Parents can choose between several types of institutions, each with its own language and focus:

Students are streamed into Academic (Science or Arts), Technical/Vocational , or Religious tracks based on their interests and performance.

programs, or private foundations before heading to university. A Day in the Life of a Malaysian Student

Annual sports day, school-level competitions, district/state/national championships.

Malaysian schools rarely have the same schedule every day. A "week A" and "week B" system rotates subjects. Core subjects include: