Fast-track courses after SPM
There are always alternatives; if you want to completely avoid pre-university, you might want to think about enrolling in one of these fast-track programs instead.
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
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The ACCA qualification is not a degree but a professional certificate.
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Seen as an honorific qualification that employers strongly value.
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Through the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification, SPM students in Malaysia can gain access to the ACCA Qualification more quickly.
Intakes: *may vary depending on the institution selected
Duration: 3 years
Subjects Taken: 13
Recognition: Worldwide
TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training)
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A special curriculum is designed to give students the information and practical skills they need to start working right away, without having to go through a traditional school system.
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The marketability of TVET graduates in Malaysia's job market is currently relatively greater as well.
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Due to the increasing demand for graduates with particular skill sets, TVET graduates are also given better pay.
Intakes: *may vary depending on the institution selected
Duration: 6 - 24 months
Subjects Taken: 1
Recognition: Worldwide
Diploma
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A step ahead of a pre-university course - it prepares students to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation instead of going on to university.
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The qualifications required to enter a Diploma program are usually lower than other pre-university programs.
Intakes: *may vary depending on the institution selected
Tuition Fees: RM 20,000 - RM 60,000
Duration: 2 - 3 years
Subjects Taken: 1 (stream)
Recognition: Worldwide