Secondary education in Malaysia typically lasts for five years and is divided into two stages: lower secondary (Form 1-3) and upper secondary (Form 4-5). Students take a range of subjects, including Malay language, English language, mathematics, science, and social studies. At the end of Form 5, students sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, which is a national examination that determines their eligibility for post-secondary education.