Preschool Education Policy
Preschool Education Policy
The Education Act 1996 (Act 550) stipulates Preschool Education within the National Education System. Through this policy statement, the Ministry of Education (KPM) is responsible for providing preschool education to children aged four to six years old.
In terms of democratizing education, this policy specifically allows children to access preschool education regardless of their family income, residential area, or ethnic group, including children with special needs.
The National Education Policy concerning preschool education :
- Ensures that children in Malaysia aged 4+ to 5+ receive preschool education, whether provided by KPM, government agencies, private entities, or non-governmental organizations.
- Ensures compliance with the use of the National Preschool Curriculum (Kurikulum Prasekolah Kebangsaan or KPK) in all preschool institutions, except for international and expatriate preschools.