Key topics in education in Europe volume 3 : the teaching profession in Europe : profile, trends and concerns : supplementary report reforms of the teaching profession : a historical survey (1975-2002), general lower secondary education, country reports : Malta

Abstract

Lower secondary education in Malta has been compulsory up to the age of 16 since 1970. Secondary education is provided by the State, Church and Independent schools. State and Church schools are free while Independent schools are fee-paying. Church schools provide education to about 30% of children in Malta. Lower secondary education lasts five years and students study about 10 subjects. Subject specialisation occurs in the third or fourth year depending on the type of school attended. All schools are legally bound to fulfill the requirements of the National Minimum Curriculum approved by the Minister of Education. This paper shows the national summary tables on the reforms of the training and conditions of service of teachers in lower secondary education - Malta