What is the compulsory education age in Malta?
a. 14
b. 16
c. 18
Answer: b. 16
Which government authority oversees the education system in Malta?
a. Ministry of Education and Employment
b. National Commission for Education
c. Malta Education Council
Answer: a. Ministry of Education and Employment
Malta follows a bilingual education system. Which are the two official languages of instruction?
a. Maltese and English
b. Italian and English
c. Maltese and French
Answer: a. Maltese and English
At what age do Maltese students typically begin primary education?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
Answer: b. 5
What is the duration of the primary education cycle in Malta?
a. 4 years
b. 5 years
c. 6 years
Answer: c. 6 years
What is the name of the examination that Maltese students take at the end of compulsory education (Year 11)?
a. Matriculation Exam
b. SEC (Secondary Education Certificate) Exam
c. Primary Education Exam
Answer: b. SEC (Secondary Education Certificate) Exam
Which level of education follows compulsory education in Malta?
a. Tertiary education
b. Secondary education
c. Primary education
Answer: b. Secondary education
What is the language of instruction at the University of Malta?
a. Maltese
b. English
c. Italian
Answer: b. English
Malta has a vocational education system. What is the main vocational education institution?
a. MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology)
b. ITS (Institute of Tourism Studies)
c. UoM (University of Malta)
Answer: a. MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology)
What is the typical duration of secondary education in Malta?
a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
Answer: c. 5 years
What is the name of the examination taken by students at the end of secondary education (Advanced Level)?
a. SEC (Secondary Education Certificate) Exam
b. Matriculation Exam
c. A-Level (Advanced Level) Exam
Answer: c. A-Level (Advanced Level) Exam
Which institution in Malta is responsible for providing higher education?
a. MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology)
b. ITS (Institute of Tourism Studies)
c. University of Malta
Answer: c. University of Malta
What is the main degree-granting institution in Malta?
a. MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology)
b. ITS (Institute of Tourism Studies)
c. University of Malta
Answer: c. University of Malta
In Malta, what is the typical duration of an undergraduate degree program?
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 4 years
Answer: b. 3 years
What is the name of the vocational qualification equivalent to A-Levels in Malta?
a. Diploma
b. Intermediate Certificate
c. Advanced Diploma
Answer: c. Advanced Diploma
Which entity in Malta is responsible for the accreditation and quality assurance of higher education institutions?
a. Malta Education Council
b. National Commission for Education
c. NCFHE (National Commission for Further and Higher Education)
Answer: c. NCFHE (National Commission for Further and Higher Education)
In Malta, what is the primary language of instruction during early childhood education (Kindergarten)?
a. Maltese
b. English
c. Bilingual (Maltese and English)
Answer: c. Bilingual (Maltese and English)
What is the name of the diploma awarded to students who successfully complete post-secondary vocational programs?
a. A-Levels
b. MCAST Diploma
c. Matriculation Diploma
Answer: b. MCAST Diploma
Which institution in Malta focuses on providing specialized education and training in tourism-related fields?
a. MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology)
b. ITS (Institute of Tourism Studies)
c. University of Malta
Answer: b. ITS (Institute of Tourism Studies)
Malta follows the Bologna Process in higher education. What is the primary objective of the Bologna Process?
a. Standardizing higher education across Europe
b. Promoting national educational policies
c. Expanding university rankings
Answer: a. Standardizing higher education across Europe
What is the main purpose of the SEC (Secondary Education Certificate) Exam in Malta?
a. Entrance to primary education
b. Completion of secondary education
c. University admission
Answer: b. Completion of secondary education
Which institution in Malta offers courses and qualifications in various art forms and creative disciplines?
a. MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology)
b. Institute of Creative Arts
c. University of Malta
Answer: b. Institute of Creative Arts
In Malta, what is the name of the degree awarded to students who complete postgraduate studies?
a. Bachelor’s Degree
b. Master’s Degree
c. Doctoral Degree
Answer: b. Master’s Degree
What is the minimum age for entry into primary education in Malta?
a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
Answer: b. 4 years
Malta has introduced a national curriculum framework. What is the name of this framework?
a. Malta Learning Framework
b. National Curriculum Framework for All
c. Karta tal-Kwalitá
Answer: c. Karta tal-Kwalitá
Which level of education in Malta is considered post-compulsory but not tertiary education?
a. Primary education
b. Secondary education
c. Post-Secondary education
Answer: c. Post-Secondary education
Malta has a system of church schools. Which church denomination primarily runs these schools?
a. Anglican
b. Roman Catholic
c. Protestant
Answer: b. Roman Catholic
What is the purpose of the Matriculation Exam in Malta?
a. Entrance to primary education
b. Completion of secondary education
c. University admission
Answer: c. University admission
Which entity in Malta is responsible for developing policies related to education and employment?
a. Ministry of Education and Employment
b. National Commission for Education
c. Malta Education Council
Answer: a. Ministry of Education and Employment
In Malta, what is the minimum duration of compulsory education for students with disabilities?
a. 8 years
b. 10 years
c. 12 years
Answer: b. 10 years