South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Board
 South Australian Matriculation (SAM)

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Gateway to University Studies Worldwide

 
What It Can Do For You

Pathway to a broad spectrum of undergraduate studies including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, engineering, biotechnology, computer science, law, business, mass communications and other courses.

Access to degree courses worldwide: Malaysia (private universities and colleges), Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, India, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States and Canada.

Progress to degree courses at DISTED:

Staffordshire University (UK)
BA(Hons) Accounting & Finance
BA(Hons) Business Management
BA(Hons) International Business Management
BA(Hons) Marketing Management

HELP University College
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)

Take advantage of a flexible assessment system:

50% to 70% of the final marks are from coursework set and marked at the college.

The other 30% to 50% of the final marks are based on an examination that is set and marked by the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Board.

Experience an exciting and practical approach to learning through group classroom teaching, discussions, research projects and oral-aural activities.

What You Study

5 subjects including English as a Second Language (ESL) Studies from the 'Language-Rich' group, and one subject from the Quantitative/ Experimental' group.

Language-Rich Subjects
ESL Studies
Malay for Background Speakers
Economics
Legal Studies

Quantitative/Experimental Subjects
Information Technology Studies
Accounting Studies
Psychology
Mathematical Studies
Specialist Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

How Long, When & Enrollment Requirements

How Long You Study 
11 months or 18 months (extended course)

When You Begin Studies 
11-month course: January or March
18-month course: June

What You Need to Enrol
5 SPM credits in relevant subjects including English.

For students intending to pursue degree courses in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, the 5 SPM credits must comprise at least grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.

GCE O-Level or equivalent qualifications are also accepted.

Forecast examination results are accepted for provisional admission.


Why You Should Join Us

Successful experience in conducting the programme since 1987.

Qualified, experienced, dedicated and caring lecturers supported by experienced technical staff.

High quality textbooks are made available to students.

Individual hands-on laboratory sessions to enhance your science practical skills.

Close monitoring of your academic progress.

Ideal learning environment at our purpose-built Yeap Chor Ee Campus with excellent modern facilities.

Scholarships are available to Malaysian SPM / O-Level achievers.

Course approval: KPT/JPS(KR10061)/5/14

Oh Wei Chern
SAM TER 96.60 (2009)

 “I love my SAM lecturers as they’re awesome. They provide good guidance and are always eager to help students to learn more.

Coursework in SAM counts as it contributes to the overall grades. It also makes learning a fun and enriching experience."


 

Emilyn Teh She-Minn
SAM TER 95.70 (2009)

 “DISTED was my choice as it has good and experienced  lecturers with a proven track record in pre-university exam performance.

SAM is interesting as it’s not just strictly academic. It has projects and group activities where I picked up useful skills and made friends who will last for a lifetime."
 

Tan Jay Win
SAM TER 97.65 (2008)

 “I preferred SAM for its flexible assessment system comprising coursework and examination.

DISTED has committed and helpful lecturers. They teach well and give students lots of exercises."


 

Lee Chang Thai
SAM TER 94.60 (2008)
JPA scholar

 “Coursework makes learning interesting in SAM. It hones useful skills through activities such as report writing and oral presentation.

The library has ample resources to help us do well in our coursework such as research projects."
 

Joycelyn Ch’ng Li Ern
SAM TER 95.75 (2007)

 “SAM, with its practical approach to learning, gave me an exciting and well-rounded educational experience in developing academic capabilities, soft skills and social skills.

DISTED has good lecturers who teach well and provide students with useful lesson notes."


 

Tan Wei Shang
SAM TER 93.30 (2007)

 “Studying at DISTED was satisfying and fun. The lecturers were good in teaching, student-friendly and helpful.

I preferred SAM because of its mixture of coursework and examination.

The coursework gave me opportunities to enhance my skills in information mining, presentation, report writing and time management."
 

Vaishnavi Srinivasan
SAM TER 97.25 with 5 straight As (2006)

 “The helpful and competent lecturers at DISTED and good parental support encouraged me to excel in my studies.

The coursework component in the SAM assessment system gives students the advantage of performing better.

Furthermore, the SAM projects are interesting and this boosts the students’ keenness to learn more.

The mixture of coursework and examination requirements in SAM make learning more wholistic."

 

Goay Swee En
SAM TER 94.55 (2006)

 “I chose to do SAM because its assessment system is flexible comprising coursework and an external examination from Australia.

Assignments such as essay writing and class presentation make the learning experience more exciting.

My lecturers were helpful and very approachable to students who needed help to better grasp some difficult topics."

 


Fee Schedule & Intake Dates
 

South Australian Matriculation
Intakes:
11-Month Course: January 4 and March 15, 2010
18-Month Course: June 14, 2010

The course fees are available upon request.