The following is a list of English language training centers in Malaysia accepting international students. These centers will prepare students for IELTS and TOEFL and other professional qualifications in the English language.

All these institutions are registered and recognised by all Malaysian universities and colleges.

1. The British Council, Malaysia

Location: Kuala Lumpur City Center

Teaching: IELTS

The most famous institution dedicated to teaching the English language to perfection.

2. ELS Language Centre

Location: Petaling Jaya

Teaching:

• Intensive English Program
• TOEFL
• IELTS
• TESOL Programs
• Communicative English
• English Professional Training

This is an American institution with a branch in Malaysia.

3. Erican Language center

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Teaching:

• Cambridge English Programme
• International English Programme
• ESOL

A Malaysian English language center authorised by Cambridge English Language Assessment Center. Recognised by Malaysian authorities and universities and colleges.

4. ELEC Language Center

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Teaching:

• Intensive English Program
• English for communication
• English for business and professional settings
• IELTS
• TOEFL
• Malay language course
• Chinese language course

A Malaysian based language institution set to provide Malaysian and international students with the language preparation they need.

5. ICLS – Inter-cultural Language School

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Teaching:

• English for academic purposes
• Communication skills
• TOEFL
• Business English
• Japanese Language
• Mandarin Chinese
• Korean
• Malay, French, Spanish, German and Italian

Established as a Japanese language school in 1990 and evolved to teach various languages and has excelled at teaching English.

6. Awesome English Language Center

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Teaching:

• Intensive English course
• IELTS
• Professional English courses for working individuals

Registered and authorised by the ministry of education of Malaysia and recognised by Malaysian universities.

7. Wall Street English, Malaysia

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Teaching:

• IELTS
• Professional English Training

This center has taught over 2 million students worldwide, this learning center is committed to improving the English learning experience for adults and university students.

8. LEA English Centre

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Teaching:

• English Enrichment Programme
• IELTS
• Business English
• Professional writing
• English for professional purposes

Awarded as one of the best English Centers in Malaysia in 2015 by the Ministry of Education in Malaysia. They have been awarded a 5-star rating and have collaborations with a number of universities in Malaysia and international partners.

9. EMS Language Center

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Teaching:

• Intensive English Program
• Intensive Businesses English
• IELTS
• Other programs

This is a professional education institution offering high academic standards in English language learning. They are dedicated to teach English in a fun and progressive methods.

10. Premier Language Center

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Teaching:

• General English Education
• IELTS
• English Improvement Programmes

This center focuses on providing quality education with a great team of international educators, state of the art facilities, and unique teaching methods.

Universities and colleges Intensive English Programmes

If students do not have the required English qualification to secure an admission at a Malaysian institution and if students do not wish to enrol in an independent language center, students can join their respective university or college's intensive English programme. Almost all universities and colleges have their own programs to improve the conditions of their students.