Primary schools are the foundation of the education system in Malaysia, providing basic education to children between the ages of 7 to 12. In recent years, the primary school industry in Malaysia has witnessed significant growth and success, driven by a favorable economic climate, government initiatives, and the adoption of new technologies. In 2022, the industry generated a GDP contribution of MYR 5.2 billion and employed approximately 165,000 people. In this article, we will explore the key statistics from 2022, factors contributing to the growth and success of the industry, each industry's growth and comparison to the previous years, key trends including technological disruptions, challenges, and future outlook.
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SEKOLAH TINTA
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+60 10-261 5010 enquiry@sekolahtinta.edu.my
Welcome to Sekolah Tinta, Malaysias Model STEM School that inculcated KSSR & KSSM curriculum. STEM stands for the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It is an educational system that combines the four STEM subjects through an integrated approach, one that incorporates new ideas, technologies, and innovations to build inspirational individuals through instilling Islamic values in the children. The implementation of STEM is conducted through several programs that have been arranged thoroughly to provide a complete exposure to the children to use their ideas and to enhance their knowledge that would be beneficial for the real world.
INVICTUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HORIZON HILLS JB MALAYSIA
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+65 6259 3877 admissions.bangkok@invictus.school
At Invictus International School, we offer curricula designed to nurture the growth of every student. Our schools offer the UK Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Cambridge International A-Levels (Advanced Levels). Invictus International School (Horizon Hills) is currently under construction. To find out more about Invictus International schools in the region, please email enquiry@invictus.school
CUTIE COTTAGE BABY & CHILDCARE
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+60 17-656 0278 (blank)
Cutie Cottage is a multi-awards Baby & Child Care Centre + Kindergarten, at Cutie Cottage, young children from 2 months to 6 years old, are under the care of trained professional early childhood educarer. Besides providing an international standard facility and care-giving, our activities are carefully planned. We designed the activities based on the Early Year Foundation Stage, England Curriculum that focuses on the 7 areas of learning. We are Montessori-inspired and we believe that character should be built from a very young age. The overall curriculum is designed according to the developmental milestones and characteristics of respective age group. At Cutie Cottage, our infant and playgroup programs are hands-on, learning through play and exploration. We guide children to be self-discipline, independent and confidence. We are using multi-sensory approach to encourage observation and exploration. We conduct sensory play, messy play, water play and sand play Our kindergarten curric…
AUSTIN HEIGHTS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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+60 7-352 8373 enquiry@austinheights.edu.my
Austin Heights Schools is a purpose-built school situated on a 5-acre site within the prestigious Austin Heights Education Corridor. Together with S.M.K Taman Mount Austin (government secondary school), SRJK (C) Foon Yew 5 (primary school) and Sunway University College Johor Bahru, Austin Heights Schools (consisting of the Austin Heights International Pre-School and Austin Heights International School) completes the Austin Heights Education Corridor and transforms it into the Premier Educational Hub in this region. Our International School curriculum has strong links to the British National Curriculum and incorporates the rich resources that our Malaysian heritage and multi-ethnic culture provide. The international curriculum prepares students entering Years 10 & 11 to select from a whole range of subjects which will be assessed by the internationally recognised Cambridge IGCSE examination. Our Primary International School students follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) whi…
HIBISCUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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+60 3-6242 5544 inquiries@hibiscus.edu.my
Hibiscus International School offers propitious educational advantages with our experienced teachers and modern teaching methods. HiS is a private elementary, middle and high school, focused on preparing children for the changing conditions of todays and tomorrows worlds.
SERI JUBLI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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+60 17-404 0039 admin@serijubli.edu.my
We aim to develop and train world class individuals on the cutting edge of the global community, who exhibit the essential values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. We provide children with a high quality education, taught by qualified teachers who are passionate about teaching. We are committed to academic achievement and the personal development of every student in all aspects of learning.
LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE KUALA LUMPUR ( LFKL )- FRENCH SCHOOL OF KUALA LUMPUR
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+60 3-6250 4552 marketing@lfkl.edu.my
Bienvenue sur la page LinkedIn du Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur (LFKL). Fondé en 1962, le LFKL accueille aujourdhui environ 585 étudiants de plus de 38 nationalités différentes. De 3 ans à 18 ans (de la maternelle à la Terminale), les élèves bénéficient dune éducation Française de qualité, incluant des cours culturels, sportifs, techniques et scientifiques. Le LFKL a ouvert en 2020 une nouvelle école primaire (Hévéa) pour accueillir 250 enfants dans un environnement spacieux, sécurisé, vert et interactif. Reconnu par le ministère Français de léducation nationale, le LFKL est ouvert au plurilinguisme et offre une éducation sans frontière, ouverte à tous. Un autre projet denvergure va encore grandement rajouter à la dimension multiculturelle : lécole allemande (DSKL) va nous rejoindre en 2024, dans le but de créer un campus européen. --- Welcome to the LinkedIn page of the Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur, th…
CHONG HWA INDEPENDENT HIGH SCHOOL, KUALA LUMPUR
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+60 3-6258 7935 info@chonghwakl.edu.my
Chong Hwa Independent High School, Kuala Lumpur (Chinese: 吉隆坡中华独立中学, Malay: Sekolah Menengah Persendirian Chong Hwa Kuala Lumpur, often abbreviated as CHKL) is one of Malaysias oldest high schools. Established in 1919 in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, the school was a primary school. It became a high school when the school board purchased a piece of land of 24,000 square metres along Jalan Ipoh and decided to build the high school there. It has remained there ever since. After Malaysian independence, all schools in the country were asked to assimilate into the national school system. Chong Hwa High School was one of the minority of schools that decided to remain apart from that system. Being an independent school means that the school needs to sustain itself through student fees and donations from the public. Despite the lack of government funding, the school has maintained a 100% passing rate for all government examinations since being established. The school has about 5,400 students and 30…
GLOBAL OAK TREE SCHOLARS (GOTS)
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+60 10-295 6340 (blank)
TEACHERS WANTED: We want Young Professionals from any field to join our GOTS Teaching Team. Q1- Are You Passionate about Teaching? JOIN US! Q2- No Experience in Teaching? Worry Not, proper training will be provided in making you into an A+ Teacher. Global Oak Tree Scholars (GOTS) is an integrated education hub. GOTS offers the British curriculum to students between the ages of Pre-school (3 - 5 ages), Primary (6-10 ages) & Secondary (11-16 ages). GOTS was founded on the belief that, “Wisdom is Mightier than Strength.” Together with a driven and passionate team, the GOTS founders aspire to inspire young people to thrive and excel with grit, compassion, humility and integrity; elements deemed fundamental in creating and empowering global citizens. To realise this, GOTS pioneers a teaching approach and learning experience which is unlike any other in the country; one that features learning hubs that foster creative teaching and evoke experiential learning; a global education that p…
SRI DASMESH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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+60 3-2288 1600 admin@sridasmesh.edu.my
The school of excellence
NLI EDUCATION SDN BHD
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NLI Education Sdn Bhd is the backbone of NALURI Kreatif Centres, which consist of 11 kindergarten/preschool, 3 childcare centres and 1 primary school. Other than handling operation, we also provide research and development for NALURI Kreatif program as well as training for the teachers.
ASPIRATION INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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+60 3-2856 2477 enquiries@aspirationis.edu.my
Aspiration International School is an International School located in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia focuses on responsible holistic education and being a community school while offering a strong academic curriculum based on the British National Curriculum and IGCSE. The school also provides a range of extra-curricular activities such as sports, art, music, robotics, and more. Aspiration International School also places great emphasis on developing students social, emotional, and cultural understanding. The school aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for its students, allowing them to reach their full potential and become successful global citizens.
SRI KDU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SUBANG JAYA
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+60 3-5036 8900 (blank)
Sri KDU International School, Subang Jaya provides a Foundation Years to Year 12 programme in the English language to students from Malaysia and around the world. Through an enriched ‘Cambridge/English National Curriculum that meaningfully includes Malaysian subjects and components, it facilitates outcomes that will see our students develop a good appreciation of the home/ host country and the competence and confidence for global aspirations.
PENINSULA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AUSTRALIA
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+60 11-3783 2390 enquiry@peninsula.edu.my
We provide a quality education system for the 21st century needs, with an emphasis on individual learning and critical thinking, to help its students to discover and develop their talents and to fulfill their potential. We do this through a curriculum which we regard as exemplary, adaptable to our particular needs and well tested for international application. Our partner in the delivery of this curriculum is Peninsula Grammar from the state of Victoria in Australia, which has a long and distinguished record and expertise in international curriculum delivery and administration.
J&J EDUCATION GROUP
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+60 3-7954 5802 info@jjinternational.edu.my
We operate several schools ranging from pre-schools to primary schools as well as secondary levels. Some of the schools within our group include: -Tadika Jack & Jill -Heritage International School -Eagles Grammar International School Our Aim Our team is passionate in delivering a holistic and good quality, yet affordable education for students throughout Malaysia. PHILOSOPHY We aim for our learners to become: — Thinkers We exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively. — Communicators We understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly interact with others. — Inquirers We develop their natural curiosity. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives. — Knowledgeable We explore concepts, ideas that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth know…
TEMPLER PARK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | TPIS
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+60 3-6094 4343 info@tpis.edu.my
20km away from metropolitan Kuala Lumpur, Templer Park International School is a Park School situated over 17 acres near Templer Parks rainforest reserve embracing vast green areas and lakes. TEMPLER PARK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL aspires to provide a unique combination of a comprehensive quality education and moral teachings to a varied expatriate and local students. This will be achieved in a secure, caring and disciplined environment by means of a challenging, balanced, academic, and educational curriculum that is delivered by a dedicated and qualified teaching staff who endeavor to help students realize their full intellectual, social, moral and physical potentials, and develop their critical thinking and research-based decision making skills. TEMPLER PARK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is dedicated to providing a highest quality American educational program with the cornerstones of morals, self-worth, and quality performance among students and staff, enhancing students productive and respons…
THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PENANG (UPLANDS)
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+60 4-881 9778 info@uplands.org
Uplands has provided over 65 years of excellence in education as a nonprofit organization and has a proven track record of providing excellent facilities and opportunities for all of our learners. We are proud to be an international community that appreciates and values the rich, multicultural diversity within our school. We provide an academically challenging environment for our students with a low student/teacher ratio to achieve the best possible educational outcomes for our boys and girls. We also provide a wide range of opportunities for our students in Arts, Sports, Service, and Cultural activities, promoting our students to be active learners who embrace their creativity and become life long inquirers.
OSAKA EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES SDN BHD
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+60 16-451 3681 info@osakaeducation.com.my
We, named as OSAKA EDUCATION SUPPLIES, take our pleasure to introduce ourselves as a manufacturer of classroom equipment for Kindergarten, Nursery & Child Care Centre. We have vast experience in this childrens education line of furniture, playground, equipment, and other teaching-related materials. We are now the leading company for producing and supplying all these products. We are pride of deliver good quality and trustworthy products.
PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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+60 4-893 9999 enquiries@powiis.edu.my
The Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS) opened in 2011 and has rapidly established a local, national and international reputation as one of Malaysias most significant schools. Situated in the green, safe and tranquil environment of Balik Pulau. POWIIS offers a broad and balanced education based on the English National Curriculum for students aged 11-18. In September of 2019, our brand new purpose built primary school for children aged 3-11 opened in Tanjung Bungah, unquestionably the outstanding primary campus in the region. POWIIS now uniquely offers two purpose built campuses, each offering outstanding teaching and age appropriate facilities to ensure every child has a sure pathway to success.
SASANA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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+60 12-773 9658 contact@sasana.edu.my
Sasana International School is a pioneering initiative in Waldorf Education in Malaysia, the first international school offering both IGCSE and a Waldorf curriculum. We aim to realize the full potential of Waldorf Education through the provision of a rich, structured, and localized Waldorf curriculum which aligns with child development, ensuring that content and teaching approach are age-appropriate. We offer a comprehensive learning programme from junior school to senior High School. Our diverse curriculum offers a mix of hands-on, creative and academic experiences and provides students with plentiful opportunities to discover and develop learning capacities and skills that are useful for life. We place a good deal of emphasis on our students positive engagement and participation in their class learning community and within the wider school community. We provide an environment in which to awaken, nourish and activate in our students, fundamental capacities for life-long learning…
Top Primary School Companies in Malaysia
Factors Contributing to its Growth and Success:
The Malaysian government has played a significant role in promoting the growth and success of the primary school industry. The government has invested heavily in education, making education accessible to all Malaysians. The government's initiatives, such as the National Education Policy and the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025, have set ambitious targets to improve the quality of education, increase access to education, and enhance graduate employability. Additionally, the government has established education hubs such as EduCity in Johor Bahru and the Kuala Lumpur Education City, providing a conducive environment for primary schools.
Another key driver of growth in the industry has been the increasing demand for education. Parents are increasingly recognizing the importance of education in their children's future, and this has led to an increase in enrollments in primary schools across the country. Additionally, the industry has witnessed a significant shift towards a more diversified curriculum, with an increasing number of primary schools offering courses in fields such as technology, entrepreneurship, and creative arts. This shift reflects the changing demands of the job market and the need for graduates with skills that are relevant to the needs of the economy.
Each Industry's Growth and Comparison to Previous Years:
The primary school industry in Malaysia has shown consistent growth in recent years, with the number of primary schools increasing from 7,174 in 2015 to 7,875 in 2022. The industry has also witnessed a significant shift towards a more diversified curriculum, with an increasing number of primary schools offering courses in fields such as technology, entrepreneurship, and creative arts. The majority of primary schools in Malaysia are located in urban areas, with Kuala Lumpur having the highest number of primary schools.
the Malaysian education system. The industry's success will depend on its ability to address the challenges it faces and seize the opportunities presented by new technologies and changing demands.
Key Trends including Technological Disruptions:
Technology has played an important role in the primary school industry in Malaysia, with schools adopting digital learning platforms to provide remote learning opportunities to students. EdTech companies have emerged to provide innovative solutions such as online courses and AI-based learning tools, making education more accessible and affordable. Additionally, the adoption of digital assessment tools has enabled schools to provide personalized learning experiences for students and improved the quality of education.
Challenges:
Despite the promising outlook, the primary school industry in Malaysia also faces several challenges. One of the most significant challenges is the need to improve the quality of education in primary schools, which is critical to ensuring that students are well-prepared for secondary education. Schools need to ensure that they provide a high-quality education that prepares students for the challenges of the future.
Another challenge is the need to address the shortage of qualified teachers in the industry. The shortage of qualified teachers can limit the quality of education and hinder the industry's ability to meet the demand for education. Additionally, funding constraints can limit the industry's capacity for growth and innovation.
Future Outlook:
The future outlook for the primary school industry in Malaysia is promising, with the government continuing to prioritize education and invest in the industry. The Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 aims to transform the industry into a world-class education hub, improving the quality of education and enhancing the skills of teachers. The industry's adoption of new technologies will continue to provide opportunities for growth and innovation, and collaborations between industry and academia will drive research and development.
Conclusion:
The primary school industry in Malaysia has shown consistent growth and success, supported by a favorable economic climate, government initiatives, and the adoption of new technologies. The industry faces challenges, but the future outlook is promising, with the government continuing to invest in education and the industry's adoption of new technologies providing opportunities for growth and innovation. As the industry continues to evolve and adapt to the changing demands of the education sector, it will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Malaysian education system. The industry's success will depend on its ability to address the challenges it faces and seize the opportunities presented by new technologies and changing demands.