A collection of practical guides about Malta’s education system. Here you’ll find information about nurseries, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, exams, enrollment procedures, school culture, uniforms, and everyday tips for parents navigating the Maltese system.
Malta gave children school laptops—but gave parents no way to limit how long they use them at home. When hours of Roblox turn into arguments, the only remaining parental control is physically taking the laptop away.
Why do school summer holidays in Malta last around thirteen weeks when most parents receive nowhere near that amount of annual leave? The heat seems like the obvious answer. But the real reason the calendar remains unchanged raises a much bigger question: who actually decides how Malta’s education system works?
When helping my children with their homework, I often feel that we learnt more at the same age. Other international parents have had similar experiences. Is it simply a difference between education systems, or do the results of Maltese students support that impression?
Ever looked at your child’s school report and wondered what a Global Mark actually means? Learn how Continuous Assessment, Annual Exams and percentage-based grading work in Maltese schools.
Ever left a parent-teacher meeting thinking everything was going well, only to be surprised by the final school report later? Learn why teacher feedback in Maltese schools can sometimes be difficult for expat parents to interpret.
Moving to Malta with children? Learn how schools work, from kindergarten and primary school to SEC exams, Sixth Form and university, including the differences between state, church and private schools.
Many parents don’t realise there’s free tutoring available for children in Malta. Catch-Up Classes are a government programme designed to help students catch up, fill gaps, and feel more confident at school. They run in summer as well as during the school year — but they’re not for everyone, and getting a place isn’t guaranteed. In this article, you’ll find how the programme actually works and whether it makes sense for your child.
A child brings home an innocent-looking caterpillar, and at first it feels like a simple school project. But very quickly, you realise this is no ordinary insect. Silkworms are extremely picky—and without fresh mulberry leaves, they simply won’t survive. And that’s where the real challenge begins: where do you actually find mulberry leaves in Malta? In this article, you’ll learn where to look, how to recognise the trees, and why silk production was once attempted on the island.
Most children move automatically to secondary school after Year 6, but some families suddenly face choices about sports schools, arts schools, and specialised programmes. What options actually exist in Malta?
Planning to enrol your child in a public school in Malta? Learn how the application process works, which documents are required, and what parents should know before starting the school journey.