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A Comprehensive Guide to Accompanying Study in Malaysia: Policies, Applications and Living Guidelines
Time:2025-06-12

In recent years, Malaysia has become a popular choice for many families to accompany their children abroad due to 

its high-quality educational resources, relatively low living costs and diverse and inclusive cultural environment. 

If you are considering taking your children to study and live in Malaysia, this 

comprehensive guide will lift the veil on the mystery of accompanying your children in Malaysia for you.

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I. Advantages of Malaysia's Accompanying Study Policy


The Malaysian government allows parents or guardians of international students under the age of 18 to apply for a dependent visa. 

This policy greatly facilitates parents' accompaniment to their children's growth. The duration of stay for holders

 of dependent visas in Malaysia is usually the same as that of student visas, and they can freely enter and exit the

 country within the validity period of the visa. In addition, parents accompanying their children have the opportunity

 to work legally in the local area. This not only increases the family income but also helps them better integrate into local life.


Ii. Application Process for Accompanying Study


First of all, for a child to be admitted to a local school in Malaysia, whether it is an international school or a public school, 

they need to obtain the admission notice from the school. After receiving the admission notice, parents need to prepare 

a series of application materials, including passports, household registration books, children's birth certificates, 

school admission notices, and financial proof, etc. Submit these materials to the Malaysian Immigration Department for review. 

The review period is generally 1 to 3 months. Once approved, you can obtain a dependent study visa.


Iii. Educational Resources and School Selection


Malaysia boasts A large number of high-quality international schools that adopt international curriculum systems such as IB, AP, 

and A-Level, enabling children to seamlessly transition to overseas higher education. These schools have strong teaching staff,

 advanced teaching facilities and attach great importance to cultivating students' comprehensive qualities. Public schools, 

on the other hand, place more emphasis on the local culture and curriculum of Malaysia. Their tuition fees are relatively low, 

but they have higher language requirements. Parents can choose a suitable school after 

a comprehensive consideration based on their children's learning needs and the family's economic situation.


Iv. Cost of Living and Challenges


The cost of living in Malaysia is relatively lower compared to European and American countries. Take Kuala Lumpur as an example.

 The monthly living expenses for a family of three are approximately 3,000 to 5,000 Malaysian Ringgit (about 4,500 to 7,500 RMB), 

including rent, food, transportation and other expenses. However, the life of accompanying students in study also faces some challenges, 

such as communication barriers caused by cultural differences, as well as adapting to the new education system and pace of life. But as time goes by, all of these can be gradually overcome.


Overall, Malaysian tutoring provides children with an international learning environment and opportunities to broaden their horizons, 

and also enables parents to accompany their children as they grow up. As long as you make full preparations, 

I believe both you and your child can embark on an unforgettable journey of life and study in Malaysia.

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China Company Address:2F, No.23 Shawan Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu
National unified customer service hotline:400-666-1270
Thailand Company Address:Paradise Place : 4th floor Srinagarindra Rd, Nong Bon, Prawet, Bangkok, 10250, Thailand
Tel:+66 0929200750