If you’re a working professional looking to pursue higher education but do not have formal qualifications to meet entry requirements, here is your second chance. It’s never too late to pursue an academic qualification.
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
APEL is a process in Malaysia that recognises an individual’s experiential learning, whether it’s from work experience, self-study or any life experiences that are equivalent to formal education. The main objective of APEL is to allow those who might not have traditional academic qualifications to still access higher education based on their knowledge and experience. Even if you do not have the formal qualifications for higher education, APEL will act as a bridge for you to gain access to a programme of study.
Which APEL pathway is right for you?
APEL.A (Access)
If you lack the academic qualifications to gain admission or access into a programme of study, you can create a comprehensive work experience portfolio and qualify for a Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor, Masters or Doctoral Degree programme upon successful completion of the APEL.A aptitude test.
APEL.C (Credit Award)You can fast-track your studies by leveraging relevant work experience to gain credits and align your expertise with your course requirements, allowing you to complete a programme of study in a shorter period of time.
APEL.A (Access) in 5 steps
1
Verify Your Eligibility
2
Submit Your Application
3
Prepare for the Test
4
Sit for the Assessment
5
Pass the Exam and Enrol
Verify Your Eligibility
- You must be at least 21 years old or above when applying.
- Must have relevant work experience or prior experiential learning.
Masters (APEL.A Level 7):
- You must be at least 30 years old or above when applying.
- Must possess STPM / Diploma / A-Levels or an equivalent qualification.
- Must have relevant work experience or prior experiential learning.
Submit Your Application
| Registration Fees: | |
| Bachelors | RM370 |
| Masters | RM560 |
Prepare for the Test
Sit for the Assessment
| Assessment Component | Description: | |||
| Bachelors | Masters | |||
Aptitude Test Subjects:
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| Work Experience Portfolio / Prior Experiential Learning | 70% weightage | 40% weightage | ||
| Interview | Not required | 20% weightage | ||
Pass the Exam and Enrol
Step 1:
Verify Your Eligibility
Step 2:
Submit Your Application
Step 3:
Prepare for the Test
Step 4:
Sit for the Assessment
Step 5:
Pass the Exam and Enrol
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APEL.C (Credit Award) in 3 steps
1
Prepare in Advance
2
Application and Evaluation
3
Credit Award
Prepare in Advance
- Select the course you intend to enrol for using APEL.C.
- Submit details of your relevant prior learning and work experiences to be reviewed by the APEL.C unit.
Application and Evaluation
- Your application will be reviewed by an advisor and you will be advised accordingly.
- You must pay attention to important deadlines relating to application, tests, or portfolio submissions.
- Upon successful application, you can now proceed to sit for the APEL.C assessment.
Credit Award
- Upon passing the APEL.C assessment, you will be awarded credits for the course(s), which will enable you to complete your studies earlier than usual.
Important notes:
- Courses that have been awarded credits will not be included in the calculation of your CGPA.
- If you fail the assessment, for any particular course, you will need to register to undertake that course
Step 1:
Prepare in Advance
Step 2:
Submit Your Application
Step 3:
Prepare for the Test
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APEL.A & APEL.C
VSQ @ PJ City Centre,
B2-01-01 Jalan Utara, Petaling Jaya,
46200, Selangor.
KL Campus
14, Jalan Vivekananda, Brickfields,
50450 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia.
APEL.A & APEL.C
VSQ @ PJ City Centre,
B2-01-01 Jalan Utara, Petaling Jaya,
46200, Selangor.
KL Campus
14, Jalan Vivekananda, Brickfields,
50450 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia.