International Schools in Malta
Compare 9 international schools in Malta. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 7,830), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 9
- Curricula
- 11
- Average annual fee
- EUR 7,830
- Fee range
- EUR 270 – 17,100
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (6 schools)
- Average school size
- 977 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Chiswick House School and St Martin's College - L-Imsida
- Oldest
- Chiswick House School and St Martin's College - L-Imsida (1905)
- With boarding
- 2
About international schools in Malta
International schools in Malta sit inside a largely English-speaking national system where both English and Maltese are official languages, so many expat families find academic life here straightforward for English-medium study. The independent and international sector is small but diverse: schools commonly follow the English National Curriculum (with Cambridge IGCSEs and A-levels), the International Baccalaureate, or American-style programmes, and there are a few bilingual options in French and other European languages. Fees are generally modest compared with large global hubs, with many independent/international programmes reported in a roughly €5,000 - €15,000 annual range for standard year groups and higher charges for senior years or additional capital/registration levies. Most schools’ main intake is at the start of the scholastic year in September, though some accept applications year-round and older pupils may be asked to sit entrance assessments; because Malta is compact and schools cluster around the northern harbour corridor, commute times are often short but places can fill quickly, so early contact with shortlisted schools is advisable.
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2 international schools in San Gwann
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2 international schools in Pembroke
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Curricula
There are 9 international schools in Malta covering 11 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (6), Cambridge IGCSE (3), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE (2), IB (DP) (2), French Curriculum (1). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Malta runs from about EUR 270 to EUR 17,100, averaging roughly EUR 7,830. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Malta run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
2 of the 9 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Malta we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.