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Pre-University and Beyond











PRE-UNIVERSITY


AND BEYOND



Malaysia offers a variety of options for students
seeking to continue their studies beyond secondary
school. This section puts the spotlight on some
pre-university pathways and overseas universities to
enable you to discover what they have to offer.





















































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Pre-University and Beyond Pre-University and Beyond



WHAT “In AUSMAT, students normally


IS take five subjects: four subjects
of the student’s choice, plus one
AUSMAT? compulsory English module.”




AUSMAT students have a head start in adapting to sciences, you might choose: English, Mathematics
this style of assessment. Applications, Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology.
Students are advised to browse through the usual
The benefits are not only academic or career-related. entry requirements of universities and degree
Under different teaching and evaluation methods, programmes.
AUSMAT students also develop a flexible and broad
mindset, learning soft skills in teamwork, self- Is AUSMAT the right programme for me?
Johann Cheong, expression, and leadership. All of these skills apply to AUSMAT can be well suited for particular kinds
Lecturer at Methodist life and the workplace! Lastly, AUSMAT is one of the of students. Students who prefer to study out of
most cost-effective options for pre-university study,
interest or intellectual curiosity will find it appealing.
College Kuala Lumpur, and its duration can mean lower living and travel Those who excel at continuous work, and dislike
provides some insight expenses overall. the pressure of ‘one-sitting’ assessments, will find
on the Australian What subjects can I choose AUSMAT’s 50/50 split to be more balanced and
rewarding.
Matriculation (AUSMAT). to study in AUSMAT?
There is a wide variety of subjects to choose from, Students who enjoy studying independently, and
and the programme allows students some flexibility who are dynamic and adaptable, will also appreciate
in this regard. For example, by combining the AUSMAT. This requires strong organisation skills and
he Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) is The ATAR is the main consideration for admission sciences with the humanities, you can keep your eye the ability to manage your time well. On the other
an internationally recognised pre-university to undergraduate programmes at all universities. In on different career paths and your options remain hand, group projects and discussions provide the
Tprogramme. It is a one-year programme Malaysia, there are currently about one thousand open. Or, you can continue experimenting and space for you to develop flexibility in team building,
that follows a continuous assessment design: students taking the AUSMAT programme. discovering your strengths, preferences, and work and in navigating differences in background and
50% school-based coursework and 50% external style as you proceed. personalities effectively.
examinations. This uses the same structure that What are the advantages
Western Australian students are offered in their Year of studying AUSMAT? The subjects you can choose range from Accounting The programme also encourages students to
12 Curriculum. AUSMAT offers students a seamless transition into & Finance, Psychology, Economics, and Business strategise in seeking out available resources to
some of the world’s top universities, including Ivy Management & Enterprise, to three tiers of improve. These include traditional materials like
In AUSMAT, students normally take five subjects: four League universities in the United States of America, Mathematics (Applications/Methods/Specialist), textbooks, examination papers, and revision guides.
subjects of the student’s choice, plus one compulsory and the United Kingdom. Not confined to Australia or Applied Information Technology, Physics, Biology, But this also involves online, library, and multimedia
English module. Students hand in coursework in New Zealand, AUSMAT prepares students for global and Chemistry. It is worth bearing in mind that research, and supports multiple learning styles and
frequent cycles through the year, which includes higher education, including top private universities the subjects offered will differ between colleges. individual ways of working.
quizzes, projects, investigations, and experiments. in Malaysia. It also opens doors to a wide range of Because of how ATAR is calculated, any student is
This coursework also prepares them for their written career paths, allowing students to choose from an encouraged to choose subjects according to his Students or parents should consider AUSMAT if they
examinations at the end of the year. array of subjects to build a diverse knowledge base. passion and strengths, rather than out of peer or seek a globally recognised programme that is robust,
economic pressure. Choosing a subject outside of academically challenging, and can cater to students’
After successfully completing the programme, Besides being globally recognised, AUSMAT your interests might have a negative effect on your diverse strengths and interests. The programme is
students receive the Western Australian Certificate of also offers several other advantages compared ATAR, while a subject that excites you – and that you not only affordable, it also strengthens the likelihood
Education (WACE), issued by the School Curriculum to its alternatives. Its one-year duration is ideal are confidently skilled at – will benefit your ranking. of students gaining entry into local and international
and Standards Authority (SCSA), on behalf of the for students who want an accelerated path for universities especially to those in Australia, but
Western Australian Government. The marks of a education. In a fast-paced world, today’s students That being said, another thing to bear in mind are the equally to various other countries across the world.
student’s best subjects are totalled up, and the prefer to make quick progress in their education and entry requirements for any future degree programme Students who have gone through AUSMAT are
student is awarded the Australian Tertiary Admission emerge sooner as competitive candidates. Under or field you plan to enter. For example, if you want generally very well prepared for English language-
Rank (ATAR), which summarises their performance AUSMAT’s continuous assessment structure, these to pursue engineering, the five subjects you will based higher education, especially overseas and the
against that year’s student cohort. For example, an students also tend to be better prepared for higher be suggested to take are: English, Mathematics new and exciting challenges it poses.
ATAR of 90 indicates that the student has performed education. Universities often prefer coursework Methods, Mathematics Specialist, Physics, and
as well as, or better than, 90% of the whole cohort. over examinations when they assess students, and Chemistry. If your interests lean towards life For more information, visit www.mckl.edu.my



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WHAT “In AUSMAT, students normally


IS take five subjects: four subjects
of the student’s choice, plus one
AUSMAT? compulsory English module.”




AUSMAT students have a head start in adapting to sciences, you might choose: English, Mathematics
this style of assessment. Applications, Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology.
Students are advised to browse through the usual
The benefits are not only academic or career-related. entry requirements of universities and degree
Under different teaching and evaluation methods, programmes.
AUSMAT students also develop a flexible and broad
mindset, learning soft skills in teamwork, self- Is AUSMAT the right programme for me?
Johann Cheong, expression, and leadership. All of these skills apply to AUSMAT can be well suited for particular kinds
Lecturer at Methodist life and the workplace! Lastly, AUSMAT is one of the of students. Students who prefer to study out of
most cost-effective options for pre-university study,
interest or intellectual curiosity will find it appealing.
College Kuala Lumpur, and its duration can mean lower living and travel Those who excel at continuous work, and dislike
provides some insight expenses overall. the pressure of ‘one-sitting’ assessments, will find
on the Australian What subjects can I choose AUSMAT’s 50/50 split to be more balanced and
rewarding.
Matriculation (AUSMAT). to study in AUSMAT?
There is a wide variety of subjects to choose from, Students who enjoy studying independently, and
and the programme allows students some flexibility who are dynamic and adaptable, will also appreciate
in this regard. For example, by combining the AUSMAT. This requires strong organisation skills and
he Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) is The ATAR is the main consideration for admission sciences with the humanities, you can keep your eye the ability to manage your time well. On the other
an internationally recognised pre-university to undergraduate programmes at all universities. In on different career paths and your options remain hand, group projects and discussions provide the
Tprogramme. It is a one-year programme Malaysia, there are currently about one thousand open. Or, you can continue experimenting and space for you to develop flexibility in team building,
that follows a continuous assessment design: students taking the AUSMAT programme. discovering your strengths, preferences, and work and in navigating differences in background and
50% school-based coursework and 50% external style as you proceed. personalities effectively.
examinations. This uses the same structure that What are the advantages
Western Australian students are offered in their Year of studying AUSMAT? The subjects you can choose range from Accounting The programme also encourages students to
12 Curriculum. AUSMAT offers students a seamless transition into & Finance, Psychology, Economics, and Business strategise in seeking out available resources to
some of the world’s top universities, including Ivy Management & Enterprise, to three tiers of improve. These include traditional materials like
In AUSMAT, students normally take five subjects: four League universities in the United States of America, Mathematics (Applications/Methods/Specialist), textbooks, examination papers, and revision guides.
subjects of the student’s choice, plus one compulsory and the United Kingdom. Not confined to Australia or Applied Information Technology, Physics, Biology, But this also involves online, library, and multimedia
English module. Students hand in coursework in New Zealand, AUSMAT prepares students for global and Chemistry. It is worth bearing in mind that research, and supports multiple learning styles and
frequent cycles through the year, which includes higher education, including top private universities the subjects offered will differ between colleges. individual ways of working.
quizzes, projects, investigations, and experiments. in Malaysia. It also opens doors to a wide range of Because of how ATAR is calculated, any student is
This coursework also prepares them for their written career paths, allowing students to choose from an encouraged to choose subjects according to his Students or parents should consider AUSMAT if they
examinations at the end of the year. array of subjects to build a diverse knowledge base. passion and strengths, rather than out of peer or seek a globally recognised programme that is robust,
economic pressure. Choosing a subject outside of academically challenging, and can cater to students’
After successfully completing the programme, Besides being globally recognised, AUSMAT your interests might have a negative effect on your diverse strengths and interests. The programme is
students receive the Western Australian Certificate of also offers several other advantages compared ATAR, while a subject that excites you – and that you not only affordable, it also strengthens the likelihood
Education (WACE), issued by the School Curriculum to its alternatives. Its one-year duration is ideal are confidently skilled at – will benefit your ranking. of students gaining entry into local and international
and Standards Authority (SCSA), on behalf of the for students who want an accelerated path for universities especially to those in Australia, but
Western Australian Government. The marks of a education. In a fast-paced world, today’s students That being said, another thing to bear in mind are the equally to various other countries across the world.
student’s best subjects are totalled up, and the prefer to make quick progress in their education and entry requirements for any future degree programme Students who have gone through AUSMAT are
student is awarded the Australian Tertiary Admission emerge sooner as competitive candidates. Under or field you plan to enter. For example, if you want generally very well prepared for English language-
Rank (ATAR), which summarises their performance AUSMAT’s continuous assessment structure, these to pursue engineering, the five subjects you will based higher education, especially overseas and the
against that year’s student cohort. For example, an students also tend to be better prepared for higher be suggested to take are: English, Mathematics new and exciting challenges it poses.
ATAR of 90 indicates that the student has performed education. Universities often prefer coursework Methods, Mathematics Specialist, Physics, and
as well as, or better than, 90% of the whole cohort. over examinations when they assess students, and Chemistry. If your interests lean towards life For more information, visit www.mckl.edu.my



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KYUEM: BEST DESTINATION

FOR A LEVEL




Kolej Yayasan UEM (KYUEM) There is a well-equipped sickbay games field, KYUEM offers
is Malaysia’s premium A level on site, together with outstanding cultural and leisure pursuits via
college specialising in university sport and leisure facilities. a range of clubs and societies.
preparation via Cambridge These include Cooking club,
Assessment International Excellent academic Model United Nations, Duke
Education (CAIE). It is the achievement of Edinburgh Award, Malay
equivalent of a British 6th Last year’s results set a new Cultural club, MUSCOM, Christian
Form college, and is an entirely record The July 2017 and January Fellowship and an assortment of
residential, co-educational 2018 cohorts of KYUEM students subject-based societies for arts
institution. Situated in a pristine, have again set another new record and sciences. Every year, we look
quiet environment, yet only of Cambridge A-level success. We forward to college events such
70 km from KL, the beautiful had two students who enrolled as the Bangsawan competition,
campus offers everything that into Oxford University and eight to Cultural Performance Night, Diwali
a motivated and intelligent Cambridge University last year. Night, Chinese New Year Dinner
young person needs in order to and many others, all of which
develop intellectually, socially and The following outstanding results are organised and performed by
independently. We pride ourselves bear witness to the students’ students acting independently.
in providing the ideal preparation achievements: This is character-building which
and training necessary for requires time management skills
entry into any of the world’s top • 93 % of grades gained were at A*- B as they juggle their academic
universities. • 78 % of grades gained were A* - A work requirements with the fun
• 65 % of students gained at least 3 stuff in the evenings.
There are many excellent reasons A grades
for choosing to send your sons • 28 % of students gained 4 A grades You are left alone, but you
and daughters to KYUEM. will never be lonely
Qualified, experienced All KYUEM students are monitored
Here are just five of them: and dedicated staff by a personal tutor whom they
Our teachers are all UK A-level see at least once a week. They
A tranquil and focussed specialists. They are very highly also belong to one of four houses,
learning environment qualified, and the majority live on each with a dedicated House
The 50-acre KYUEM campus campus. All students are known Parent. All aspects of student
in Lembah Beringin is 100% as individuals: we practice learner- life outside of class are looked
residential with superb facilities. centred, holistic education at all after by the Student Services
There are no distractions here: times. As a specialist institution, Department, one of whose
the emphasis is on quality we only offer Cambridge AS and members is also a fully qualified
learning. Every student has a A-level examinations. All students counsellor. We take the physical
private bedroom in a variety of enter the college after completion and emotional well-being of
accommodation types, and the of SPM or IGCSE examinations. our students as seriously as
classrooms and labs are very well We are the next stage of their their academic progress. We
equipped. Students are provided educational journey, preparing welcome talented students with
with three meals a day in the them for university entrance. excellent academic records
Dining Hall, while a separate and outstanding co-curricular
cafeteria offers alternative dining A wealth of backgrounds to apply at Kolej
for both students and staff. We extracurricular activities Yayasan UEM.
have 24/7 security guard patrols In addition to an Olympic-size
and the entire campus is covered swimming pool, indoor and For more information, kindly
by a network of CCTV cameras. outdoor courts and a magnificent contact Marketing Department at
603-6460 1234 or visit
www.kyuem.edu.my
192 www.EducationDestinationMalaysia.com

KYUEM: BEST DESTINATION

FOR A LEVEL




Kolej Yayasan UEM (KYUEM) There is a well-equipped sickbay games field, KYUEM offers
is Malaysia’s premium A level on site, together with outstanding cultural and leisure pursuits via
college specialising in university sport and leisure facilities. a range of clubs and societies.
preparation via Cambridge These include Cooking club,
Assessment International Excellent academic Model United Nations, Duke
Education (CAIE). It is the achievement of Edinburgh Award, Malay
equivalent of a British 6th Last year’s results set a new Cultural club, MUSCOM, Christian
Form college, and is an entirely record The July 2017 and January Fellowship and an assortment of
residential, co-educational 2018 cohorts of KYUEM students subject-based societies for arts
institution. Situated in a pristine, have again set another new record and sciences. Every year, we look
quiet environment, yet only of Cambridge A-level success. We forward to college events such
70 km from KL, the beautiful had two students who enrolled as the Bangsawan competition,
campus offers everything that into Oxford University and eight to Cultural Performance Night, Diwali
a motivated and intelligent Cambridge University last year. Night, Chinese New Year Dinner
young person needs in order to and many others, all of which
develop intellectually, socially and The following outstanding results are organised and performed by
independently. We pride ourselves bear witness to the students’ students acting independently.
in providing the ideal preparation achievements: This is character-building which
and training necessary for requires time management skills
entry into any of the world’s top • 93 % of grades gained were at A*- B as they juggle their academic
universities. • 78 % of grades gained were A* - A work requirements with the fun
• 65 % of students gained at least 3 stuff in the evenings.
There are many excellent reasons A grades
for choosing to send your sons • 28 % of students gained 4 A grades You are left alone, but you
and daughters to KYUEM. will never be lonely
Qualified, experienced All KYUEM students are monitored
Here are just five of them: and dedicated staff by a personal tutor whom they
Our teachers are all UK A-level see at least once a week. They
A tranquil and focussed specialists. They are very highly also belong to one of four houses,
learning environment qualified, and the majority live on each with a dedicated House
The 50-acre KYUEM campus campus. All students are known Parent. All aspects of student
in Lembah Beringin is 100% as individuals: we practice learner- life outside of class are looked
residential with superb facilities. centred, holistic education at all after by the Student Services
There are no distractions here: times. As a specialist institution, Department, one of whose
the emphasis is on quality we only offer Cambridge AS and members is also a fully qualified
learning. Every student has a A-level examinations. All students counsellor. We take the physical
private bedroom in a variety of enter the college after completion and emotional well-being of
accommodation types, and the of SPM or IGCSE examinations. our students as seriously as
classrooms and labs are very well We are the next stage of their their academic progress. We
equipped. Students are provided educational journey, preparing welcome talented students with
with three meals a day in the them for university entrance. excellent academic records
Dining Hall, while a separate and outstanding co-curricular
cafeteria offers alternative dining A wealth of backgrounds to apply at Kolej
for both students and staff. We extracurricular activities Yayasan UEM.
have 24/7 security guard patrols In addition to an Olympic-size
and the entire campus is covered swimming pool, indoor and For more information, kindly
by a network of CCTV cameras. outdoor courts and a magnificent contact Marketing Department at
603-6460 1234 or visit
www.kyuem.edu.my
192 www.EducationDestinationMalaysia.com

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Name of Advertiser Page School Showcase
Asia Pacific Schools 1, 94 - 95 116 The International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) is a
Alice Smith School 14 115 new curriculum that recognises global best practice
Axcel International School - 118 in early childhood education and the developmental
Beaconhouse Malaysia 4 - 5, 96 - 97 119 needs of 2-5 year olds.
The British School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL) Outside Back Cover, 120
98 - 99 It supports learning through holistic enquiry and
Cambridge Assessment International Education 78, 79 - play-based approaches covering all curriculum areas
Crescendo-HELP International School 12 122 including personal, social and emotional development.
Dwi Emas International School 171 123
elc International School 170 124
Fieldwork Education Inside Back Cover, 88 - 89 -
GEMS International School 51 126
HELP International School 10 - 11, 100 128
IGB International School 36 - 37, 101 130
The International School of Penang (Uplands) 49 132
King Henry VIII College 42 133
Kingsley International School 20 - 21, 102 134
Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar 8 135
Kolej Yayasan UEM 192, 193 - The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is the
Marlborough College Malaysia 38 137 leading primary curriculum in the world for
Matrix Global Schools 30 - 31, 103 138 improving personal learning for learners
Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) 188 - aged 5-11 years old.
Monash University 199, 200 - 201 -
Nilai International School - 140 It focuses on developing knowledge, skills
Oasis International School - Kuala Lumpur Between 112 - 113 141 and understanding of subjects set within
child-friendly, thematic units of work
Oxford Fajar 166, 167 - that are creative and challenging for
Prince of Wales Island International School 24 144 children of all abilities.
Raffles American School Between 92 - 93, 104 145
R.E.A.L Education Group 65 144
Repton Malaysia Between 24 - 25, 105 147
Sayfol International School 25 148
Sri Ara International & Private School (The Sri Ara Schools) - 150
Sri Bestari International School 55 150
St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia 53 153
Sunway College 2, 198 -
Sunway International School 3, 106 155 The International Middle
Sunway Le Cordon Bleu 204 - 205 - Years Curriculum (IMYC) is
Taylor’s International School Inside Front Cover, 107 156 the maturing adolescent brain and provides
Tenby Schools Malaysia Front Cover Flap Fold, 157 challenging, engaging, and connected learning
108 - 109 for students aged 11-14 year olds.
Tunku Putra-HELP School 13 158
University of Nottingham Malaysia 206, 207 - It inspires students during a time when
Wesley Methodist Schools (International) 110,111 161 many, overwhelmed by the transition from
Westlake International School 43 162 primary to secondary education, can become
disengaged in their learning.

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List of Advertisers


Name of Advertiser Page School Showcase
Asia Pacific Schools 1, 94 - 95 116 The International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) is a
Alice Smith School 14 115 new curriculum that recognises global best practice
Axcel International School - 118 in early childhood education and the developmental
Beaconhouse Malaysia 4 - 5, 96 - 97 119 needs of 2-5 year olds.
The British School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL) Outside Back Cover, 120
98 - 99 It supports learning through holistic enquiry and
Cambridge Assessment International Education 78, 79 - play-based approaches covering all curriculum areas
Crescendo-HELP International School 12 122 including personal, social and emotional development.
Dwi Emas International School 171 123
elc International School 170 124
Fieldwork Education Inside Back Cover, 88 - 89 -
GEMS International School 51 126
HELP International School 10 - 11, 100 128
IGB International School 36 - 37, 101 130
The International School of Penang (Uplands) 49 132
King Henry VIII College 42 133
Kingsley International School 20 - 21, 102 134
Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar 8 135
Kolej Yayasan UEM 192, 193 - The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is the
Marlborough College Malaysia 38 137 leading primary curriculum in the world for
Matrix Global Schools 30 - 31, 103 138 improving personal learning for learners
Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) 188 - aged 5-11 years old.
Monash University 199, 200 - 201 -
Nilai International School - 140 It focuses on developing knowledge, skills
Oasis International School - Kuala Lumpur Between 112 - 113 141 and understanding of subjects set within
child-friendly, thematic units of work
Oxford Fajar 166, 167 - that are creative and challenging for
Prince of Wales Island International School 24 144 children of all abilities.
Raffles American School Between 92 - 93, 104 145
R.E.A.L Education Group 65 144
Repton Malaysia Between 24 - 25, 105 147
Sayfol International School 25 148
Sri Ara International & Private School (The Sri Ara Schools) - 150
Sri Bestari International School 55 150
St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia 53 153
Sunway College 2, 198 -
Sunway International School 3, 106 155 The International Middle
Sunway Le Cordon Bleu 204 - 205 - Years Curriculum (IMYC) is
Taylor’s International School Inside Front Cover, 107 156 the maturing adolescent brain and provides
Tenby Schools Malaysia Front Cover Flap Fold, 157 challenging, engaging, and connected learning
108 - 109 for students aged 11-14 year olds.
Tunku Putra-HELP School 13 158
University of Nottingham Malaysia 206, 207 - It inspires students during a time when
Wesley Methodist Schools (International) 110,111 161 many, overwhelmed by the transition from
Westlake International School 43 162 primary to secondary education, can become
disengaged in their learning.

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