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SPM is equivalent to the O-Level and is the second last public examination at the secondary school level before the entry into a first bachelor degree course at a university.The SPM is equivalent to the British GCSE, and provides the opportunity for Malaysians to continue their studies to pre-university level. Up to 1978, the examination was handled by UCLES, which still advises the Malaysian Examinations Syndicate on standards. The English paper is separately graded by the national examination board and UCLES, and both grades will be displayed on the statement slip. On the real certificate, only the national examination board's grade is listed. The minimum requirement to get a certificate is a pass in Bahasa Malaysia.Generally, the SPM is taken at the age of 17, though students who attended pre-secondary school class would take it at the age of 18. Reference: [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sijil_Pelajaran_Malaysia ] Take note of the Grading System used starting from year 2009 and note that A+ is a higher grade than 1A.