Are you patient, organised and resourceful? Do you enjoy helping children learn new skills? Are you trustworthy and good at motivating children? Have you ever thought of teaching at government schools? If your answer is ‘yes’ to these questions, read on to find out how you can apply to Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) to kick-start your career as a teacher.
Apply now: https://pismp.moe.gov.my
Application deadline: 15 April 2021 (11.59pm)
Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) is an institution of higher learning (IPT) managed and funded by the federal government. Previously known as Maktab Perguruan, the institution has since been revamped and upgraded.
The main course offered at IPG is the Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan (PISMP) which is offered only to SPM school leavers. However, before students can pursue the PISMP programme, they would first need to complete the Program Persediaan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan (PPISMP) which is a 12-month preparatory programme. Students who successfully complete both PISMP and PPISMP programmes will receive a bachelor's degree.
What is PISMP?
PISMP is a four-year bachelor’s degree programme (with honours) offered by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia at selected IPG throughout the country. The programme prepares candidates for a teaching career in various specialisations at public primary schools.
Candidates who pass the one-year preparatory programme will be awarded a PPISMP certificate of completion and be offered to pursue PISMP for four years (eight semesters) at an IPG determined by the Ministry.
Both PPISMP and PISMP are conducted full-time.
General Entry Requirements
- Applicants must be Malaysian citizens and not more than 20 years old on 30 June 2021 (i.e. born on or after 30 June 2001).
- Applicants must be in good health and active in co-curricular activities.
- Applicants must have passed SPM with:
- a distinction (cemerlang) in any five subjects
- at least a credit (kepujian) in Bahasa Melayu, Sejarah and Bahasa Inggeris
- a pass in English
- Applicants must also meet the specific requirements of the specialisation they are interested in (more information available when you apply online).
How to apply?
The online application for the PISMP programme usually opens in March every year.
Candidates must submit their application online at https://pismp.moe.gov.my. Applicants are allowed to submit only one application; the application can be updated at any time until the application date is closed. When an application has been verified and submitted successfully, a reference number will be sent to the applicant. The applicant should keep this number for all future inquiries.
Before applying, applicants are advised to get more information from https://pismp.moe.gov.my/ and read up on the following:
- Ujian Kelayakan Calon Guru (UKCG)
- the interview process
- specific requirements for various specialisations and minimum grade required
- calendar of activities
- FAQs
What Specialisations Can You Apply For?
Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK)
- Bahasa Melayu Pendidikan Rendah
- Pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris Sebagai Bahasa Kedua Pendidikan Rendah (TESL)
- Matematik Pendidikan Rendah
- Sains Pendidikan Rendah
- Sejarah Pendidikan Rendah
- Reka Bentuk dan Teknologi Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Seni Visual Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Muzik Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Jasmani Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Islam Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak
- Pendidikan Khas Masalah Pembelajaran
- Pendidikan Khas Masalah Pendengaran
- Pendidikan Khas Masalah Penglihatan
- Bimbingan dan Kaunseling
- Bahasa Iban Pendidikan Rendah
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC)
- Bahasa Melayu Pendidikan Rendah
- Pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris Sebagai Bahasa Kedua Pendidikan Rendah (TESL)
- Matematik Pendidikan Rendah
- Sains Pendidikan Rendah
- Sejarah Pendidikan Rendah
- Reka Bentuk dan Teknologi Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Seni Visual Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Muzik Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Jasmani Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Islam Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak
- Pendidikan Khas Masalah Pembelajaran
- Pendidikan Khas Masalah Pendengaran
- Pendidikan Khas Masalah Penglihatan
- Bimbingan dan Kaunseling
- Bahasa Cina Pendidikan Rendah
Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT)
- Bahasa Melayu Pendidikan Rendah
- Pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris Sebagai Bahasa Kedua Pendidikan Rendah (TESL)
- Matematik Pendidikan Rendah
- Sains Pendidikan Rendah
- Sejarah Pendidikan Rendah
- Reka Bentuk dan Teknologi Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Seni Visual Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Muzik Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Jasmani Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Islam Pendidikan Rendah
- Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak
- Pendidikan Khas Masalah Pembelajaran
- Pendidikan Khas Masalah Pendengaran
- Pendidikan Khas Masalah Penglihatan
- Bimbingan dan Kaunseling
- Bahasa Tamil Pendidikan Rendah
PISMP Laluan Khas Murid Berkeperluan Khas (MBK)
Students with special needs can also apply for PISMP.
Entry requirements:
- Applicants must be Malaysian citizens and not more than 22 years old on 30 June 2021 (i.e. born on or after 30 June 1999).
- Applicants must be in good health (excluding the context of the disability and subject to the circular by Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Pelajaran Bil.2/2017).
- Self-sufficient.
- Active in co-curricular activities.
- Registered with Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM).
- Applicants must have passed SPM with:
- at least a credit (kepujian) in any six subjects including Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Inggeris, and a pass in Sejarah.
- Applicants must also meet the specific requirements of the specialisation they are interested in (more information available when you apply online).
For more information, you can contact:
Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
Aras 1 – 3, Blok 2250, Jalan Usahawan 1
63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
(u.p: Unit Pengambilan dan Penempatan Pelajar)
Tel: 03-8312 6720/ 6693/ 6731/ 6768/ 6760/ 6733
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