Schools

Malta’s curriculum is based on the British educational system.  School starts towards the last week of September and finishes at the end of June. so students have 12 weeks of summer holidays.  The other long breaks are during Christmas and Easter. Although school is not compulsory until the age of 5 years, around 95% of children aged between 3yrs – 5yrs attend kindergarten.  Kindergartens focus on play, communication and development rather than structured education.  Upon finishing compulsory school, students normally take different paths and either continue studying to attend the University of Malta or attend a specialised school.

 

In Malta the educational system is divided into four stages:

  • Pre-primary (ages 3-5)
  • Primary (ages 5-11)
  • Secondary (ages 11-18)
  • Post-secondary education

Attending school is compulsory up to the age of 16.

State schools are free to all students. Complimentary transport to and from school is moreover provided. Study materials are free of charge.

Both church and independent schools offer pre-primary to upper secondary.

 

State Schools:

Maria Regina College

College Principal: Mr. Patrick Decelis

Address: Maria Regina College, Triq l-Inkurunazzjoni, Mosta MST1622, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2598 6500/(+356) 2598 6508/(+356) 2598 6509

Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

 

St. Nicholas College

College Principal: Ms. Josephine Mifsud

Address: St. Nicholas College Mgarr Primary, Triq Fisher, Mgarr MGR9054, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2598 8000

Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

 

St. Gorg Preca College

College Principal: Mr. Jude Zammit

Address: 32, San Gorg Preca College, Triq J. Abela Scolaro, Hamrun HMR1304, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2598 7000

Email: [email protected]​du.mt/[email protected]

 

There are also state schools for sixth form students:

 

Junior College

College Principal: Paul Xuereb

Address: G.F. Abela Junior College, Misrah Guze Debono, Msida MSD1252, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2590 7244

Website: http://jc.um.edu.mt/

Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

For further information visit the website or their prospectus.

 

Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School

College Principal: Gaetano Calleja

Address: Triq Il- Kbira, Naxxar NXR1971, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2143 1407/(+356) 2141 6422

Website: https://gchss.edu.mt

Email: [email protected]

For further information, visit the website or their prospectus.

 

MCAST

 

MCAST has six different institutions namely the Institute of Applied Science, the Institute of Creative Arts, the Institute of Engineering and Transport, the Institute of Business Management and Commerce, the Institute of Community Services, the Institute of Information and Communication Technology. View their prospectus here.

Note that the Institute of Applied Science is situated in Paola, whereas the Institute of Agribusiness is located in Luqa just past Express Group.

 

Students studying any course at Level 4 (Advanced Diploma) are eligible to apply for Erasmus+, a partnership with companies and educational institutes across Europe. Students will be working as apprentices abroad for two to four weeks during Easter holidays or summer as part of a paid internship funded by Erasmus. 80% of the remuneration is funded prior to the commencement of the internship, whereas the remaining 20% are provided upon providing the necessary documentation and report regarding your participation. Eligibility is based on student’s performance (academic record), attendance and behavior. Should you require further information, you are cordially asked to contact Mr. Christian Debono on [email protected]. Submit a hard copy of the application form which must be signed by you and your director/deputy director together with an original copy of your curriculum vitae by the end of October. You should also send a soft copy of the curriculum vitae to [email protected].

 

College Principal: Joachim James Calleja

Address: MCAST Main Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola PLA9032, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2398 7100

Website: https://www.mcast.edu.mt

Email: [email protected]

 

ITS (Institution of Tourism Studies)

 

Specialist schools have specialist teachers as well as equipment and other resources for children with learning difficulties. These schools also help with the integration of children of all ages with special needs.

 

Address: ITS Block A, Aviation Park, Aviation Avenue, Luqa LQA9023, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2379 3100

Website: http://www.its.edu.mt/

Email: [email protected]

You can view the prospectus for full-time programmes here.

 

Helen Keller Resource Centre

Address: Triq iz-Zghozija, Qrendi QRD1073, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2164 2398

Website: http://sbc.helenkeller.skola.edu.mt

Email: [email protected]

Church Schools:

Church schools are divided into boys and girls. Listed below are some of the church school that are found in Malta.

 

Primary and Secondary Church Schools:

Boys:

Archbishop Seminary

Headmaster: Fr. Mark Ellul

Address: 90, Triq tal-Virtu’ Rabat RBT2604, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2145 5497

Website: http://seminary.org.mt/

Email: [email protected]

 

De La Salle College

Address: 33, Triq il-Kottonera, Birgu BRG9021, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2182 6447/(+356) 2182 0955

Website: http://www.dlsmalta.org/

Email: [email protected]

 

Stella Maris College Primary School

Address: Triq San Albert, Gzira GZR1152, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2733 0958

Website: http://schoolnet.gov.mt/stellamariscollege/

Email: [email protected]

 

Girls:

St. Dorothy’s Primary School

Head of School: Sister Frances Galea

Address: Triq l-Imdina, Zebbug ZBG9013, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2146 6137

Website: http://www.stdorothysmalta.org.mt/contact.html

Email: [email protected]

 

Sacred Heart College Junior School

Address: Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, St. Julian’s STJ1432, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2133 6238

Website: http://www.sacredheartmalta.org/

Email: [email protected]

 

St. Monica School

Address: Triq Maria Teresa Spinelli, Gzira GZR1713, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2134 0127

Email: [email protected]

Websitehttp://www.stmonicaschool-gzira.org/contact.htm

 

Independent Schools:

San Andrea School

Address: L-Imselliet, Limits of Zebbiegh, Mgarr MGR2850, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2143 8800

Email: Early and Middle Years: [email protected]

Email: Seniors:  [email protected]

Website: http://www.sanandrea.edu.mt/

 

San Anton School

Address: L-Imselliet, Limits of Zebbiegh, Mgarr MGR2850, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2158 1907

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sananton.edu.mt/

 

St Edwards (Kindergarten/Primary/Secondary/Sixth Form)

Address: Triq San Dwardu, Birgu BRG9039, Malta

Telephone: (+356) 2182 5978/(+356) 2788 1199

Kindergarten: [email protected]

Juniors: [email protected] (From Year 1 to Year 5)

Middle: [email protected] (From Year 6 to Year 8)

Seniors: [email protected]  (From Year 9 to Year 11)

Sixth Form: [email protected]

Website: http://www.stedwards.edu.mt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secmalta/

 

When it comes to international and other private schools, parents pay school fees for these institutions and also need to buy school supplies and uniforms.