Education, Science and Technology

Lenti fuq l-Iżvilupp ta’ Wliedna (known as LENTI) is a national early screening programme that helps to identify possible developmental delays, learning difficulties, and/or educational needs in children so that they can be supported before starting early years education. 

Invitations are sent to parents/guardians of children at 24 months (two years old) to participate in the LENTI screening from the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation (MEYR). The screening is carried out by means of twenty (20) questions about the child from a professional from the Speech and Language Centre (SLC), from the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing (MHA).   

Year Six Primary School students from state, church, and independent schools are eligible to apply for admission to the National Sport School, provided their application is endorsed by a nursery or a club affiliated with a recognised National Federation or Association. 

The admissions process is thorough, consisting of two main stages within the sports discipline: field trials and a fitness assessment. In addition to athletic performance, academic achievement is essential; applicants must achieve a minimum score of 50 marks in each of the three of the core subjects (Mathematics, English, Maltese or Maltese as a Foreign Language, and Science) to qualify for entry. Failing in one subject means the applicant cannot proceed further with the application process.  

All required documents may be downloaded from the designated section and uploaded below. Once the application is submitted, applicants will automatically receive a confirmation as acknowledgement.

Providers can opt to register as a non-formal providers with DQSE and abide by quality standards.

Permission is required for students to travel during the scholastic year for trips which take over 15 scholastic days. Permission is granted only for trips of the following nature:

- for medical or other serious family reasons like funerals and weddings of close relatives.
- for cultural and educational trips.

Teachers who in previous years have been issued with a temporary warrant, and who are practising the profession whilst not in possession of a Permanent Warrant, are to apply for a renewal of the temporary warrant.

Minors who have not yet completed compulsory schooling need a school exemption for work purposes.

The employment of minors is a very sensitive issue concerning the child’s education and health and safety. The Law provides certain criteria that must be met prior to issuing a permit for the employment of minors.

Minors who have not yet completed compulsory schooling need a school exemption for work purposes. This mostly applies for students who are in Form 4 and who have an opportunity to work during summer or after school hours, or fifth Formers who want to work after school hours.