Is STPM internationally Recognised?

STPM is internationally recognised by many universities, and the results are considered as equivalent to GCE Advanced Level results. Besides that, examination results are monitored by a representative from Cambridge Assessment to maintain standards and quality.

Can foreigners take SPM in Malaysia?

SPM or STPM is needed to get admission into Malaysian universities. For an international student who wants to further his / her education in a Malaysian private universities, he / she must have some other qualification which is equivalent to SPM or STPM, e.g. O-Levels or A-Levels respectively.

Is SPM international exam?

Academic Qualification Equivalence

Table 6.2: Minimum Academic Admission Requirements For International Students
34.	IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)	SPM
Cambridge School Certificate (CSC)/ Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC)/GCE O Level	SPM
35.	School Leaving Certificate Examination	SPM

Is STPM a waste of time?

The timing is a real big issue in many students life too. even though STPM has been reduced to 1.5 years from 2 years, it is still seen as a long period of time for many students. compared to foundations courses, matriculation which only take about 1 year, STPM seems like a waste of time for many of them.

Is STPM the hardest exam in the world?

The STPM is acknowledged as one of the toughest exams in the world to study. Since the Foundation programme is much easier than the STPM, you would probably get a high score in the Foundation programme and get a scholarship for the Degree course.

Is STPM same as SPM?

The Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (in English, Malaysian Higher School Certificate or commonly known as STPM) is a Malaysian pre-university programme. This course is one of the many options you have after completing SPM before pursuing a degree at university.

Is E pass in SPM?

SPM is the Malaysian Certificate of Education for upper secondary school students. The grading system followed by upper secondary school students (grades 4 to 5) is given below: Marks 40 to 44: Grade E(Pass)

Who invented SPM?

Top three National Day videos as voted by Malaysians The idea struck him when he was a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidate three years ago. Yong Xun created the app to give students an alternative option to study anywhere and anytime, without having to lug their thick revision books wherever they go.