1.0 Introduction “By education I mean an overall aspiration for the best in the body, mind and spirit of the child and the 'man. » - Mahatma Gandhi The above quote shows how Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes on all-round education. A complete education will only be a reality if the education system adapts to the entire development of students. Every country in the world is competing with each other to produce the perfect curriculum to prepare their citizens for this modern world. Malaysia is also one of the developing countries that are very concerned about the country's education system. Australia is another country that is always compared to the world-class education system. In this essay, we will discuss the education system from kindergarten to secondary education in Malaysia and Australia as well as compare and contrast the education systems of the two countries.2.0 Malaysian Education SystemMalaysia consists of Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah. In Malaysia, the entire education system is under the control of the government. This central program means that each state and territory has the same curriculum, the same age for going to school and others. In Malaysia, there are five categories of education: preschool, primary, secondary and tertiary schools (Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013-2025). However, in this essay we only discuss secondary education. Preschool education in Malaysia caters for children aged 4 to 6 years. The concept of preschool education is to provide a 2-year learning experience before entering first grade. There are two types of preschool education: public preschool and private preschool. Kindergarten is not compulsory. Government of Malaysia encourages entry...... middle of paper ...... at http://www.usa.embassy.gov.au/whwh/home.htmlJongbloed, B. (2008) . Higher education in Australia. Netherlands: Center for Higher Education Policy Studies. Ministry of Education Malaysia (2012). Malaysia Education Plan 2013-2025. Retrieved April 10, 2014 from http://www.moe.gov.my/userfiles/file/PPP/Preliminary-Blueprint-Eng.pdf.Ministry of Education. (2012). High school. Retrieved April 14, 2014 from http://www.moe.gov.my/v/pelajaran-menengahPreschool Malaysia. (2007). Kindergarten in Malaysia. Retrieved April 13, 2014 from http://www.preschoolmalaysia.com/malaysia-kindergarten.htmlSharifah Maimunah Syed Zin and Lewin, KM (1991). Program development in Malaysia. Bristol: The Falmer Press. The Star online. (2014). PT3 replaces PMR, says Muhyiddin. Accessed April 13, 2014 from http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/03/18/Muhyiddin-PT3-PMR/