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University of Oxford, UK
The best University preparation to the top UK, US and Malaysian Universities at Rafflesia International School, Malaysia Princeton University, USA
HELP University, Malaysia
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Welcome to Kings The UK and US university preparation specialists Kings Education is a specialist, high quality international education group operating in the USA and UK, founded in 1957. With locations throughout the UK and USA we offer our students a comprehensive choice of high quality English and university preparation and pathway courses with an unrivalled range of outcomes. Reach Higher with Kings: Since we were founded over sixty years ago, our mission has always been clear. We are committed to ensuring every international student leaves us to achieve success at the best possible universities. That is why each year our students continue to win places at some of the very best universities in the USA and UK. The Kings way – the better way for international students moving from home country to the top universities.
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Rafflesia International School Quality You Can Trust
A Kings International School Partner
Your future begins at Rafflesia. With more than 30 years’ experience in tertiary education, led by Datuk Tan Yew Sing (founder of INTI Education Group) and a team of dedicated educationists, Rafflesia International School was founded with the aim of becoming the school of choice with international recognition. Rafflesia opened its doors to provide a quality and world-class international education, preparing our young generation for their future.
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Rafflesia is a ‘new generation’ international school, not just boasting state-of-the-art, cutting edge, and eco-friendly facilities to support a progressive teaching and learning environment, but also delivering an internationally-minded curriculum. Taught by highly qualified and highly experienced international educators from overseas and Malaysia, programmes of study offered are designed to serve the needs of the next generation of global thinkers, shapers and leaders. With the philosophy of providing a hoslitic and yet individualised education for each learner, Rafflesia prepares its students to realise their full potential through a stimulating and challenging international learning community. Emphasing the group vision and mission, Rafflesia aspires to an appreciation of cultural diversity and a willingness to embrace social and personal responsibility.
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About the Programme
This is a uniquely designed 2.5-year university preparation programme, which is a much more intensive study journey than traditional pathways, specially designed for international students who are looking for a shorter study period with lower costs but yet quality university entrance qualifications.
Traditional Pathway @Rafflesia
Kings-Rafflesia Fast-Track Pathway
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Cost effective and time efficient with assured quality
Commence in an accessible location, which is perceived to be an education ‘hub’, safe and culturally relevant
The Fast-Track Pathway ADVANTAGE 3 Provide appropriate support, supervision, guidance for students’ development and provide a platform and opportunity for further study
4 Provide clearly defined progression routes to leading US, UK and Malaysian universities
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University Pathways Pathways to Success
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Our University Fast-Track Pathway Courses Course length
Courses
Course starts2
Minimum academic entry qualification
Age Group 3
Minimum English level
Award
IELTS 3.5
Certificate of Completion
School Hours
Max 16 – opt for Kings Foundation Extended IGCSE at Rafflesia International School 1
1-3 terms
• September • January • April
Completed Year 9 or Third grade of junior high school or equivalent
or Foundation at Malaysian University
Class: 8.00am - 6.00pm Guided Homework: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Max 15 – opt for A-levels Max 17 – opt for Kings Foundation Fast-Track IGCSE at Rafflesia International School
3 terms
• September • April
Completed Year 9 or Third grade of junior high school or equivalent
(i) IGCSE
or Foundation at Malaysian University
IELTS 4.0
(ii) RISP School Certificate
Max 15 – opt for A-levels
Guided Homework: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Foundation at Kings Colleges in the UK
3 terms
• September • January
IGCSE
Min 17
IELTS 5.5
Kings Foundation Certificate
Vary with course
Foundation at Malaysian University
1 year
• January4 • March/April • July/August
Pass IGCSE or equivalent with a minimum of Grade C in at least five (5) subjects, inclusive of English4
Min 16
IGCSE English Grade C
Foundation Certificate
Vary with course and university
September
Pass IGCSE or equivalent with a minimum of Grade C in at least five (5) subjects, inclusive of English
Max 16
IGCSE English Grade C / IELTS 5.0
A-levels Certificate
Class: 8.00am – 2.30pm
A-levels at Rafflesia International School 1
Class: 8.00am - 6.00pm
or / and
6 terms
This course is for students who need additional English before a Kings-Rafflesia Fast-Track University Pathway Programme
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Actual commencing date subject to change
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Actual age limit depends on date of enrolment
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Vary with course and university
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Courses at a glance Course
Subjects English for Academic Study
Extended IGCSE
English preparation and academic input prior to main course, applicable to students who need additional support accessing the curriculum in English
IGCSE
Art • ESL • Mathematics • Additional Mathematics • Combined Science • Business Studies • Chinese as a First Language (or mother tongue)
KINGS Advanced Level Foundation
• Communication and Study Skills • Data Handling and Technology • Art and Design • Biology • Business Studies • Chemistry • Economics
Cambridge A-levels
• English • Mathematics • Economics • Business Studies • Further Mathematics
Science • ESL • Mathematics • Additional Mathematics • Chemistry • Physics • Biology • Chinese as a First Language (or mother tongue) • Geography •• Government Geography and Politics •• History Government and Politics • Law History • Mathematics/Further Law • Mathematics Mathematics/Further • Physics Mathematics • Psychology Physics • Psychology
• Chemistry • Physics • Biology • Law
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Cambridge Outstanding IGCSE Award Winners 2019
Shalini Jane Decruz
Siew Hui Qi
Top in Malaysia for IGCSE Global Perspectives
Top in Malaysia for IGCSE Foreign Language Malay
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The student journey through a traditional British education
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The student journey through Kings-Rafflesia Fast-Track Pathway Programme
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Foundation Programmes offered at Kings Colleges in the UK
100% All Top 30 universities accept our students
87% Advance Level Foundation students with offers from Top 30 universities
Advanced Level Foundation
Entry from : Age 17, IELTS 5.5
Art Foundation
Entry from : Age 16, IELTS 5.0
International Business Foundation
Entry from : Age 17, IELTS 4.5
Law Foundation
Entry from : Age 17, IELTS 5.5
Extended Foundation
Entry from : Age 16, IELTS 4.5
A conditional offer from UK top universities before you leave home to start at Kings Colleges in the UK Entry from : Age 17, IELTS 5.5
Entry from : Age 17, IELTS 5.5
Entry from : Age 17, IELTS 5.5 Entry from : Age 17, IELTS 5.5
Aston University
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University of Nottingham
The best preparation for the UK leading universities with Kings Foundation at Kings Colleges in the UK Acceptance by every UK Top 20 University University of St Andrews
Ranked 3
University of Surrey
Ranked 13
Durham University
Ranked 6
University of Exeter
Ranked 14=
University of College London
Ranked 7
University of Leeds
Ranked 14=
University of Warwick
Ranked 8
University of Birmingham
Ranked 16
Lancaster University
Ranked 9
University of Bristol
Ranked 17
Loughborough University
Ranked 10
University of Nottingham
Ranked 18
University of Bath
Ranked 11
University of Sussex
Ranked 19
University of East Anglia
Ranked 12
University of York
Ranked 20
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The Kings Pledge A Kings Colleges education is designed to provide the best possible university outcome for every student. We do not force students to choose from a limited number not in the best interest of our students. We encourage every student to aim as high as possible, and then help them build the path to achieving their goal. As part of a carefully managed University Application Programme, we work closely with every student to target those universities which best match their individual needs, interests and academic credentials. We are so sure that this is the correct approach, and
a Foundation programme at Kings:
1. Advanced Level Foundation: If you achieve 70% in the Advanced Level Foundation, Top 25 university, or we will refund one term of your tuition fees. 2. All Foundation programmes: If you satisfactorily complete any Kings Foundation from a suitable UK university, or we will refund one term of your tuition fees. This pledge is designed to guarantee the three aspects of a Kings Education which make it the best option for international students: 1. The best possible university outcome 2. The broadest choice of suitable universities 3. The certainty of a university place Authorised on behalf of the Directors and owners of Kings Colleges
Andrew Hutchinson, Director, Kings Education
kingseducation.com
Terms & Conditions Apply
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Official Accreditation Your surest guarantee of quality We are proud that Kings quality is recognised by leading independent bodies, and equally proud of the faith they place in us.
Each Kings College is registered
The Kings Advanced Level
All Kings Colleges are
as a Boarding School by the UK
Foundation has Pearson assured
accredited Delivery Centres
Government Department for
status, awarded after an annual
for CTHn programmes —
Education and therefore inspected
Pearson audit of quality assurance.
one of the world’s leading
by Ofsted — the most rigorous and
specialist professional bodies.
detailed inspection regime in the country.
All our colleges are accredited
IELTS is the largest and most
In 2016, Kings was awarded the
by the British Council for the
respected test of English for
prestigious Queen’s Award for
teaching of English.
educational and training purposes
Enterprise. This recognises our
in the world. Kings Oxford has
contribution to international
been the official IELTS Test Centre
education.
for the Oxford region for over 20 years.
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Kings Colleges in the UK College Preparation for University Success
Kings Bournemouth
Kings London
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VR / films / info kingscolleges.com
Kings Brighton
Kings Oxford
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Your Universities of Choice in Malaysia Foreign University Branch Campuses in Malaysia UK University Branch Campus The University of Nottingham Malaysia, Selangor University of Southampton Malaysia (USMC), Johor University of Reading Malaysia, Johor Herriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM), Putrajaya Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed), Johor
Australian Branch Campus Monash University Malaysia, Selangor Curtin University, Sarawak Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus
China University Branch Campus Xiamen University Malaysia
Public Universities in Malaysia University Malaya Universiti Sains Malaysia Universiti Utara Malaysia Universiti Putera Malaysia Universiti Malaysia Sabah
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Private Universities in Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman University INTI International University Sunway University HELP University Taylor's University UCSI University Multimedia University Management & Science University Limkokwing University SEGi University Asia Pacific University BERJAYA University College AIMST University Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) City University Malaysia International Medical University University of Cyberjaya Southern University College The One Academy ...and many more
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Your Home From Home To succeed in your academic studies, you need to feel happy and comfortable in your living environment. This is why we take your accommodation so seriously. We offer student residences for your perfect living arrangement. Our dedicated Accommodation Officers will help you settle in and are always on hand to offer help and support. At Rafflesia you’ll feel right at home. In your new home.
BOARDING FEES
Student Residence Twin sharing, full-board: RM3, 000.00 per month
Key benefits • Walk to School Guarantee • Internet access included (subject to fair use terms)
• Live-in warden on site for security • 24-hour Gated and guarded community • Full-board • Twin-sharing room • Bed linen provided • Weekend day trip
(Purchase of daily necessities)
• Monthly excursion with fee • Share great times with your fellow students • Homelike environment • Festive celebration • Monthly Birthday celebration • Access to school facilities in the evenings and weekends. • Cleaning (usually once a week)
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Enrolment Procedures and Documents Once you have reached the decision that Kings-Rafflesia Fast Track Pathway Programme is the best possible preparation and pathway course to the top UK, US and Malaysian universities for your child, you will need to make an application for a place using the stepped process outlined below: Submit Application (a) Directly to Rafflesia International School admissions office
Placement Test1
(b) Via your local Kings or Rafflesia International School preferred partner (c) By emailiing a completed application form
Interview
Offer Letter 2
Submit Documents with Payments
Placement test subjects – English & Mathematics. Offer letter will be sent to parents of successful applicants. Upon which they are required to submit all relevant documents and to make full payment of enrolment fees and security deposit to secure placement. 1
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Application Checklist Student
Both Parents /Guradian (if applicable)
No.
Checklist Item
Description
1.
Application Form
A copy of the Application for Admission Form, duly and accurately completed and signed
2.
Photograph
A recent (within the last 6 months) colour passport-size photograph
3.
Birth Certificate
A copy of your child’s birth cerificate
4.
Passport & Visa
A copy of the pages with holder’s name and details, photo and visa (if applicable)
(1 copy)
(1 copy each) Not applicable
(1 copy each)
5.
School Reports & Specialist Reports
Copies of school reports/official academic record from each school attended during the past 2 years, and any specialist reports that may relate to your child’s learning (if applicable)
Not applicable
6.
Vaccination Record
Student’s vaccination record
Not applicable
7.
Medical Report
A copy of the student’s medical report for students who have been tested and diagnosed with medical conditions & allergies
8.
Application Fee
(if applicable)
A one-time payment, non-transferable and non-refundable (refer to Fee Schedule).
Payable in full upon submission of the Application Form.
Not applicable
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Student Visa Application Documents needed: 1. Photocopy of student's passport (full book) 2. Photocopy of mother's passport (full book) 3. Photocopy of father's passport (full book) 4. Translated and verified parental marriage certificate
(if the original is not in English)
5. Photocopy of student's birth certificate (if the original is in English) or
translated and verified birth certificate (if the original is not in English)
6. Six official student photographs (passport size / white background) 7. A copy of student's health insurance 8. Financial proof (Photocopy of parental bank statements for the three
months prior to application)
Relevant Visa Fees Particulars
Fee (RM)
Student Visa handling fee
RM 1600
Student Visa & JP Visa fees
As charged by immigration office
Personal Bond Deposits for student
As charged by immigration office
Note: Personal Bond Deposit is non-transferable but refundable
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Schedule of fees Fast-Track Pathway Course
Extended IGCSE
Fast-Track IGCSE
Monthly Fee
Termly Fee
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
RM 4,000 per month
RM 14,000 per term
RM 25,000
RM 25,000
RM 25,000
Tuition Fee*
RM 15,000.00
Security Deposit
(RM 10,000 to be refunded (contra with tuition fee) when the student progress to A level)
Application Fee
RM 1,000.00
Registration Fee
RM 10,000.00
A-Levels
Year 1
Year 2
Course Length
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Tuition Fee*
RM 20,000
RM 20,000
RM 20,000
Waived
Waived
Waived
Security Deposit
RM 5,000.00
Application Fee
RM 1,000.00
Registration Fee
RM 5,000.00
Tuition fee notes * A-levels and IGCSE exam fees are not included in tuition fee.
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Foundation at Kings Colleges in the UK All prices in GBP. (ÂŁ) Prices are applicable from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020 (For reference purpose)
Course Length
Price per Year
Bournemouth
Brighton
London
Oxford
Advanced Level Foundation
Full course price
21,780
21,780
21,780
21,780
Extended Foundation
Price per term in addition to full course price
5,860
5,860
5,860
5,860
Art & Design Foundation
Full course price
NA
21,780
21,780
21,780
International Business Foundation
Full course price
17,770
17,770
17,770
17,770
Science & Engineering Foundation
Full course price
21,780
21,780
21,780
21,780
Law Foundation
Full course price
NA
NA
21,780
NA
Kingston University Joint Offer Programme
Full course price
NA
21,780
21,780
21,780
UWE Bristol Joint Offer Programme
Full course price
NA
21,780
21,780
21,780
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Foundation course at Private Universities in Malaysia Prices are for reference purposes only. For exact and latest updated tuition fees, check the details provided on your chosen university’s website. Fees vary by course and university.
University
Full Course Fees
University of Nottingham, Malaysia
RM 28,500 - 33,600
University of Southampton, Malaysia
RM 28,500
University of Reading Malaysia, Johor
RM 23,600
UCSI College
RM 14,380
Multimedia University
RM 16,000
University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
RM 17,900 - 18,200
Asia Pacific University (APU)
USD 6,400 - 6,550
Taylors’ University
USD 10,534
INTI University
RM 20,020 - 22,139
New Era University College
RM 11,700 - 13,700
University of Reading, Malaysia
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Prepare for your degree HERE Rafflesia International School (Puchong Campus) Persiaran Sierra 2, Bandar 16 Sierra, 47100, Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. +603-8953 9088 +6016-6619088 KCOng327 kcong@rafflesia.edu.my
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Rafflesia International School Puchong Campus State-of-the-art facilities
Multi-purpose Hall & Badminton Courts
Lecture Theatre
Science Lab
ICT Lab
Library
Swimming Pool
Football Pitch
Basketball Court
Squash Courts
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