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 Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:59 am Post subject: INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN MALTA |
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN MALTA
The children of expatriates living in Malta can be educated in one of the private international schools, or enrolled in the local state, church or independent schools. The local school system is based on the British model, and provides an excellent standard of education. Education is compulsory between the ages of 5 and 16. Kindergarten facilities are also available, free of charge, for all children aged between 3 and 5.
Malta currently has two international schools: St Edward’s College, a Catholic boys’ school which follows the British curriculum and prepares students for GCSEs at age 16; and The Verdala International School for boys and girls, which offers an American-style education and prepares students for the international baccalaureate or IGCSEs. The Verdala School offers boarding facilities. Private school tuition fees in Malta are very reasonable by international standards.
Around 30% of all children in Malta are educated in the non-state school system, mainly in Catholic schools, which are subsidized by the government and charge no fees. There are also some local private schools which operate as parents’ foundations. Local schools which are popular with expatriate families include De La Salle College in Cottonera, St Aloysius’ College in Birkirkara, the Sacred Heart School in St. Julian’s and St. Dorothy’s in Mdina. There are primary schools in virtually every village in Malta.
Directory of International Schools
Verdala International School
Fort Pembroke
Pembroke, STJ 14, Malta
Tel : 356-21-374-285
Fax : 356-21-375-133
E-mail : vis@verdala.org
Website : www.verdala.org
St Edward’s College
Birgu (Citta Vittoriosa)
Cottonera - CSP 09
Malta
Tel : +356-21-825-978
Fax: +356-21-891-557
E-mail : hmsec@stedwards.edu.mt
Website : www.stedwards.edu.mt |
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