A Level Profile 2024 | KTJ Sixth Form

Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar A Level Profile 2024

Principal, Dr Glenn Moodie: principal@ktj.edu.my

Head of Sixth Form, Emma Davidson: emmadavidson@ktj.edu.my

Higher Education Counsellor, Susan Renaud: susanrenaud@ktj.edu.my

CEEB Code : 6864222

Introduction

Since 1991, Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar (KTJ) has been a pioneer in providing high-quality, holistic education with a strong focus on nurturing responsible global leaders.

Our Sixth Form programme integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a comprehensive co-curricular programme, offering academic enrichment events, leadership opportunities, and community service initiatives. This blend of experiences not only prepares our students for success at university but also equips them with the skills and perspectives needed for life beyond.

Our unique super-curriculum broadens horizons by offering Sixth Form students enriching activities and experiences that enhance their university applications, making them stand out in a competitive landscape.

Nestled on an expansive 80-acre campus in the serene Malaysian countryside, KTJ provides students with access to outstanding sports facilities. These include an indoor climbing wall, a 25-metre swimming pool, and five outdoor fields designed for athletics, cricket, hockey, football, and rugby. Additionally, we offer outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, tennis and squash courts, a running track, and a well-equipped gym.

KTJ's commitment to excellence has been recognised on the global stage. In both 2021 and 2023, we were honoured as the International School of the Year by the Boarding Schools Association (BSA). Furthermore, in 2023, KTJ ranked 55th in the HSBC Hurun Education Global High Schools list, the only Malaysian school to be featured and proudly ranking 3rd among schools outside the UK and the US.

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The Curriculum

KTJ offers a robust A Level programme that emphasises subjects highly sought after by top-ranking universities. These facilitating subjects equip students with the essential skills, knowledge, and understanding required for success in higher education. Typically, students select four subjects at AS Level and continue with three or four subjects at A2.

The A Level subjects offered at KTJ include Accounting, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, History, Literature in English, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Music, and Physics.

Beyond core academics, KTJ provides extensive support and resources to foster students’ broader academic development. This includes scheduled classes in IELTS, AQA’s Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), SAT preparation, and study skills. Additionally, every A Level student benefits from the guidance of a Higher Education Tutor and participates in dedicated sessions with the Sixth Form Team. These sessions focus on preparing UCAS personal statements, US application essays, and university applications, while also developing the skills necessary for success at university, in the workplace, and in the wider community.

Super-Curriculum

At the core of KTJ’s A Level programme lies the super-curriculum, a dynamic component designed to enrich students' academic journeys.

Through weekly enrichment talks, academic events, and university seminars, we inspire our students to question, explore, and engage with ideas beyond their A Level subjects. By broadening their exposure to a variety of enrichment activities outside the classroom, students not only develop critical skills but also uncover new passions as they embark on their personal journeys of academic discovery. Examples of our academic and co-curricular enrichment include:

◦ Events in collaboration with KTJ and the Oxbridge Society Malaysia, such as Law Moots, Debate Forums, and Engineering Workshops.

◦ Weekly enrichment evenings featuring external speakers who discuss topics ranging from politics, history, and culture to science and ethical issues.

◦ Conferences and talks organized by think tanks and community organizations.

◦ University talks and seminars that provide valuable insights into higher education.

Additionally, students participate in a wide array of sports, music, art, cultural, and leisure activities, many of which are student-led. These opportunities not only foster personal growth but also allow students to compete and perform at both national and international events and competitions.

A Level Examination Results

Top University Destinations

United Kingdom

· Cardiff University

· Durham University

· Heriot-Watt University

· Imperial College

· King’s College London

· Kingston University London

· London School of Economics

. Middlesex University

. Plymouth University

· Queen’s University Belfast

. Swansea University

. SOAS University

· The Glasgow School of Art

. University College of London

· University of Aberdeen

. University of Arts London

· University of Bath

· University of Birmingham

· University of Bristol

. University of Brighton

. University of Cambridge

. University of Dundee

· University of East Anglia

. University of Essex

. University of Exeter

· University of Edinburgh

· University of Glasgow

· University of Hertfordshire

· University of Hull

. University of Kent

· University of Leicester

. University of Loughborough

. University of Leeds

. University of Lancaster

. University of Liverpool

· University of Manchester

. University of Newcastle

· University of Nottingham

· University of Oxford

· University of Reading

· University of Sheffield

. University of St Andrews

. University of Stirling

· University of Southampton

· University of Strathclyde

. University of Surrey

· University of Sussex

. University of Warwick

· University of Westminster

. Queen Mary University of London

. Royal College of Music

. The London Institute of Banking & Finance

United States

. Berkeley School of Music

. Boston University

. Columbia University

. Cornell University

. Harvard University

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New York University

New York Film Academy

. Northeastern University

. Oregon State University

. Purdue University

. Stanford University

China

. Beihang University

. Peking University

Hong

Kong

. Chinese University of Hong Kong

. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

United States

. SUNY University Buffalo

. University of Pennsylvania

. University of Pittsburgh

. University of California Berkeley

. University of California Los Angeles

. University of California San Diego

. University of Connecticut

. University of Michigan

. University of Washington

. University of Hawaii

. University of Texas

. University of Wisconsin Madison

Ireland

. Dublin City University

. Trinity College Dublin

. University College Dublin

. University of Cork

. University of Dublin

. National University of Ireland, Galway

Australia

· Australian National University

. Monash University

. University of Melbourne

. University of New South Wales

· University of Queensland

Canada

. British Columbia Institute of Technology

. University of Alberta

. University of British Columbia

. University of Toronto

. University of Hong Kong

· Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Japan

. University of Tsukuba

. University of Waseda

Malaysia

. Heriot-Watt University

. International Medical University

· Monash University

. University of Newcastle

. University of Nottingham

. University of Southampton

. University of Reading

Netherlands

. Erasmus University Rotterdam

. University of Groningen

New Zealand

. Massey University

. Tsinghua University Singapore

. National University of Singapore

South Korea

. Seoul National University

. Yonsei University