Fast-track your college study
SACEi is an internationally recognised government-issued Australian Certificate of Education that provides a more affordable pathway for students to the top universities in Australia and around the world.
As an alternative to the IB or A-Levels, SACEi is a modern education program made for the individual.
The focus is not on memorising for exams but on developing skills and capabilities that set you up for university and life success.
If you've completed SPM, you can graduate pre-university college in only 10 months with SACEi.
Previously known as SAM (South Australian Matriculation) or AUSMAT and delivered in
Malaysia since 1982.
University pathways maintained despite COVID-19 disruptions.
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Discover the SACEi advantage
Direct pathway to all Australian universities and top universities globally
Develop your independent thinking & research skills
Final exams only count for 30% of your overall grades
Finish faster with flexible time for completion from 10 months to 2 years
Goverment-issued Australian certificate of education
Unlock your potential
Our pre-university program, SACEi has established a reputation for nurturing the individual with a flexible, tailored approach that shifts the focus from exams to research.
Whether it be Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, or any other global destination, we set you up for success at university and help you pave the way for a lifetime of learning and a global career.
Benefit from a direct pathway to Australian universities with no IELTS test needed to gain entry.
University scholarships are available."
- Martin Westwell, Chief Executive of SACE Board of South Australia
Whether it be Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, or any other global destination, we set you up for success at university and help you pave the way for a lifetime of learning and a global career.
Benefit from a direct pathway to Australian universities with no IELTS test needed to gain entry.
University scholarships are available."
- Martin Westwell, Chief Executive of SACE Board of South Australia
Did you know?
More than 40,000 local students have graduated SACEi and have gone on to succeed at universities in Australia and around the world.
Geetha Rajaratnam
SACEi teacher
"The SACE curriculum is dynamic because they keep enhancing it to ensure the skills students learn will help to meet the academic rigour of university life."
Ahkila Harinee Raj
SACEi student
"The assessment structure is definitely unique in SACE. I can be calm knowing that if I don’t do so well in my final (exam), it won’t be the only thing that affects my pathway."
Azfar Ariff Yusien
SACEi graduate
"The SACE has taught me to succeed in the way that it taught me to be independent with my studies. It triggers you to think on your own, to think critically."
Thrive in university and life
Our students have choice and opportunity to show how they learn best.
Our unique assessment structure helps teachers to make informed judgement of student performance across a range of assessment tasks, not just one exam.
We create better thinkers and learners.
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Our unique assessment structure helps teachers to make informed judgement of student performance across a range of assessment tasks, not just one exam.
We create better thinkers and learners.
SACEi helps you develop the academic discipline to prepare you for success in university and life.
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See how close you are to starting your future!
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The SACE is the official
Government-issued Certificate of
Education of South Australia.
Government-issued Certificate of
Education of South Australia.
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The SACEi program is currently offered in Malaysia, Vietnam, China and Pacific Island nations.
To deliver the SACEi program at your school or pre-university college, speak to our friendly team today in our central office. We pride ourselves on our quick response time!
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To deliver the SACEi program at your school or pre-university college, speak to our friendly team today in our central office. We pride ourselves on our quick response time!