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Tadika RaihanThe Garden School · PJ Book a Visit
A teacher telling a story to children seated outdoors at Tadika Raihan
Taman Pendidikan Raihan · Est. 1967

Teaching Malaysia to read since 1967.

A garden kindergarten in Seksyen 12, Petaling Jaya, where children learn to read before they learn the alphabet, through our own Terus Membaca method.

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Free visit, no obligation One of Malaysia's oldest kindergartens Three generations of families

Discover

Reading isn't a subject here.

It's where everything begins.

Our children sit one-on-one with a teacher and learn to read whole syllables, not letters. By the time they finish Tadika Raihan, reading is simply something they do.

Children touching mossy tree bark on a nature trip
A boy digging soil with a trowel in the school garden
A girl cooking an egg during cooking class
Children planting seedlings in the school garden
Founder Nooraihan Sallehuddin with principal Zuhairah Ali
Two generations
Early editions of the Terus Membaca reading books and the school's photo archive
Terus Membaca, 1965
Our Story

A garage in PJ. A nation of readers.

Early-childhood pioneer Nooraihan Sallehuddin opened her Petaling Jaya garage to five children. Her reading method, Terus Membaca, was once demonstrated at the presidential palace in the Philippines. Her school became one of Malaysia's oldest kindergartens.

  1. 1965Terus Membaca is first published
  2. 1967Five children, one garage in PJ
  3. 2015Daughter Zuhairah Ali takes over
  4. Today10th edition, still taught daily

“My mother was somebody who believed in developing an all-rounded education.”

Zuhairah Ali, Principal

Many of our parents were once our pupils. Some of their parents were too.

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The Raihan way

What makes a garden school

A day at Raihan

Explore the programmes

Bilingual teaching in English and Bahasa Malaysia, following the national preschool curriculum (KSPK). Here is how a weekday runs, from the first drop-off to the last pickup.

  1. Children in the school library in the morning

    Doors open

    Early drop-off for working parents. A calm start with books, puzzles and friends before class begins.

  2. Children doing a table activity in class

    Reading, one-on-one

    Terus Membaca at the heart of every morning, with a teacher beside each child. Early maths, Bahasa Malaysia and English follow the KSPK curriculum.

    Preschool, ages 4 to 6
  3. Teacher and children with a seedling in the garden

    Into the garden

    Planting, outdoor play, music and drama. Mandarin and Arabic classes, cooking and storytelling take turns through the week.

    Enrichment classes
  4. Children mixing ingredients during cooking class

    After-school care

    Lunch, rest, play and homework help for children whose parents work. Monday to Friday.

    Daycare and transport
  5. The front gate of Tadika Raihan at pick-up time

    Home time

    Pick up at the gate, or let the school van bring your child home around Petaling Jaya.

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Our families

Three generations of Raihan children

Former pupils now send their children, and their grandchildren, back to the same garden.

Former pupil Mona Jamaluddin at Tadika Raihan

She would sit next to you, give you one-on-one attention.

Mona Jamaluddin Former pupil, on the founder.
Principal Zuhairah Ali reading a book aloud to the class

My mother was somebody who believed in developing an all-rounded education.

Zuhairah Ali Principal and daughter of the founder, leading Raihan since 2015.
The teachers of Tadika Raihan in front of the school mural
Our teachers

Teachers who stay

Our teachers know every child by name, and many have been here for decades. One has taught at Raihan for 27 years.

Former pupils include Tengku Zafrul AzizWardina SafiyyahJuita Jalil
Visit us

Come and see the garden

The best way to know if our tadika in Seksyen 12 is right for your child is to walk through the gate. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll find a morning that suits you.

  1. Message us on WhatsAppTell us your child's age and a day that suits you.
  2. Visit on a weekday morningSee a reading session, the classrooms and the garden with your child.
  3. Register for 2027We send the prospectus and registration form on WhatsApp or email.
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The front gate and signboard of Tadika Raihan in Seksyen 12
Good to know

Questions parents ask

What age can my child start?

Our preschool programme is for children aged 4 to 6. If your child is turning 4 in 2027, they can join the 2027 intake. Message us if your child is younger and we'll advise.

What is Terus Membaca?

It is the school's own phono-syllabic reading method, first published in 1965 by our founder and now in its 10th edition. Children learn to read syllables and words before they learn the alphabet, with a teacher sitting one-on-one beside them.

Which languages are used in class?

Teaching is bilingual in English and Bahasa Malaysia, following the national preschool curriculum (KSPK). Mandarin and Arabic are offered as additional classes.

Do you have daycare and transport?

Yes. After-school daycare runs until 6:30 PM on weekdays, and school transport is available in and around Petaling Jaya. Ask us about your area.

How do I enrol?

Book a visit first so you and your child can see the school. After that, we'll send you the registration form and prospectus on WhatsApp or email.

Join us

Join our garden

From the very first hello, you'll feel what makes Raihan a second family. Places for 2027 are limited, so say hi early.

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A teacher in costume being hugged by a group of children
The principal hugging a pupil who proudly holds up a drawing
A bright classroom seen through teal shutters