Primary education is compulsory for all Malaysian citizens and begins at age seven. The system is generally divided into two main stages:
Secondary School (SMK): Spans five years (Form 1 to 5). This culminates in the SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia), a national exam equivalent to the IGCSE.
Overview of the Malaysian Education System
Primary Education (Year 1 to Year 6): Compulsory for all children starting at age seven. It focuses on mastering the 3Rs (Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic).