While most parents will choose to start their children on the journey of formalised learning at the pre-school level, compulsory education in Malaysia begins at the Primary schooling level.

Primary schooling develops a solid foundation for life-long learning in children. A standardised curriculum has been established which ensures that important and fundamental subjects are well covered. To measure a child’s progress at this level, public examinations known as the UPSR (Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah, or Primary Schooling Achievement Tests) is conducted at all public schools.

Primary education starts at the age of six and lasts for a duration of six years. Parents are required to register (Malay version only) their children at a local school before they reach this age to ensure that a place is reserved for them at the appropriate time.

Parents may also request to transfer (Malay version only) their children to other schools for various valid reasons.

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