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ALFA International College has three intakes each year in the months of January, May, July and September.
ALFA International College has three intakes each year in the months of January, April, June and August.




===Awards===
===Awards===

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ALFA International College
Former names
Kolej Alif (1998–2004)
MottoInspire. Innovate. Impact
TypePrivate
Established1998
Officer in charge
Ms. Jenny Yuen Nee Sim
PrincipalMr. Francis Ng
Students300
Location
Subang Jaya
,
Selangor
,
Malaysia
CampusSubang Jaya
Websitehttp://www.alfa.edu.my/

ALFA International College (formally known as Kolej Alif) is a private, international college located in Subang Jaya, Malaysia[1], a suburb of Kuala Lumpur. The college currently offers certificate and diploma programmes in design and education. Since its inception in 1998, ALFA College has been recognized as a leading teaching center in the design fields[2] which has structured its course work towards practical-skills development rather than conceptual learning. [3] [4] [5]

History

ALFA International College was founded in 1998 as a ‘boutique’ design college which set up shop in the Paramount Gardens district of Petaling Jaya and then relocated to its present site in 2010. In 2004, ALFA College came under the administration of the REAL Education Group and was officially renamed as ALFA International College in 2008. While maintaining its roots as a learning center for design[6], ALFA expanded its course offerings to include early childhood education in 2010 and more recently fashion entrepreneurship.

The College's expansion into the field of early childhood education was part of a national effort underway in Malaysia to upgrade the quality of its preschool education programme.[7] [8]

Programmes

Certificate Programmes

ALFA offers Certificate-level programmes to provide a basic level of proficiency and qualification for adults entering the job market. Students must complete a minimal amount of coursework in order to qualify. The College currently offers three certificate programmes: (MQA and Ministry codes provided)

  1. Certificate in Art and Design: KPT/JPS/N/213/3/0076/06/17
  2. Certificate in Early Childhood Education: KPT/JPS/N/143/3/0041/10/17
  3. Certificate in Architecture Draughting: KPT/JPS/N/581/3/0025/06/18

Diploma Programmes

ALFA’s Diploma Programmes are full-time programmes which prepare students for entry into the design and teaching professions in 2 ½ years. All design students complete foundation coursework in basic design, illustration and computer proficiency then advance to either the Visual Communications or Environmental Design segments. In their final year, students prepare for entry into the professional ranks via courses in professional practice, portfolio development, and a three-month internship where they gain valuable work experience with a local design firm or preschool centre.

The College currently offers five diploma programmes[9]: Ministry of Higher Education codes provided

  1. Diploma in Graphic Design: KPT/JPS/KR11569/05/15
  2. Diploma in Multimedia Design: KPT/JPS/KR11570/06/15
  3. Diploma in Interior Architecture: KPT/JPS/A7673/06/17
  4. Diploma in Architecture: KPT/JPS/A7672/06/17
  5. Diploma in Early Childhood: KPT/JPS/KA9699/07/15

Degree Programmes with Affiliated Universities

The College has agreements in place with several overseas universities which have confirmed graduates of ALFA’s diploma programmes as students of ‘Advanced Standing’ and thus eligible for direct entry into the second or third year of their degree programmes. After successfully completing the remaining portion of the degree programme at a partner university overseas, students are awarded one of the following foreign degrees:

Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

  • Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)
  • Bachelor of Design (Digital Media Design)
  • Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)

University of Tasmania, Australia

  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
  • Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architecture)
  • Bachelor of Environmental Design (Interior)

University of Newcastle, Australia

  • Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
  • Bachelor of Construction Management Building
  • Bachelor of Visual Communication Design

University of Griffith, Australia

  • Bachelor of Digital Media (Graphic Design)
  • Bachelor of Digital Media (Digital Design, 3D Design, E-Photojournalism, Fine Arts)
  • Bachelor of Multimedia
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting or Finance)

New Zealand Tertiary College, New Zealand

  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

University of Middlesex, UK

  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design
  • BA (Hons) 3D Animation and Games

University of Hertfordshire, UK

  • BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design
  • BA (Hons) Interactive Media Design

University of Gloucestershire, UK

  • BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

University College of Birmingham, UK

  • BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

University of Portsmouth, UK

  • BA (Hons) Architecture
  • BA (Hons) Interior Design

Professional ‘Short Courses’

In addition to its full-time diploma programmes, ALFA College also offers part-time, ‘short courses’ which provide advanced training for working professionals looking to upgrade their job skills. These include courses on:

  • Digital Graphics
  • Commercial Photography
  • 2D and 3D Computer-aided Design
  • Mobile Web App Development
  • Project Management
  • Video Editing

Intake Commencement

ALFA International College has three intakes each year in the months of January, April, June and August.

Awards

  • NAPEI Award for Education Excellence 2005: IPTS Small Category[10]
  • NAPEI Award for Education Excellence 2012: IPTS Small Category[11]


References

  1. ^ ALFA College: Campus Location Map (Google Map)
  2. ^ Ranking Web of Universities
  3. ^ ALFA Student Wins National Design Award
  4. ^ DETA Award winner
  5. ^ ALFA Student Awarded in National Art Competition
  6. ^ Study Architecture at Alfa College
  7. ^ Launch of Malaysia’s ECCE Council
  8. ^ ECCE consortium in NST Article
  9. ^ Malaysian Qualifications Registry
  10. ^ 2005 NAPEI Award for Education Excellence
  11. ^ 2012 NAPEI Award for Education Excellence

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