AFS -Malaysia School
School plays an important role in Malaysian society. It not only gives knowledge but also helps the family in inculcating moral values and behavior. Teachers will look out for your welfare, and you can ask them for help anytime.

Most ABM/AFS students will be placed in form 4, 5 or 6 (with students age 15, 16, 17). School normally starts at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 1:20 p.m. from Monday through Friday. In states where Friday is a weekend day, school runs from Sunday through Thursday. Term holidays are usually two weeks in March, three weeks in May, one week in August and seven weeks in November/December.

To develop a common national identity and to promote integration, all Malaysian schools follow a common curriculum and syllabus. The language of instruction is Bahasa Melayu but English is a compulsory second language.

There is one major examination in primary school (in the final year—i.e., Year 6, age 12), and two major examinations in secondary school, in Form 3 and Form 5. After the Form 3 examination, students can decide to pursue their education in Form 4 in one of these categories—Pure Science, Social Science, Commerce or Technical—which most secondary schools provide. AFS students can choose which classes to join depending on their interests and availability.

Most schools in Malaysia (both primary and secondary) have computer labs, and learning to use the computer is compulsory.

The national school uniform for girls is a turquoise pinafore, white shirt or white baju kurung and turquoise sarong. For boys: olive green long pants and white shirt. Shoes and socks are white. The uniform costs around US$30.

Extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, are conducted after school hours or on Saturdays.