South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE International)
Continuous assessment, a Research Project, and an ATAR score for entry to Australian and New Zealand universities.
About This Programme
SACE International is the South Australian Certificate of Education, awarded by the SACE Board of South Australia and offered in Malaysia since 1982. Stage 2 subjects are 70 percent school-assessed and 30 percent externally examined, so steady work across the year counts. Your results convert to an ATAR between 0.00 and 99.95.
Programme Structure
Five subjects at Stage 2
Pre-university students take a minimum of five subjects, including English as an Additional Language.
Research Project
A 10-credit project in which you pick a question, investigate it and present your findings.
Assessment
Stage 2 is 70 percent school-assessed and 30 percent externally examined. Grades run from A+ to E-.
ATAR
Calculated from your four best subjects plus half of the fifth, and reported between 0.00 and 99.95.
Subjects offered
Recommended subject combinations
English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry and Biology
Leads to degrees such as:
English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry and Physics
Leads to degrees such as:
English, Mathematical Methods, Economics and Accounting
Leads to degrees such as:
English, Psychology, Economics and Legal Studies
Leads to degrees such as:
Key Highlights of SACE International (AUSMAT)
Assessment across the year
Most of your grade comes from work you complete during the programme.
A Research Project of your own
Practise the independent study skills first-year university expects.
Express February intake
Finish in about ten months and start university the same year.
Australian and New Zealand entry
Your ATAR is used directly by Australian and New Zealand universities.
Meet Our SACE International (AUSMAT) Students
SACE International
Ng Wei Jie
ATAR 99.25. Starting Engineering in Melbourne.
SACE International
Tan Yu Xin
ATAR 98.60. Starting Pharmacy in Australia.
Entry Requirements
- SPM: C or better in at least 5 subjects, including English and Mathematics
- UEC: at least 3 Bs, including Mathematics and English
- IGCSE or O Level: at least 5 credits, including English and Mathematics
Where It Leads
Accepted for entry at universities such as
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Start SACE International (AUSMAT) in February
Next intakes: February (Express, 10 months), April (12 months), August (15 months). Talk to a counsellor about entry, fees and scholarships.