Academic Pathways - Inman Education

Shanghai Yuedehe Consulting Co., Ltd.(Official China Partner of Inman Education · Malaysia)

Shanghai Yuedehe Consulting Co., Ltd.(Official China Partner of Inman Education · Malaysia)

No matter a student’s background, Inman Education · Shanghai carefully plans the most appropriate and sustainable academic pathway according to each student’s academic foundation, English level, and long-term aspirations.
We believe that the right pathway is more important than the name of the university alone.
Lower Secondary → Foundation → Bachelor’s Degree
Pathway：Lower Secondary → 1-year Foundation → 3-year Bachelor’s Degree
Who this pathway is for
Students who wish to move into a university-focused academic track early, rather than remaining in extended secondary or vocational routes.
Academic Basis
Malaysia’s national qualification framework (MQF) allows foundation programmes to serve as a recognised pathway into undergraduate degrees.
Key Advantages
• Direct entry into university-level preparation
• Saves 2–3 years compared to traditional routes
• Smoother transition into degree studies
• Higher academic stability and completion rates

Non-Traditional Education → Foundation → Bachelor’s Degree
Pathway： Upper secondary (non-academic or vocational background) → Foundation → Bachelor’s Degree
Who this pathway is for
Students from non-traditional or vocational backgrounds who wish to transition into a university-level academic track.
Academic Basis
Foundation programmes are recognised as academic bridging qualifications that prepare students to meet university entry requirements.
Key Advantages
• Strengthens academic foundations before degree study
• Provides structured academic and English support
• Enables subject and major flexibility (business, IT, media, etc.)
• Expands future study and career options beyond original tracks

Upper Secondary Completion → Accelerated Degree Pathway
Pathway: Upper Secondary Year 11 → Foundation → Bachelor’s Degree
Who this pathway is for
Students who have completed upper secondary studies and are ready to move directly into an international university track without continuing in domestic exam systems.
Key Advantages
• Early planning for overseas university progression
• Avoids unnecessary exam pressure and delays
• Foundation acts as a strong academic bridge into degree study
• Suitable for students with strong English but uneven academic profiles
• High progression and success rates among international students

Upper Secondary Graduation → Direct Entry or Foundation Pathway
Pathway Options: 1. Direct entry into bachelor’s degree (based on academic results and English proficiency) 2.Foundation programme followed by a bachelor’s degree (for students needing academic or language strengthening)
Who this pathway is for
Students who have completed upper secondary education and plan to pursue an international university degree.
Key Advantages
• Wide choice of majors (business, IT, media and more)
• Flexible entry through either direct admission or foundation
• Lower academic pressure compared with domestic systems
• Easier to maintain a strong GPA and progression

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Shanghai Yuedehe Consulting Co., Ltd.

(Official China Partner of Inman Education · Malaysia)

Shanghai Yuedehe Consulting Co., Ltd.

(Official China Partner of Inman Education · Malaysia)

No matter a student’s background, Inman Education · Shanghai carefully plans the most appropriate and sustainable academic pathway according to each student’s academic foundation, English level, and long-term aspirations.

We believe that the right pathway is more important than the name of the university alone.

Lower Secondary → Foundation → Bachelor’s Degree

Pathway：Lower Secondary → 1-year Foundation → 3-year Bachelor’s Degree

Who this pathway is for

Students who wish to move into a university-focused academic track early, rather than remaining in extended secondary or vocational routes.

Academic Basis

Malaysia’s national qualification framework (MQF) allows foundation programmes to serve as a recognised pathway into undergraduate degrees.

Key Advantages

• Direct entry into university-level preparation

• Saves 2–3 years compared to traditional routes

• Smoother transition into degree studies

• Higher academic stability and completion rates

Pathway： Upper secondary (non-academic or vocational background) → Foundation → Bachelor’s Degree

Who this pathway is for

Students from non-traditional or vocational backgrounds who wish to transition into a university-level academic track.

Academic Basis

Foundation programmes are recognised as academic bridging qualifications that prepare students to meet university entry requirements.

Key Advantages

• Strengthens academic foundations before degree study

• Provides structured academic and English support

• Enables subject and major flexibility (business, IT, media, etc.)

• Expands future study and career options beyond original tracks

Pathway: Upper Secondary Year 11 → Foundation → Bachelor’s Degree

Who this pathway is for

Students who have completed upper secondary studies and are ready to move directly into an international university track without continuing in domestic exam systems.

Key Advantages

Upper Secondary Graduation → Direct Entry or Foundation Pathway

Pathway Options: 1. Direct entry into bachelor’s degree (based on academic results and English proficiency) 2.Foundation programme followed by a bachelor’s degree (for students needing academic or language strengthening)

Who this pathway is for

Students who have completed upper secondary education and plan to pursue an international university degree.

Key Advantages

• Wide choice of majors (business, IT, media and more)

• Flexible entry through either direct admission or foundation

• Lower academic pressure compared with domestic systems

• Easier to maintain a strong GPA and progression