What are the advantages of studying in Malaysia?
Malaysia is a hub of international schools, numerous and relatively inexpensive. There are over 50 international schools in the country, primarily private schools, where English is the main teaching language. These schools not only offer high-quality education, but their tuition and living costs combined are basically only a quarter to a third of studying in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, and other countries. Hence, from an economic perspective, choosing to study at an international school in Malaysia is undoubtedly a cost-effective choice.
Why choose to study in Malaysia?
Bilingual teaching environment Early enrollment can fully seize the golden period of language learning
At this stage, children's language learning ability is at its best, able to master and proficiently use a new language more quickly. Moreover, another advantage of early enrollment is not having to worry about initial communication problems when studying abroad. For one, children's adaptability is strong, even if there's some discomfort at first, they can quickly adapt to the new environment and lifestyle. For another, schools and teachers provide various support and resources to help children integrate into the new environment and solve possible communication problems as soon as possible.
Prestigious schools abound, rich educational resources
After receiving elite British or American education in Malaysia, students can directly apply to schools in Europe and America for further studies. This process gives them the opportunity to earn degrees from these prestigious institutions, which means the admission threshold for students will be greatly reduced. Through this method, students can get a higher quality of education in these schools and have the opportunity to be exposed to a more international environment, which will have a significant impact on students' future development.
Low visa threshold, convenient application
The threshold for Malaysian student visas is lower than other countries, helping to avoid delays in academic progress due to visa application rejections. This ensures that students' academic progress will not be affected by visa issues, allowing students to focus more on learning and research.
Enrolling in a dual degree program Choosing to enroll in a dual degree program is a wise choice.
Upon graduation, students will have the opportunity to receive a degree certificate from prestigious universities in the UK, USA, or Australia. This is not just a degree, but a testament to the student's capabilities and effort. More importantly, the tuition and living costs of the dual degree program are much lower than directly studying a full-time course in these countries. Therefore, this will significantly save parents' financial expenditures, allowing students to focus more on their studies without worrying about financial pressure.
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency regularly conducts quality education assessments
Regular assessments of educational quality are primarily aimed at ensuring that schools offer high-quality teaching. This not only enhances students' learning experience but also ensures that they have a wide range of employment opportunities after graduation. Moreover, the graduation certificates obtained by graduates are widely recognized internationally, meaning they can find jobs and start their careers worldwide.
No age limit for studying abroad, parents can accompany their children
There is no age limit for studying abroad, regardless of age, as long as there's a desire and goal to learn, one can choose to study in Malaysia. For international students under 18, the Malaysian government has a special policy where parents can choose to accompany their children in their studies. This is a very lenient policy, and parents accompanying their children can greatly benefit the children's studies and life.
List of Study Abroad Fees by Country (Unit: 10,000 USD/year)
Country | Tuition | Living Costs (including accommodation) | Total Costs |
Malaysia | 0.6 – 1.2 | 0.3 – 0.4 | 0 .9 – 1.6 |
UK | 2.2 – 3 | 1 – 1.5 | 3 – 5 |
USA | 2.3 – 4.5 | 1.5 – 2.3 | 3.8 – 7 |
Australia | 2 – 3 | 1.2 – 1.5 | 3 – 5 |
Canada | 1 – 1.7 | 1.2 – 1.7 | 2 – 4 |
How to study in Malaysia properly?
Age | Grade Level | School Option | Procedure | |
Age 3 – 6 | Preschool | Private schools and international schools are recommended (most public schools teach in Malay and require a Malay language test before enrollment). (most public schools teach in Malay, require a Malay language test before enrollment, and have a restriction that one parent must be Malaysian) | 1. Choose the school you wish to attend and take the entrance examination or submit an application for admission. 2. Obtain admission to the school 3. Submit documents to apply for a Student’s Pass 4. The school submits the documents to Education Malaysia Global Services Department 5. Receive a Letter of Approval (average approval time is 2 weeks) 6. Student applies for visa, enters Malaysia and completes medical examination within 7 days. 7. Passport submitted to Immigration Department to obtain student visa | |
Age 7 – 12 | Primary Education 1 – 6 years | |||
Age 13 – 18 | Secondary education | |||
University preparatory course 1-2 years (Generally, those who have graduated from high school in China can apply for pre-university programs to deepen their English studies and then enter the university.） | ||||
Age above 18 | Tertiary education | Degree 3 – 5 years | ||
Post-graduate 1 – 5 years | ||||
P.S. Students wishing to study in Singapore schools will need to sit for the appropriate examinations as prescribed by the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE): Students aged 7-16 years old will need to sit for the AEIS exams for primary and secondary schools. For students aged 15-25 (with junior secondary education or above), they need to sit for O-Levels for senior secondary education; for university admission, they need to sit for the corresponding examinations according to the requirements of the university they are applying for. | ||||
Forest City's excellent educational environment
Forest City is located near the Iskandar Education City, which provides an excellent location for the development of education resources in Forest City. Currently, Iskandar Education City has attracted many renowned educational institutions to set up branches, such as the University of Newcastle, the University of Reading, the University of Southampton and the Singapore Institute of Management. Forest City is also home to a number of excellent international schools that provide quality education for students from kindergarten to high school. These international schools include prestigious institutions such as Shattuck – St. Mary’s School in the United States, Marlborough College in the United Kingdom and Raffles College in the United States.
FAQ
Malaysia’s student visa application threshold is much lower compared to other countries. The advantage of this policy is that it can effectively help students to avoid difficulties and obstacles that may arise during the visa application process, such as rejection of the application, which may cause delays in their academic progress. In this way, students can concentrate more on their studies and not worry about visa-related issues.
A Dual Study Program is a special form of education that offers students the opportunity to obtain a degree from a reputable university in the United Kingdom, the United States or Australia. The program is designed in such a way that students can earn some of their credits in their home country and then complete the remaining credits at a university in one of these countries. This approach not only gives students the opportunity to experience different educational environments, but also helps them develop a global perspective. Most importantly, the total cost of a dual program, including tuition and living expenses, is much lower than the cost of full-time study in these countries. Therefore, such a program is both academically advantageous and financially attractive.
No, there is no age limit in the Malaysian education system. This means that whether you are a young person or an adult, as long as you have the desire and goal to learn, you can obtain an education in Malaysia. This is because Malaysia emphasizes on the concept of lifelong learning and believes that everyone has the right and ability to continue learning and progressing at any stage. Therefore, regardless of your age, if you have the desire to learn, you are welcome to choose to study in Malaysia.
