Malaysian Art School – Review of Appeal Decision (Second Wave/2026)

Review of the School of the Arts Malaysia (SSeM) admission appeal decision for admissions for the 2026 school session (2nd batch/2026) can be done online via the eSSEM website starting 26 January 2026 (Monday) to 2 February 2026 (Monday) at the following link:

Candidates who submitted an appeal in the second batch for SSem admission must review the appeal decision within the specified time period.

See more info below.

What is the Malaysian Art School?

The formation of SSeM is in line with the Ministry of Environment’s efforts as stated in the Malaysian Education Development Plan (PPPM) 2013 – 2025.

That is; provide equal access to international quality education by expanding access and improving the quality of education in line with efforts to strengthen the country’s education system that is more comprehensive and does not only rely on academics.

The Malaysian Arts School (SSeM) was founded to provide opportunities and space for Malaysia’s young generation to work in the arts and not only depend on certain careers but can form a career in the arts.

Definition

A one-session formal educational institution that provides facilities to polish and develop the potential and talents of generations of students to actively and creatively pursue the arts and culture of the country.

Philosophy

Efforts to develop individual potential in a balanced and integrated manner through arts education which is carried out in a planned and systematic manner. This effort is to produce people who are responsible and have noble character in practicing the nation’s culture and noble Malaysian identity.

Date of Review of SSeM Appeal Decision (2nd decision/2026)

For candidates who appealed for admission to the Malaysian School of Art, can check the APPEAL results for the second batch of 2026 academic session starting January 26, 2026 (Monday) to February 2, 2026 (Monday).

To check the appeal results, please visit this link:

Location / List of Malaysian Art Schools

The locations of the four (4) KPM Art Schools are as follows:

I. Johor Malaysia Art School in Bandar Seri Alam, Masai;
I. Sarawak School of Malaysian Arts in Kuching;
I, I, I. Malaysian Art School Kuala Lumpur in Pudu, KL;
iv. Malaysian Perak Art School in Sungai Siput Utara.

Schools that implement the Arts Education Program are:
I. Elopura Vocational School, Sandakan, Sabah

Subjects Taught in Malaysian Arts Schools

The art fields offered are as follows:
a) Music;
b) Dancing;
c) Theatre/Acting Arts;
d) Visual Arts

For levels 1 – 3, the subjects offered are:

a) Arts Education – music;
b) Arts Education – dance;
c) Arts Education – theater arts;
d) Arts Education – visual arts;
e) Malay;
f) English;
g) Speed;
h) Science;
i) History;
j) Islamic Education or Pend. Citizenship and Citizenship;
k) Physical Education and P. Health.

For grades 4-5, the subjects offered are:
Terrace:

a) Malay;
b) English;
c) History;
d) Modern Mathematics;
e) Healthy;
f) Islamic Education or Moral Education;

Art Options

a) Music;
b) Dance;
c) Theatre;
d) Fine Arts;
e) Visual Communication;
f) Design.

Humanities Elective

a) Account Principles;
b) Trade;
c) Malay Literature.

Malaysian Art School Admission Requirements

1. Malaysian citizen
2. Candidates must come from government schools, private and private schools registered with the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
3. Talented and potential in the arts (Visual Arts/Dance/Theatre/Music)
4. Healthy body
5. Only ‘Online’ applications will be processed

Registration Requirements

1. Pass the Aptitude Test
2. Agree to accept admission to SSeM offered in accordance with the specified field
3. Successful students are required to live in dormitories and comply with established regulations
4. Submit student health records
5. The application will be rejected if the candidate forges any documents while submitting the application

Audition Session

1. Auditions are conducted through face-to-face Art Presentation Sessions at locations determined by the State Education Department.

2. Candidates who register online can check the date and location of the audition and print the call letter via the system according to the date which will be notified later via email. Please ensure that the email address provided when filling out the application is an active email.

3. Candidates need to bring a printout of the application form that has been endorsed by the Principal or Senior Assistant Co-Curriculum Teacher while attending the audition session.

4. For candidates who cannot attend the Art Presentation Session in person for audition due to unavoidable reasons, candidates are allowed to send a recording of the performance via CD/email (upload recording to Google Drive or YouTube) within the specified time period only. Late deliveries will not be processed.

5. Candidates must dress neatly and politely when attending the Art Presentation/recording Session. For performing arts candidates, candidates are asked to wear a black collared t-shirt, black track pants, headscarf/black hair tied in a neat bun (female candidates).

6. Only candidates who have registered online and through the audition session will be considered for selection.

Further information

If you have any questions, please contact the Malaysian Arts School System (SSeM) Administrator on 03-88841012 or email [email protected].