TAR UC’s Pre-University Students Honoured for Top Results

As recognition for their excellent results in the November 2015 Cambridge examination series, three Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (‘TAR UC’) students were honoured at the recent Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards Ceremony which took place on 21 April 2016. The three students, namely Tee Wern Shen, Hor Sui Lyn and Tee Zhen Lee received Top in Malaysia for Cambridge International Level for Business Studies, High Achievement in Cambridge International Level for Computing and Top in the World for Cambridge International AS Level for Mathematics awards respectively for their stellar academic performance.

Citing the solid track record of TAR UC in producing high achievers in the A Level examinations, Tee Wern Shen shared the reason for her to study in TAR UC. “I did extensive research on various higher learning institutions before deciding where I would pursue my A Level. And there is no doubt that TAR UC stands out as the best institution of higher learning because of its consistency in producing high achievers for the examinations. Looking back, I am very pleased with my decision to study in TAR UC,” she said.

Apart from this, Wern Shen also noted that the learning resources in TAR UC were very crucial in realising her achievement. “I used to spend a huge portion of my time in the library to study and do my revision as it has a comprehensive range of reading materials, past year question papers and excellent references which enriched my revision. Apart from that, I am grateful to have lecturers who are not only committed to delivering high standard of education, but they care about students’ well-being,” she explained in detail.

Apart from this, Hor Sui Lyn who was the high achiever in Computing shared her rationale for studying in TAR UC. “I chose to study in TAR UC because the A Level programme contains the subject on Computing, a subject that I am very interested in. And I do not regret studying in TAR UC because the syllabus is very compact and comprehensive and is presented to students in a very systematic manner. Besides that, I am more confident to advance my education in the area of computing and technology as I know that the A Level programme in TAR UC has built in me a strong foundation in the area of computing and technology,” she added. Sui Lyn is also grateful for the extensive facilities available on the campus grounds which had been very helpful to her during her study in TAR UC. “Stress was a serious concern for me in my preparation for the examinations. However, I was able to destress by actively playing sports in campus. I am grateful for the many sports facilities in TAR UC which helped me in my stress management,” she explained.

  

As for Tee Zhen Lee, obtaining the top placing in the world for Mathematics came as a surprise to him. “The thought of being top in the world in Mathematics did not even cross my mind. Having said this, I am deeply grateful to my lecturers for their dedication in ensuring that I clearly understand the content of the syllabus. Besides their dedication, I have to emphasise that the way they present the subject matter to the students is not only easy to understand, but it is very creative in nature and this holds students’ full attention in classes,” he elaborated .

Apart from all these achievements, TAR UC has also recorded an impressive pass percentage of 93.9% for A Level and a staggering pass rate of 98.6% for AS Level in the November 2015 examination. Mr Ng Kim Huat, Country Director, Malaysia & Brunei, Cambridge International Examinations, had nothing but praises for the students and the Centre for Pre-University Studies’ (‘CPUS’) team in TAR UC. “It is extremely rewarding to congratulate Cambridge learners and teachers at CPUS who have worked so hard to achieve tremendous success in Cambridge International AS & A Level examinations. The results are a reflection of the enormous talent in Malaysia, not only amongst learners but also within the teaching profession. Learners from CPUS in TAR UC have a bright future ahead of them, and I wish them every success in their future,” he commented. This sentiment was echoed by Ms Looi Li Chin, Head of CPUS. She said that the awards are indeed a testimony of the Centre’s commitment towards the development of talent in various subject areas which has resulted in TAR UC’s students deservingly receiving such awards year after year.

Meanwhile, Datuk Dr Tan Chik Heok, President of TAR UC, was very pleased with the achievements by the students and the team in CPUS. He said: “Over the years since 1987 when A Level programme was offered, CPUS has demonstrated its consistency in providing excellent pre-university education and our students’ performance in A Level examinations has been very outstanding. The fact that many of our students gained admission into prestigious universities in the world testifies the quality of our teaching in A Level to prepare the students for tertiary education. I am proud of Zhen Lee, Wern Shen and Sui Lyn’s achievements who are among the many of TAR UC’s Cambridge Outstanding Learner Award winners. With such solid academic track record, I am very confident that CPUS will continue to produce many more high achievers in the A Level,” he said.