Difference between Engineering and France Engineering in JPA/MARA scholarship

Regardless, you apply for MARA scholarship or JPA scholarship for France Engineering and Engineering course, there is a huge difference between those two courses.

1) Language: Learning a new language can be hectic but it can be an advantage for you when you look for work. However, you must really master Franch as it will affect your understanding of Maths and Science. If you take English, it will be easier, since we have been using the language since we were in primary school.

2) Syllabus: The syllabus of France and UK is way different. UK trains you to be specialized in the field of your choice only. However, France system wants you to know the basics in all field of engineering besides specializing in your field of choice. For instance, when you to university at there, you will do two years syllabus which is same for everyone regardless of the choice of your field. Only the final years, you will specialize and get your degree. French syllabus is tougher as they really want 2 train you well. That is why doing engineering is France is better than in UK.

3) Risks: The France Engineering is more risky as system is not recognized in Malaysia. Thus, if you pass everything with flying colours, then you don’t have any problem. However, if you fail halfway, let say in your degree, you come to Malaysia with nothing. At least when you do at UK, if you fail your degree halfway, you can come back and continue your degree here and you have finished you have finished a-levels. French A-levels is not recognized in Malaysia, thus, your highest certificate will be your SPM certificate. The risk is there but if you work hard, you might succeed.

4) Doing Masters and Degree: In UK, after finishing your degree, your scholarship is finished. However, the French has a different system. After studying first two years in the university, if you do well, you can choose to do your degree at that university or go a an engineering school. If you go to engineering school means you will be doing straight to Masters with extra two years need to study which MARA and JPA will pay for it of course. Thus, do Degree- 3 years, Masters- 5 years.