What is muet
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MUET, or the Malaysian University English Test, is a compulsory English proficiency test for students pursuing degrees at local universities in Malaysia. The test consists of four components - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing - to evaluate students' mastery of all four language skills. Students receive a band score from 1 to 6, with Band 3 considered the average. Those scoring Band 1 or 2 must take extra English courses, while Band 5 or 6 students may be exempted. Students can retake MUET to improve their score and must sit for all components to receive a valid result.
What is muet
- 1. WHAT IS MUET? (MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST) Have you ever heard of the term MUET? This abbreviation, quite prominently heard of especially among pre-university students, actually stands for The Malaysian University English Test. Its an English test created by the Malaysian government to set a benchmark for English among Malaysian students. So if you are planning to pursue your degree in a local university, keep reading because this article will have all the information you need. Who should take MUET? MUET is compulsory for all STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia) and matriculation students, as well as diploma and pre-university students who wish to pursue a first degree program in local universities. There is no entry requirement for MUET. For STPM and matriculation candidates, MUET will automatically be a required subject for all students to take, but it will not be shown in your result slip. There will be a separate result slip for MUET. How is the test format like? There are a total of four papers in MUET ranging from Listening (800/1), Speaking (800/2), Reading (800/3) and Writing (800/4). This is to ensure that students master all four skills, rather than just being good at one but struggle with the other three. The Malaysian governments aim is to produce students who can converse in English comfortably, but more than just that students who can master the English language in order to become a competent competitor in the corporate world with English being the International Language in this age and time. How often is MUET held? MUET used to be held only twice a year during the middle of the year between April and May, and during the end of the year between October and November. But from 2012, MUET is now held up to three times a year in March, July, and November. Can I retake MUET? The answer is YES. Yes, you can retake MUET if failed in your first test, or if youre dissatisfied with your results. There is no limit to this however, it will be wise for students to plan ahead. Students should bear in mind the local university intake period. This is because only students who have taken MUET are eligible to register themselves into a degree course at local universities. Students can still take MUET even after they have graduated from STPM or matriculation. However, it is best to obtain both STPM/matriculation results along with MUETs
- 2. results so that students can immediately apply for their desired courses when the registration for local university application opens. Grading system When students obtain their MUET result, the result slip will show marks of all the 4 individual papers which will then be summarized into Band 1 to Band 6 (Band 6 being the best). The average grade for MUET is Band 3. Any lower than that (Band 1 or Band 2), students will have to take two extra English courses during school holidays. Students who score a Band 3 and Band 4 will only have to take one extra course. Students who score a Band 5 or Band 6 can be exempted from the extra course. (However, this may vary from different schools, depending on the arrangement of their syllabus). Heres a brief summary of each Band: Band 6 Very good user (Aggregated score: 260-300) Very good command of the language. Highly expressive, fluent, accurate and appropriate language: hardly any inaccuracies. Very good understanding of language and contexts. Functions extremely well in the language. Band 5 Good user (Aggregated score: 220-259) Good command of the language. Expressive, fluent, accurate, and appropriate language but with minor inaccuracies.Good understanding of language and contexts. Functions well in the language. Band 4 Competent user (Aggregated score: 180-219) Satisfactory command of the language. Satisfactory, expressive and fluent. Approriate language but with occasional inaccuracies. Satisfactory understanding of the language and contexts. Functions satisfactorily in the language. Band 3 Modest user (Aggregated score: 140-179) Modest command of the language. Modestly expressive and fluent, appropriate language but with noticeable inaccuracies. Modest understanding of the language and contexts. Able to function modestly in the language.
- 3. Band 2 Limited user (Aggregated score: 101-139) Limited command of the language. Lacks expressiveness, fluency and appropriateness: inaccurate use of the language resulting in breakdown in communication. Limited understanding of language and contexts. Limited ability to function in the language. Band 1 Extremely limited user (Aggregated score: below 100) Poor command of the language. Unable to use language to express ideas: inaccurate use of the language resulting in frequent breakdowns in communication. Little or poor understanding of language and contexts. Hardly able to function in the language. Component Maximum Score Percentage of Overall Score Listening 45 15% Reading 120 40% Writing 90 30% Speaking 45 15% TOTAL SCORE 300 100%
- 4. You will need to take the MUET test if You are planning to pursue your university degree in local public universities (MUET is compulsory in this case) You require proof of your English language proficiency by universities that accept MUET Remember to check what the English requirements are at your desired university, as different universities may have different conditions. Getting Your MUET Result Your MUET result will usually be available 10 weeks after you complete your MUET test. You will receive a result slip indicating the scores for all four component tests respectively, your overall score and which MUET Band you achieved. You can also check your result online from MECs website or by SMS. Just type MUET<space> RESULT <space> I/C Number <space> and send to 15888. An example would be: MUET RESULT 981111223333 Note that your MUET result is only valid for 5 years from the date stated in your MUET results slip. What Can You Do If You Are Unhappy With Your MUET Results #1 Retake your MUET examination You can choose to resit the MUET tests. Just look out for the next opening for MUET registration and register as a candidate again. Make sure you make significant effort to practice and improve your proficiency in English if you choose to retake.
- 5. #2 Remark your test(s) You can submit an appeal for your MUET examination within one week after your results were released with a fee of RM70. You can check the result of your appeal 18 working days after your submission of appeal was received on MECs portal. A new result slip will only be issued to you in the event where there are changes to your overall scores after your appeal. How much is the MUET fee? The fee is RM60.00. Starting from 2012, the MUET fee will be increased to RM100.00. Why did I get an X in MUET, when I did not attend for only one paper? In MUET, candidates are required to sit for all the components of MUET. If a candidate fails to sit for at least one of the test component, the candidate will get an X for the MUET result.