Is a-levels better compared to SAM and HSC?Is HSC same as AUSMAT?PLS reply thanks..

obviously sam ausmat all shortcuts to degree like foundation

I'm from Penang but i plan to go KL to take my a-levels...so which college has the best reputation for its a-levels and low living expenses(in their hostel i mean) if i were to study there...pls reply thanks

The best reputation is taylor, with the numbers of excellent results topping the list, but the fees are

Ic besides taylors how bout the second one?

if u looking for cheap hostels or sharing a teres house..i think KDU though their not so acclaim to be good for a-levels. taylors in ur choice but the fees are pricey and to get a good hostel is abit susah..and the students there can be abit ignorant(was an ex-taylor student)

sunway prolly would be good..hostels are far from campus..the prices are sky rocket oso..students are either super high class and show offs..

but if ur not worried bout the student enviroment and more leaning towards studies i guess its ur choice btwn sunawy or taylors

please do not make sweeping statements if you are unsure of your facts.......

sam is based on the south australian sace, and sits for the same heavily moderated course work and final exams as the rest of year 12 students there.........

ausmat is the same, but based on the western australian system (note that all australian states manage their own education system)

it is NOT a foundation, but an actual final school exam, and used for entry into all universities in australia (scores converted into a TER)............

thus it is NOT a "short cut to degree"............

I have a few friends in Nilai, and apparently they say the lecturers there deliver their best, and the lifestyle there is pretty much slow, so you would not be distracted easily.

ala private college as long as u have $$ everything goes

the best reputation for its A-levels? A-levels onli wo oso need the best college with best reputation?

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Added on April 8, 2007, 10:32 pmwan the best pay more $$$. but at the end are u the best?

This post has been edited by 606088: Apr 8 2007, 10:32 PM

Nilai College doesn't offer A-Levels. They have their own foundation into 3+0 at LaTrobe University in Australia or Oxford Brookes University in the UK. Besides that they also offer the Australian foundation in collaboration with LaTrobe University. And yes, I agree they have a nice campus, spacious and a lot of greenery, together with on-campus hostel facilities. These add up well for students who are serious with their studies.

This post has been edited by MayAnne: Apr 8 2007, 10:58 PM

i believe u want to say arrogant?

It is possible that they are ignorant as well. Though back when I was in Taylor's, there were only a small bunch of them altogether, that it shouldn't be addressed as a problem at all.

Large names, though hard to say that they provide the best quality, can at the very least give you a peace of mind, for they have a stable standard.

Is A-Lvls better than Ausmat/SAM? Well you do learn additional things, but it is after all generally an extra half year if you do it at the cookie-cutter institutions. There are ways to drop it to one year, IIRC, but that's beside the point.

Another board of A-Levels (forgot which, London?) allows retaking of individual modules so at least you do not have to go for a whole year just for a failed sub. And otherwise, a point which a couple of forumers did mention was getting 4As is easier than obtaining a 99.xx TER (Medcine TER, roughly). So... take your pick.

AFAIK, only HELP and UCSI offer the modular A-levels (the London Edexcel GCE A-levels). All other colleges are offering the Cambridge A-Levels. I suggest TS read up on these two programmes before making a decision.

And if money is not a problem, you can choose between Taylors (Cambridge A-levels) and HELP (Edexcel A-levels). The less expensive A-levels programmes would be at INTI or TARC.

is TARC okay in terms of lecturers?

There were some discussion on this a while ago.
Here ---> http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/430762
Maybe you like to check it out.

thanks!

I'm pretty sure i can still get their max scholarship for A-levels and all i'm worried about the cost of living their and their hostel only not vry sure how much exactly must pay..

hmm.. whats the diffrence actually between the london a-lvls and the cambridge a-lvls?

the fees for the a-lvls if anyone is intrested
Taylors - 21000
Inti- 14000
Tarc- not sure but must be <10000

Yeah,what is the difference?Anyone know the living cost in their hostel+food+others?

Yes, you may have scored straight 1As for your SPM and be entitled to full scholarship from the various colleges. But dont forget, these scholarships are only for tuition fees waiver. And if you are talking about A-levels, it also depends on how many subjects you are intending to pursue. The tuition fees do not include fees for application, registration, laboratory, library, development, examination, and etc. And these fees could work out to be more that RM10k for colleges like Taylors and HELP.

none of the listed college are good, sigh......

Then what are the good colleges?

Kolej Yayasan UEM (previously known as Kolej Yayasan Satu and waaayyyy previously known as Kolej Yayasan Saad)


edited : Go wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolej_Yayasan_UEM

This post has been edited by igor_is300: Apr 9 2007, 02:11 PM

I think you can google for clarification about and differences between the Cambridge and Edexcel A-levels. Or you can go to UCSI website for a simplier and overview of the Edexcel A-levels ---> UCSI Edexcel A-levels

And I have checked. Doing A-levels at Taylors for 4 subjects (inclusive of ALL fees) amounts to approximately RM30k, of which only RM13k is given as merit award for 11A1s students. So, go figure!

well perhaps but they are ignorant as well...the other week i drove near taylors and the students in a group cant even walk fast enough to let me drive thru suffice to say they just in their little world -__- and wouldnt care if they want to die or not or just at least walk fast enough for me to drive thru

30k if u plan to overspend.. its already overestimating the cost of living etc, the best is around 25k



i know for a fact that every taylorians must have a merc in his/her house ( a written rule ) and they are racist ( heard from my fren in taylor )

just a rumour, dun flame me

Other than Kolej Yayasan UEM that I mentioned above, some MARA sponsored students were also sent to Taylors for a-levels. I don't think all of them have merc in their family household.

This post has been edited by igor_is300: Apr 9 2007, 02:32 PM

Yes first you said you 'know it for a fact' and now you say 'just a rumor'. What are you trying to play with here, kiddo?

Your post just reeks of naiveness. I'd suggest you to stop spewing 'rumors' 'facts' and 'oh it's a fact and a rumor at the same time' or 'I think it's a fact but let me just call it a rumor as a flame shield'.

But let me dissect your sentences so to say, I'm backing up my statements.

First claim --> the ridiculous Merc statement.
Oh please, there are plenty of scholars and average-well-to-do families sending their children to Taylors. I personally know many who could not afford an overseas education after their pre-u in Taylors.

Second claim --> the so stereotypical racist statement.
BY THE GOLLY, SOME AMERICANS ARE RACIST! THEREFORE, AMERICA IS A RACIST COUNTRY! HEY, THE WHOLE WORLD IS BEING RACIST TOO!

Yeah so apparently Taylors is so racist that I've an equal amount of Malay and Indian friends compared to the Chinese. Probably we all are just showing a facade, where deep down inside us we're cursing each other huh?

This post has been edited by Sesshoumaru: Apr 9 2007, 02:47 PM

No, approximately RM30k was what the personnel at Taylors worked out for me. This is the amount to be paid to them and it does not include food and living expenses.

HELP would cost around RM25k and UCSI around RM23k. All this is excluding food and accommodation.

quite true..but i think more is in sunway then nething..and yes most taylorians are quite racist..i had first hand experience

- all right the first claim, i apologized, i should say most, hows that? parents so loaded that their kids can afford to drive merc to the school everyday, dun deny that

- the second claim .. yeah i heard about it from my frens in taylor, they had personal experience about it, how racist they are, pls do refer to ur fren in taylor

and i am not saying not all, but got some of them are like this

yeah, maybe i have offended some taylorian here, so i apologized, i am just speaking the truth

thanks

maybe u said i shouldnt generalize taylorians as racist or etc, but then again, wouldnt it a shame that some bad eggs are tarnishing the good name of taylor

and.. i still vote for taylor as the best school

This post has been edited by pipedream: Apr 9 2007, 07:34 PM

*wrong post

This post has been edited by MoonlitBay: Apr 10 2007, 12:08 AM

are u sure that INTI penang has got A levels ?
and indeed, Taylors has the best reputation for A levels and the highest tuitions fees

Don't think segi offers a-levels. Used to offer that when they were known as Prime college, but no more.

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Added on April 10, 2007, 12:16 amDon't think segi offers a-levels. Used to offer that when they were known as Prime college, but no more.

This post has been edited by Teong: Apr 10 2007, 12:16 AM

Adding on to that, JPA also send scholars to Taylors, Sunway and KDU to do pre university programme before 'fly'-ing.

I think by Nilai College , the TS meant INTI UC in Nilai which offers A-Levels.

Erm..yea

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Added on April 10, 2007, 11:56 amHow bout kemayan ATC...one of my friends said it is very famous also but i never heard b4...

This post has been edited by Vint: Apr 10 2007, 11:56 AM

I have heard about Kemayan. Quite near my place. And i know people who go there. Nothing to go hoo hah over. Just like a normal school with higher fees, more freedom. Unless you're a rich kid don't go there, cause you wont feel in place.

Coz they say penang also got kemayan campus....i was wondering whether i should take it as one of my options...

any college provide a level for june intake

refer:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry11108250

Naive and wanting to be spoonfed. Good luck in securing a scholarship.

My friend took 4 subjects, staying at the hostel, sharing a room with one person..
he spent around 30-34k...
That's a lot of money for a year and a half programme XDD!!


INTI PNG doesn't hv A lvl

30-34k...wow then does it including food and others?How bout monthly expenses?

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Added on May 2, 2007, 11:22 amAnyone know how much does the taylor's scholarship cover?

This post has been edited by Vint: May 2 2007, 11:22 AM

Tumpang kejap =D. Just to do a little survey. Which college for A-levels in whole Malaysia(I really meant everywhere in Malaysia) is overally the best among all. Overall as in facilities, ratio teacher to student, international students, fees, and so on in other aspects. Feel free to suggest.

As an ex-tarcian... I would give my support to TARC A-lvl! :-)

Don't forget that KBU also offers the London Edexcel GCE A-levels. Is it a good place to pursue A-levels there? The university/college and tuition fees (Estimation) but not included living fees:

3 Modules:
Non-Lab subjects:RM 16750
Lab Subjects: RM 18250 (if you take bio chem and physics)

Lab fees, RM 500 for one science subject

4 Modules:
Non-Lab Subjects: RM 19750
Lab subjects: RM 21250 (if you take bio chem and physics) << considered all lab subjects.

Pretty exp though. But still is the duration between London Edexcel and Cambridge is different?

taylors for sure.

i personally suggest sunway. I feel it has a better study environment compare to taylor (just my opinion...dun flame me for this,lol). and for those who says that only rich ppl go sunway la, they are lanci la,dun study one la. Well in a-level at least, most of the ppl i met were those that are hardworking and friendly. we take a-level wat, of coz got nerd abit one la. so u shouldn't expect them to be that bad.

I have to say Taylor's... Widely accepted, many choices of university upon graduation..

many choices!!

Taylor is the best A level collge ever... majority of ours knew that the reputation and the track record are dam good compared to other college's.. but also Taylor is also one of the most expensive college in whole M'sia... Plain A level(duration 1.5 years) cost around 30-40k include living cost and so on...Plus you are hard to fit in the sociaty if you are like not super rich(golden key)... i went for the open day... students are driving BMW to college... quite a number... but not all.. XD

But this is last year news... because this year's A level's lecture are change... So you on your own ... that all info i can giv about Taylor... GOOD LUCK on CHoosing the Right College...

Currently Having Diploma in Business Studies(Accounting) 1st year in TARC..

brother...segi and nilai dont offer A levels la...

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Added on May 29, 2008, 9:47 pmINTI also not bad wert...why all suggest either taylors or sunway? do consider other colleges as well.

This post has been edited by loveless90: May 29 2008, 09:47 PM

can someone clarify the TER and obtaining As part? to get As, we just have to meet the grade right? hmm and i heard Taylors only gives the grade,while HELP gives the grade plus actual score. to get into prestigious Uni's, TERs of 90+ is a must right? (not science related career) Can SAM subjects be retaken like A levels?

where is Kolej Yayasan UEM to be voted? lol, I know that KYUEM is not as famous as taylors and others but, I would say that it's the bestest college ever.

Out of the previous top 30 students sponsored as national scholars in spm last year, 23 of them were sent to kyuem. Being a student there for myself, I would say the quality of education and management and even the bond between the students there are a five star rated.

You'll feel like living in a family community where everybody there knows everybody. There are only 300+ students, 138 in my batch. You'll be living in a chalet of four rooms, given a private room each and a common room with aircond. There are house systems there and I would say that the house spirit there is totally overwhelming.

http://www.kyuem.edu.my/v2/

KYUEM isn't well known in malaysia but it is well known where it matters; the UK