APEL.A – Access

About APEL.A

APEL.A – “A” stands for Access – provides access or opportunities to individuals who already have work experience but are not sufficiently qualified to have the minimum academic qualification set to pursue higher education at tertiary institutions.

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All Malaysian citizens

Provide recognition for learning acquired from non-formal and informal sources
Reduce the duplication of learning
Encourage the participation of adults in higher education by recognising their prior experiential learning
Reduce time and cost for completing a study programme
Increase access and widen participation for non-conventional learners
Increase mobility and employability

FORMAL: Learning of study delivered within an organised and structured context (preschool, primary school, secondary school, college, and university) that may lead to formal recognition or a recognized qualification.
INFORMAL: Learning that takes place continuously through life and work experiences. It is often unintentional learning.
NON-FORMAL: Learning that takes place alongside the mainstream systems of education and training. It may be assessed but does not normally lead to formal certification.