ELS Language Centre Malaysia is a franchise of the US-based ELS Language Centre which first opened in Washington D.C back in 1961. Standing tall in Malaysia close to 30 years, ELS has since grown to receiving over 120,000 students from more than 80 countries worldwide. ELS offers both academic and professional English proficiency courses to students and staff members in preparation for university entrance and work enhancement. Among many courses offered, the Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) as alternative to IELTS/TOEFL is proven valuable for students’ placement to more than 650 universities worldwide.