2. NATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Education in Malaysia is an ongoing effort towards further developing
the potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner so as to
produce individuals who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally,
physically balanced and harmonious, based on a firm belief in and
devotion to God. Such an effort is design to produce Malaysian
citizens who are knowledgeable and competent, who possess high
moral standards, and who are responsible and capable of achieving a
high level of personal well-being as well as being able to contribute to
the betterment of the family, the society and the nation at large.
3. GOALS OF EDUCATION
• To Achieve National Unity.
• To Produce Quality Manpower for National
Development.
• To Achieve Democratization of Education.
• To Inculcate Positive Values.
4. SCHOOL SYSTEM
AND CURRICULAR
EMPHASIS
UPPER SECONDARY
(FORM 4 - 5)
development of aptitude & interests, development of
personality, attitude & values, specialization,
career & higher education
TRANSITION CLASS
(13 year olds)
reinforcement & enhancement
of National Language
LOWER SECONDARY
(FORM 1 - 3)
general education, consolidation of skills acquired at
primary & pre-vocational level, development of aptitude
& values
PRIMARY LEVEL II
(YEAR 4 - 6)
reinforcement & application of 3Rs,
complex skills, acquisition of knowledge,
pre-vocational education, development of
personality, attitude & values.
PRIMARY LEVEL I
(YEAR 1 – 3)
mastery of 3Rs, development of personality,
attitude & values.
PRESCHOOL
socialization process, personality
development, preparation for primary schooling.
5. PRINCIPLES OF THE INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL
Equal Education
for All
Emphasis on
Noble Values
The Use of Existing
Knowledge & Skills
Integration of
Intellectual, Spiritual,
Emotional &
Physical Aspects
Principles of ICPS
Enhancing the Use of
Bahasa Melayu
and Other Languages
(English, Chinese, Tamil)
Life-Long Education
6. THE GENERAL STRUCTURE OF ICPS
AREAS COMPONENTS PHASE I PHASE II
COMMUNICATION Basic Skills Bahasa Melayu,
English Language,
Chinese Language,
Tamil Language,
Mathematics
Bahasa Melayu,
English Language,
Chinese Language,
Tamil Language,
Mathematics
MAN AND HIS
ENVIRONMENT
Spirituality, Values and
Attitudes, Humanities
and Environment
Islamic Education,
Moral Education,
Science
Islamic Education,
Moral Education,
Science
Local Studies
SELF
DEVELOPMENT
Living Skills, Art and
Recreation, Co-
Curriculum
Music Education,
Visual Art
Education,
Physical
Education, Health
Education
Living Skills,
Music Education,
Visual Art
Education,
Physical
Education, Health
Education
7. PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED CURRICULUM FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
General Education
for All Students
Integration of Intellectual,
Spiritual, Emotional &
Physical Aspects
Enhancing the Use of
Bahasa Melayu
Principles of ICSSThe Use of Existing
Knowledge
Areas/Disciplines
Emphasis on
Noble Values
Life-Long Education
Continuity Between Primary
& Secondary Education
8. LIST OF SUBJECTS FOR REMOVE
CLASS
• BAHASA MELAYU
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE
• CHINESE LANGUAGE
• TAMIL LANGUAGE
• PRACTICAL USE OF BAHASA MELAYU
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• HEALTH EDUCATION
• VISUAL ART EDUCATION
9. LIST OF SUBJECTS FOR LOWER
SECONDARY
Core
BAHASA MELAYU
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ISLAMIC EDUCATION
MORAL EDUCATION
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
LIVING SKILLS
VISUAL ART EDUCATION
MUSIC EDUCATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HEALTH EDUCATION
Additional
• CHINESE LANGUAGE
• TAMIL LANGUAGE
• ARABIC LANGUAGE
(COMMUNICATION)
10. LIST OF SUBJECTS FOR UPPER SECONDARY
Core
• BAHASA MELAYU
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE
• ISLAMIC EDUCATION
• MORAL EDUCATION
• MATHEMATICS
• SCIENCE
• HISTORY
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• HEALTH EDUCATION
Additional
• CHINESE LANGUAGE
• TAMIL LANGUAGE
• ARABIC LANGUAGE
(COMMUNICATION)
11. ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION
(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL)
PURE SCIENCE
•BIOLOGY
•PHYSICS
•CHEMISTRY
•AL-QURAN &
AS-SUNNAH STUDIES
•SYAR’IAH ISLAMIAH
STUDIES
•ADDITIONAL SCIENCE
ISLAMIC STUDIES
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
•INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
ADDITIONAL SCIENCE
APPLIED ARTS
•BASIC ECONOMICS
•PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNT
•COMMERCE
•HOME SCIENCE
•ARABIC LANGUAGE
(COMMUNICATION)
•HIGHER ARABIC
LANGUAGE
•CHINESE LANGUAGE
•TAMIL LANGUAGE
•ENGLISH FOR SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
LANGUAGES
12. ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION
(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL)
HUMANITIES
SUBJECTS OUTSIDE
I.C.S.C
TECHNOLOGY
•ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS
•AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
•ENGINEERING DRAWING
•MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
STUDIES
•CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDIES
•ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING STUDIES
•INVENTION
•ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
•MALAY LITERATURE
•LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
•GEOGRAPHY
•ART EDUCATION
•MUSIC
•TASAWWUR ISLAM
•CHINESE LITERATURE
•TAMIL LITERATURE
•BIBLE KNOWLEDGE
•FRENCH
•PUNJABI LANGUAGE
13. ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION
(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL) – VOCATIONAL
MACHINERY WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY
WELDING WORKS & MACHINERY
GEOMETRY DRAWING & MACHINERY
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
WOODWORK &BRICK-LAYING
GEOMETRY DRAWING & BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
ASSEMBLING & ELECTRIC CONTROL
GEOMETRY DRAWING & ELECTRICAL
ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
RADIO & TV SERVICING
GEOMETRY DRAWING & ELECTRONIC
WELDING TECHNOLOGY & METAL FABRICATION
WELDING WORKS
GEOMETRY DRAWING & METAL FABRICATION
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
HOLTICULTURE & LANDSCAPING
FARMING MACHINERY
14. ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR MCE OPEN CERTIFICATION
(UPPER SECONDARY LEVEL) – VOCATIONAL
MOTOR SERVICING & REPAIRS
GEOMETRY DRAWING & AUTOMOTIVE
COOLING TECHNOLOGY & AIR CONDITIONING
COOLING WORKS & AIR-CONDITIONING
GEOMETRY DRAWING & AIR-CONDITIONING
CATERING TECHNOLOGY
BASIC INFORMATION PROCESSING
PREPARATION & FOOD SERVICING
FASHION DESIGN & DRESS-MAKING
BEAUTY CARE TECHNOLOGY
MAKE-UP & HAIR-STYLING
BAKERY TECHNOLOGY & CONFECTIONERY
BREAD MAKING & PATISSERIE
AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION
FARMING PRODUCTION
FARMING MANAGEMENT
15. VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS FOR ACADEMIC
SCHOOLS 2002-2005
• DOMESTIC CONSTRUCTION
• FURNITURE MAKING
• SIGNAGE
• DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES SERVICING
• DESIGN & TAILORING
• CATERING SERVICE
• LANDSCAPE & NURSERY
• FOOD CROP CULTIVATION
• FOOD PROCESSING
• AQUACULTURE & PETS
• MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION
• COMPUTER GRAPHICS
• DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL WIRING
• AUTOMOBILE SERVICING
• AIR CONDITIONING SERVICING
• FACIAL & HAIR CARE
• BASIC INTERIOR DECORATION
• INFANT & EARLY EDUCATION
• DOMESTIC PLUMBING
• ARC & GAS WELDING
• CAR FABRICATION & SPRAYING
• GERIATRICS SERVICE
16. ASPECTS TAUGHT ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
DRUGS PREVENTION EDUCATION
FAMILY HEALTH EDUCATION
BAHASA MELAYU
MORAL VALUES EDUCATION
INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE ELEMENTS
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS
PARENTAL EDUCATION
ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION
FUTURE STUDIES
CONSUMERISM EDUCATION
STUDY SKILLS
IT
18. LANGUAGES TAUGHT AT THE PRIMARY
SCHOOL
Bahasa Melayu – Medium of Instruction in National Schools
Aims of the language
Develop the child fully (intellectual, spiritual, emotional &
physical)
Inculcate and develop desirable moral values
Transmit knowledge
Create a united Malaysian race
Numbers of hours taught in primary schools
National Schools
Year 1, 2 and 3 360 minutes a week
Year 4, 5 and 6 300 minutes a week
Vernacular Schools
Year 1, 2 and 3 270 minutes a week
Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 180 minutes a week
(Taught as a second language)
19. ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Primary)
Numbers of hours taught in schools
National Schools
Year 1, 2 and 3 240 minutes a week
Year 4, 5 and 6 210 minutes a week
Vernacular Schools (Chinese and Tamil)
Year 1, 2 and 3 90 minutes a week
Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 120 minutes a week
Other languages taught in National Schools
Tamil and Chinese 60 minutes a week
Semai Language (Perak) Year 3, 4, 5, 6 120 minutes a week
Kadazan/Dusun (Sabah) Year 4, 5, 6 120 minutes a week
Iban Language (Sarawak) Year 3, 4, 5, 6 120 minutes a week
