Study in Malaysia

Generation of knowledge and production of qualified professionals is considered as important as the process of development itself. Therefore education in Malaysia is given utmost importance as the country strives to move towards achieving new heights. Education in Malaysia has a central education system for the primary and the secondary schools. The various stages that one undergoes while pursuing education in Malaysia include Pre School, Primary School, Secondary Schools, Pre University Bachelor Programmes and Post Graduate Programmes.


Pre Schools in Malaysia: Also known as play schools, pre schools in Malaysia don’t have a fixed curriculum and attendance is also not mandatory. This is more like a child development school where the kids are taken care of by the experienced and trained staff.

Primary School Education in Malaysia:
The period of schooling from 1st to the 6th standard is regarded as the primary education. The two levels i.e. 1st to 3rd and 4th to 6th are regarded as level one and two respectively. These two levels have a fixed curriculum and attendance at the primary levels is mandatory but not strict.

Top Schools in Malaysia:
As private schools in Malaysia, along with the government-funded schools are also allowed to operate, the competition among the schools is also rising. Some of the top schools in Malaysia are-
Chong Hwa High School, Kluang, Foon Yew High School, Johor Bahru, Muar High School, Batu Pahat High School, Jit Sin High School.

Secondary School Education in Malaysia:
Secondary School education in Malaysia is of five years duration. The students after completing the last five years of their schooling have to take a SPM (Sijil Pelarajan Malaysia) or Malaysian Certificate of Education Exam before leaving the secondary school.


Pre University:
After passing the SPM exam the students have the choice of continuing the exam. If they are acknowledged to continue the education further they have to go through the Next level of the exam i.e. STPM or Malaysian Higher School certificate exam to be eligible for the higher studies. Pre Universities are private as well as government recognized. Some candidates do their pre university from private institutes.