A-LEVEL AT INTEC EDUCATION COLLEGE HELPS CONTINUE STUDY ABROAD EASILY

Of course, you are no stranger to this A-Level programme in Malaysia. Many out there look at A-Level as a very difficult programme, especially if you take 4 subjects.  So today, my goal is to help you understand everything about A-level, so that you can make a good decision on your future study path, to not be afraid to choose A-Level.

A-Level, or also known as GCE Advanced Level is a pre-university programme offered in Malaysia based on the United Kingdom (UK) education system. You can take this course after completing your Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and before taking a course at a public or private university. A-Level programme is usually offered at private colleges and selected MARA colleges around Malaysia including INTEC Education College, based in Shah Alam, Selangor. New student intake for this programme is in January and July. 

The duration of the A-Level programme at INTEC is betwen 1.5 years to 2 years depending on the study area of your choice. Students are encouraged to take at least 3 subjects  to pass the programme requirements. Some of the subjects offered are as follows:

-Mathematic 

- Accountant 

- Physics 

- Economy 

- Chemistry 

- Law 

- Biology 

- Psychology 

- Computer Science 

-Literature in English 

- Further Mathematics

Why Should You Take A-Levels?

There are various pre-university programmes that you can choose from, among the main reasons why you should choose A-Level are:

1. Recognized as an international qualification by prestigious institutions around the world.

- A-Level is known as the "gold standard" in pre-university courses and is widely accepted by universities around the world.

2. Excellent option for students who are aware of their academic interests and who have good visions on the types of undergraduate courses they may want to take up in universities.

- Foundation programmes can be limited to certain courses at some universities, but A-Level enables you to pursue a variety of undergraduate degrees. Not only that, while Foundation programme requires you to divide your time for 5 or 6 subjects, A-Level allows you to focus on minimal subjects and deeply master each subject.

Advantages of enrolling in A-Level Programme at INTEC Education College

1. Experienced & Skilled Lecturers 

- INTEC has lecturers who are experienced in pedagogical skills and with excellent teaching strategies in the A-Level syllabus. Not only that, the lecturers are also friendly and approachable to students. 

2. Offers IELTS Preparation Classes

- INTEC also offers IELTS preparation classes and several ethics subjects to cultivate students' morals and self-discipline.

3. Excellent Student Performance Record

- From the time INTEC began to offer the A Level programme, students' performance record has been excellent with over 60% of students getting A+ and A in all subjects. A total of 90.5% of students scored A+ and A in Physics subjects and 88.5% scored A+ and A in Chemistry. As for biology and mathematics, 82.4% scored A+ and A, based on the results of June 2022 exam.

4. Offers German Toastmasters

- INTEC has German toastmasters to help students communicate in German, increase self-confidence when speaking in public and develop leadership skills.

5. Monitors Student Performance and Appoints Professional Agents for University Placement

- To monitor the performance of students closely, INTEC has monitoring programmes such as Champion in Cambridge Week and Mandatory Consultation Classes. INTEC also appoints professional agents to assist students in university placement after completing the A-Level programme.

Activities at INTEC Education College

Apart from focusing on learning, INTEC also organise various interesting activities for students in each recruitment session to provide students with more Education system exposure. Among the activities that have taken place are Road to UK and Champion in Cambridge.

Road to UK

This programme is intended as a platform for INTEC alumni to share their experiences with new students. This programme exposes the students with the expectations of studying in foreign countries to prepare them physically, mentally, and spiritually in facing the challenges based on the alumni’s first-hand experiences.

Through this programme, students can also make preliminary preparations from the psychological aspect and understand the idea of living and studying abroad in the future.

Champion in Cambridge

This programme is a workshop for lecturers and alumni to help students prepare for exams, especially regarding technical preparation.

This programme aims to provide students with important strategies and manuals to tackle external exams and guidance to solve any encountered challenges.

Students will also be exposed to key ideas that will be used in future internal and external exams.