Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT)

Australian Matriculation
(AUSMAT)

R2/010/3/0097

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•20th January, 23rd March, 17th August 2020
COURSE MODE

• Full Time
COURSE DURATION

•11 months (January & March intake), 16 months (August intake)

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The Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) programme was introduced in Methodist College Kuala Lumpur as one of the pre-university programmes in the year 2000. The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) of Western Australia, on behalf of the Government of Western Australia, oversees the implementation of the AUSMAT programme according to SCSA guidelines.

The AUSMAT programme is well-structured with a balanced emphasis on coursework and external examinations. Academic scores are based on continuous school assessments and external examinations held in November. Successful students are awarded the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

The WACE qualification is internationally recognised for admission into universities in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Singapore and other foreign countries, as well as to local private institutions of higher learning. Methodist College Kuala Lumpur AUSMAT students have gone on to study medicine, engineering, biomedical science, computer science, commerce, mass communication and other specialisations. They have taken up rewarding and interesting career paths at home and abroad.

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Welcome Message from the Head of Western Australian Matriculation

Welcome to AUSMAT @MCKL.

The AUSMAT programme has experienced a major syllabus revision in the year 2016. As a result, the syllabus is now more contemporary, comprehensive and learner friendly.

This programme prepares students for tertiary education not only in Australia but also for other countries around the world.

Students who have completed the AUSMAT programme adapt easily to the mode of learning in universities which often consist of various continuous assessments such as presentations, group assignments, projects, researches and investigations. This is because they have been well-trained throughout their study in MCKL.

In this college, we have never promised that the journey would be easy. However, our team of lecturers are committed to run the race with you, the students. Be prepared to work in your stretched zone consistently and persistently in order to excel in the programme. It is when we are willing to learn to work diligently under pressure, we can shine like diamonds!

With the strong core values of the college, and the excellent track records of the programme, we are confident that we can deliver a quality and holistic education to the 21st century learners. We have nurtured students overcoming themselves to become young adults who possess integrity and the spirit of excellence.

35 years of excellence in education has impacted many lives in this college. We pledge to continue this legacy and look forward to creating significant positive impact in your lives.

Warmest regards,

Yap Haw Sim

Head, Australian Matriculation.

SPM, IGCSE or equivalent with 5 credits

Assessment mode: 50% internal continuous assessment and 50% external final examinations

WACE exam date: November

Results release date: December

Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA)- Students need to pass the OLNA in order to obtain the WACE certificate

OLNA exam date: March and September (resit)

*SCSA conducts moderation exercises to validate the school standards and their comparability with the schools in Western Australia.

The continuous school based assessments consist of topic tests, quizzes, assignments, investigations, research and examinations. The diverse assessment tasks cater to the varied capabilities and aptitudes of the students. In November all WACE students sit for a common final examination set and marked by SCSA.

Students select a combination of 5 ATAR courses with at least one from List A and one from List B; Students must take English or EALD to satisfy the English requirement.

List A

(Arts/Languages/Social Sciences)

List B

(Mathematics/Science/Technology)

Business Management and Enterprise *

Economics

English

English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD)*

Accounting and Finance

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics Applications *

Mathematics Methods *

Mathematics: Specialist *

Mathematics

Physics

Psychology

Applied Information Technology*

* These courses are only offered in January intake. August intake students will need to re-register their courses in the January semester and allowed to choose different course combination depending on student meeting the course requirement.

Subject Combination (Choose 5 subjects including English/ EALD):

January Intake Subject Combination

Compulsory subject:

English/

English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD)*

Mathematics Application/

Mathematics Methods

Applied Information Technology/

Psychology

Chemistry/

Economics

Physics/

Accounting and Finance

Biology/

Business Management & Enterprise/

Mathematics Specialist**

* UPSR certificate is needed for application fo EALD (less than 7 years of English medium education)

** Must be taken together with Mathematics Methods

August Intake Subject Combination
Compulsory subject: English	Mathematics	Psychology	Chemistry/ Economics	Physics/ Accounting and Finance	Biology

August Intake Subject Combination

Compulsory subject:

English

Mathematics

Psychology

Chemistry/

Economics

Physics/

Accounting and Finance

Biology

Jilian Tai Ju-En, AUSMAT Class of 2020

I trained myself to improve my time management and no longer leave things to the last minute. I sought out a group of peers who would encourage one another to improve. I soon saw that college life was not just about studying, but also developing as a robust and societally-aware person.

Teo Jun Hong, AUSMAT Class of 2019

You don’t really need to prepare much for your AUSMAT exams because you have a lot of assessments monthly but you need to be consistent with your studies. Every time you finish a test, you prepare for the next test for one or two days. And as you prepare for these internal assessments, you will be well prepared for the final exam.

(Teo Jun Hong shares his MCKL experience here)

Kishen a/l Selvendran, AUSMAT Class of 2018

Bachelor's in Mechatronic Engineering (Hons) at University of Nottingham Malaysia

Joining Methodist College Kuala Lumpur with absolutely no prior knowledge of what to expect in the AUSMAT programme, it was pleasant to find that all the lecturers were so patient and had taught me with enthusiasm be it in class or when I come up to them for questions to be asked. Many would argue that a lecturer is a person that teaches what we need for our education and that is true, but here, they take it a step further. What we see as knowledgeable lecturers in class has become our mentors and friends to talk to outside of class, all the while teaching us about life.

Are you an alumni with a tale to tell? Write in to ask@mckl.edu.my with your full name, programme and cohort, and send us your stories with some pictures. We'd love to hear all about your experiences and share it with others!

Class Size
Small classroom size of around 30 students per class enable students and lecturers to get to know each other easily and to build trust.

Lecturers
A mixture of experienced and young, enthusiastic lecturers who are qualified in their field.

Discipline
Students are required to have appropriate, decent attire that adheres to the MCKL dress code.
Strong emphasis on punctuality and attendance.
Parent-Lecturer conferences held at the end of the semester.
Student progress is monitored.

Track Record
Year after year, our pre-university students have produced excellent results and have obtained entry and scholarships into top universities around the world.

National Accreditation
The AUSMAT programme has been given accreditation by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.

University Placement Counselling
MCKL’s experienced lecturers and University Placement staff can assist students by giving testimonials and guiding them in writing personal statements.

Psychology and Learning Centre (PAL)
MCKL has set up a PAL centre where it encourages academically strong students to be peer tutors to coach weaker students in a controlled environment.

Financial Aid/Loans
MCKL Financial Aid available for student to apply if annual gross household income is below RM48000.

Scholarship and Government Bursary
MCKL is chosen by the Ministry of Education to allow its Government Bursary Scholar to study in MCKL. Apart from external scholarships, MCKL also provides a wide range of Scholarships to deserving students.

Service Learning and Character Formation
All students in MCKL must attend 2 compulsory subjects called Service Learning and Character Formation. These subjects help develop soft skills and improve CV for university and job placement in the future.

Accessibility
KL Sentral station, the city's major transportation hub, is within walking distance from MCKL. This gives students easy access to all parts of the city and country via taxi, bus, LRT, KTM and monorail.

Not a profit-driven organisation
The College focuses on delivering quality education at affordable and reasonable prices.
MCKL management and staff are driven by a passion to serve and to help students.
Places great emphasis on high moral values, social ethics, etc. and impart these values to our students.

CLASS OF 2019

Name	University	Course
Lee Tze Ming	Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, MY	Industrial/Products Design
Tina Anusia Rani Gopalan	Australian National University, AU	Science
Adeline Liow Pei Ying	Brickfields Asia College, MY	LLB Law
Abigail Tan Jia Hui	Curtin University, AU	Computing
Isaac Chow Yew Kwong	Curtin University, MY	Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Shannon Ng Krattli	Deakin University, AU	Health Science
Alex Ong Ya Lee	First City University College, MY	Accounting and Finance
Chen Yi Xin	HELP University, MY	Bachelor of Management (Hons)
Janice Chan Ee Xien	HELP University, MY	Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Yong Yu Xin	HELP University, MY	Business (major in Marketing)
Chin E-Kye, Keith	HELP University, MY	General IT
Chuah Siong Jie	HELP University, MY	Marketing
Chung Jia Wen	HELP University, MY	TESL
Teo Jun Hong	Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, MY	Actuarial Science
Yek Ren Yew	Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, MY	Civil Engineering
Lim Shin Yau	Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, MY	International Business Management with Human Resources Management
Harishwa Ram A/L Anbananthan	International Medical University, MY	Medicine
Loh Pey Lin Narissa	International Medical University, MY	Medicine
Erika Rao Ming -Yi	Macquarie University, AU	Commerce (major in Economics)
Poh Yang Yi	Monash University, AU	Electrical Engineering
Cheryl Abyramie Kiu Chandran	Monash University, AU	Medical Bioscience
Lee Kah Hoe	Monash University, MY	Business and Commerce
Lim Jing Qing	Monash University, MY	Business and Commerce
Tio Ying Han	Monash University, MY	Business and Commerce
Joshua Raweng Anak Dominic	Monash University, MY	Chemical Engineering
Kuah Xin Pei	Monash University, MY	Chemical Engineering
Tan Yee Suen	Monash University, MY	Computer Science
Lim Yi Sheng	Norwich University of Arts, UK	Cinematography
Bernice Chia Shi Le	Sunway University, MY	BSc Global Supply Chain Management
Soong Ming San	Sunway University, MY	Finance Analysis
Lo Siew Yau	Sunway University, MY	Psychology
Grace Lau Yu Fan	Taylor's University, MY	Law
Stephanie Tan Jia Ern	Taylor's University, MY	Psychology with Second Major in Education
Aw Zhen Yang	The One Academy, MY	Foundation in Interior Architecture Design
Low Kar Chong	University of Adelaide, AU	Economics and Finance
Sean Yaw Jian-Lee	University of Melbourne, AU	Bachelor of Science
Wong Li Lyn	University of Melbourne, AU	Design
Chai Tze Liang	University of New South Wales, AU	Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions
Rose Malini Lamack	University of Newcastle, AU	Law
Matthew Jun Yan Vergara	University of Nottingham Malaysia, MY	Environmental Science
Janelle Tan Yung Huey	University of Nottingham Malaysia, MY	Psychology

CLASS OF 2018

Name	University	Course
Ashley Rachel Lim Su Yin	Sunway University, MY	Psychology, Star Scholarship Education Fund - Full Tuition Scholarship
Avianne Angelu Garcia Jumarang	Taylor's University, MY	Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media
Aw Hsien Ian	SEGi University, MY	Dentistry
Boey Jin Liang	Monash University Malaysia, MY	Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Christina Eh Lee Min	Curtin University Malaysia, MY	Chemical Engineering
Chu Wei Ern	University of Malaya, MY	Accountancy
Faye Chin Char Yi	Monash University Malaysia, MY	Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Foo Hui Ching	Sunway University, MY	Bachelor of Actuarial Science, Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship
Georgia Mae Wang	International Medical University, MY	Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Goo Jie Yi	Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, MY	Chemical Engineering, 20% scholarship
Harshinii G Vijaya Kumar	Multimedia University, MY	Law
Hoh Carmen	International Medical University, MY	Dentistry
Jaydon Chong Hong Yong	Asia Pacific University, MY	Multimedia Technology, APU Merit Scholarship
Jillian Liow Shi Wen	Taylor's University, MY	Architecture, Bursary from Taylor's
Kelvin Chan Wey Han	University of Malaya, MY	Electrical Engineering
Lai Yong Hao	Brickfields Asia College, MY	Business Management and Law
Lee Hua Fung	Asia Pacific University, MY	Computer Science majoring in Data Analytics
Lee Jin Xuen	Taylors University, MY	Quantity Surveying
Lee Qian	Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, MY	Actuarial Science
Lee Ying Ying	University of Malaya, MY	Economics
Leong Wei Hao	HELP University, MY	Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Merit scholarship
Liew Yu Hien	University of Melbourne, AU	Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Marcus Yong Zhun	Planetshakers College, AU	Diploma in Leadership
Marie Lim Su Mei	Sunway University, MY	BSc (Hons) Business Management
Neoh Zhi Wen	University of Tasmania, AU	Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine, Tasmanian International Scholarship (25%)
Ng Jing Chen	HELP University, MY	Law
Norman Ng Wei Jian	Monash University Malaysia, MY	Electrical and Computing Systems Engineering
Priscilla Hong Ning	Sunway University, MY	Bachelor of Science (Hons) Financial Analysis
Roshni Cheymayne Miranda	Curtin University, MY	Fast track foundation in Engineering and Science
Rowena Khor Ying Ru	University of Adelaide, AU	Bachelor of Psychological Science
Ryan Hoh Wei Hoe	Monash University, AU	Information Technology, Information Technology International Merit Scholarship
Ryan Sua Li Wei	University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, MY	Foundation in Arts and Education / planning to study BA Hons in International Relations
Samuel Low Yong Xuan	Melaka - Manipal Medical College (MMMC), MY	Medicine
Siew Mandy	International Medical University, MY	Traditional Chinese Medicine
Tan Yik Yang	University of Malaya, MY	Electrical Engineering
Tan Ying Yi	Monash University Malaysia, MY	Computer Science
Tan Zhen Yang	Taylor's University, MY	Bachelor of Food Science, Excellence award from Taylor's university
Tan Zhi Kai	Taylor's University, MY	Bachelor of Finance and Economics
Tee Hwee Xian	HELP University, MY	Psychology
Ting Jun Ming	University of Canberra, AU	Bachelor of Building and Construction Management
Tong Cheng Hei	RMIT, AU	Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology
Tracy Leong Pooi See	Monash University Malaysia, MY	Bachelor of Psychological Science
Yap Shan Li	Taylor's University, MY	Food Science, Taylor University's Excellence Award
Yap Zi Ying	University of Tasmania, AU	Bachelor of Law, UTAS International Student Scholarship
Yeap Hui Ven	University of Tasmania, AU	Law
Yeo Jen Yie	University of Malaya, MY	Electrical Engineering

1. What is the average class size?

Class size is around 25 – 30 students depending on size of cohort and subject

2. What is the timetable like?

The earliest class starts at 8am and the latest class will end at 5pm.

3. When is the deadline to apply?

There is no deadline to apply. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Students are encouraged to apply early as there is a quota for every course and students are not allowed to take that course if it is full.

4. What is the requirement for the programme? Any additional requirement?

Minimum 5 credits overall in SPM, IGCSE, or equivalent. Certain subjects have additional prerequisites. Please refer to our marketing staff to find out more.

5. How many courses should I take?

Students have to take 5 courses in which one of them must be either English or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).

6. Can I mix Arts and Sciences courses?

Yes, students can mix arts and sciences courses, subject to availability. You may refer to our subject combination listed in the 'courses offered' tab.

7. How do I apply for the programme?

To apply, students can download the application form and attach all other relevant documents as listed in the application form.

8. Is there any compulsory subjects to be taken in MCKL?

All students are required to take two compulsory subjects in MCKL, which are Service Learning and Character Formation. These subjects run for only one semester.

9. Do I need to study MPU subjects?

No. MPU subjects are not required for a Pre-U program.

10. Is AUSMAT recognised by other countries?

AUSMAT is recognised by many leading universities worldwide not only in Australia and New Zealand, but also in the USA, UK, Canada and Singapore.

11. Can I further my studies in a Local Public University after completing AUSMAT?

Yes, MCKL AUSMAT students have been admitted to some local public universities such as USM.

12. What is the difference between AUSMAT and SAM?

WACE (AUSMAT) and SACE (SAM) are both based on the Australian education system which leads to an Australian Year 12 qualification.

The AUSMAT programme is administered by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority of Western Australia, a statutory authority of the Western Australian Government. AUSMAT students are assessed based on 50% internal continuous assessment and 50% external examination.

The SAM programms is administered by the SACE Board of South Australia, a statutory authority of the South Australian Government. The assessment mode for this programme is 70% internal continuous assessment and 30% external examination.

13. What does internal assessment include?

Internal assessment includes monthly tests, mock exams, assignments and projects.

14. Why is the duration of August intake longer?

The August intake is longer than the January intake because the final external exam is held only in November each year. Students coming in for August intake do not have enough time to prepare for the November final exam within the same year. Hence, they have the privilege to try out different courses from August to November and still be able to change their choice of course in January. The assessments conducted in the first semester are not included in the actual WACE assessment.

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