So, I have decided to take Canadian Pre-University/Canadian International Matriculation Programme.
But I'm tore between 2 colleges which is Sunway and Taylor's.
I need your opinion please.

these 2 colleges kind of have a different systems even though they're both "Ontario Secondary School Diploma"
and some subjects are different.
I'm seriously confused! O.o

Please please help me >,<

What do you mean by different systems? It looks about the same to me.
Assessment system the same,both also has about 80% Canadian Lecturers so lecturer quality is about the same as well,even course code also the same since both are from Ontario,number of subjects,duration,entry requirements all look the same to me care to clarify further on what different system are you talking about.

Tuition + Misc fees for 6 subjects wise, Sunway's CIMP costs RM21,600 and Taylor's CPU is RM22,350 which is RM750 more expensive because of their Misc Fees Tuition Fees are the same.

First of all what Degree are you planning to pursue later on after CPU/CIMP and where?

This post has been edited by Hikari0307: Apr 11 2010, 12:55 AM

well, not literally different.
like in sunway u have to sit for the test first to determine whether ur english is good enough for ENG4U, if u don't, u have to take ENG4C first if i'm nt mistaken.
and in Taylor's, if u dont get "A" in English for O level or SPM, u cant take ENG4U,
u should take ENG3U for the first semester then after that u can pursue to ENG4U in the 2nd semester.

and one more thing, for the computer studies, sunway has "TGJ4M Communication Technology" and taylor's has "ICS4U Computer Science".

I hope u get my point, sorry if it's badly explained. >,<

for the degree.. umm i have several choices, honestly i'm not sure yet T_T

and I wanna know about the study environment in both colleges...
thank you~ =)

20k for grade 12 ah? What university you want to go to after college?

i'm still not sure about the university but i'm heading to canada.

Do something else man. Ontarians who have a choice wouldn't do their grade 12.

like what? the problem is i dunno what to major yet, so my choices are only A levels and canadian pre-u.

This post has been edited by chapunx: Apr 11 2010, 03:39 PM

A-levels.

Well it won't be an issue if your English is good enough right ^^" If it's not good enough it doesn't make much difference whether you go to Taylor's or Sunway.

well those would be two different subjects there you got to go and view the syllabus to see the difference but I'd think it's not a problem which one you took as most IT and Computing degrees don't have computing subjects as pre-requisite mostly Maths ^^" Just a matter of which of those two subjects interest you then.

Why do you want to do CPU/CIMP because of their assessment system? Why not go for something like A-Levels which is more recognized and gives you more options for the future? Or you don't like their exam based system?Or the timing is not suitable for you?

Learning environment it'll be pretty much be the same just the area your in is a bit different though both are quite near each other ^^" don't know about Sunway's CIMP since I know little things about Sunway but Taylor's CPU got a lot of International Students and Canada Bound JPA,MARA,Petronas,Bank Negara etc Scholars.
In Sunway I'd say if your a bit active you can meet people from other programmes as well besides pre-u compared to Taylor's who just moved all their Foundation and Tertiary programs to Taylor's University College Lakeside Campus and converted the SS15 campus to Taylor's College Subang Jaya to house just CAL,SAM and CPU separating TUC and TC though their students are still allowed to use each others facilities and participate in activities since they are all under the Taylor's Education Group roof.
Oh yeah Taylor's converted what used to be the building for Taylor's Business School to only house CPU so you programs in TCSJ got ample space with CAL and SAM sharing the campus area in front IDP,Mac centre etc and CPU getting the whole Wisma Subang Building.

This post has been edited by Hikari0307: Apr 11 2010, 03:50 PM

The Canadian Matriculation Programmes will be helpful for you if you find that English is a difficulty. The advantage that a lot of our International students find is that the programme helps you develop your English throughout the semesters. That is why we have an English Placement test to determine which English would best suit you.

It would be helpful if you know which degree you are planning to do. We will be able to advise you further.

A-Levels may not be a wise choice if you are seeking for a more coursework/practical based curriculum as compared to a 100% examination based system. However, A-Levels would be highly advised if you are looking out for scholarships after Pre-U.

Canada accepts A-Levels, AUSMAT, CIMP and even the American Degree Programme. You might want to check out our ADTP programme at www.sunway.edu.my/adtp for the majors that are offered.

As a former CIMP student,

My advice is the same as feynman.

Unless you are one of those top class student who can constantly perform then CPU is good for you at sunway at least, never done it at taylor's so idk.

If you're average skip it, for example engineering good universities in Canada look at core subjects individually rather than an overall % bet your guidance councilor didn't tell you that. However some uni probably lax on this don't know how much recession affected them over there.

Do note the part that says this is not exam orientated. If you are like me then every quiz/test is like an exam because remember if you fail one your total average in going to drop.

This post has been edited by BillySteel: Apr 11 2010, 07:34 PM

im confused too.. well, i just wanna know about the environment in cpu taylors and cimp sunway, which is better? cz i know that quite a number of ppl says that sunway students used to party alot and play alot so yeah.. and cpu programmes has alot of international student? hw about national sstudents?

Based on when I did CIMP most are foreigners I would estimate a 60(overseas student)/40(malaysian) ratio depending on which course you are taking.

As for parting anyone and any course can do that, we cannot have fun meh?

At the end of the day just study smart and play hard.

Enviroment---er i believe that Malaysian students are more friendlier definately as int students dont mix around that much and less cool

I don't know about sunway since I never interacted with any of their CIMP students but Taylor's CPU, environment wise I think it's about the same, Taylor's and Sunway students are about the same as well I'd think, don't worry not everybody only thinks of going partying all the time those are only a small number of students though they are the ones who usually stand out that's why people notice them ^^" and these students might also be the ones who score sometimes ^^" CPU has a high number of international students, you are very likely to have international students in one of your classes. There's also a high number of local students and especially if you join the July intake there is a very high number of JPA,MARA,Petronas,Bank Negara etc scholars in all the four pre-programmes (SAM,CAL,CPU & IBDP)

O______O;
So i'll be competing with bright students?? >____<

ahaha good what having a lot of bright friends ^^ you will have better chances to score and do well especially in group assignments when you mix with all the good students =) don't worry CPU is a totally new playing field.It's assignment based system is totally different than SPM's exam based system everyone's new to it ^^

how bout chinese ? =/ i realize theres alot of malay studying in cpu/cimp! just wanna enquire are theere alot of chinese ??

Chinese compromise a large number of CPU students.Most Malays there are under scholarship by JPA,MARA,Bank Negara etc while most of the Chinese are under Taylor's own scholarships or are privately financed by their parents etc.

Ima majors in computer science ..should i go for Cimp or ICPU .. ??

Doing CIMP or ICPU doesn't help in computer science. You can do any pre-u/foundation to get into computer science.

First Q : Are you planning to further your studies in Canada?