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Study A-Levels in Malaysia

Course Duration:

1.5 - 2 Years

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Average Fees:

RM 20,000 - 40,000

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Study A-Levels?

Studying A-Levels in Malaysia is a pre-university course offered by private institutions of higher learning and is considered to be equivalent to form 6 in the UK.

Do you plan to study overseas after your pre-university programme? Do you want a qualification that will be recognised in almost ANY country you choose to study in? Are you a student who really likes exams and always seem to do well in them? If so, then you should consider choosing A-Levels as yo

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What is A-Levels?

Short for 'Advanced Level', A-levels is the most widely recognized pre-university qualification worldwide, accepted in over 160 countries. Offered in Malaysia, it is based on the UK education system and is taken after SPM and prior to enrolling in an undergraduate course. It is popular as being a gateway to studying any course in any part of the world as the scope for A-Levels is very wide. A-Levels can take up to 18 months with 3 intakes which vary according to institutions.

What are the streams you will study in a A-Levels?

Science

Arts

What are the subjects you will study in a A-Levels?

Science:

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Further Mathematics

Mathematics

Physics

Arts:

Economics

Law

English Literature

Accounting

Business

Psychology

What general requirements you need to be a A-Levels?

There are many areas of A-Levels, including:

Pass SPM, O-Levels or IGCSE and obtain at least 5 credits

Important Note: Some institutions allow students to use their trial results to apply if the actual results are not available at the point of registration.

How does your education pathway look like?

Synopsis of Pathway

  • SPM
  • A-Levels (1.5 - 2 years)
  • Degree (3 - 4 years)

Upon completing A-Levels for a maximum of two years, you can enrol for a degree programme related to the stream you took in A-Levels.

What is the Exam structure in A-Levels?

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Exam Structure:

A-Levels consists of two parts:


  • Advanced Subsidiary (or better known as AS Level)

AS Level is the first half of the programme and forms the foundation of A-Levels.

  • A2 Level

A2 Level is the second part of the syllabus, covering more complex topics in the subjects that you have chosen.

You will typically take exams at the end of each level, with each level contributing 50% towards your final grade. Basically, 50% of your final grade is from AS, and the other 50% is from A2.

Grading System:

Your final results will be a grade of A* to E for each subject taken. The maximum score is A*A*A* for 3 subjects, and A*A*A*A* for 4 subjects.

Duration:

A-Levels takes anywhere between 18-24 months, depending on the institution and when you start your course.

Intake:

The intakes depend on each institution. Click on the institutions below to find out their intakes for A-Levels.

Where can you study A-Levels in Malaysia?

Here are some of the most popular institutions offering A-Level programmes in Malaysia.

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