A-Levels vs AUSMAT/SACE in Malaysia

• 15 months – 24 months 
• (12-month express route available at select colleges)

10 months – 18 months

Exams only, divided into 2 parts:

• AS Level (First part): 50% of final grade
• A2 Level (Second part): 50% of final grade

Main exam at end of semester

Continuous assessments throughout the year.

January & July

January & July

• Minimum: 3
• Maximum: 5

5 subjects

• 100% based on exams
• Final results will be similar to SPM, where each subject will be given a grade.

• 70% coursework + 30 % exams (SACE)
• 50% coursework + 50% exams  (AUSMAT)
• Final grade is a percentage made up of all 5 subjects, with the maximum score being 99%

RM20,000 – RM60,000+

RM16,000 – RM30,000

• Considered the ‘Gold Standard’ of Pre-U courses
• Worldwide recognition
• Many external scholarships offered

• Shortest Pre-U option
• Combination of coursework and exams
• Accepted in Australia, USA, the UK, New Zealand and more

• More expensive 
• Cannot apply for PTPTN

• Not as widely recognised as A-Levels
• Minimum AUSMAT/SACE requirements for competitive degree programmes is high.
• Not covered by PTPTN.

• Want to Study Abroad
• Intend to study a competitive degree course
• Don’t mind the cost
• Prefer written exams to coursework and assignments 

• Want the fastest pre-u option
• Want to study overseas
• Prefer coursework to exams

Click here for a detailed explanation on A-Levels

Click here for a detailed explanation on AUSMAT/SACE

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