School Grades in in Malaysia

The school year is divided into two semesters. The first begins in the beginning of January and ends in late May; the second begins in early June and ends in November. Ages may vary.

Level/Grade Typical age
Preschool
Pre-school playgroup 3-4
Kindergarten 4-6
Primary school
Year 1 7
Year 2 8
Year 3 9
Year 4 10
Year 5 11
Year 6 12
Secondary school
Form 1 13
Form 2 14
Form 3 15
Form 4 16
Form 5 17
Form 6/Pre-University 18 (Available in some schools)
Post-secondary education
Tertiary education (College or University) Ages vary