience needed. The Level 5 TEFL Diploma, Ofqual 610/1571/4, is a 180 hour regulated qualification from Highfield Qualifications. The 310 Hour Hybrid leads to the Level 5 Advanced Diploma, Ofqual 610/1573/8, with extra modules and 10 hours of live online teaching practice.