Matriculation Certificate (Malta)

The Matriculation Certificate in Malta is a secondary education qualification awarded to students who successfully complete a two-year program of study at the post-secondary level. It is the standard entry requirement for admission to the University of Malta and other tertiary education institutions, both locally and internationally.

The Matriculation Certificate is governed by the Matriculation and Secondary Education Certificate (MATSEC) Examinations Board, which is part of the University of Malta. The MATSEC board is responsible for setting the syllabus, conducting examinations, and issuing the certificates.

Students typically study a combination of subjects at Advanced (A) level and Intermediate (I) level. A-levels are generally considered more in-depth and rigorous than I-levels. The precise combination of subjects required for entry into a particular university course varies depending on the field of study. Commonly, students are expected to have passes in two A-level subjects and several I-level subjects, including Maltese and English.

The Matriculation Certificate is a widely recognized qualification, demonstrating that a student has attained a sufficient level of academic achievement to undertake university-level studies. Its grading system usually uses letter grades (A-E) at A-level and number grades (1-7) at I-level, with lower grades indicating less satisfactory performance. Successful completion of the Matriculation Certificate represents a significant milestone in a Maltese student's educational journey.