What is Pre University?

 Pre-University refers to the before University educational program which prepares students for their further academic qualification. This level of education starts after the completion of high-school and before the starting of university programs. Students choose a particular stream in this stage and their foundations are built in a relevant field that they can also choose for the University education.

The Pre-University is like a bridge or strong path to the University level that is also working as a foundation for further success. Different countries  name this study level with a unique name. Like in India, it is called higher secondary education. But, there are some other types of Pre universities available which everyone must know.

Prominent Features of a Pre-University!

•      Time period of this stage of education:

This stage takes typically two years to build foundations for the university knowledge.

•      Motive of the learning:

The motivate of this duration is to educate and  enable the students for their University level and advance their skills to make the right choice in their graduation.

•      Different types of Pre Universities:

1.     International Baccalaureate:
2.     Higher Secondary:
3.      Foundational Program:
4.     STPM

•      Recognition of the pre-university:

Programs like IB and STPM are globally recognised for their excellence. However foundation programs are registered with certain Universities. Whereas, higher secondary pre-university is affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, and other recognised educational boards.

What are the Advantages of Pre-University?

•      Builds a strong foundation for the University level which prepares students to perform better in their graduation time.
•      Allowing enough time for students to choose their field according to their interest. Many students go for personalised students counselling at this stage.
•      Getting enough time for independent learning, research skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Students deal with multiple subjects of a stream from humanities, commerce, science and vocational subjects at one time. The right choice helps them to boost their skills.
•      Getting the selection for University studies by achieving the basic academic requirements in their field. The students get help in building their foundations, and advancing themselves.
•      Experimenting with learning methods, and knowing what the fields require them.
•      Getting a chance to know if they are the right candidate for the particular field they choose.

Pre-University bridges gaps to the University level and provide the foundational guidance of the subjects the students have to study in their University stage. This educational stage is the basic eligibility criteria for the students looking forward for University education.