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For International Students: The National Education System

A Glance At The Malaysian Education System

Education is a priority of the Federal Government of Malaysia and it is committed to provide quality education to all. The 9th Malaysian Plan (9MP) from 2006 to 2010 has placed great importance on education, training and lifelong learning. In line with greater focus on human development under 9MP, a total of RM40.3 billion (about 21% of the total budget allocation) has been allocated for the expenditure of education and training development.

Source: Study in Malaysia 6th Ed.
Category: The National Education System, International Student, General Information on Malaysian Higher Education

The National Higher Education System

Education is the responsibility of the Federal Government and Malaysia is committed to providing sound education to all. The Malaysian Education System provides 11 years of free primary and secondary schooling in which primary education is compulsory. The admission age to the first year of primary school is when the child has attained the age of six years on the first day of January of the current school year.

Source: Education Guide Malaysia 11th Ed.
Category: The National Education System, International Student, General Information on Malaysian Higher Education

Academic Qualification Equivalence

The list below provides a quick reference for students in comparing the academic qualification from their country of origin to that of Malaysia. The list is by no means exhaustive. For more information, please visit the website of national quality agency at www.mqa.gov.my.

Source: Education Guide Malaysia 11th Ed.
Category: The National Education System, International Student
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