Just Ask the Kids!

What time does school start, and what time do you go home?:

School starts at 7:20 AM and ends around 2:30 PM. After school activities, like sports and other training or practices might go as late as 4:30 PM. Unlike in the U.S., Malaysia's school week is Sunday-Thursday.

How do you get to school? Are you allowed to go to school by yourself?:

Students often get to school by car, motorbike or van. Most Malaysians drive to get somewhere. Older students (as young as 16 years old) may drive themselves on a motorbike.

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

Students can eat lunch at the Koperasi (school store) or the Kanteen (canteen) which looks more like a cafeteria. 

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

"Hello" in Malay is "Hai" which just sounds like "Hi." (They speak English and Malay at school as well as Arabic for prayer.)

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

Common names include Tasha, Siti, Aina (for girls) and, Aiman (for boys).

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

(Students take many classes here, including Science, Geography or History, Math, English, Malay and Religion. Many students say Science and Math are their favorite.)

What is your homework like?:

(Students only get homework for Science and Math. They must take notes as homework so that they can review and do activities in class.)

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