TYPES OF SCHOOL IN MALAYSIA

FULLY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

Fully Residential Schools (SBP) is the premier high school group devoted to students
who obtained outstanding results in the UPSR and PMR. The purpose of the original
establishment of this school is to provide opportunities for Bumiputera students in rural
areas. This is because initially, only boarding school boarding school English / English-
style is limited to children of the King and nobles only. But now, all boarding schools are
the same and open to all Malaysians. At boarding school full-time study has been
organized by the school and each student must follow the table. This is a unique
boarding school full of life compared with the daily life of students in regular schools.

Example: Kolej Melayu Kuala Kansar, Selangor

PRIMERY SCHOOL

A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory
education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred
term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications
of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). In
some countries, and especially in North America, the term elementary school is
preferred. Children generally attend primary school from around the age of four or five
until the age of eleven or twelve.

Example: Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Simpang Jeram,Muar

SECONDARY SCHOOL

Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final
stage of compulsory schooling, known as secondary education, takes place. It follows
on from elementary or primary education. It’s generally attend form around age 13 to 17

Example: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (P) Sultan Abu Bakar, Muar

TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Technical school is school skills. School-based techniques involve teaching skills such
as carpentry, electricity, sewing and other. School consists of students aged 16 to 18
years. Post-PMR students interested in education skills will continue studies in technical
schools.

Example: Sekolah Menengah Teknik Shah Alam

CLUSTER SCHOOL

Cluster School is a high school class of other schools in Malaysia. Until now, several
schools have been declared as a cluster school since March 30, 2007. Establishment of
Schools cluster contained in Chapter 9 Education Development Master Plan (PIPP),
which was launched on January 16, 2006. The establishment of Cluster School PIPP
second approach is based on the school to develop the full potential of the cluster of
excellence in the mechanisms specified in the Core Strategic Ke-6, propelled
Institutions of Excellence. Literature reviews show that school practices conducted
outside the country to increase the quality of education. Grouping conducted outside the
country is based on excellence or Locality.

Example: Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

A system of Islamic religious schools exists in Malaysia. Primary schools are

called Sekolah Rendah Agama (SRA), while secondary schools are called Sekolah
Menengah Agama (SMA). Another type of schools available in Malaysia is the Islamic
religious schools or sekolah agama rakyat (SAR). The schools teach Muslim students
subjects related to Islam such as early Islamic history, Arabic language and Fiqh. It is
not compulsory though some states such as Johor make it mandatory for all Muslim
children aged six to twelve to attend the schools as a complement to the mandatory
primary education. In the final year, students will sit an examination for graduation. Most
SAR are funded by respective states and managed by states' religious authority.

Example: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Maahad, Muar

SMART SCHOOL

School is a smart school concept in Malaysia. This concept will lead to the complete
education. This school not only for them but it is a smart way to ensure every student -
strong or weak, rich or poor - to achieve full potential in the most appropriate way
according to rates and different learning styles. Computer technology will allow diversity
in the education system is built.

Example: Sekolah Seri Putri, Kuala Lumpur

VISION SCHOOL

School vision is the concept of school learning together in one area the same
regardless of race or religion. Under this concept, two or three different schools will be
placed in the flow of the same area. Each school will have its own building which can be
connected to each other using the connecting bridge.

Example: Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Selangor

PRIVATE SCHOOL

A school established and controlled privately and supported by endowment and tuition.
Private schools, also known as independent schools, are not administered by local,
state or national governments. A school maintained by private individuals, a religious
organization, or a corporation, not at public expense. Open only to pupils selected and
admitted by the proprietors or to pupils of a certain religion or possessing certain
qualifications. Generally supported by tuition fees.

Example: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Chong Huaw, Muar

SPORT SCHOOL

Sport school is a special school for elite athletes among the students who have the
potential to develop more talents to the level of excellence. In addition to academic-
based learning, students are trained according sport expertise. Sport school is under
the control of Sports, Arts and Co-Curriculum, Ministry of Education.

Example: Sekolah Sukan Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

HUT SCHOOL
Hut school a system of education that many traditional practices
in Malaysia and Indonesia (known as pesantren). Education system is
focused Islamic and usually have a dormitory. This hut system is adopted and there is
no age limit does not count any background. Anyone can come at any time to study,
covering all eschatology. Here also emphasizes the fundamentals of worship (fard ain)
such as the prayers, your whole body, and his works, including husband and wife and
also heaven hell.

Example: Sekolah Pondok Al – Rahmaniah

MRSM

Maktab Rendah Sains MARA MRSM or is a school boarding built by Majlis Amanah
Rakyat (MARA) in almost every state in Malaysia. Maktab Rendah Sains MARA
(MRSM) was established under the Majlis Amanah Rakyat Bil. 20 In 1966, as an effort
to achieve the goal of MARA in training and education. Mara is a statutory body has its
own financial system to help ensure the success of education and development of
entrepreneurs among the Bumiputera.

Example: Maktab Rendah Sains Mara, Muar