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Malta Listing

In Malta, the term used for Digital Literacy is ICT, Informatics is refered to as Computing.

Data Mode Data Value Explanation
Data Availability Data available
Informatics: First Contact Lower Secondary

Students have their first contact in year 9, 13 years old then.

Informatics: Availability of Courses Yes

Informatics in Malta is made up of 2 different subjects. ICT which is compulsory from years 7 to 12 and Computer Studies which is an option subject in years 10 to 12.

Informatics: Curriculum Consistency Country
Informatics: Enrolment all students
Digital Literacy: First Contact Primary
Digital Literacy: A Separate Subject? Separate subject

Digital Literacy (called ICT in Malta) is an integrated subject in primary schools and a separate subject in secondary schools.

Digital Literacy: Curriculum Consistency Country

Digital Literacy is largely consistent, especially in secondary schools.

Digital Literacy: Enrolment all students

Digital Literacy is an integrated subject in primary school, so every student has been exposed to Digital Literacy in the first two year of secondary schools.

Teacher Training: Special Qualifications Special qualifications

Teachers must have a first degree B.Ed or a BA and a PGCE in Computer Studies.

Teacher Training: Number of Subjects 1

Most teachers are trained in one subject. But there are some teachers who are trained in two subjects

Teacher Training: Entry Requirement B.Ed. / B.Sc. + pgc.
Teacher Training: In-Service Length 19-24 months
Teacher Training: Stand-alone Digital Literacy Curriculum No
Teacher Training: Stand-alone Informatics Curriculum Yes
Teacher Training: Typical Path Availability Yes
Teacher Training: Professionals as Teachers No
Teacher Training: Professional Experience No
Teacher Training: Mathematics Teachers No
Teacher Training: Physics Teachers No
Teacher Training: Business Teachers No
Teacher Training: Engineering Teachers No
Teacher Training: Teachers from other Disciplines No

In the past, teachers of other subjects could teach ICT without much training. This is no longer the case.

Teacher Training: Security of Employment Tenure
Educational Policies State
Learning Objectives School