Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Fast Track Your Degree Journey
Get ahead with work experience when you apply for one of our programmes and gain an advantage
MORE THAN 50% of WOU Students
Gain Entry or Off-Set Credits to Save Time & Money via APEL.
APEL is Your Gateway to Higher Education
With your wealth of work and life experience,
embrace the opportunity to pursue your academic journey with us.
What is APEL?
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is the identification, documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning i.e. knowledge, skills and attitudes, for admission to a degree programme or exemptions for selected degree programmes.
Why Apply for APEL through WOU?
We Are The Largest APEL Assessment Centre
in the country in terms of candidates served and applications processed.
We Have Highly Experienced Advisors and Assessors
who have been trained to manage all forms of portfolios.
Easy Online Application
All applications from start to finish can be done entirely online saving time and effort.
Consultation At Your Convenience
Our Commitment
WE BELIEVE IN TRUE INCLUSIVITY
Our goal is to create an authentic, accessible higher learning community that acknowledges prior learning for everyone, ensuring a meaningful educational journey for all.
Testimonial
Completing my Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) in 2020 was just the beginning. Thanks to APEL.C, I earned a 4-course exemption, paving the way for my Master of Education (MEd) journey. Leveraging APEL.A and my DECE qualifications, I fast-tracked my career.
Today, I continue to utilise my prior experiential learning, securing exemptions for select courses in my Master of Education through APEL.C. APEL has been the catalyst propelling and accelerating my career growth.
Ting Siew Khim
Owner/Principal, Taska Little Sweet Pea & Tadika Pelita Maju
APEL.A
ENTRY INTO A PROGRAMME
Leverage your work experience to help you enter one of our Diploma, Bachelor and Master programmes
APEL.C
ACCELERATE WITH EXEMPTIONS
Use relevant prior work experience to get exemption on credits and complete your studies faster
APEL.M
STACKS MICRO-CREDENTIALS INTO DEGREE
Accumulate credits by stacking relevant micro-credentials to earn a formal degree, even without entry qualifications.