Primary Education - Malaysia

Malaysia

Primary education is compulsory in Malaysia. Children usually spend 6 years in primary school. In Year 6, students sit for a standardized test, the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR, Primary School Assessment Examination).

• Grade 1 : age 7-8
• Grade 2 : age 8-9
• Grade 3 : age 9-10
• Grade 4 : age 10-11
• Grade 5 : age 11-12
• Grade 6 : age 12-13

After graduate from Year 6, student will go to the secondary school.