Malaysia Sees Rise in Students Taking Cambridge Qualifications

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Malaysia Sees Rise in Students Taking Cambridge Qualifications PR Newswire CAMBRIDGE, England, June 20, 2012 CAMBRIDGE, England, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of students entered for Cambridge qualifications by schools across Malaysia has risen significantly over the past year.

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Malaysia Sees Rise in Students Taking

Cambridge Qualifications

PR Newswire

CAMBRIDGE, England, June 20, 2012

CAMBRIDGE, England

,

June 20, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

The number of students entered for

Cambridge

qualifications by schools across

Malaysia

has risen significantly over the past year. Schools in

Malaysia

made

over 54,000 entries for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Level,

seeing a rise of 10% since 2011.

There are now over 100 Cambridge schools in

Malaysia

. More than 9000

schools in 160 countries make up the

Cambridge

learning community

worldwide.

Cambridge IGCSE subjects which are the most popular among students in

Malaysia

are Mathematics, English and Malay. The Cambridge International A

Level subjects which are most popular are Mathematics, Business Studies and

Economics.

Ben Schmidt, Director for

Asia Pacific

, University of Cambridge

International Examinations

said, "Our programmes and qualifications have

a proven reputation for providing students in

Malaysia

and around the world

with an excellent preparation for university, employment and life. We support

schools to develop students who are confident, responsible, reflective,

innovative and engaged. This approach fosters an active learner who has a

love of learning, is self-directing and engaged at all levels with their education.

The increasing numbers of students taking our qualifications in

Malaysia

show

that schools are aware of the value of this approach and the importance of an

international education in today's global economy."

Cambridge IGCSE is the world's most popular international qualification for 14-

16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide

as evidence of academic ability and is taught by over 2600 schools worldwide.

Cambridge International A Level, typically for learners aged 16 to 19, is

regarded as a passport to success in education, university and employment. It

is taken by thousands of learners every year who gain places at leading

universities worldwide. It develops a deep understanding of subjects, as well as

independent learning and constructive thinking skills - abilities which universities

value highly and is taken in over 125 countries.

Notes to editors

University of Cambridge International Examinations is the world's largest provider of

international education programmes and qualifications for 5−19 year olds. Our

qualifications are taken in over 160 countries and recognised by universities, education

providers and employers across the world.

We are part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, a not-for-profit organisation

and a department of the University of Cambridge. We share in their mission of

providing excellence in education.

Our programmes and qualifications develop successful learners and support

the economic performance of countries where we work at national level.

For more information about University of Cambridge International Examinations visit

http://www.cie.org.uk

Fastest growing Cambridge IGCSE subjects in

Malaysia

in 2012:

Mathematics, Malay and Chinese

Fastest growing Cambridge International A Level subjects in

Malaysia

in 2012:

Economics, Business Studies and Mathematics