Academic Coordinator (English Language Programmes)

Standard Language Centre; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Language Centre in Malaysia is seeking an Academic Coordinator for English Language Programmes. You will lead curriculum quality, mentor teachers, and design engaging assessments to help students achieve learning goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Education or related field, teaching cert (CELTA/CertTESOL/TEFL 120h+), and 2–3 years ESL/EFL teaching experience. Mandarin proficiency is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Valid teaching qualification (CELTA/CertTESOL/TEFL 120h+).
• 2–3 years ESL/EFL teaching experience.
• Experience in academic administration or curriculum design preferred.
• Native or near-native English; Mandarin proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee English language course delivery and quality, align with CEFR/IELTS through experiential learning.
• Review and design course materials to keep lessons engaging and innovative.
• Mentor, recruit, onboard and observe teaching staff to promote student-centered learning.
• Conduct placement tests, monitor progression, provide academic counseling.
• Manage class timetables, teacher allocations, classroom usage, and substitutes.
• Coordinate design, administration, grading of internal tests and certificates.
• Collaborate with admin and operations to align student intake and resources.

Skills

ESL/EFL teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student-centered learning

Mandarin proficiency (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, TESL/TEFL, English Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, or related field

Teaching certificate: CELTA/CertTESOL/TEFL 120h+ or equivalent

Job description

Academic Coordinator (English Language Programmes)

We Are Hiring: Academic Coordinator (English Language Programmes)

Company: Standard Language Centre

About Us

Standard Language Centre is a dynamic and progressive educational institution in Malaysia specializing in quality, flexible, and affordable language training and cultural development programmes. Driven by our motto, "Non quantitas, sed qualitas" (Not quantity, but quality), we deliver high-impact language courses to thousands of students, professionals, and corporate clients across the nation.

We believe that language learning should be active and immersive. Our teaching philosophy centers on experiential learning, making lessons fun, enjoyable, creative, and out-of-the-box while maintaining academic excellence. We are committed to fostering a supportive workplace where talent is nurtured and innovation thrives.

Position Overview

We are looking for an energetic English teaching professional and academic leader to serve as our Academic Coordinator. The ideal candidate will combine active teaching expertise with creative leadership to oversee curriculum quality, mentor teachers in experiential learning techniques, design engaging assessments, and ensure our students achieve their learning goals.

Key Responsibilities

Academic & Curriculum Leadership: Oversee the delivery and quality standards of English language courses, ensuring alignment with global standards (CEFR, IELTS, General/Business English) through interactive, experiential learning methods.

Creative Curriculum Innovation: Review, update, and design course materials to keep lessons fun, dynamic, creative, and out-of-the-box.

Teacher Mentorship & Training: Assist in recruiting, onboarding, observing, and mentoring teaching staff, encouraging them to adopt engaging, student-centered, hands-on learning strategies.

Student Placement & Academic Tracking: Conduct placement tests, track student progression, provide academic counseling, and address feedback to ensure an enjoyable learning journey.

Scheduling & Operations: Manage class timetables, teacher allocations, classroom usage, and substitute arrangements for teacher absences.

Assessment & Certification: Coordinate the design, administration, grading, and recording of internal tests, examinations, and course certificates.

Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate closely with administrative and operational teams to align student intake, enrollment, and operational needs.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, TESL/TEFL, English Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.

Professional Teaching Certificate: Valid teaching qualification required (CELTA, CertTESOL, TEFL with minimum 120 hours, or equivalent).

Teaching & Admin Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of direct ESL/EFL teaching experience, ideally paired with experience in academic administration or curriculum design.

Mindset & Approach: Passionate about experiential learning with a proven ability to bring fresh, creative, and engaging concepts into language education.

English Proficiency: Native or near-native command of spoken and written English.

Mandarin Proficiency: Spoken fluency in Mandarin is a strong advantage / big plus to effectively communicate with our primary demographic of PRC students and parents.

Eligibility: Malaysian citizens or local candidates only.

Place of Work

Primary Workplaces:

Note: You may occasionally be required to attend meetings, training sessions, events, or work-related activities at other locations or branches as needed for operational requirements.