Pre-University courses after SPM

Simply said, pre-university is the one to two years stage that precedes entering a university. Pre-university programs are available for secondary school graduates who want to jumpstart their further education careers.

A-Level

One of the most well-known pre-university programs offered in the UK.
Admission into most universities is a possibility.
Provided in colleges by the Edexcel/Cambridge International Examinations Board.

Tuition Fees: RM 16,000 - RM 35,000

Duration: 1.5 - 2 years

Subjects Taken: 3 - 4 subjects

Assessments: Exams & Coursework

Recognition: Worldwide

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

Originally from Geneva, Switzerland.
Can be pretty difficult.
The system is set up to develop students who are knowledgeable and skilled in every field of the arts and sciences.
Students must complete coursework and examinations in three areas: creativity, action and service activities (CAS), theory of knowledge (TOK), and extended essays. This is a distinctive characteristic of the IB program.

Tuition Fees: RM 40,000 - RM 60,000

Duration: 2 years

Subjects Taken: 6

Recognition: Worldwide

Matriculation

Individuals who intend to enroll in nearby state universities.
Government subsidies cover the cost of tuition.
The following four disciplines are also mandatory for all students: information technology, dynamic skills, Islamic/moral education, and English language.

Tuition Fees: RM 550 below (registration fees)

Duration: 1 - 2 years

Subjects Taken: 4

Recognition: Local & Partly overseas

STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia)

Regarded as one of the toughest exams in the world and of the highest caliber.
Very cost-effective; for a reasonable amount, students can enroll in institutions all around the world with their STPM.
If they want to raise their average grades, students have the option of retaking the papers.

Tuition Fees: RM1,000 below (registration and examination fees)

Duration: 1.5 years, split into three semesters

Subjects Taken: 5

Recognition: Worldwide

Asasi

Direct entry into the university for people who have already selected their desired degree.
solely based on exams.
both open and private program is available: A closed program limits students to the university they can enroll in, but an open program permits students to access other public universities.

Tuition Fees: *funded by government, fees may vary depending on the institution selected

Duration: 1 - 1.5 years

Subjects Taken: 1 (as per intended degree)

Recognition: Local

American Degree Programme (ADP/ADTP)

After completing this course, students forego pre-university and graduate with a degree in their chosen area.
Students might choose to complete one or two years of their ADP in Malaysia and the remaining years in a university in the United States or Canada.

Tuition Fees: RM 60,000 (2 years in Malaysia)

Duration: 4 years

Subjects Taken: 7

Recognition: American Universities

Australian Matriculation/South Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT/SACEi)

Recommendations for students who want to study in Australia.
Several nations throughout the world typically recognize this program.
SACEi gives students 70% school-based assessments and 30% tests, while AUSMAT offers students 50% exams and 50% school-based assessments.

Tuition Fees: RM 18,000 - RM 40,000

Duration: 1 year

Subjects Taken: 5

Recognition: Worldwide

Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma is another name for it.
enables students to pursue their degrees at institutions worldwide rather than simply in Canada.
Additionally, CPU students must complete a set number of hours of community service that includes projects and presentations as well as real-world experience.

Tuition Fees: RM 30,000

Duration: 1 year

Subjects Taken: 6

Recognition: Worldwide

Foundation

Preferred by students who are certain of the career path they want to take.
Specific and adapted to the future degree curricula of the pupils
The quickest route to enroll in a university is to take a foundation course.

Tuition Fees: RM 10,000 - RM 26,000

Duration: 1 year

Subjects Taken: 1 (stream)

Recognition: Limited universities locally & abroad