Enrolling a Child in Primary School

Sending children to primary school is a significant step in both the parents’ and the children’s lives. It marks the beginning of formal education in Malaysia and involves important decisions such as choosing the type of school, completing the registration process, and understanding the academic requirements and support available throughout their schooling. Learn more about primary schools in Malaysia and the educational opportunities available for your children.

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Enrolling a Child in Primary School

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Enrolling a Child in Primary School

Primary school in Malaysia is the first level of formal education that is compulsory for all children under the Education Act 1996. Primary education aims to form the foundation of academic, personali...▼-

Apply for Standard 1To enter primary schools in Malaysia, parents need to apply for Standard 1 through the MOE system. As parents, you need to ensure that applications are made within the specified period and be prepared...▼-

National SchoolTypes of National Schools in Malaysia National schools in Malaysia are managed by the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE). They are divided into two main categories: National School (SK) Using Malay ...▼-

Private Educational InstitutionsApart from national schools managed by MOE, there are also several educational institutions that operate privately without government funding, namely: Academic Primary School Using the National Curric...▼-

PERMATA PintarThe PERMATA Pintar Programme is an initiative established to identify and develop the potential of gifted and talented students in Malaysia. Operating Location: National PERMATA Pintar Centre, Univers...▼-

PERMATA InsanThe PERMATA Insan Programme is an educational initiative established to identify and nurture gifted and talented Muslim students in Malaysia. Operating Location: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)...▼-

PERMATA SeniThe PERMATA Seni Programme was established to identify and guide schoolchildren with talents in arts in Malaysia. Main Components of PERMATA Seni: PERMATA Seni Choir For children aged 7 to 10 years wi...▼-

Special Education in Primary SchoolsSpecial Education Schools are schools that provide special education for students with special educational needs (MBPK) at all levels of schooling. These schools are directly managed by the Special Ed...▼-

School-Based AssessmentSchool-Based Assessment (PBS) consists of two categories, namely: Academic Classroom Assessment (PBD) An assessment system that is implemented continuously in the classroom to measure student progress...▼-

Primary School AssistanceSchooling Aid (BAP): Intended to ease the financial burden of schooling expenses borne by parents/guardians at the beginning of the school yea Amount: RM150 per student (one-off). Eligibility Criteria...▼-

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