International Academy of Business & Technology

International Academy of Business & Technology (IABT) is an English language and professional training institute in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its main teaching campus occupies Level 10 of the Faber Imperial building within the Sheraton Hotel precinct, placing classrooms in the city's Golden Triangle, close to shopping, banking, dining and public transport.

English instruction

The academy's English programme is its strongest area. Learners choose from General English, Intensive and Super Intensive General English, and Extensive English Speaking and Listening, all built around speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. Academic tracks such as Academic English, Intensive Academic English and Super Intensive Academic English prepare students for university study, while IELTS and TOEFL preparation courses focus on exam technique and timed practice.

Courses for professionals and younger learners

Working professionals can take English for Business Executives, English for Negotiators, English for Diplomats, English for Specific Purposes and English for IGCSE. Class sizes are kept small, typically around fifteen students, and many programmes include weekly one-to-one lessons. Lessons run at several intensities, from ten to thirty-five hours per week, with flexible start dates throughout the year.

Campus and student support

Teaching staff are described as qualified, largely native English speakers.