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Private kindergartens in Malaysia are early childhood education institutions managed by private entities. They offer education for children aged 4–6 years to build a strong foundation before entering primary school.

Types of private kindergartens in Malaysia:

1. Private Kindergarten
2. • Providing early education for children aged 4 to 6 years.
   • Using the National Preschool Standard Curriculum (KSPK) and additional programs such as QDEES or BIR ALI

2. Kindergarten at International School
3. • Using foreign curriculum such as the British, Australian, Canadian or American curriculum
   • Only operates in international schools

All private kindergartens must be registered with the relevant government agencies:

• Private Kindergarten – Registered under the Private Education Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE)
• Islamic Kindergarten/ Tahfiz Center – Must be registered with the State Islamic Religious Council or State Islamic Religious Department (JAIN) if offering religious curriculum