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There are more than 100 international schools in Malaysia, majority of them offering the British curriculum and International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. Parents can choose from different budget and curriculum preference.  Malaysia are typically divided into 6 tiers depending on their fees, with Tier 1 being the most expensive, and Tier 6 being the most affordable ones. Below is an approximation of how much a school in each tier would usually charge parents per annum:  Tier 1 range between RM 80-100,000Tier 2 range between RM 60-80,000Tier 3 range between RM 40-50,000Tier 4 range between RM 30-40,000Tier 5 range between RM 20-30,000Tier 6 are below RM 20,000 The following are three affordable international schools in the Klang Valley area in Malaysia, where their annual tuition fees the tier 5 range.  Global Indian International School (GIIS) – Kuala Lumpur The school adopts the Global Montessori Plus (GMP) Programme which is available for students at the pre-primary level. Then, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is offered to students in classes 9 to 12. At GIIS, the IGCSE program is also offered from classes 1 to 12. The tuition fees range from RM 12,756 to RM 22,728. More more information, please visit Global Indian International School (GIIS) […]

To get permanent resident status in Canada after you graduate from a 2-year diploma course, you need to work in your field of study for a minimum of one year after obtaining Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). Click [here] for a complimentary full article. Article sponsored by Canadapt Consulting

Simple Explanation about International Baccalaureate (IB) Simple Explanation about International Baccalaureate IB stands for International Baccalaureate. It is for motivated students interested in a broad range of subjects, who may not yet have decided what they want to specialize in at University. There are four types of IB’s programmes, namely the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). You can use the search filter to look for schools that offer one programme in particular. IB students usually have a strong interest in the world around them and current affairs. They are expected to work hard and take part in social and cultural activities as well as academic study. The IB program provides a broad overview of subjects from a range of disciplines, including science, languages, humanities and the arts. It is ideal for students who have a wide range of interests, and who want to explore these interests further before specializing at university. IB Program is: 6 subjects studied over two years plus 3 additional modules: Theory of Knowledge, Creativity Action and Service and an Extended EssayAssessment: Final exams at the end of two years, plus coursework, CAS, extended essay and presentations.Is recognized […]

You are eligible for direct entry into the first year of a Bachelor’s Degree Program if you have good grades from GCE A Level or IB. Most Bachelor’s Degrees usually last for three to four years while medicine/dentistry degrees would last for five to six years. Some programs give you the option to undertake a one-year paid work placement after your 2nd year of study. If you are not qualified for direct entry, you may choose the Diploma Pathway Program. A Diploma Pathway is a full-time academic program equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor’s Degree. Successful completion of the Diploma Pathway guarantees you direct entry into the second year of a range of Bachelor’s Degrees with some top universities, including the University of Birmingham, University of Western Australia, Monash University, University of Adelaide and many more.

The Foundation year program is a pre-university qualifying program that is equivalent to A’level. You will progress to the first year of a Bachelor’s degree upon successful completion of the Foundation year program. Your place is guaranteed when you complete the Foundation year and achieve the grades stipulated in your offer letter. You can apply with your last year O’level results, or if you are sitting O’level exams this year, you can apply with your preliminary result in September/October, so that you are able to start the Foundation year either in January, April or September. If you have exceptional academic ability, your ambition might be either Oxford or Cambridge University or a UK medical school. Then you may wish to consider A’level program in the UK with Oxbridge preparation.

Most applications to universities to the U.K are submitted through the Universities and College Admissions Service (UCAS), which is a U.K.-based organisation who is responsible for operating and managing the application process for higher education courses in the U.K. Most university courses are applicable through the UCAS portal but there are a select few courses within each university which require direct applications to the university itself. Here is the complete list of colleges that use the UCAS portal. You can create a UCAS account here. Deciding on a course of study There are over 50,000 undergraduate courses at more than 395 providers in the U.K., so it’s important you do your research. What would you like to study? What would you like to achieve after university? Is being located in central London important to you? These are some important questions to ask as you decide which course to apply to at university. To learn more: Look at the UCAS subject guidesto understand what the different subject areas have to offer – including graduate destinations, entry requirements, and personal statement tips. Browse the UCAS search toolfor inspiration on the types of courses you can study – you can use the subject filters to narrow […]