STPM Baharu vs A-Levels
Seeing the A-levels results of the friends around me being released, suddenly I have this urge to write about A-levels and STPM. Many have been asking: Whats the difference between A-levels and STPM? Many comparisons between A-levels and the old system of STPM have been made over the years, but since the implementation of the new STPM system, it seems that there are very very limited (in fact, messy and incomplete) resources around us, hence causing confusions around the SPM leavers and parents. So, my article today will be kinda explaining A-levels and STPM, two of the most popular Pre-U in Malaysia. Before you continue reading, please note that I write this in my view as the first batch under the new STPM Baharu, in the meantime from a perspective of a Pre-U student towards A-levels. Hence, reader, read with an open mind. =) Toughness This, I think will be one of the most often asked question by SPM leavers and parents regarding A-levels and STPM. It is common to li