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Malay (individual language) Vocabulary - Education

Hi Malay (individual language) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we are going to dive into the world of education! Vocabulary related to education is essential if you want to read, write, or listen to anything academic in Malay (individual language), or even speak with Malay (individual language) speakers about their personal experiences with education.

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Education-related Vocabulary

Here's a list of words that you may need when dealing with the subject of education:

Malay (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
Pendidikan	pɛndidikan	Education
Sekolah	səkolah	School
Kolej / Kolej Universiti	kolɛd͡ʒ / kolɛd͡ʒ univɛrsiti	College / University College
Universiti	univɛrsiti	University
Guru	guru	Teacher
Pelajar	pəlajar	Student
Kursus	kursus	Course
Peperiksaan	pəpərik͡saan	Exam
Diploma	diploma	Diploma
Ijazah	id͡ʒaza	Degree
Anugerah	anuɡərah	Scholarship
Sokongan	sokonɡan	Support

Education System in Malaysia

Now that we know some education-related Malay (individual language) vocabulary, let's take a closer look at the education system in Malaysia.

Malaysia has a comprehensive education system from preschool to tertiary education. Education in Malaysia is overseen by the Ministry of Education (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia). The Ministry regulates the education system from primary to tertiary education.

Here is a simple breakdown of the education system in Malaysia:

Preschool Education

Preschool education, also known as early childhood education, is not mandatory in Malaysia. However, it is widely available in both public and private institutions.

In Malay (individual language), preschool education is called "Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak" or "Taman Asuhan Kanak-Kanak".

Primary Education

Primary education in Malaysia is divided into two levels, which are:

• Standard 1 to 3, also known as "Tahun 1 hingga Tahun 3"
• Standard 4 to 6, also known as "Tahun 4 hingga Tahun 6"

In total, primary education in Malaysia lasts for 6 years.

Secondary Education

Secondary education in Malaysia lasts for 5 years and is divided into 2 stages:

• Lower secondary education, also known as "Tingkatan 1 hingga Tingkatan 3"
• Upper secondary education, also known as "Tingkatan 4 dan Tingkatan 5"

The Ministry of Education recently introduced an integrated curriculum for upper secondary education that combines academic and vocational subjects, known as the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025.

Tertiary Education

Tertiary education in Malaysia comprises both public and private institutions. The types of tertiary institutions available include:

• Public universities, which are fully funded by the government and offer a range of programs to students
• University colleges, which are similar to public universities but offer diploma and degree programs in targeted areas of study
• Private universities and colleges, which offer a variety of programs but are not funded by the government.

Dialogue

Here's a dialogue between Aiman and Ali on the topic of education:

• Aiman: Saya bersekolah di sekolah kebangsaan sejak tahun 2005. (I've been going to a national school since 2005.)
• Ali: Oh, kamu pelajar tahun berapa sekarang? (Oh, what grade are you in now?)
• Aiman: Saya dalam tahun 10 sekarang. (I'm in 10th grade now.)
• Ali: Apa kelas kesukaan kamu? (What's your favorite class?)
• Aiman: Saya suka BM dan Sejarah. (I really like Malay (individual language) and History.)

Conclusion

That's all for this lesson on Malay (individual language) education vocabulary! Remember that applying what you've learned can be a great way to improve your language skills.

To improve your Malay (individual language) Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

• Education in Malaysia
• Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025

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