Introduction
Children in Malaysia begin their formal education as pupils in Primary Schools at the age of seven (7). They will continue where they left off in pre-school to enhance their reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
Pupils are then introduced to other subjects such as science, physical education, Islamic Studies and Moral.
Pupils will be in Primary School for six years (Standard 1 – Standard 6). At the end of Standard 6, they will sit for their first national evaluation exam, The Primary School Evaluation Test also known as Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR).
Pupils will be tested on:
- reading, writing and comprehension of English and Bahasa Malaysia
- arithmetic skills
primary science concept and skills
Source: Ministry of Education
INFORMATION FOR REGISTRATION OF CHILDREN FOR ADMISSION TO STANDARD ONE
1. Registration Procedures
Registration was open for the 2008 session from 1st March to 31 March 2007.* Parents who are late for registration have to get the Late Registration Form from the Department of Education in their respective districts, states or federal territories concerned.
*Dates are subject to change annually. Parents should check with the chosen schools concerned.
2. Documents Required for Registration
2.1) parents should provide the child’s original birth certificate (BC)
2.2) a copy of the BC
2.3) provide their utility bills; quit rent and assessment tax to show proof of their residence which should be within the close proximity of the chosen school
2.4) copies of the identity cards of both parents
2.5) if registered by foster parents, copies of both their identity cards are also required
2.6) a copy of an acknowledgement letter showing proof that the child’s older brother or sister is studying in the chosen school. Need to provide BC if necessary.
2.7) provide three (3) self addressed 30 sen stamped envelopes measuring 4 ½ x 9 ½ |
3. Allocation of Places
Parents are given the liberty to choose a maximum of three schools of their choice within the close proximity of their residence. They have to fill up the Admission for Standard One form issued by the Department of Education. These forms can be obtained at the respective schools.
4. Compulsory Education
Under the Malaysian constitutional law, it is compulsory for parents of Malaysian citizens whose child is of six years (6) of age to be registered for primary education. It is compulsory for the child to have six (6) years of formal education.
Compulsory education was implemented in 2003. Failing which, parents can be prosecuted and fined not more than RM 5,000 or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months or both.
5. Statutory Declaration
For the purpose of registration, foster parents and at least one of the child’s parents are required to register in government run schools either by way of providing a statutory declaration or other recognized documents in order to proof the relationship with the child concerned.
6. False Information
Any false information detected will be immediately reported to the Ministry of Education for further action.
7. Special Education for Physically Challenged Children (PCC)
Special Education for PCC comes under the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.
The Department of Welfare under the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development provides educational services for PCC such as:
- physically challenged children
- children with less or serious mental deficiency
- all sorts of handicaps
- handicapped children who are unable to study in any of the schools under the Ministry of Education
Parents may contact the Department of Welfare under the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development at (603) 2697 1090 for further inquiries.
The Ministry of Education has special educational services for children with blindness, deafness and learning disabilities.
Children with learning disabilities are categorized as:
- Down Syndrome
- Light Autism
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Mild mental deficiency
- Specific Learning Disability (Example: Dyslexi
All of the above (a – e) has special classes conducted in normal schools if requested by parents.
Parents of PCC have to go to the nearest Department of Education, under the Special Education Unit (Unit Pendidikan Khas) which is categorized under the blind and deaf initiative for further information.
Source: Ministry of Education
8. Foreign Students
Parents of foreign students cannot register in government schools. They have to go to the nearest Communications Unit (Unit Perhubungan) under the Department of Education in the respective districts, states or federal territories and make an application to register their children in government or government aided schools.
Foreign parents wanting to register their children must have a valid employment pass issued by the Immigration Department.
Upon acceptance, foreign students are charged a fee of RM120 per annum (for primary schools) in addition to whatever fees that the school may deem necessary.
Students of secondary schools are charged RM240 per annum in addition to whatever fees that the school may deem necessary.
Source: Department of Education, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
9. Malaysian Living Abroad
Malaysians living abroad who wish to register their children may check with the Malaysian Embassies or High Commissions concerned.
10. Information for the Public
Parents who need to get more information may contact the Ministry of Education (MOE) General Inquiries at (603) – 888 4 6000 / Department of Education at (603) – 888 4 9428 or visit the MOE’s website www.moe.gov.my
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