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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
02Cambridge 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.
03International 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
04Pre-Business & Pre-Law
Choice of Subjects
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
05ACADEMIC 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
06Help 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
alert the Director of Programme and parents/guardians if
Mentor-Mentee System
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
enrol in the subsequent semester or to graduate.
Progress Reports
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
07Outstanding 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
Literature in English
Khairuddin
(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
Literature in English • Ooi Zhe Ren • Tan Hui Ru Kimberley
• 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 • Yeoh Wen Yee
Psychology (A-Level)
• Char Yi Ting
• Tan Ju-Lyn Mathematics (A-Level) Physics (A-Level)
• Chiw Yen Yi
• 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
Best across Four Cambridge • Tan Hui Ru Kimberly
• 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)
082018 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
Best across Three Cambridge
• Tan Shu Yan
• 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
09What 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
11QUALITY 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
community.
OBJECTIVES
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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No. 2, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway,
47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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