The Education Act 1996 (Malay: Akta Pendidikan 1996) is an Act of the Parliament of Malaysia, which was enacted to provide for education and for matters connected therewith.

Preamble of the Act provides the following acknowledgements: The Education Act 1996, in its current form (1 January 2012), consists of 16 Parts containing 156 sections and 1 schedule (including 2 amendments).