CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL MATRICULATION PROGRAMME (CIMP) Student Guide 2020 MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Canadian International Matriculation The Canadian International Matriculation Programme Programme (CIMP) at Sunway College. Since 1991, (CIMP) is designed to meet the needs of all students, not CIMP has provided Pre-University students with an just those wishing to attend a Canadian University. Our exemplary education that uses the Ontario (Canada) programme is designed to prepare students to attend OUTCOMES Ministry of Education curriculum documents leading universities anywhere in the world. 50% of CIMP graduates to the internationally recognised and coveted Ontario attend university in Malaysia; majority remain here at Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). With students Sunway University & Monash University. The others enrol in To students in pursuit of their from over 45 countries, we are truly a global education Canada, Australia, UK and US. post-secondary ambitions, CIMP community. will strive to assist them to: Over the years, many scholarship students have chosen to Using contemporary technology, our expert teaching • develop effective attend CIMP to help them prepare for entry into universities. staff, most trained in Ontario and holding Ontario communication skills in English CIMP is approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Education, College of Teachers (OCT) accreditation, take great and we are inspected annually by the Ontario (Canada) • prepare for the transition from care and pride in designing and delivering excellent Ministry of Education. secondary education to tertiary lessons and assessments in order to prepare our education students for entry into over 140 universities around the globe. Over 10,000 CIMP graduates have gone This is a guide to the programme and subjects offered • experience a learning culture on to study Engineering, Medicine, Law, Technology, through the Sunway Canadian International Matriculation that reflects an international Business, Finance, Public Relations, Politics, and many Programme. The guide is designed to assist students and community of scholars other professional programs. CIMP provides instruction parents in selecting a programme of studies that will best • develop academically and in all of the sciences, mathematics, business, social suit the particular abilities, interests and educational goals socially to their full potential studies, and English, all providing a solid foundation final exams and Course Culminating Tasks (CCT’s). of each student. Students participate in their own learning and, with for English-language university education anywhere in • learn how to apply knowledge daily commitments to preparedness and effort, they the world. The ultimate responsibility for selecting a student’s and skills, and to think will reach their academic goals. programme rests with the students and/or parents and analytically and critically Our rigorous academic programme centres on the sponsors; however we are prepared to assist in this decision- CIMP students will gain much more from their understanding and application of knowledge. We making process through advice from the Sunway College st education if they become actively involved in it. also focus on other “21 Century” skills, such as CIMP administrative team and programme counsellors. collaboration, communication, critical-thinking, We will bring expertise, engaging lessons, and creativity, and problem-solving. We provide and unique learning opportunities to our classrooms encourage our students to participate in activities and we expect our students to embrace all of it by designed to enhance these skills and make the leaders bringing enthusiasm, punctuality, curiosity, creativity, of the future. Our goal is to instil in our students a love preparedness, and energy with them when they of learning and to give them the tools they need to be arrive every day. successful in their chosen careers. CIMP welcomes all of our students, new and ongoing, CIMP stands out due to our ongoing assessment to our student-centred programmes offering strong practices. Repeated assessment and evaluation academics, community involvement, leadership activities provide our teachers with a sound growth, and exciting extra-curricular opportunities understanding of how each student is progressing. and we hope you will join us. Frequent and comprehensive feedback from our teachers provides each student with a clear understanding of how well they are doing and what Sincerely, they need to focus on for improvement. Term work George McEwan contributes 70% of a student’s final grade, with the Director of Programme other 30% coming from final evaluations, including Canadian International Matriculation Programme 02 03 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Classes are conducted on regular basis for a total of Students can expect a number of major tests per semester, 6 hours per week per subject - 110 hours per subject depending on the subject, plus numerous quizzes and COURSES OFFERED COURSE LISTING in total. Students are in constant contact with their assignments. Subject term work comprises 70% of the teachers. Each class is designed so that there is final mark. There are compulsory formal examinations each The courses offered are listed below and a more detailed description of PERFORMING ARTS sufficient time for students to study or debate topics semester that contribute 30% towards each final mark. each subject appears later in this guide. ADA4M Drama and issues in detail. Teachers are available to provide AMU4M Music extra help after classes. The majority of teachers are Although no mark is assigned for attendance, attendance is University Preparation Courses (U) are designed to equip students with experienced Canadian-trained educators. Teachers monitored very closely. Students are counselled if problems the knowledge and skills they need to meet entrance requirements for ENGLISH are guides to learning and they will assist students in are apparent, and if necessary, parents will be contacted by university programmes anywhere in the world. All university preparation ENG4C English for College becoming independent learners and thinkers. letter (Please see the Attendance Policy). This procedure subjects will be based on rigorous Ontario, Canada curriculum expectations ENG4U English for University ensures that students attend their classes and reap the and will emphasise the development of both independent research skills EWC4U The Writer’s Craft A student’s progress is measured through continuous benefits of the daily educational experience; also, parents and independent learning skills. OLC4O Ontario Secondary assessments in which a student’s areas of need can rest assured that their sons and daughters are attending School Literacy Course are identified and addressed quickly. A benefit of classes on a regular basis. University/College Preparation Courses (M) include content that is relevant continuous assessment is that one poor result will for both university and college programmes. These courses are designed BUSINESS STUDIES not have a detrimental effect on the final grade, and The importance of attendance cannot be overstated. Since to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the BAT4M Financial Accounting because student weaknesses are addressed quickly, assessment is ongoing and a student must be present to entrance requirements for specific university and college programmes. All Principles student performance will improve throughout the be assessed, if a student is not present he/she cannot be university/college preparation courses will be based on rigorous Ontario, BBB4M International Business term. assessed and is in jeopardy of failing. Canada curriculum expectations and will emphasise the development of Fundamentals both independent research skills and independent learning skills. BOH4M Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals CREDITS College Preparation Courses (C) are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements of college courses. All college preparation courses will be based on COMPUTER STUDIES A credit is granted to a student by the Programme rigorous Ontario, Canada curriculum expectations and will emphasise TGJ4M Communications Director in recognition of the successful completion the development of both independent research skills and independent Technology of a subject that has been scheduled for a minimum learning skills. ICS4U Computer Science of 110 hours. Open Courses (O) are general courses designed to meet the needs of all SOCIAL SCIENCES students, regardless of whether they intend to enter the workplace, or CGW4U World Issues: COURSES proceed to further study at the college or university level. A Geographic Analysis CHY4U World History since All courses offered at CIMP have been developed Most Canadian universities and several other universities throughout the the Fifteenth Century according to the Ontario (Canada) Ministry of world require ENG4U. However, many universities in Asia and Australia will HHS4U Families in Canada Education requirements. CIMP is inspected annually accept ENG4C as the English credit for admission. It is most important HSB4U Challenge and for the purpose of granting credits toward the Ontario that students find out the entry requirements for the university (ies) they Change in Society Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). wish to attend. CIA4U Analysing Current Economic Issues PSK4U Introductory Kinesiology COURSE CODES MATHEMATICS