{"content":"******Dual Certification, alongside your IGCSE and A Levels******\n-----------------------------------------------------------------\n\nEarn A Levels and a High School Diploma in one programme\n\nStrengthen your university application and global recognition\n\nThe diploma allows the school to recognise the WHOLE student – not just examination results. Universities continue to rely on A levels for academic entry, but they are increasingly interested in the broader experiences and contributions of applicants. The High School Diploma (HSD) enables students to present all of their achievements, both inside and outside the classroom, in one comprehensive and clearly structured document.\n\nThe diploma awards credits for students’ achievements in IGCSE, A levels, the POWIIS Project, and wider school experiences. These are organised under four core strands:\n\n● Academic  \n● Participation  \n● Leadership  \n● Innovation\n\n****Benefits****\n\n● 2 Certifications for the price of 1!  \n● Recognises achievements & contributions beyond academics  \n● Recognised and valued by all CIS-accredited universities\n\n****Criteria****\n\n● For Year 10 to Year 13 students (Ages 15-19)  \n● Good academic standing and English proficiency\\*  \n● Have fulfilled the academic requirements  \n● Have met the required attendance, conduct and co-curricular participation standards\n\n\\*T&Cs apply\n\n### Applications are Open Now!\n\nFill in your details below, we will get in touch with you soon!","original_url":"https://www.powiis.edu.my/balik-pulau/curriculum/explore-powiis-pathways/high-school-diploma/","path":"/balik-pulau/curriculum/explore-powiis-pathways/high-school-diploma","title":"High School Diploma - Prince of Wales Island International School","page_type":"page","word_count":203,"key_claims":[],"content_summary":null,"topics":[],"author":null,"published_date":null,"price":null,"currency":"MYR","parent_profile":{"id":"38923295-56ff-4163-9995-9e0cc13fa3d8","slug":"powiis-edu-my","name":"British International School in Malaysia | POWIIS Penang","url":"https://powiis.edu.my/"}}