Pre-Foundation In Music (PFM)

Entry Requirement (International Students)

2 years of musical experience playing an instrument or singing. Students must be able to play/sing a minimum of five (5) songs by memory, without referring to music/lead/lyric sheets.

Attend the entrance audition, music theory placement test and English placement test. Please click here for audition guideline and ICOM’s sample music theory requirement.

Students who don't meet the minimum standards based on the audition results will be either required to enroll for remedial classes to improve on their instrumental skills, music theory and English language skills or recommended for other programs offered within the college.Students should plan to pay extra tuition fees for the remedial classes.

Application Procedure (International Students)

To apply into the Pre-Foundation In Music:

  • Fill up the application form (Click here to download the application form), complete with signatures of applicant and sponsor.
  • Fill up ICOM Admissions Questionnaire form (Click here to download)
  • Record and enclose a demonstration CD/DVD of your performance in three (3) different styles of music. (How to create a demo CD/DVD?)
  • Attach certified true copies of your academic certificates/results.
  • Attach 4 passport sized photographs
  • Attach 2 photocopies of Passport (the entire passport book from front cover to back cover must be photocopied)
  • Send the application form and attachments to:

International College Of Music (JPWP 360)
(Managed by KRIS Education Services Sdn Bhd) (354928-X)
Wisma ICOM, Lot 126, Section 85A, Lorong Setapak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Note: All documents submitted have to be translated in to the English language.

International Students who are applying for the Pre-Foundation In Music MUST simultaneously fill up the form for either the Foundation Certificate In Music or the Berklee Transfer Programme, as the Visa applied will be for either of these 2 programmes.

Upon approval, the candidate will be given a Pre-Admissions letter in to the either the Foundation In Certificate/Bachelor Of Music (Hons) in Professional Music or the Berklee Transfer Programme via completion of the Pre-Foundation In Music.


The student will then have to pay the following:

  • Immigration bond (amount depends on country of applicant)
  • Stamping fee

Together with the above, the student will have to sign 3 copies of the immigration document.

Once we have received the above, we will then send the documents to Immigration for the process of visa.

The admissions office will keep in touch with the student on the approval of the visa and will coordinate flight details and airport pickup.

The admissions office will also assist the student in accommodation.


Cost (International Students)

Total Other Fees
RM 2100
  • Application Fee (One time payment): RM350
  • Registration Fee (One time payment): RM100
  • Placement Fee (One time payment): RM1500
  • Facilities Fee (each semester): RM250

* Note :

All fees are subject to change every semester
Tuition & other fees paid are non refundable

For additional fees not listed above, kindly contact the college for more information

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