Admission into Maltese State Schools

Last Updated: Tuesday 28 July 2026

Overview

Registration of new entrants in state schools. 

What you'll get

Entry into state schools. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants:


i) Students between 3 and 15 years
ii) Out of locality
iii) Foreign students
iv) Students from church schools or independent schools.

How to apply

Fill in the  form. - https://education.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Registration-Form.pdf

Same locality registrations: Please submit form to the office of the Head of School

Middle/Secondary School registrations: Please submit form at the Office of the Head of College Network.

Out of locality/catchment area registrations: Please submit registration for at the Office of the Head of College Network

 

TCN students: Please register with the International Learners Directorate.

  • If the student is a TCN parents visit MES one-stop shop.

  • One-stop shop personnel check that that parents have the necessary work permits.

  • One-stop shop personnel delegates the process to ILD for registration should all the documentation presented be satisfactory.

 Application and full information at this link: https://ildmalta.gov.mt/registration/

 

 

Transfers of Students

 

  • Parents need to visit the school to register the child if they changed residence’s locality and have been living in Malta for 11 years.

  • Parents need to visit the HOCn office to transfer child from a church, independent or state school.

  • Parents need to visit the HOCn office if they wish to transfer child from one school to another within the same College.

  • Parents need to provide evidence such as ID cards, and in certain cases rent agreement and latest ARMS bill.

  • The registration form is to be filled in by the parents and endorsed by the HOCn.

  • The form is passed on to the respective school by the HOCn.

Timeline

Submission of Application

Vetting of Application

1 day

Assessment of Application

1 day

Approval of Application

1 day

Delivery of Service

1 day

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