Policy for Early Admission of Underage Children to Year 1
Policy Statement Early admission of underage children to Year 1 in each school year is based on applications from parents. The Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) will consider early admission applications for underage Malaysian children born from January 2nd to January 15th in the relevant school year. Source of Authority Circular Letter Ikhtisas No. 10/1998 - Relaxation of Entry Requirements for Underage Children to Year 1 dated May 7, 1998. Implementation Method
- Children must have attended preschool or kindergarten.
- Children must have reached a reasonable level in terms of 'mental and reading age.'’.
- Children must attend screening and interview modules conducted by officers in the state education department to ensure the validity of points 1 and 2.
- Consideration of applications is based on a 'case by case' merit basis and is subject to vacancy availability at the requested school.
- Applications must be submitted to the relevant state education department along with the child's birth certificate, preschool/kindergarten confirmation letter, and certified progress report.
- The state education department must forward all applications and supporting documents to the Director of the Daily School Management Division, KPM.
- All applications for the admission of underage students to Year 1 must be processed by the State Education Department before being submitted to KPM for consideration.
- The decision of the KPM Assessment Committee is final.