Malta Guide

Preschool Curriculum in Malta

Everything school owners, directors, and teachers in Malta need to know about preschool standards, licensing, funding, and choosing a curriculum that meets local requirements.

National framework
Malta's national early childhood education guidelines
Regulator
Ministry of Education of Malta and the relevant local early childhood authority
Age range
Typically birth to 6 years (varies by setting and local regulation)
Typical ratios
Locally regulated; common targets are 1:4 infants

Malta early learning standards

The official curriculum framework for preschools in Malta is the Malta's national early childhood education guidelines.

IPC is a flexible, standards-aligned curriculum used across Europe and 98 countries worldwide. Schools in Malta use IPC alongside the national framework to give teachers structured lesson plans, peer-reviewed activities, and built-in assessment that fits local language and cultural requirements.

How IPC fits preschools in Malta

IPC gives Malta preschools 20,000+ ready-to-teach activities, lesson plans, parent reports, and assessment tools that map to Malta's national early childhood education guidelines. Trusted by 20,000+ schools and 60,000+ teachers across 98 countries.

Opening a new setting?

Kindergarten startup guide for Malta

From licensing and ratios to choosing a preschool curriculum, our step-by-step guide covers everything you need to open a kindergarten in Malta and align it to Malta's national early childhood education guidelines.

How to start a kindergarten in Malta

Frequently asked questions

What preschool curriculum is required in Malta?
Malta preschools follow Malta's national early childhood education guidelines. IPC is a flexible, standards-aligned curriculum used across Europe and 98 countries worldwide. Schools in Malta use IPC alongside the national framework to give teachers structured lesson plans, peer-reviewed activities, and built-in assessment that fits local language and cultural requirements.
Who licenses preschools in Malta?
Ministry of Education of Malta and the relevant local early childhood authority oversees early childhood settings in Malta.
Are there government subsidies for preschool in Malta?
Public funding for early childhood settings in Malta varies by region and provider type. Our team can help you understand what applies to your setting and how to register correctly. Get in touch for country-specific guidance.
Can IPC be used as a preschool curriculum in Malta?
Yes. IPC is trusted by 20,000+ schools across 98 countries. Activities, lesson plans, and assessments map to Malta's national early childhood education guidelines.

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