This section provides many useful features on the ECCE programmes in Malaysia, public academic schools curriculum and co-corricular activities, study opportunities at private schools and international schools, technical education, special needs education, teacher education and some useful education statistics.
Malaysian School Education System
Every child is precious and children are assets to our society. They are the most valuable resource of the nation. I believe that developing a nation and its people begins with early childhood education. While it is the duty of parents to ensure a child has the opportunities to develop, it is also the government's responsibility to help parents bring the potential to fruition. In developing a child's potential, we are in reality developing the human capital of the child and of the nation. In carrying out this task, we are enabling the child to grow holistically so that the child is equipped with abilities, knowledge and skills to become a productive member of the nation.
Source: Chap 1, Schools of Malaysia Directory 3rd Ed.
Training Programmes for Providers of Early Childcare Education and Development
Childcare services in Malaysia come under the Child Care Centre Act 1984
which sets the minimal standards and regulations required. Previously,
childcare providers generally did not require academic or professional
qualifi cations and their role was regarded more of a child minder than an
educator.
Source: Chap 2, Schools of Malaysia Directory 3rd Ed.
The Public Schooling System - for Primary, Secondary and Post-secondary Levels
The Ministry of Education (MOE) is responsible for the provision of education at pre-tertiary level (i.e. pre-school, primary, secondary and post-secondary levels, but does not include tertiary level) for children of schooling age. The law that regulates the provision of this level of education is the Education Act 1996.
Source: Chap 3, Schools of Malaysia Directory 3rd Ed.
Studying At Private Schools
The private sector plays an important role in pre-tertiary education. There
are many private schools set up by the private sector especially in urban
areas and these schools offer pre-school, primary and secondary education
for a fee. Some even offer post-secondary education. Private education is
well-rooted in the Malaysian education system and the history of private
education in Malaysia can be traced way back to the 1950s.
Source: Chap 10, Schools of Malaysia Directory 3rd Ed.
Study Opportunities At International Schools
The private sector plays an important role in pre-tertiary education. There
are many private schools set up by the private sector especially in urban
areas and these schools offer pre-school, primary and secondary education
for a fee. Some even offer post-secondary education. Private education is
well-rooted in the Malaysian education system and the history of private
education in Malaysia can be traced way back to the 1950s.
Source: Chap 11, Schools of Malaysia Directory 3rd Ed.
People need dreams, there's as much nourishment in 'em as food.
- Dorothy Gilman
"Flogging a dead horse"
If someone is trying to convince people to do or feel something without any hope of succeeding, they're flogging a dead horse. This is used when someone is trying to raise interest in an issue that no-one supports anymore; beating a dead horse will not ma
