INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDELINES

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2 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDELINES All International Students who would like to study English at Wall Street English Academy require a student visa The following fee schedule applies to all students enrolled in WSE Academy for issued by the Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education. The following guidelines are applicable: ü Students must be between 16 to 35 years of age ü Students must provide a Certified True copy of high school or college certificates and/or transcripts ü Students must pay the non- refundable Visa Approval Letter Fee How to apply to study English at Wall Street English Academy Option 1: ONLINE Option 2: By Option 3: Speak to a Counselor Option 1: ONLINE Step 1: Go to our website at at click on Apply to WSE Academy Step 2: Complete all the required information and don t forget to upload your personal documents Step 3: Pay the Visa Approval Letter Fee You can always contact our Counselor if you have any questions about your application. M: ; O: OR Click on the Live Chat function on our website. Option 2: BY Step 1: Download and complete the WSE Academy Application Form Step 2: Send your application to our Admissions Department at admissions@wallstreetenglish.my Step 3: Pay the Visa Approval Letter Fee You can always contact our Counselor if you have any questions about your application. M: ; O: OR Click on the Live Chat function on our website. Option 3: Speak to a Counselor Step 1: Send an to admissions@wallstreetenglish.my with details of your enquiry. In the , state your name, age and nationality and a convenient time for us to call you Step 2: Wait for your call! You can always contact our Counselor if you have any questions about your application. M: ; O: OR Click on the Live Chat function on our website.

3 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION PORTAL All International Student Applications are processed through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). EMGS is wholly owned by a subsidiary of the Ministry of Higher Education, and is solely responsible for the process of student applications. According to the rules and regulations of the Malaysian Immigration Department, all international students (full- time and foreign exchange students) are required to have a valid Student Pass in order to study in Malaysia. The government agencies responsible are the Malaysian Immigration Department and the overseas Malaysian diplomatic missions (i.e. Malaysian High Commission, Consulates or Embassies). Visa requirements for a foreign student are simple and straightforward. Before you can begin your studies you must apply for a Student Pass. This application is made by Wall Street English Academy to Education Malaysia. Once you have successfully applied for a Student Pass you will have to get a single entry visa through the Malaysian Embassy or High Commission in your home country. Wall Street English Academy cannot apply for this visa on your behalf. IMMIGRATION CLEARANCE PROCEDURE A representative of Wall Street English Academy is required to meet you at your arrival terminal in Kuala Lumpur. Regulations issued by the Ministry of Immigration forbid students to enter Malaysia without a school representative. Therefore, 7- day notice of arrival is needed in order for us to arrange the necessary services. MEDICAL SCREENING AND INSURANCE It is compulsory for each student entering Malaysia to study to have medical insurance. You will be insured from the date you enter Malaysia if you have Wall Street English Academy of the arrival date. Only Medical Insurance purchased through EMGS is acceptable for the purposes of the Department of Immigration. New International Students will be required to attend a Medical screening while still at their home country. They will then be required to submit their pre- arrival medical examination report together with all other relevant documents required to the education institution for the application of Visa Approval Letter ( VAL ) with EMGS. Once in Malaysia all students must take a medical screening at EMGS appointed Medical Centres, within 7- days of arrival. While students are advised to take the vaccines listed in the Health Examination Form, the only compulsory vaccination that will affect their application is the Yellow Fever vaccine. Please note that a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from all International Students coming from or transited more than 12 hours through countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. ACCOMMODATION IN MALAYSIA Where you live as a foreign student in Malaysia will depend on your accommodation budget: like everywhere else, the higher the budget, the better the lodging! There are different standards of hostel accommodation, ranging from twin- sharing to individual rooms in apartments or condominiums dedicated to student living. You may also decide to rent rooms in private homes or sharing apartments with your peers. We can assist you in offering free impartial advice.

4 TIMELINE OF APPLICATION PRODECURE The below process is dependent on the full submission of all relevant data needed for your application, and confirmation of payment. Wall Street English Academy is not responsible for any delay in the application process, and this process should act as a guide. We recommend that you give yourself a timeline of 3- months from submission to arrival in Malaysia. Submit your application to WSE Academy Start Session Dates usually begin in the 1 st week of each month; however you can begin your course immediately upon your arrival in Malaysia! Receive offer letter from WSE Academy Accept terms & conditions and confirm admission Complete all documents as well as the medical form WSE Academy applies to EMGS on your behalf Upon approval, Visa Approval Letter sent within 24 days Make travel arrangements and apply for Entry visa 2 Days (Start +2) 2 Days (Start +4) 14 Days (Start +18) 1 Day (Start +19) 24 Days (Start +43) 14 Days (Start +57) Application Process 18 days Approval Process 39 days Arrive in Malaysia and attend Medical within 7- days Send your Travel Arrangement details to Wall Street English Receive Student Pass and Medical Insurance Policy 1 Day (Start +58) 7 Days (Start +65) 14 Days (Start +79) Arrival Process 21 days When submitting data it is extremely important that you follow the instructions clearly, and that documents are submitted on time. Wall Street English Academy will endeavor to proceed with your application in the quickest time possible. Wall Street English respect your rights to privacy and will only share your documents with Government Agencies and internal staff. Should you require further information on our data policy, please let us know.

5 The Chart below shows you the progress you can make with a Wall Street English Academy course. Upon arrival you will be given a proficiency test to enable our staff to place you at the correct level. Regular progress tests will allow us to monitor your improvement. ADVANCED TOEFL ibt 75-91, IELTS CEF C1, WSE Level You have an ability to communicate with the emphasis on how well it is done in terms of appropriacy, sensitivity and the capacity to deal with unfamiliar topics. You can speak confidently and fluently, but may make errors with complex language. HIGHER INTERMEDIATE TOEFL ibt 55-74, IELTS CEF B2, WSE Level You have a capacity to express yourself clearly in a broad range of topics and speak with confidence. You are competent with grammar and can understand and contribute to most conversations. INTERMEDIATE TOEFL ibt 37-54, IELTS , CEF B1, WSE Level 8-9 You are able to express yourself in a range of topics and are able to speak about every matters in a fluent manner. You are able to read and write fluently about familiar topics. LOWER INTERMEDIATE TOEFL ibt 13-36, IELTS 3.0 CEF A2, WSE Level 6-7 You can express yourself in a limited way in unfamiliar situations and deal in a general way with non- routine information. You can read and write in familiar situations but have a limited vocabulary. ELEMENTARY TOEFL ibt 0-12, CEF A1, WSE Level 3-5 You have a basic ability to communicate and exchange information in a simple way and can read basic instructions. You have limited grammatical knowledge. STARTER TOEFL ibt 0-12, WSE Level 1-2 You can use simple common words, greetings and understand simple instructions, but have no communication fluency. WEEKS OF STUDY Please note that this table is an approximate guideline to average progress rates. We cannot guarantee an exact period of study over which specific language goals can be attained.

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