Can English medium students get into public universities? Yes!
After their A-Level exams, English medium students in Bangladesh often hesitate to consider public universities. But why is that? Fingers may be pointed at the lack of resources for admission test preparations, the ever-increasing potential of private universities, plans of studying abroad or the fact that they have to go over two years of the HSC curriculum in 3-6 months. So, if an English medium student still wants to get into a public university, what should they consider?
The English medium curriculum focuses on enhancing cognitive skills to give students a deep understanding on different subjects. A holistic approach to education gives International GCSE (O-Level) and IAL (A-Level) candidates the tools to implement their learning.
On the flipside, public university admission tests are unpleasant experiences for English medium students. Coaching centres dedicated to admission tests focus on the Bangla medium curriculum. The eligibility criteria to qualify for admission tests is often unaligned with what graduating English medium students are able to evidence. Read More...