Compare 5 British Curriculum international schools in Malta. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 6,943), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Chiswick House School and St Martin's College - L-Imsida
Oldest
Chiswick House School and St Martin's College - L-Imsida (1905)
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About international schools in Malta
British-curriculum international schools in Malta typically deliver an adapted form of the English National Curriculum to an international cohort, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSEs and UK-style A-levels or equivalent external examinations. Instruction is usually English-medium, while Maltese is taught as a national language and many schools offer other European languages such as Italian, French or Spanish as additional options. Annual tuition at independent and international schools commonly falls in a broad band (many schools publish fees in the low-to-mid five-figure range in euros for older year groups), with younger years and state-supported places tending to cost less. The scholastic year in Malta runs broadly from September to late June, so most schools prioritise a September intake though mid-year admissions are often possible where places exist and local registration and licensing rules apply.
How similar is a British curriculum in Malta to schools in the UK?
Most British-curriculum international schools in Malta follow the English National Curriculum framework and use the same external exam routes (Cambridge/IGCSE and A-level or equivalent), so the sequence of subjects and assessment expectations are broadly comparable to UK schools. Adaptations are common to reflect an international student body and local context, for example by adding Maltese language classes, extra English support for newcomers, or different approaches to pastoral care.
What ages and qualifications do these schools cover?
British-curriculum schools commonly span early years and primary through to secondary, with many offering education from around age 3 or 4 up to 16 - 18 years. Older students typically sit IGCSEs around age 16 and pursue A-levels or other post-16 programmes thereafter, matching the familiar UK stage progression.
What language will my child be taught in, and will they learn Maltese?
Instruction in international British schools is predominantly in English, but Maltese is an official national language and is taught in many schools either as a subject or integrated across the curriculum to meet national expectations. Schools also commonly offer other modern languages such as Italian, French or Spanish, which can be useful for family life on the islands or for later study.
How much should I budget for fees and are there common extra costs?
Published annual tuition for international and private British-curriculum schools in Malta typically sits within a broad band that many sources report as roughly €5,000 - €15,000 a year for many age groups, with senior secondary years and specialist programmes often costing more. Parents should also expect additional charges such as registration or capital levies, examination fees, uniforms, transport and activity trips, all of which vary by school and year group.
When should we apply and what should we check in the admissions process?
Most families apply for the main September intake and schools will set assessment or interview steps for places, but many institutions accept mid-year applications if they have vacancies; contact schools early to check availability and any waiting lists. When assessing a school, confirm its licence or registration with the Maltese authorities, the exam routes it offers (IGCSE/A-level or equivalents), language support for non-English speakers, published fees and extra charges, and how the school communicates reports and pastoral care to parents.
