| Stage | Age | Years | Notes | |-------|-----|-------|-------| | Preschool | 4–6 | 1–2 | Optional, but common | | Primary School | 7–12 | 6 years (Std 1–6) | Compulsory | | Lower Secondary | 13–15 | 3 years (Form 1–3) | Compulsory | | Upper Secondary | 16–17 | 2 years (Form 4–5) | Streaming (Science, Arts, etc.) | | Post-Secondary | 18–19 | 1–2 years | STPM, Matriculation, Diploma, or Foundation | | Tertiary | 19+ | 3–5 years | Public/Private universities |