(From left) Tan, Barraclough and Taverner at the event.
TAYLOR’S College is marking its 40th year of academic excellence in collaboration with the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Board.
SACE, formerly known as South Australian Matriculation (SAM) in Malaysia, is an internationally recognised Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) programme that prepares students for higher education and professional success.
The anniversary celebration was held at Taylor’s Lakeside Campus in Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Panellists in the discussion themed ‘Transforming Education: Shaping the Future of Learning’ held during the 40th anniversary celebration of Taylor’s College’s link with the SACE Board.
Taylor’s College campus director Josephine Tan said, “We are thrilled to celebrate over 40 years of collaboration with the SACE Board, consistently delivering outstanding education with our holistic approach and comprehensive pastoral care programme.”
Taylor’s AUSMAT pathway equips students academically and develops skills integral for university and beyond, including communication, leadership, time management, critical thinking and collaboration.
The event was attended by SACE International director Matthew Taverner, who applauded the success of Taylor’s students who completed the SACE.
He said in the last five years, out of 87 subject merits awarded to SACE International network students, 54 awards, or 62%, went to Taylor’s College students.
He also said Taylor’s students had consistently achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 90 and above, “a testament to the efficacy of our educational approach”.
Taverner pledged that the SACE Board and Taylor’s College aspired to be bold leaders in education, and believed through such partnerships, students could be empowered to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Visiting Australian High Commission senior government official Dr Steven Barraclough was also at the event, congratulating Taylor’s and the SACE Board on this milestone.
He said, “Education is at the heart of the bilateral relationship between our nations, acting as a catalyst for deep people-to-people links since the 1950s.”
Taylor’s College students have gone on to pursue tertiary education at various prestigious institutions across Australia and the world, such as the University of Adelaide, University of Melbourne, the London School of Economics and Political Science, the University of Hong Kong and the University of Auckland, to name a few.
This is testament to their tenacity and hard work, coupled with the seamless pathway progression that the AUSMAT programme provides.
The event also saw a short panel discussion where industry experts offered attendees the opportunity to gain valuable insights and perspectives.
SACE alumnus Muhammad Naif, currently employed at PETRONAS, gave his testimony, emphasising the critical importance of selecting a pathway that aligned with a student’s interest and passion.
He said choosing the right programme began with considering the track record and calibre of the institution, as well as the availability of robust pastoral care support.
“The AUSMAT pathway provided me with a solid foundation for my higher education journey and prepared me for the challenges of the professional world.
“The collaboration between Taylor’s College and the SACE Board has been instrumental in my personal and academic development,” he said.
