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What’s Next
after SPM?
Explore Your Study
Options Here
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Advanced-Level General Certi?cate of
Education (A-Levels)
Traditionally introduced as a standard requirement for entry into
universities in the United Kingdom, A-Levels is now recognised
by many prestigious institutions outside the UK. Private colleges
offer this course, where students are required to choose at least
three subjects from 60 offered. Only two examination boards
are represented locally – University of Cambridge International
Examinations and Edexcel Limited, where they are different
in assessment methods and course syllabi. However, both are
equally recognised by universities.
The courses offered in the institutions varies, therefore it is best to
do your research on the various colleges and choose your A-Levels
courses choice based on your desired course and personal learning
ability. A-Levels is suitable for those who want to keep their study
options open and enjoy a ?exible but challenging syllabus. Other
than that, it is also good for those interested in pursuing studies
overseas with English as the native language.
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After years of burying yourself in books, you
have ?nally completed your secondary education
and can’t wait to get rid of your school uniform.
The SPM (O-Levels) results will be released a few
months after the end of the examinations, allowing
you to get a few months of rest or seek a part-time
job. However, these few months are best spent
planning your next step. Some might even be eager
to embark on their new path of knowledge before
the SPM results are out, so it is vital to know the
options available for you.
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American Degree Program (ADP)
The American Degree Program (ADP) is designed to prepare
students for undergraduate-level studies in American universities.
With ADP, students will be prepared academically to be
equivalent to 12th-graders in American high schools. ADP
takes about one to two years to complete. The course structure
revolves around a set of compulsory subjects (core) relevant
to their future major and optional subjects (elective) which
covers topics beyond their ?elds of study. Final exams, tests,
quizzes, assignments, presentations and mid-terms contribute
to the students’ ?nal grades. Rather than being as academically
challenging as other pre-u programmes, ADP stresses more on
class participation, making it more bene?cial for those seeking to
improve their communication and people skills.
Before enrolling in an ADP programme, do your research on the
subjects you want to take and speak to a university or college
counsellor as not all ADP course credits are equally recognised by
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