Key facts
- Language of teaching
- English (international schools)
- Full IB programme
- Verdala International School
- US curriculum
- QSI International School of Malta
- IGCSE + IB Diploma
- St Edward's College
- UK curriculum to GCSE
- San Anton School
- Also popular
- St Catherine's High School
For many families, school comes first and the home follows. Malta’s international and independent schools teach in English, and most relocating families choose between IB, British and American pathways.
The schools families ask about most
| School | Location | Curriculum highlights | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdala International School | Pembroke | International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, Diploma) | 3–18 |
| QSI International School of Malta | Mosta | US-style curriculum, mastery learning, small classes | 2–18 |
| Chiswick House School & St Martin’s College | Kappara (San Ġwann) and Swatar | British-style curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, sixth form with UK university routes | 2–18 |
| St Edward’s College | Birgu (Cottonera) | Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma in the sixth form; co-educational since 2025 | Nursery–18 |
| San Anton School | Mġarr (Żebbiegħ) | Independent, English-language, UK-style curriculum | Early years–16 |
| San Andrea School | Mġarr (Żebbiegħ) | Independent, co-educational, English-language | 2–16 |
| St Catherine’s High School | Pembroke | Independent, co-educational, to SEC level | 2–16 |
Programmes, fees and places change — always confirm directly with each school and visit before you decide. Malta also has a free state school system and many church schools, which teach in Maltese and English.
How to choose
- Curriculum continuity — will your child move on to university in the UK, the US or elsewhere? An IB or British pathway may carry across more easily.
- Age and stage — joining at 16 is very different from joining at 6.
- Commute — Malta’s roads are busy at school times. Living close to school changes daily life.
- Community — international schools are social hubs for relocating families. Visit on a school day and meet parents.
Where families live
| For… | Consider living in |
|---|---|
| Verdala, St Catherine’s | Swieqi, Madliena and Pembroke, St Julian’s |
| Chiswick House & St Martin’s | Swieqi, St Julian’s, Ta’ Xbiex and Gżira |
| QSI, San Anton, San Andrea | Naxxar and San Pawl tat-Targa, the Three Villages, Mellieħa |
| St Edward’s | The Three Cities, Valletta |
Timing
Contact schools as soon as you have a moving date. Some year groups fill early, and schools will usually ask for previous reports and may assess your child before offering a place.
Plan the full move with our moving-to-Malta checklist, or ask our team for homes within walking distance of your chosen school.
