Cambridge GCE Advanced-Level (A-Level) Message from the Director
Welcome to the Cambridge GCE A-Level Programme at counsellors from our Sunway College. Pre-University is an important crossroad, university placement so choose well. A Sunway College A-Level qualification centre further support not only brings you a step closer to attaining your goals you in your university but also opens up a world of possibilities. Here in the application journey. Sunway A-Level programme, we work with you to realise your goals. In addition to an intellectually stimulating academic environment, we provide you with ample opportunities Our consistent track record and excellent results are to participate in extracurricular activities. In the Sunway testimony to what you will experience here. This is in College A-Level Programme, we encourage your holistic recognition of our excellent delivery system, consistent development. academic performance and attainment of Cambridge Top in the World awards. We are extremely proud of our students and their individual success stories. We are also very proud of Pursuing the Cambridge A-Level qualification will be what they go on to achieve. I look forward to welcoming exciting and rewarding as you prepare for admission to you to the programme and to working with you to ensure universities worldwide, including top-tiered institutions. you too leave as successful individuals fully prepared Students before you have successfully entered premier for university and able to meet future challenges with universities in the world like Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, confidence. the London School of Economics, Harvard and MIT. Your lecturers and academic mentors will guide you in your academic work and advise you on how you can benefit Ruth Cheah from the wide range of learning facilities and support Director of Programme services available at Sunway College. Experienced Cambridge GCE A-Level
CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
We are delighted to welcome you to the Cambridge accepted for entry into world class universities in countries International A-Level programme at Sunway College and such as the UK, Germany, USA, Canada, Singapore and New congratulate you on deciding to pursue this qualification, Zealand. It is also accepted for tertiary studies in Malaysia, an international passport to success for university which means that through studying this qualification, you education and beyond. will develop essential skills that will prepare you for higher studies in Malaysia or anywhere in the world. Cambridge Assessment International Education is the world’s largest provider of international education Cambridge International A-Level, like all of our programmes programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. We are and qualifications, helps Cambridge learners to be part of the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s top confident, responsible, innovative and engaged. We wish universities and trusted for excellence in education. Our all Cambridge learners at Sunway College every success in qualifications are recognised by the world’s universities their studies and hope this preparation will bring lifelong and employers. success and a love of learning which will stay with you through school, university and beyond. Cambridge International A-Level is an internationally benchmarked qualification, which is taken in over 160 countries by over 175,000 students and widely recognised Cambridge Assessment by universities and employers around the world. It is International Education
02 Cambridge GCE A-Level Programme
Sunway College has been preparing students since 1994 for the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced-Level qualification through examinations set and assessed by the Cambridge International Examinations.
Cambridge is the world’s largest provider of international educational qualifications with more than 1,100 examination centres across the globe. More than 50 such centres are currently operating in Malaysia alone.
The GCE A-Level qualification places emphasis on in-depth knowledge, deep understanding, strong reasoning abilities and critical thinking. It is arguably the most widely recognised pre- university qualification in the world, readily accepted as proof of superior academic ability for entry into world-class universities around the world.
In the November 2019 examination, 57.8% of our students achieved Straight A*/As. Our students have consistently topped the nation and the world, winning Outstanding Cambridge Leaner Awards in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Economics, Accounting, Law, Thinking Skills, Literature in English and History.
03 International Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Qualifications
The Cambridge A-Level curriculum provides a firm bedrock of fundamental knowledge by guaranteeing comprehensive coverage in the breadth and depth of each subject offered. Students are assessed on their mastery of subject matter, their application of knowledge and understanding to everyday scenarios and their ability to think critically in unfamiliar situations. In the Sciences, a fair part of the assessment involves the demonstration of laboratory-based skills.
The programme of A-Level studies at Sunway involves a two-tiered structure of examinations leading to the award of a certificate. The staged assessment relieves the pressure associated with sitting for one set of final examination papers. The AS (Advanced Subsidiary) examinations test fundamental skills while the A2 (Advanced Level) examinations are a more wide-ranging assessment. Our 1.5-year programme comprises three semesters, each about six months long, with the AS examinations at the end of Semester 2 and the A2 examinations at the end of Semester 3.
Objectives and Learning Outcomes Academic Requirements
The Cambridge International AS and A-Level develop Passed SPM, O-Level or equivalent with minimum five (5) learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in: credits including English. • In-depth subject content • Independent thinking English Language Requirement: • Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as For students without a credit or higher in English: familiar situations • IELTS - minimum score of 5.5
• Handling and evaluating different types of information Students who intend to take A-Level science subjects must sources have at least credits in the same SPM/O-Level pure science • Thinking logically and presenting ordered and coherent arguments subjects; Combined Science does not provide a sufficient • Making judgements, recommendations and decisions foundation.
• Presenting reasoned explanations, understanding Additional Mathematics is required for A-Level Mathematics implications and communicating them clearly and logically and Further Mathematics. • Working and communicating in English
04 Choice of Subjects Pre-Business & Pre-Law Accounting ## The A-Level subjects offered are: Economics Literature in English # • Accounting ## History • Biology Law • Chemistry Mathematics • Economics Psychology • Literature in English # • Further Mathematics * Students are given advice, counselling and guidance while • History preparing for university application. However, we strongly • Law encourage that students should also do their research on • Mathematics any requirements that may change over time based on the • Physics university’s standards or preferences. • Psychology
* To be taken as a fourth subject in addition to Mathematics; # Literature in English is not offered in the March intake; Assessments ## Accounting is not offered in the September intake.
The A-Level subject syllabi are divided into the AS Level, which Students shall be required to choose no less than three is the first half of the programme and forms the foundation subjects and no more than four A-level subjects. Thinking of A-Level (A2), and the A2 Level, which is the second part Skills is offered up to AS Level only. An English (IELTS) class of the syllabi and covers more challenging topics, with each is offered in the first semester for the January and July level contributing 50% towards the final A-Level grade. intakes. For March and September intakes, English (IELTS) and Thinking Skill are offered in the second Semester. The examination papers at both the AS and A2 Levels are set and marked by examiners from Cambridge Assessment The following is a guide to the most popular combinations International Education. students choose as pathways to various university courses. Please note that these combinations are not compulsory or absolute; for further information and/or advice, please Intakes & Examinations consult a qualified member of staff.
AS A-Level (A2) Intake Duration Examinations Examinations Pre-Medicine & Pre-Science January 18 October/ May/ Biology 2021 months November 2021 June 2022 Chemistry Literature in English # March 15 October/ May/ 2021 months November 2021 June 2022 Mathematics Physics July 18 May/ October/ Psychology 2021 months June 2022 November 2022 September 21 October/ May/ 2021 months November 2022 June 2023 Pre-Engineering & Pre-Science
Chemistry Economics Literature in English # Further Mathematics * Mathematics Physics
05 ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES
A-Level Student Council Coursework & Examinations (ALSCO) Coursework and internal examinations prepare students ALSCO comprises a team of committed, dedicated and for the final external examinations and, to a certain extent, creative young people who are the leaders of the A-Level university itself. In accordance with internal programme student body. ALSCO serves as a platform for students to policy, it is mandatory that all students maintain a minimum organise activities, share ideas, participate in community of 80% attendance and record a minimum of a pass grade in service work, and most importantly to develop leadership and the overall internal assessments to be permitted to register interpersonal skills. Members of ALSCO also learn to come for the external examinations. In addition, to be permitted to out of their comfort zone and achieve their full potential to register for the Advanced Level examinations students must be leaders. ALSCO members become role models and set obtain at least a pass for each of their subjects at Advanced good examples for their coursemates. Examples of events Subsidiary Level. ALSCO has organised include charity events to raise funds for the less fortunate and needy, field trips, leadership and teambuilding camps, and many social, cultural, sporting and Extracurricular Activities recreational activities.
There are many extracurricular activities available to all students in the institution. These activities are usually held Academic Counselling during the weekdays, but may occasionally be scheduled over weekends and public holidays. Students are encouraged If a student is found to be too far behind in the syllabus and to participate in extracurricular activity as it provides a more unable to catch up due to lack of attitude/aptitude then wholesome development. It may also enhance a reference or he/she will be counselled to drop a subject. If two or more testimonial. lecturers agree he/she lacks the ability to cope, after the mid- semester report, he/she will be counselled and further action recommended accordingly. Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award Winners
06 Help and Support Student Attendance and Punctuality Staff from the A-Level programme and the Student Services Department offer assistance to students in the areas of There has been a strong correlation between consistent academic and personal counselling. At the programme attendance and the results obtained by students. Failure to level, each student is assigned an academic staff member as meet the minimum requirement of 80%, not only affects the mentor. final outcome but students run the risk of being excluded from registering for the A Level Examination. The department takes strict measures to monitor attendance and we will Mentor-Mentee System alert the Director of Programme and parents/guardians if there is an issue regarding poor attendance. Punctuality is also viewed as important by the Department. This stands to Each student in our A-Level programme is assigned an reason because it is not only disruptive to the to other course academic mentor who will provide pastoral care throughout mates, but affects good class participation. Subject lecturers the student’s studies. At the outset, this system fosters the are given the prerogative either to allow or deny access to a forging of a meaningful relationship between lecturer and student who is perpetually late. He/she will be marked absent, student, and promotes the close monitoring of the student’s unless they provide a letter from parents stating the reasons. overall progress. The system also identifies each mentor as a capable and ready resource person for counsel pertaining to choice of career and placement in appropriate universities. Mentors assist their mentees in their university applications, Teaching Faculty including the writing of references and testimonials. On a broader level, the mentor-mentee system helps guide the The academic staff of the A-Level Programme are highly overall social, emotional and mental development of the qualified, experienced and truly committed. With an average student body. of 20 years of teaching experience across the faculty, they are highly competent in the task of imparting knowledge and understanding to their young charges. Parents’ Day
Parents’ Day is held to enable parents and guardians to Fee Settlement and Refund meet with lecturers and discuss the academic and personal development of each student. This will enable parents/ The Management reserves the right to exclude student from guardians and lecturers to work together to help students attending classes and using campus facilities until the fees develop their full potential. are settled. Any assessment or examination result(s), and academic transcripts shall be withheld if payment remains outstanding, and the students concerned will not be able to Progress Reports enrol in the subsequent semester or to graduate.
Enrolment and General fees are NOT refundable. The Progress reports are evaluative reports provided to parents/ proportion of tuition fee refund, upon official withdrawal, is guardians. These reports are an important means of letting as shown below: parents know about the student’s progress. The programme - 75% refund (by the 5th working day from the regards parental involvement and home support as critical commencement of semester) factors in helping students improve. - 50% refund (by the 6-8th working day from the commencement of semester) - No refund (after the 8th working day from the commencement of semester
07 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award Winners
2020 2019
Top in Malaysia Top in Malaysia
Accounting (A-Level) Law (A-Level) Biology (A-Level) Literature in English • Choong Zu Yi • Lee Shi Yi • Melissa Yam Khai Jie (AS-Level) • Nureen Izzety Binti • Tan Vicky • Ng Jyn-Mun Khairuddin Literature in English (AS-Level) Chemistry (AS-Level) Physics (AS-Level) Accounting (AS-Level) • Rinakshie Rams • Sean Ng Xiang Peng • Tay Wei Yang • Yap Kah Hoe Mathematics (A-Level) Economics (A-Level) Biology (A-Level) • Ong Jia Zheng • Ng Wan Xin • Chen Xin Wen Physics (A-Level) Biology (AS-Level) • Suraj a/l Suresh Top in the World • Chiw Yen Yi Physics (A-Level) Biology (A-Level) • Eng Zhe Heng Chemistry (A-Level) • Tay Wei Yang • Eng Zhe Heng • Eugene Tan Yi Xun • Ong Jia Zheng • Fatemeh Asgarian Chemistry (AS-Level) • Gan Li Lin • Lim Kent Shen Top in the World • Jennese Moo Wann Wai Economics (AS-Level) • Jonathan Aidan Royan Economics (A-Level) • Julian Ting Fu Chen • Gerald Lim • Kok Chian Chen • Tan Ju-Lyn • Karishma Menon Cheng Jun • Lai Li Sha • Lai Yuen Seng • Lai Yong Sheng Law (AS-Level) Further Mathematics • Lee Lynn Wei • Ong Jia Zheng • Rachel Maya Robert (A-Level) • Ong Chen Ping • Tan Chin Yong • Low Han You • Ooi Zhe Ren • Tan Hui Ru Kimberley Literature in English • Philip Lee Hann Yung (A-Level) • Soh Jian Wee • Tan Jing Yi • Lavanya a/p • Teoh Hong Piow Law (AS-Level) • Tai Zhi Yu Jeyaratnam • Yap Kah Hoe • Lee Shi Yi • Tay Wei Yang • Toh Sze Yin Mathematics Physics (AS Level) Literature in English • Ung Lik Ru (AS-Level) • Ooi Zhe Ren (AS-Level) • Wuu Zi Ning • Beh Jia Hao • Lavanya a/p Jeyaratnam Psychology (A-Level) • Yeoh Wen Yee • Char Yi Ting • Tan Ju-Lyn Mathematics (A-Level) • Chiw Yen Yi Physics (A-Level) • Chong Yen Juin • Ethan Hoe Tzong Shuen • Eugene Tan Yi Xun • Tan Chin Yong Psychology (A-Level) High Achievement • Tan Hui Ru Kimberley • Ng Wan Xin • Tai Zhi Yu History (AS-Level) Psychology (AS-Level) • Sean Kong Mathematics (AS-Level) • Lavanya a/p Jeyaratnam • Amanda Lim Jiayi Thinking Skills (AS Level) • Chong Min Huey • Tan Hui Ru Kimberly Best across Four Cambridge • Chong Yen Juin International (AS-Level)
• Beh Jia Hao High Achievement
Thinking Skills (AS-Level) • Jerric Chong Yijie
Best across Four Cambridge International (AS-Level)
• Tan Hui Ru Kimberley (AS-Level)
08 2018 2017
Top in Malaysia Top in Malaysia
Accounting (A-Level) Physics (A-Level) Physics (AS-Level) • Siow Yu Fang • Mok Siao Chi • Yew Wei Chee
Biology (A-Level) Physics (AS-Level) Psychology (A-Level) • Lee Pui Yee • Lau Sau Jee • Wong Hei Yee • Chua Shen Yik Chemistry (A-Level) • Loo Yi Ting • Mok Siao Chi Top in the World Economics (AS-Level) • Ng Wan Xin Further Mathematics (A-Level) • Chan Jun Kang • Lim Zi Heng Top in the World Mathematics (A-Level) Further Mathematics (A-Level) • Ho Jin Jonathan • Tan Zarn Yao Mathematics (AS-Level) Mathematics (A-Level) • Lau Ern Sher • Loo Yi Ting • Low Yee Hui • Neo Zhen Ting • Sim Sze Wann • Tan Zarn Yao Mathematics (AS-Level) • Aida Arissa Binti Shamsuddin • Tung Giim Chyn • Boaz Chung Yi Heng • Voon Pei Si • Edmund Kong Wei Ren Thinking Skills (AS-Level) • Ethan Hoe Tzong Shuen • Brian Kok Eu Mun • Eunice Wong Jia Xin • Jessie Tieng Li Tiing • Loo Yi Ting Best across Four Cambridge • Neo Zhen Ting International (AS-Level) • Ng Jia Wei • Ng Sang Hao • Tung Giim Chyn • Ng Soong Ling • Tan Ming Hui • Tan Shu Yan Best across Three Cambridge • Tan Vicky International (A-Level) • Tay Duan Hong Jordan • Chan Jun Kang • Teh Kuan Ting • Woo Jia Min • Woon Chin Ping
Psychology (AS-Level) • Cheryl Ong
High Achievement
Thinking Skills (AS-Level) • Yong Zhan Sheng • Eer Kai Jun
Best across Three Cambridge International (A-Level)
• Mok Siao Chi
09 What Our Students Say
“My time at Sunway College has been “I am very grateful to have decided to challenging yet interesting. From read A-Level at Sunway College and it dealing with demanding workloads proved to be an invaluable experience. to participating in fun-filled extra- I believe the competitive atmosphere curricular activities, I learnt a lot of and the dedicated lecturers in Sunway new things which can be really useful College are the main contributing during my time in university.” factors to my success in A-Level. Studying at Sunway College had been Tan Xue Heng an amazing and fruitful journey, and it 4A*s Cambridge GCE A-Level wouldn’t have been the same without Biomedical Engineering, St. Anne’s, my affable lecturers and supportive University of Oxford, UK friends!”
Lim Yi Heng “Someone once said, there is nothing 4A* Cambridge GCE A-Level good or bad, but thinking makes it so. Engineering, University of It’s true that A-Level Programme is Cambridge, UK demanding, be that as it may, I would do it again and choose Sunway once more. A-Level at Sunway is student- “Sunway College provides a conducive oriented with a dedicated programme environment for studying. It has director and facilitators that emphasis experienced and dedicated lecturers on providing students the highest that guided me through the tough quality of education. A-Level at A-Level programme. Overall, I really Sunway is truly above the rest.” enjoyed my time in Sunway College Kuala Lumpur.” Melanie Yoon Weng Mun 3A*, 1A Cambridge GCE A-Level Desmond Eow Fu Shen Psychology and Linguistics, 4A* Cambridge GCE A-Level University of California, Davis, U.S. Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Provost Award Recipient Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
“I had an amazing time studying A-Level at Sunway College. A-Level “Sunway College is a great college is a very rigorous programme which with lecturers who are fully dedicated has stretched my academic limits in educating and engaging their and piqued my academic curiosity students. The dedication and to study beyond what is lectured in commitment shown by my lecturers the classroom. I would like to thank helped me to achieve my straight As. all my lecturers whose guidance have Thank you Sunway College!.” been vital to my academic success. My friends and classmates have also Justin Fong Zhen Hou been very friendly and supportive, and 3A*,1A Cambridge GCE A-Level this creates the perfect environment Accounting & Finance, for conducive studying. Now that I am London School of Economics, UK about to embark on the next step of my academic journey at the University of Cambridge, I would always look “Studying the A-Level at Sunway back fondly at the memories I have College was a great learning and made at Sunway College and aspire growing experience for me. I am to achieve even greater heights than incredibly honoured and grateful to before.” have been taught by such experienced and dedicated lecturers who provided Lin Zi Khang so much help and support.” 4A* Cambridge GCE A-Level Mathematics, University of Ng Jie Yi Cambridge, UK 4A* Cambridge GCE A-Level Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, UK
10 “Sunway College has many helpful “My journey at Sunway has been and experienced lecturers who are a wonderful one with incredible dedicated to creating a conducive friends & dedicated lecturers who learning environment for the students. supported me in every way they I am grateful for the support and could. My lecturers were very helpful guidance that has been afforded by answering all my questions and to me throughout the 1.5 years of easing my doubts. While studying A-Level. It was really wonderful the A-Level, I grew as an individual studying at Sunway College.” learning how to be more organised & versatile and I regard studying at Khong Yi Kye Sunway as one of my best decisions 4A* Cambridge GCE A-Level ever.” Mathematics, University of Cambridge, UK Joni Tan Ern Ling 4A* Cambridge GCE A-Level Medicine, University of Sheffield, UK “The A-Level was arguably the fast track to top universities. My experience at Sunway College was “A-Level is undeniably tough and truly challenging as it involved a lot of demanding as it is 100% examination- self-motivation and independent study based. However, my A-Level experience in a university campus setting that here in Sunway is an enjoyable and was different from high school.” memorable one. The lecturers especially were extremely helpful even after office Henry Lee Min Rong hours and gave extra classes prior to 4A* Cambridge GCE A-Level the AS and A2 exams. Not forgetting, Mechanical Engineering, the dreadful weekly tests and tutorials University of Oxford, UK had a silver lining as I did not need to (Jeffrey Cheah Foundation - revise from scratch and could save time, Sunway Group Scholarship) especially for my A2 exams. The friends I have made here are all amazing in their own ways, and the small classroom “Sunway A-Level Programme provides capacity strengthened our bonds as we me with sufficient resources and the have come to know each other better. I right environment to learn and strive would say that the overall environment for the best. Through the mentor- of the college is very conducive for my mentee system, I have met dedicated, studies and I am thankful that Sunway passionate lecturers who are always has offered me quality education and trying their very best to assist preparation for university.” students and to explore our potentials. Hence, with the help of my lecturers, Lim Ying Yi I have achieved top grades in my 4A* Cambridge GCE A-Level A-Level and received a Bronze medal Engineering, University College in the 45th International Chemistry London, UK Olympiad Competition in Moscow. KPM Bursary Scholar At the same time, I have fostered invaluable, close-knit relationships with my lecturers and friends. “Studying A-Level in Sunway was an Therefore, pursuing A-Level in Sunway interesting experience for me. The College is never a regretful decision campus acts as a home for a large for me.” community of students of different countries, backgrounds and courses. Liew Ziqing The part I enjoyed most were the 4A* Cambridge GCE A-Level lectures. The lecturers were ever ready Engineering, University of Cambridge, to assist students in their studies and UK also in matters outside curricular (Jeffrey Cheah Foundation - boundaries, which encourages further Sunway Group Scholarship) learning and understanding.”
Tay Ting Nuan, Fiona 4A* Cambridge GCE A-Level Mathematics, University of Oxford, UK
11 QUALITY Sunway College (KL) is committed to providing quality education POLICY through efficient and effective practices in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including the requirements of our external partners.
We are committed to continual improvement of our Quality Management System by focusing on the competency of our academic and administration staff; continually reviewing our key processes, and responding to our stakeholders in a timely manner.
QUALITY 1. Promote and establish a culture of quality at all levels of the college OBJECTIVES community.
2. Continuously improve our Quality Management System in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including the requirements of external partners.
3. Enhance customer satisfaction by providing a learning environment conducive for quality teaching and learning.
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