EVEN at a young age, bright individuals often face an unchangeable reality.
For example, a person who is an ace at Mathematics might not be as well-versed with language subjects like English.
The mental fortitude that goes into decoding a mathematical riddle can be said to be wholly different from the creativity required to string sentences that make readers swoon.
At some point in one’s academic journey, once the path ahead begins to take shape, it would be wise to pursue specialised education.
For young adults who have a clear view of their own prowess, the Cambridge A-Level programme is the best fit.
A-Level at UOW Malaysia
With a RM2,000 fee waiver per A-Level subject at UOW Malaysia, this pathway becomes even more attractive.
The average estimated fees to be paid for A-Level studies at UOW Malaysia is between RM33,000 and RM36,000, so a waiver of RM6,000 to RM8,000 off the fees is a welcome deal.
Established in 1951, the A-Level’s programme goal is to encourage students to focus on a small number of subject areas that they might choose to pursue at university.
There are no compulsory subjects in the A-Level programme, with students being able to choose two, three or four subjects that interest them.
For school leavers in Malaysia who choose this path, this may be the first time in their academic lives that they are allowed to drop the need to “learn a little of everything” and instead focus on what they are good at.
As a pre-university path, the A-Level programme stands out when compared to other routes such as foundation, matriculation and STPM.
There is no denying that the programme is regarded as a challenging one, as with fewer subjects taken the syllabus of every subject is more in-depth and meant to prepare students for the rigours of pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
This is partly why A-Level may not be suitable for every student, especially those who might not do well in purely exam-based assessments.
Some subjects, such as Chemistry, Biology and Physics, will also require a practical assessment, along with a written exam. These assessments add up to 20% of a student’s final score.
Options open
A-Level might be the best path for you if you like academic learning, know you are heading to a university to continue with your studies and have not pinned down what Bachelor’s degree you wish to pursue, while keeping your options open.
Some degree programmes, such as Law, are also best opened with A-Level too. It takes two A-Level passes to gain entry into a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme, and the in-depth level of the A-Level Law subject will also prepare you for LLB.
At UOW Malaysia, years of experience resulting in 100% passing rates have aided the campus in devising two A-Level groupings – Science and Arts.
In the Science stream, you choose either two, three or four subjects out of Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
For the Arts stream, students choose either two, three or four subjects out of Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Sociology and Law.
With its in-depth subjects and high standards, the A-Level programme is the gold standard for requirements into almost any university around the world.
UOW Malaysia A-Level students regularly join the ranks of the “top in the world” in the subjects they take, which means that their scores are in the highest bracket of achievement on a global scale.
Being among the top in the world is not an exaggeration as A-Level examiners mark papers from around the world using the same marking system.
To find out more about the A-Level progamme and other pre-university entry options, speak with UOW Malaysia education advisers at the Cambridge A-Level Open Day on Aug 5-6 and 12-13. For more information, visit www.uow.edu.my
