Izzybenjaz
English expat in Malta
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About me
English
Lives in Madliena
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 27 May 2014
moving back to england from malta by nicky345
hi i am moving back to england with my small dog and i can not get through to malta airport to arrange carridg of dog back to uk , i know he will have to go as cargo and have just read this will cost around 300 pound even though i thought it would ...
Hi that sounds perfect were flying air malta too, I've just measured my dog and he's 18 inches tall and 24 long so should be fine I will call you in the morning if that's ok Read More
moving back to england from malta by nicky345
hi i am moving back to england with my small dog and i can not get through to malta airport to arrange carridg of dog back to uk , i know he will have to go as cargo and have just read this will cost around 300 pound even though i thought it would ...
Hi Scunkone, do you still have a pet cage for sale still, if so what size dog is it suitable for and is it airline approved Thanks Kelly Read More
St Clare's Pembroke by Gernats
Hi, Does anyone have any information or experience on this school, I'm trying to find a good state school for my daughter and finding it really difficult. She will be starting at secondary age where I'm hoping the transition will be easier ...
hi, All state schools in Malta teach in english apart from a few subjects such as maltese, religion and social studies, as St Claires catchment is in an area where a lot of non maltese speakers are based you will find that english is more widely ... Read More
Getting a cat from Spain to Malta by Kat33
Hi I was wondering if anyone has any experience getting a cat from Spain (Malaga or Seville airport) to Malta? At the moment I have the option of taking him in the cabin with Vueling in a tiny cat travel bag which means he wont be able to move for ...
No problem and good luck with the move this time last year I was in same position as you, it was a bloody nightmare packing up 10 years of life in Spain to come here, especially with 3 kids in tow that were all on school holidays.....I don't ... Read More
Getting a cat from Spain to Malta by Kat33
Hi I was wondering if anyone has any experience getting a cat from Spain (Malaga or Seville airport) to Malta? At the moment I have the option of taking him in the cabin with Vueling in a tiny cat travel bag which means he wont be able to move for ...
Hiya, We sometimes use the Kennels near Naxxar for our dog, Tat-targa kennels, they also take cats but I know they get very busy in summer The cat we came with wasnt ours it was my bosses but we all travelled together, I know they use a lady in St. ... Read More
Getting a cat from Spain to Malta by Kat33
Hi I was wondering if anyone has any experience getting a cat from Spain (Malaga or Seville airport) to Malta? At the moment I have the option of taking him in the cabin with Vueling in a tiny cat travel bag which means he wont be able to move for ...
Hiya, we moved from Spain to Malta last August with a dog and a cat in the cabin we flew from Seville as last year there were direct flights from there with Vueling unfortunately they aren't offering that flight this year. It was fine but ... Read More
St Clare's Pembroke by Gernats
Hi, Does anyone have any information or experience on this school, I'm trying to find a good state school for my daughter and finding it really difficult. She will be starting at secondary age where I'm hoping the transition will be easier ...
Hi, There are school buses to St Clares Pembroke, they collect from a designated point close to your home and drop off in the same place. The bus service is provided free of charge to students and the bus drives into the school gates and drops the ... Read More
Moving to Spain from Malta with a van? by MTMT
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with moving FROM Malta to other European countries with a right-hand drive vehicle? Was it difficult to get parts/repairs/to drive?
Hi, I moved here from Spain last September, i lived there for 10 years so am happy to help. You wont have a problem really driving with the van as long as you dont keep it for too long once you arrive in Spain, if its a UK plated one you should also ... Read More
St Clare's Pembroke by Gernats
Hi, Does anyone have any information or experience on this school, I'm trying to find a good state school for my daughter and finding it really difficult. She will be starting at secondary age where I'm hoping the transition will be easier ...
Hi, Im not sure on what is offered for Non-english speakers, i do know at Pembroke primary none english speakers are sent on a six week course to San Gwann primary to learn english, they are taken to the school by bus every morning for a couple of ... Read More
St Clare's Pembroke by Gernats
Hi, Does anyone have any information or experience on this school, I'm trying to find a good state school for my daughter and finding it really difficult. She will be starting at secondary age where I'm hoping the transition will be easier ...
Hi, The schools here generally dont have websites and if they do, they are rarely updated, St clares doesnt have one but i have their email address scc.pembroke.gs@ilearn.edu.mt Read More
St Clare's Pembroke by Gernats
Hi, Does anyone have any information or experience on this school, I'm trying to find a good state school for my daughter and finding it really difficult. She will be starting at secondary age where I'm hoping the transition will be easier ...
Hi, St Claire's secondary at Pembroke is part co-ed and part girls only, when they return to school at the end of September this year forms 1-3 will be mixed and forms 4 and 5 girls only , eventually in 2 years time all years will be co-ed at ... Read More
St Clare's Pembroke by Gernats
Hi, Does anyone have any information or experience on this school, I'm trying to find a good state school for my daughter and finding it really difficult. She will be starting at secondary age where I'm hoping the transition will be easier ...
Hiya, No I've not had experience of teachers not turning up for classes, as for homework they do get some most days but in my opinion it's a normal amount, however we lived in Spain for 10 years prior to us moving to Malta so my kids have ... Read More
St Clare's Pembroke by Gernats
Hi, Does anyone have any information or experience on this school, I'm trying to find a good state school for my daughter and finding it really difficult. She will be starting at secondary age where I'm hoping the transition will be easier ...
Hi, My daughter is 11 and in Form 1 at this school we moved to Malta last august and she is just coming up to completing her first year at the school. My daughter has settled in well and is very happy with the school as am i, she is progressing ... Read More
SEC secondary school certificate (o levels) by Raven2015
Hi I would like to ask if anyone has experience of putting their child through the SEC stage in a state school. I am a bit concerned about the fact that major subjects such as history, geography etc seem to be taught only in maltese and i dont ...
If you are already living here then your child will study history and geopgraphy at secondary school as my daughter is 11 andin form 1 of secondary and she does both, granted they are taught in Maltese and she doesnt yet understand the language ... Read More
SEC secondary school certificate (o levels) by Raven2015
Hi I would like to ask if anyone has experience of putting their child through the SEC stage in a state school. I am a bit concerned about the fact that major subjects such as history, geography etc seem to be taught only in maltese and i dont ...
Hi raven, No problem am happy to help just to make you aware they have to have lived in malta fir 5 years before they can take the maltese o level Read More
School by AmySH
Hello! We are family of 4 moving soon to Malta, My husband got a new post and I realized I have absolutely no idea from where to start checking and organize this movie :o with less as possible hurdles to my family, So any tips you have and can help ...
Hi When is your 15 year old 16 as if she falls 16 before dec 31st this year she has already left secondary school here. I don't know much about the central areas but I chose the area around sliema so my kids could attend st Clare's as I ... Read More
SEC secondary school certificate (o levels) by Raven2015
Hi I would like to ask if anyone has experience of putting their child through the SEC stage in a state school. I am a bit concerned about the fact that major subjects such as history, geography etc seem to be taught only in maltese and i dont ...
Hi, Yes I beleive she would if she only turned 15 this year as you have to turn 16 this year to do the o levels. She would be going into form 5 in September which is the final year ( and only lasts 6 months!) Read More
SEC secondary school certificate (o levels) by Raven2015
Hi I would like to ask if anyone has experience of putting their child through the SEC stage in a state school. I am a bit concerned about the fact that major subjects such as history, geography etc seem to be taught only in maltese and i dont ...
Hi, o levels are taken at 15/16 my son was born in 99 he turned 16 two days ago, so all kids born in 1999 take their o levels this year. Compulsory secondary school for him is now finished, but you can chose to go onto further education at junior ... Read More
gcse exam
Hi, My son is currently sitting his exams, the only ones in maltese are Maltese, religion, social studies/geography ( combined) and history. All other papers are in english😄 Read More
School by AmySH
Hello! We are family of 4 moving soon to Malta, My husband got a new post and I realized I have absolutely no idea from where to start checking and organize this movie :o with less as possible hurdles to my family, So any tips you have and can help ...
Hi, The state schools in sliema/ St julians all have many expats and teach in English apart from religion, maltese, and social studies (and history in secondary). My youngest is in pembroke primary, English is very widely spoken there, in fact the ... Read More
SEC secondary school certificate (o levels) by Raven2015
Hi I would like to ask if anyone has experience of putting their child through the SEC stage in a state school. I am a bit concerned about the fact that major subjects such as history, geography etc seem to be taught only in maltese and i dont ...
Hi, We moved here last sept and my son is currently sitting his o levels, I too was very worried but all, seems to be going well, he performed well in his mocks so we're expecting good results but he has had to work extremely hard over the six ... Read More
Anyone Interested in regular meet up for foreign (and maltese) kids? by Raven2015
Hi Recently arrived and looking to meet other parents and older age children (10-12years but also little ones can come along too of course) for football/games, meet ups, doing fun things or just hanging out - Pm if interested!
If you're looking for somewhere to hang out with the kids try Luxol in pembroke/St Andrews , it's a sports club with a big bar/cafe and a kids play park and some 5 a side pitches, it's always busy and always plenty of kids there Read More
What to take …. by Sc00byd00
Hi all, We have rented an apartment in Malta and will be moving in permanently from mid April. We are driving a van over from France as we are taking our dog and just wondered if anyone could give us a heads-up as to what essentials to take with ...
Thanks, I'll have a look there later today.JB stores in Iklin is great for all types of homewares, and really reasonable. I didn't find this shop until about 2 months after we arrived....wish I had found it sooner could have saved myself a ... Read More
New Rules Healthcare by Toon
Important an interesting and VERY important snippet Recent changes in healthcare rules which can have an impact on healthcare cover for UK Nationals living abroad = all good comes into force april 2015 it was finally agreed last week, to come into ...
For a routine check up you have to go to the dental department at the hospital and put her name down. For the braces you can either wait for a routine appointment at the hospital (18 months+) or get a referral from the private dentist, which will be ... Read More
Enrolling Kids in a Maltese Primary School.. by ash73
Afternoon, Can anyone who has completed this mission recently please advise as to what docuements are requested. Thanking everyone is in advance for their time.
Hiya Samantha, If I was you I would give the department of education a call and ask to speak to josette white you can find her number on the department of educations website, she will be able to clarify things for you as she is the lady who deals ... Read More
Moving to Sliema area - looking for school and other practical infos by CostaKat
Hi I'm moving to Malta within the next month with my patner and daughter due to my partner having to relocate for work (it's been very short notice). I'm hoping you will be able to point me in the right direction on a few issues. He ...
Hi Kat, We are a british family who moved to Malta from Malaga last September, we had been in Spain for 10 years. We live in Swieqi and I have 3 children all in government school, it's pretty simple to sort out so I wouldn't worry too much, ... Read More
How to make friends in Malta by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Malta :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Yes your son would go to Pembroke secondary too, the state schools provide a free school bus service to students at primary and secondary so getting there and back isn't a problem. Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
Thanks for the info, yes I was offered the bus by school before but never took it up as easier just to take her myself,I don't need afternoons as she's at Klabb, will put her on the bus if we move as the place were looking at is above the ... Read More
How to make friends in Malta by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Malta :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Yes right your daughter she would be form 2 same as mine Your son would be year 6 in September the same as my other daughter as shes 2005 too. They do sometimes have older or younger kids in the years depending if they think the child would benefit ... Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
Hi Sam, Yes bring the vaccination records you will need them, it's the same in Spain too so think it's Europe wide, you can download and print the application forms for school online, once you get here you can then make an appointment with ... Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
Hi Michelle, We're looking at moving from Swieqi to Bahar, my daughter currently doesn't get the bus to Pembroke primary as were so close but she will need to if we move, where in the village does the primary school bus pick up, I know the ... Read More
How to make friends in Malta by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Malta :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hi Samantha, if your daughter is already 11 and born in 2003 she will already be in secondary school here in Malta, my daughter was 11 last November and she started secondary school last September, if she goes to state school and you live in Sliema ... Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
If he's looking forward to the moved Sam4321 then he should be fine, he will also have an advantage with his French and will fly through his o level in it. Plus I think being young and bilingual probably helps with learning Maltese as it makes ... Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
Hi Michelle, did you know that they can do after school club at Pembroke primary, my daughter goes every day as i work, its 80 cents per hour and they do their homework with them, read etc. they also offer the service in school holidays. glad youre ... Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
Hi Faye, No you don't pay for state school, you also get a free school bus service, you have to pay for uniform and stationary etc. Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
My son goes to Gzira boys, but, his school is closing permanently this year, so your son might be in sliema . we did actually try to get him into private but couldn't find one private school that offered Spanish so opted for state, plus none of ... Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
Hi Fayeb, if they are 11 they will be in form 1 or 2 depending on their year of birth ( my daughter is born nov 2003 she is in form 1) Pembroke secondary is in the Swieqi / sliema / St Julian's / Gzira catchment area it currently has forms 1 ... Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
Sorry I've just realised I've probably given you some duff info, if your son turns 16 in 2016 he can go to sliema boys, as I don't think they have 4th year boys at Pembroke ( don't take my word for it!) can ask my daughter though ... Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
Hi, Sam moved to Swieqi last August, In a similar situation to you we were in Spain for 10 years before so my children have been schooled in Spanish all their lives. I also have a 15yr old son who turns 16 in April, so he is in his final year of ... Read More
Calling all Teenagers! by katema
Are there any teenagers (or parents with teenagers) here in Malta that would like to make friends with a teen from England? My daughter Gaby is 14 and 15 in September, I was unable to get her in school as we came so close to the end of term so she ...
My son is in Gzira boys, wanted him to go into private due to his age, but as he is form 5 i couldnt get him into private as they wont take form 5 students, i also have a daughter at pembroke primary she is in year 5. Read More
Calling all Teenagers! by katema
Are there any teenagers (or parents with teenagers) here in Malta that would like to make friends with a teen from England? My daughter Gaby is 14 and 15 in September, I was unable to get her in school as we came so close to the end of term so she ...
I have a 15 year old son who needs to make some friends, we live in Swieqi, my son is in form 5 he started school a couple of weeks ago he's doing fine but seeing as it's a boys school and he is not into football he is struggling plus he is ... Read More
Public primary schools teaching in English? by GuestPoster11415
Hi all, I am new to this forum, and looking to move to Malta in 2014. I have a 5 year old son who is currently attending Junior infants here in Ireland, and was wondering if there is any public school in Malta that would teach in English. My ...
We moved to Malta a month ago after living in Spain for 10 years we are a British family and I have 3 children who all started in government school last week, an 8 year old in year 5 at pembroke, a 10 year old in form 1 in pembroke secondary and my ... Read More
Enrolling Kids in a Maltese Primary School.. by ash73
Afternoon, Can anyone who has completed this mission recently please advise as to what docuements are requested. Thanking everyone is in advance for their time.
Hi Ash73, How long did it take for your letter to arrive, i was at St Clares last week to enroll my 3, they said i would get a letter from each individual head (will have 3 all in different schools) then we can finalise the enrolment. really just ... Read More
Dental care for children by Izzybenjaz
Hi, We are moving to Malta in 3 weeks, with our 3 children, the company we work for is relocating us from Spain where we have been based for over 10 years, I have a question regarding dental care for kids that I hope someone can help with. How do I ...
Thanks , thinks will try find a private one for my son, my daughter will also need braces but she is not urgent both me and my husband are working here and will paying NI so will have try get her an appointment ......just as soon as I get school ... Read More
st Clare school uniforms by pevi
Does anyone know where can I buy the primary school uniforms (not the kindergarten) and more importantly how to get there. Once I was told that it is in Pembroke Industrial Estate(?)but no directions were given. And before you suggest it, yes, I ...
Hi I have a daughters starting at St Clares this month, one in pembroke junior and one in Pembroke Secondary can someone help me in regards to trainers for school uniform do they have to be plain white or can they be white with some colour on them? ... Read More
Enrolling Kids in a Maltese Primary School.. by ash73
Afternoon, Can anyone who has completed this mission recently please advise as to what docuements are requested. Thanking everyone is in advance for their time.
I know Arnold well!!! Good luck with the move we've only been here a week, but lived in Spain 10 years prior to that , I have a 15 year old son was going to put him into private but could not find a private school that would do Spanish o level ... Read More
Enrolling Kids in a Maltese Primary School.. by ash73
Afternoon, Can anyone who has completed this mission recently please advise as to what docuements are requested. Thanking everyone is in advance for their time.
I read st Clare's is good that's why we chose this area to live, my daughters are 8 and 10 so going into 4th and 6th grade I think!! It's a small world , Your profile says your from Nottingham Micat22 I'm originally from near ... Read More
Enrolling Kids in a Maltese Primary School.. by ash73
Afternoon, Can anyone who has completed this mission recently please advise as to what docuements are requested. Thanking everyone is in advance for their time.
Yes that's where I went, sign on the door saying closed today have just called Floriana and spoke to chest clinic they said Qormi chest clinic closes on Thursday I should have been told to go to Floriana ......she was very helpful though and ... Read More
Enrolling Kids in a Maltese Primary School.. by ash73
Afternoon, Can anyone who has completed this mission recently please advise as to what docuements are requested. Thanking everyone is in advance for their time.
We just moved to Swieqi and I'm trying to get my 2 daughters enrolled into Pembroke Primary and my son into Gzira Boys secondary have all the paperwork the only thing I'm struggling with is the screening certificate, I spoke to Miss White at ... Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
From what I can find on the internet there are 2 boys secondary schools in st Clare's, Gzira and Sliema not sure which is closest to madliena Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Does anyone know which secondary school is in the catchment area of Madliena, I know it's st clares but there are a couple of secondary schools my son will be in his final year of secondary education Read More
Dental care for children
Hi, We are moving to Malta in 3 weeks, with our 3 children, the company we work for is relocating us from Spain where we have been based for over 10 years, I have a question regarding dental care for kids that I hope someone can help with. How do I ... Read More
Enrolling Kids in a Maltese Primary School.. by ash73
Afternoon, Can anyone who has completed this mission recently please advise as to what docuements are requested. Thanking everyone is in advance for their time.
Thanks! I have all that, only thing I need to do now is get my youngest daughters birth certificate translated as she was born in Spain, I do already have a notarised official translation from Spanish to English That was done here in Spain and is ... Read More
Enrolling Kids in a Maltese Primary School.. by ash73
Afternoon, Can anyone who has completed this mission recently please advise as to what docuements are requested. Thanking everyone is in advance for their time.
Hi, did you actually have to show rescidence application or was your rental contract enough for proof of rescidence, we move to Malta end of August and have a rental contract in place, im only going to have a week off work when we arrive to try and ... Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
We now have a place to live in Madliena that we will move into at the end of August, am i right in thinking school starts back around 24th september? Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
was only enquiring as coming in on a 12 month work placement, so didnt know if i have to be resident, just trying to get everything clear in my head as i need to give up my spanish residency i think to do the Malta one just want to try and get as ... Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Hi Stef, I do have Mrs Josette White email address if you're still interested. I have already met her and spoke to her for few times, and she's a very nice and friendly lady. Cheerio, AntonioHi Antonio, could you give me ms whites email i ... Read More
Realistic travel time swieqi, St. Paul's bay and sliema
Hi I'm trying to get my head around where to chose to live in malta that would suit for kids schooling and work which will be in mosta . could anyone give me a realistic idea of travel time to get from sliema, St. Paul's bay and swieqi to ... Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Hi can anyone advise me which college catchment area tal ibbrag and swieqi fall into would it be st Clare's ?? Read More
Finding a state High School for my daughter by catherineshopper
Hi all The time has finally arrived when we leave Australia and come to Malta in a months time. I need to find a state high school for my 15 year old daughter. I was hoping to be in the Balzan/B'Kara area. I went to school at B'Kara primary many ...
Thanks for all the info I have 3 children but with the other 2 being younger 10 and 8 I'm not so worried about them just my 15 year old we are looking at the following areas to live mosta, balzan, attard naxxar. As my kids are also fluent in ... Read More
Finding a state High School for my daughter by catherineshopper
Hi all The time has finally arrived when we leave Australia and come to Malta in a months time. I need to find a state high school for my 15 year old daughter. I was hoping to be in the Balzan/B'Kara area. I went to school at B'Kara primary many ...
Hi Catherine , have the school confirmed which classes will be taught in English and which in Maltese? I am trying to research state schools that teach mainly in English so I can ensure that when we move to malta we will be living in the right ... Read More
Schools ages /grades by Izzybenjaz
Hi I'm trying to find info on what grades my children would be going into in malta this September. Currently we live in a Spain here kids go to primary until they are 11/12 and then move to secondary as it's based on the Calender year you ...
Thanks! So it's the same way it works in Spain then both mine started school here when they were 2 too. Thanks so much for your help! Read More
Finding a state High School for my daughter by catherineshopper
Hi all The time has finally arrived when we leave Australia and come to Malta in a months time. I need to find a state high school for my 15 year old daughter. I was hoping to be in the Balzan/B'Kara area. I went to school at B'Kara primary many ...
Hi sorry to jump in on this just trying to get my head around school admissions, so am i right in thinking that my daughter who turns 11 in November would be starting secondary at school this sept. I also have a son age 15 turns 16 next April so ... Read More
Schools ages /grades by Izzybenjaz
Hi I'm trying to find info on what grades my children would be going into in malta this September. Currently we live in a Spain here kids go to primary until they are 11/12 and then move to secondary as it's based on the Calender year you ...
So if you turn 11 this year anytime between jan-dec you go to secondary in September ? Or is it the uk style system where if you turn 11 before the start of the school year you go to secondary . sorry if I sound thick but have trawled through the ... Read More
Schools ages /grades by Izzybenjaz
Hi I'm trying to find info on what grades my children would be going into in malta this September. Currently we live in a Spain here kids go to primary until they are 11/12 and then move to secondary as it's based on the Calender year you ...
Thanks still can't see any info on there relating to which age go into each year Read More
Schools ages /grades
Hi I'm trying to find info on what grades my children would be going into in malta this September. Currently we live in a Spain here kids go to primary until they are 11/12 and then move to secondary as it's based on the Calender year you ... Read More
Tax exemptions bringing car from Spain To Malta
Thanks Terry, been trying to read up on this online but theres that much conflicting info its giving me a headache!!! Read More
Spain to Malta Removals
Its a long shot but does anyone know of a company that does removals souther spain to Malta, would be roughly a transit van load. Thanks Read More
Tax exemptions bringing car from Spain To Malta
Hi i will be moving to Malta in a few months as the cost of transporting my personal items from Southern Spain to Malta is ridiculously high im looking at driving over and the keeping the car as its a good reliable car. we have owned the car for 6 ... Read More
Is it compulsary for foreign children to take o level Maltese
Hi, We will be moving to malta shortly work reasons my son is due to start his final year of compulsary school in September while the timing isn't ideal it can't be helped. We are native British living in Spain for 10 years so my son is ... Read More
Secondary schools languages in curriculum
Thanks for the info. I'm unsure if it would be wise to put him in state school with his lack of Maltese, I have no doubts he would learn the language quickly just worried as it's his final year, although in saying that though any private or ... Read More
Secondary schools languages in curriculum
Hi I may need to relocate from Spain to malta for my job, I'm British and have been living in Spain for 10 years in which time my children have attended Spanish state school and are therefore bilingual in English and Spanish. Whilst I have no ... Read More