Education of Kuantan

There are many institutes of higher learning in Kuantan. They are either categorised as Institut Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) or Institut Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS). Among them are the International Islamic University Malaysia, which is a branch from the main campus in Gombak, offering degrees in Medical, Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences (Radiography, Optometry, Dietetics and Audiology), Nursing, and Sciences (Biomedic and Physical Sciences)

Secondary school (high school) education is provided by the Sekolah Kebangsaan (National School eg Saint Thomas Primary and Secondary school), Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (National-type School) and religious schools (eg, SMA Al-Ihsan). All of them follow the syllabus and curriculum provided and regulated by the Malaysian Ministry of Education (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia).

Alternatives to national education are provided by international schools which do not follow the Malaysian education curriculum. These international schools include the Garden International School (preschool to grade 6) and the International School of Kuantan (grades 6 to 12).

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