Secondary education in Malaysia is also compulsory and lasts for five years. Students attend secondary school from the age of 13 to 17, where they study a range of subjects including Malay, English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities. Students are streamed into different tracks based on their academic performance and interests.

After completing secondary school, students can pursue post-secondary education at a vocational school, polytechnic, or university. Students can also take a pre-university course, known as the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), which prepares them for university studies.

Preschool education in Malaysia is not compulsory but is highly recommended. Children attend preschool from the age of 4 to 6, where they learn basic skills such as literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Primary education in Malaysia is compulsory and lasts for six years. Students attend primary school from the age of 7 to 12, where they learn a range of subjects including Malay, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.