MUET Introduction Cohort 2021/2022

SITI MASTURAH BINTI ABD SHUKOR
B. Ed. (Hons) TESL



1. A placement test for any Malaysian students
intending to further studies for 1st degree in Malaysia
university (public @ private).

2. Pre-U Preparatory English Test

3. There is no passing or failing marks only bands:
Band 1 until Band 6.

4. Most universities still accept Band 1 & 2 for
entrance into universities but the students are
required to score Band 3-Band 4 to graduate.



The Objectives of MUET are:
 to measure the English language proficiency of

candidates who intend to pursue first degree studies

in order to help institutions make better decisions

about the readiness of prospective students for

academic coursework
 ability to use and understand English in different

contexts in the environment of higher education.
 assesses candidates’ level of proficiency using

aggregated scores ranging from 1 to 360, which

correspond to Bands from 1 to 5+.



50 min 75 min 75 min
7 texts 7 texts >350 words
30 questions 40 questions

MUET Components (previous syllabus)

Paper Code Paper Name Duration Weighting
800/1 15%
800/2 Listening 30 minutes 15%
800/3 40%
800/4 Speaking 30 minutes 30%

Reading 90 minutes

Writing 90 minutes

MUET Test Components (CEFR-aligned)

Paper Code Paper Duration Weighting
800/1 Listening 50 minutes 25%
800/2 Speaking 30 minutes 25%
800/3 Reading 75 minutes 25%
800/4 Writing 75 minutes 25%

Test Components

Paper Code Paper Duration Weighting
800/1 25%
800/2 Listening 50 minutes 25%
800/3 25%
800/4 Speaking 30 minutes 25%

Reading 75 minutes

Writing 75 minutes

Test Component Test Scores Score Obtained
LISTENING
SPEAKING Maximum Score
READING 90
WRITING 90
AGGREGATED 90
SCORE 90
Band Achieved 360

1/2/3/4/5/5+



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Alignment of Aggregated Scores with the CEFR Global Scale:
Common Reference Levels



TEST FEES

Test Type Test Fee Non-Malaysian
Malaysian RM350.00
MUET RM150.00 RM350.00
MoD RM350.00

Note:
(a) Test fees for Malaysian candidates will be imposed starting from MUET Session 1, 2022. Test

fees for 2021 will be using the current fees, RM100 (MUET) or RM250 (MoD).
(b) (b) Test fees for foreign candidates will be imposed starting from MUET Session 1, 2021





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What will I learn in MUET?

4 Main Language Skills
1. Listening
2. Speaking
3. Reading Comprehension
4. Writing
- All contemporary global and local issues.
- Formal & informal Settings.
- Higher level thinking skills
- Social skills
- Self-management skills
- Study skills
- Coaching and motivation
- Leadership

1. It will improve your listening skills. You will be able to
understand various social and formal English communication
better.

2. It will improve your confidence and fluency in speaking.

You will be able to express yourself more confidently.

3. You will know about more global, national and local
issues. You will have a broader views and understanding
of the world around you. You will read more and understand
more. Your vocabulary will be expanded.

4. You will know how to write formal or informal settings.

You will know how to compare and contrast (analyse)

information in an accurate manner using accurate language.
4. You will learn to write argumentative essays/thought

provoking essays using the right techniques. You will be able

to move beyond just narrating or describing to a more

persuasive levels.

All these skills will be helpful when you go to university.

How should I prepare for MUET?

1. Practice a positive and open mind.
2. Open your heart to the possibilities of learning
something new every day.
3. Read widely outside the classroom.
4. Be curious about global, national and local issues.
5. Know how to express your opinions. Practice your
freedom to speak on issues.
6. Listen to more English channels on tv and radios.
7. Expand your vocabulary by reading, talking,
playing scrabbles, crossword puzzles and etc.
8. Follow MUET related blogs or pages on social
media.

Characteristics of Students who
Get Band 3 and Band 4 for MUET:

1. They pay attention in class
2. They complete their tasks
3. They work closely with their teachers
4. They read widely at home
5. They discuss issues with friends and

families
6. They work hard to improve their basics
7. They practice writing
8. They never give up.
9. They enjoy writing.
10. They love reading.

SPEAKING LIKE A BREEZE &
WRITING IS EASY
PROGRAMMES

1. Pre-University Sketch Competition
2. Speakers’ Moment
3. English Speaking Day
4. Classroom Communication
5. Newspaper online in the classrooms
6. Public Speaking Competition

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