Malaysian students are
able to enrol into a university with IGCSE certification
according to the university’s entry requirements. Alternatively, the IGCSE certification opens doors for students who wish to pursue their studies abroad.
Will IGCSE be Cancelled in Malaysia?
KUALA LUMPUR: Cambridge International has decided not to proceed with examinations for the May/June 2020 series in all countries outside the United Kingdom due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Can I go to university after IGCSE?
Option 1:
Pre-university
route for a bachelor degree
The general entry requirement to enter pre-U is 5 credits at IGCSE/ SPM level but some programmes may have specific subject requirements. The study duration at pre-U level is between 10 and 18 months. This is the shortest route to a bachelor degree programme.
How much is IGCSE in Malaysia?
Fees for each IGCSE paper range from
RM600 to RM2,800
. However, parents who choose the affordable route must do their research to ensure that the learning centres are suitable for their children and that they meet the requirements of their chosen tertiary programme.
Is IGCSE Recognised in Malaysia?
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the international equivalent of the GCSE examinations in the UK. IGCSE is offered by many international schools in Malaysia.
The qualification is globally recognised
and opens many doors for students who want to study locally or abroad.
Which is better SPM or IGCSE?
Recognition. Both
IGCSE and SPM
are examinations of equivalent level. Both are widely recognized, although Cambridge IGCSE is best known as the world’s most popular international qualification for secondary education. … However, if your plan is to enter a public university or join a Matrikulasi, SPM is the way to go.
Is SPM same as O level?
The SPM is conducted by the local examination board in Malaysia while the ‘O’ levels is a
Singapore-Cambridge examination offered jointly
by both countries’ examination board.
Will there be Igcse exams in 2021?
Cambridge will run their June 2021 exam series
in all countries as planned and where permitted by national or regional authorities. In countries or regions where exams do not run, Cambridge will switch from exams to a teacher assessment approach. The approach will apply to all schools in those countries or regions.
Do universities prefer IGCSE or GCSE?
There’s a lot of debate around whether universities prefer the
IGCSE
, with some people saying it’s more “rigorous” than the old GCSE. Others say that the new GCSE is more rigorous still. In short, there is no agreement on whether either qualification will be better for your uni application.
Is an IGCSE harder than GCSE?
The key difference between both courses is the lack of rigorous coursework in the GCSE qualification. IGCSEs were made for international pupils and so they lack the intensive coursework that is found in many GCSE subjects. …
Resitting an IGCSE course is generally found to be more difficult than resitting a GCSE course
.
What do students do after IGCSE?
Students after completing their IGCSE in Grade 10 would move on
to study Cambridge Advanced in Grades 11 &12
. Cambridge International A Level is typically a two-year course.
What age is IGCSE for?
Though IGCSE is mostly undertaken by students typically in the age group
14-16 or 15-17
depending on primary 1 entry age, it also allows students from alternative education and adult students to sit for the exam and continue personal education advancement at any age.
What is O level and A level in Malaysia?
The GCE is composed of three levels; they are, in increasing order of difficulty:
the Ordinary Level
(“O Level”); the Advanced Subsidiary Level (“A1 Level” or “AS Level”), higher than the O Level, serving as a level in its own right, and functioning as a precursor to the full Advanced Level; and.
Is STPM Recognised worldwide?
STPM is
internationally recognised by many universities
, and the results are considered as equivalent to GCE Advanced Level results.
Is STPM harder than a level?
Difficulty to score:
STPM is way harder
, just compare the number of straight A (CGPA4. 00) of STPM vs of A-level you will get the idea, mind you that the number of STPM students is way more than number of A-level students yet only very few STPM students score the best 4.00 CGPA result every year.
How much is an IGCSE exam?
The exact cost of the exam is set by the exam centres themselves, so this can vary a lot in price, but you can expect to pay
upwards of £100 per exam
for GCSEs and IGCSEs.
