| Level | Duration | Ages | Notes | |-------|----------|------|-------| | Preschool | 1–2 years | 4–5 | Optional but common | | Primary (Years 1–6) | 6 years | 6–11 | Compulsory | | Lower Secondary (Forms 1–3) | 3 years | 12–14 | Compulsory | | Upper Secondary (Forms 4–5) | 2 years | 15–16 | Streaming begins | | Pre-University (Form 6 / Matriculation / Diploma) | 1–2 years | 17–18 | Optional for university entry |

Malaysia follows a 6+3+2+2 system (plus preschool):

| Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 7:30 AM | Assembly (national anthem, state anthem, pledge, prayers) | | 7:50 AM – 1:00 PM | Lessons (4–6 periods, 35–40 min each) | | 10:00 AM | Recess (20–30 min – canteen food) | | 1:00 PM | Dismissal | | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Co-curricular (1–2 days/week) | Some schools have double sessions (morning for older, afternoon for younger), but this is less common now.