The formal education system in Malaysia is comprehensive, covering pre-school through tertiary levels.
offering British (Cambridge/IGCSE), American, or IB curricula. Compulsory Subjects : Regardless of the school type, Bahasa Melayu (Malay) and are mandatory to foster national identity. 2. A Day in the Life of a Student
[Preschool] (Ages 4-6) │ ▼ [Primary School] (Standard 1–6 | Ages 7–12) ───► UPSR (Abolished) │ ▼ [Secondary School] (Form 1–5 | Ages 13–17) ───► SPM Examination │ ▼ [Post-Secondary / Pre-University] (Form 6, Matriculation, or Diploma) 1. Primary Education (Standard 1 to Standard 6)
The SPM (Malaysian Certificate of Education) is the definitive milestone of secondary school life. Taken at the end of Form 5, it is the equivalent of the international O-Levels or IGCSEs.