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San Andrea School

Malta, L-Imselliet

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Malagasy, Macedonian
Fees €4,500
Ages 2 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Macedonian, Malagasy, Italian, French
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

San Andrea School is an independent, co‑educational Maltese school for ages 2 to 16, offering a bespoke curriculum from Pre‑Nursery to Grade 12. The Early Sector provides bilingual instruction in English and Maltese with both languages taught equally. From Grade 2, learning follows the National Curriculum Framework through a thematic, project‑based approach. The Middle Sector (Grades 4–7) covers English, Maltese, Mathematics, Religion, Science, Environmental Studies, and practical subjects such as Art, Drama, Music, PSCD, Physical Education, Library Skills, ICT (Grade 5–7) and Italian from Grade 7. The Senior Sector (Grade 8–12) comprises Departments of Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities, Languages (Maltese, English, Italian and French), two ICT suites, and Practical Subjects (PE, Drama, Art, Home Economics). Maltese as a Foreign Language is offered for non‑Maltese nationals. Founded in 1992 by the Parents' Foundation for Education, the school now operates three sector buildings in Naxxar. Facilities include science and computer labs, a library, dedicated drama and music rooms, and a Senior School Multipurpose Hall. An extracurricular programme supports Nursery to Grade 11, including a Student Council and wellbeing services.

The Essentials

San Andrea School has 1,100 pupils, instruction in English, Malagasy, Macedonian.

Location
L-Imselliet, near Zebbieġ (Żebbiegħ), Malta

Stages
Pre-Nursery to Grade 12; Early Sector (Nursery–Grade 3), Middle Sector (Grade 4–7), Senior Sector (Grade 8–12)

Type
Independent, co-educational, mixed-ability

Additional learning support
Fully inclusive; education is provided irrespective of ability

Country affiliation
Malta

School day structure
School hours for Early & Middle Years: Winter 08:20–14:35; Summer 08:20–12:40. Senior Sector: Winter 08:15–14:35; Summer 08:20–12:40. Office hours 07:30–16:00 (Sept–June); 07:30–14:30 (July–Aug).
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are produced and sold by Bortex in line with San Andrea School specifications. Attending school in full uniform is required; parents may purchase uniforms from other suppliers as long as they conform with the school's specifications.

Governance and Ownership
San Andrea School is an independent, co-educational school educating over 1100 students aged 2 to 16 years from Pre-Nursery to Grade 12. The Parents Foundation for Education founded the school and the School Board governs policy, management and finances. The Board appoints auditors and provides financial information to parents, and guides development in line with the Foundation's aims.
Fees

Annual tuition at San Andrea School ranges from EUR 4,500 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- Registration fee (payable at time of registration): EUR 50.00 per child (non-refundable).
- Parents Foundation for Education (PFE) contribution (payable at registration): EUR 1,500.00 per family (refundable under the PFE Contribution Rules but refunded only under the terms and timetable determined by the Foundation).
- The registration form also references a small annual PFE levy that may be applied for capital expenditure, not to exceed EUR 116.47 per child per annum for up to six years (as provided in the contributor declaration).

Tuition fees (per year group and per term)

- No published, itemised tuition schedule for specific year groups and per-term amounts for the 2026/27 academic year was found in publicly available parent-facing materials. For planning purposes, previously published independent estimates place annual tuition for San Andrea School broadly in the range of EUR 3,000 to EUR 6,500 depending on the year group; one independent guide lists a typical annual cost range of EUR 3,000–EUR 6,000 while another source cites an estimated annual cost in the region of EUR 4,500–EUR 6,500. These figures are estimates and not a detailed per-term, per-grade fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Registration becomes effective only once the registration fee and the PFE contribution (where required) have been received in the Foundation's account. The registration paperwork and bank-transfer instructions are issued at the point of registration. Payments for registration/PFE contribution are completed by bank transfer to the Parents Foundation for Education account (account and IBAN details are published on the registration form).
- The school operates an online parent management system (MySchool) through which parents and students access diaries, notices and the school calendar; invoicing and detailed billing information for enrolled families is administered through school channels rather than in a public, downloadable tuition table. Specific term billing dates and installment options are issued to parents via the school's administration/parent portal.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- San Andrea School is operated as a day school (Early, Middle and Senior Sectors) with school start/finish times and an organised school transport service; there is no public indication of a boarding provision or boarding fees for San Andrea School. Transport is arranged via contracted providers and school transport proposals reference daytime pick-up/return schedules.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms: School uniform items are supplied by an approved supplier (Bortex). Uniform items and purchases are made through that supplier; uniform costs are separate to tuition and will vary by items purchased.
- Books and stationery: Standard book lists and stationery lists are published for each grade; families purchase required books and stationery separately (book and stationery lists are published each scholastic year).
- Transport: School transport is provided by contracted transport operators; transport costs are charged separately by the transport provider according to routes and service arrangements. The school issues requests for proposals and specifies service requirements; pricing and payment terms for transport are dealt with between parents and the chosen transport provider or as arranged by the school.
- Extracurricular activities, trips, workshops, specific subject materials, and optional services (for example supervised midday pick-up, special workshops or third‑party programmes) are charged separately when applicable and will be invoiced in addition to tuition. (The school publishes activity and book/stationery lists for planning.)

Refund information

- The registration fee of EUR 50.00 is stated as non-refundable. The PFE contribution (EUR 1,500.00) is treated as a refundable contribution under the Foundation's rules, but refunds are issued only under the conditions and schedule set by the Parents' Foundation for Education; historical legal review and reporting have confirmed that refunds of contribution payments are governed by the Foundation's rules and discretion. Refund timing and eligibility are therefore determined by the PFE rules and contract terms.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer: The registration documentation provides explicit bank-transfer instructions and IBAN details for the Parents Foundation for Education account (Bank of Valletta account and IBAN provided on the registration form). Parents are asked to transfer the registration fee and the PFE contribution to that account and to submit a copy of the transfer to the registration office.
- Other payment methods: The registration form and public parent materials emphasise bank transfer for registration/PFE contributions; other payment methods (credit/debit card, online payment gateways or direct debit for termly tuition) are not specified in the publicly available registration form. Invoicing arrangements, installment plans and accepted payment methods for ongoing tuition and other charges are communicated directly to enrolled families via the school's billing process and parent portal.

Summary note about availability of a full term-by-term fee schedule

- A full, detailed public schedule listing tuition fees per specific year group and per term for the 2026/27 academic year was not available in public materials. Confirmed, published items available to prospective parents include the non-refundable registration fee (EUR 50.00), the PFE contribution (EUR 1,500.00 per family) and the PFE annual levy cap referenced above; tuition-level estimates from independent guides place annual tuition broadly in the EUR 3,000–EUR 6,500 range depending on year group. For exact term-by-term tuition figures, invoice dates and installment options, the school issues official billing to registered/enrolled parents via the registration process and parent channels.
Academics

San Andrea School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 16.

Curriculum
San Andrea School educates students from Pre-Nursery to Grade 12. The Early Sector promotes bilingual English and Maltese with both languages taught equally. From Grade 2 onward, the National Curriculum Framework is used, with a thematic, project-based approach to learning. The Middle Sector (Grades 4–7) includes English, Maltese, Mathematics, Religion, Science, Environmental Studies, and practical subjects such as Art, Drama, Music, PSCD, Physical Education, Library Skills, ICT (Grade 5 to Grade 7), and Italian from Grade 7. The Senior Sector (Grade 8–12) comprises departments in Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities, Languages (Maltese, English, Italian and French), two ICT/Computer Studies suites, and Practical Subjects (PE, Drama, Art, Home Economics). Maltese as a Foreign Language is offered for non-Maltese nationals.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prioritises wellbeing and social-emotional development as part of a holistic education. The vision links career and life skills to responsibility, empathy, personal health, and wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school is fully inclusive irrespective of ability, race, class or creed, and treats every child as an individual.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is central to the school's ethos and mission, with a commitment to wellbeing for all.

Safeguarding
The school emphasises a safe environment and has a Well-Being Team including three part-time school nurses. The anti-bullying policy and safeguarding policies underpin student safety.
Parent Experience

History
San Andrea School was founded in 1992 at Sedqa, Independence Avenue, Naxxar by the Parents' Foundation for Education, which also founded San Anton School. The Foundation was formed by parents in the mid-1980s, and the notarial deed launching it was published on 2 July 1988. At the time the school consisted of three classes. Today it is situated in the middle of the Maltese countryside and comprises three buildings: Early Sector, Middle Sector and Senior Sector, each adapted to a specific age group.

Community
San Andrea School participates in community and national events, such as the Malta School Games torch passing at Ta' Qali on February 13, 2026, with students carrying the torch back to school in a display of teamwork and national pride. The school has a Student Council with members from across year groups who are listed on the Student Council page. An Extra Curricular Programme is offered to Nursery to Grade 11, and MySchool provides an online management system for parents and students to view homework diaries, feedback, and upcoming events.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Foundation for Education was formed by parents in the mid-1980s to create an independent school, with the notarial public deed giving birth to the Foundation published on 2 July 1988. The Foundation financed the establishment of the School. The School Board is a parent-led body responsible for policy, governance, administration and development of the School. It appoints auditors, oversees finances and assets, and ensures the School operates in line with Foundation aims, with a current Board composed of ten parent members and led by a Chairperson (e.g., Dr Nicholas Valenzia) and supported by ad-hoc specialist committees.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
San Andrea School comprises Early, Middle, and Senior Sectors. Early Sector classrooms are grade-clustered with dedicated play areas and all classrooms are equipped with Personal Computers. Middle Sector offers spacious classrooms, two labs (science and computers) and a library, plus its own playing area. Senior Sector spans four levels with subject-dedicated classrooms and includes two science laboratories, a computer lab, a library and an audio-visual room, with canteen facilities. A Senior School Multipurpose Hall is on site.

Sports Facilities
The Senior School has a multipurpose hall.

Academic Facilities
Early Sector classrooms are equipped with Personal Computers. Middle Sector has a science laboratory, a computer laboratory and a library. Senior Sector includes two science laboratories, a computer laboratory, a library and an audio-visual room.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Extra Curricular Programme is aimed at students from Nursery to Grade 11.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Extra-Curricular Programme is aimed at students from Nursery to Grade 11. An application form is available on the Extracurricular page.

Arts & Creative
Drama and Music are taught as subjects in the Middle Sector. There are dedicated rooms for Drama and for Music. Drama and Music are part of the curriculum.

Cultural & Language
The Maltese as a Foreign Language (MFL) Programme targets non-Maltese nationals or Maltese nationals recently returned from living overseas. The MFL Programme takes place at the same time as mainstream Maltese classes and is taught twice weekly. Pupil progress is continuously assessed throughout the year, with an end-of-year examination in June. Italian is taught in Grade 7.

Social & Hobbies
Lunch break activities are provided by the school. The breaks are designed to be enjoyable and educational. Participation in lunch break activities is encouraged.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a Student Council. Student Council Members include leaders with titles such as Captain and Vice-Captain. Members come from multiple grade levels. The Student Council Members include a Captain.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has a Well-Being Team and a School Nurse. There are three part-time school nurses. The nurses provide first aid, support students with chronic conditions, and administer medications. They also promote health education and wellbeing across the school.
Languages

Language Provision
Maltese, English, Italian and French are taught across the school. In the Early Sector, English and Maltese are promoted equally. In the Middle Sector, Italian is introduced (Grade 7) and Maltese as a Foreign Language is offered for non-Maltese learners in Grades 5–7. In the Senior Sector, Maltese, English, Italian and French are taught in dedicated language departments.

Bilingual Teaching
English and Maltese are used from the Early Sector with equal emphasis. Italian is introduced in Grade 7 in the Middle Sector. Maltese as a Foreign Language is available for non-Maltese learners in Grades 5–7. The Senior Sector has a Languages department teaching Maltese, English, Italian and French.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Registering your child is the first step toward joining San Andrea School. The Admissions Team guides you through each stage and keeps you informed of progress and any additional requirements. It is recommended to register as early as possible to secure a place. 2. Documents required include an original birth certificate (translated into English if not in English) and I.D./Passports of both parents. Vaccination records must be provided (translated into English). Latest school reports and any psychological reports are needed, along with a head's reference letter from the previous school for middle and senior admissions. A residence permit and/or lease or purchase documents in Malta may be required, and all forms must be endorsed by both parents. 3. Applications operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with siblings' preference in the year of birth. The process is subject to space within the relevant entry level. Applicants who complete the registration are enrolled in the school, subject to space. 4. If classes are full, applicants are placed on a waiting list. The waiting list remains until a place becomes available. When a place becomes available, the registrations department contacts the parents to arrange enrollment. 5. Registrations and acceptances will not be processed unless all forms and documents are endorsed by both parents. Any concerns should be disclosed and discussed with the head of school and the designated personnel prior to registration. This helps address needs before formal enrollment.

Waitlist
Applicants are placed on a waiting list once all classes have reached capacity. When a place becomes available, the registrations department contacts the parents to arrange enrollment.
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