Immigration to Malta has become the premier choice for moving to Europe, favored by many investment immigrants. Key factors include Malta's authentic English-speaking environment and traditional British education system; however, even more attractive is the free public education provided by the Maltese government.
Although compulsory education in Malta is legally from age 5 to 16, early childhood education and childcare services are also free in practice. The full name of the Maltese Ministry of Education is the Ministry for Education and Employment, and the department responsible for immigrant education is its subordinate unit called "Migrant Learners' Unit" (MLU). All non-EU students must first register with the MLU, which will arrange schools for students based on their residential area in Malta.
Numerous in quantity, well-established in system
340 — The total number of schools across Malta, with an average of one school for every square kilometer, and almost every town has a primary school.
11 years — Malta's compulsory education system starts at age 5 and ends at age 16, with public schools being free for citizens.
1:15 — The average teacher-to-student ratio during Malta's compulsory education stage, featuring small-class teaching and individualized instruction.
47 — The total number of public libraries across Malta, with an average of one library for every six square kilometers.
2+X — Multilingual education; the languages of instruction in schools are English and Maltese, and students can also learn other European languages based on personal interest.
Currently, the Maltese Ministry of Education has established 11 Colleges nationwide. Each College has a College Principal who coordinates the arrangement of student enrollment and admission. Holders of Maltese permanent residency only need to apply for school enrollment based on the area where they reside.
Each College covers multiple administrative districts. If the enrollment quota for a school in a specific district is full, or if the applicant is not on the waiting list, the College Principal will arrange for the applicant to attend a school in another district or another College based on the specific circumstances.