Divided into Lower Secondary (Forms 1–3) and Upper Secondary (Forms 4–5).
Use Bahasa Malaysia as the medium of instruction.
Compulsory six-year education.
Use Mandarin or Tamil, respectively.
Malaysian education is a unique blend of heritage and modernization, shaped by a multicultural society that values both academic excellence and social harmony. The system is built on a multilingual foundation, offering a variety of school types that reflect the nation's diverse ethnic groups, including Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities.