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French Bilingual International School of Malta

Instructs in French, English

Ages 3 - 14 years

Fees €3,835 - 12,800

Type Co-educational

LFBI Malta, the French Bilingual International School of Malta, operates at 35 Triq Giorgio Mitrovich, Pembroke. It delivers the official French curriculum in a bilingual French-English pathway for ages 3 to 14, with Maltese language and culture integrated from kindergarten. The school follows AFLEC standards and aims to prepare students as globally aware citizens. Mathematics is taught using the Singapore Method, while science emphasizes hands-on investigation. In collège (2025-2026), courses are delivered via CNED in-school with weekly English within the Cambridge International framework preparing for IGCSE; a certified teacher guides daily learning. From 2026-2027, CNED will be replaced by the school's bilingual French program. The day runs from 8:00 to 14:30, with after-school activities in French and English until 16:30. The curriculum centers on bilingual competence across French, English, and Maltese, fostering global citizenship and cultural understanding. Facilities support age-appropriate learning spaces and daily languages exposure in a bilingual environment.

Location

Pembroke, Malta; 35 Triq Giorgio Mitrovich, Pembroke

Stages

Nursery through CM2; 6ème to 3ème in lower secondary, with CNED distance-learning for 6ème–3ème. The school teaches in French and English.

Country affiliation

France (affiliated with AFLEC and delivering the French curriculum in Malta)

Application & registration fees
- Application / processing fee: EUR 300 per application (non‑transferable, non‑refundable).
- One‑time first‑enrollment fee (droit de première inscription): EUR 3,000 per pupil, payable once at first admission; non‑transferable and non‑refundable. The first 40 pupils registered for the school's opening are exempt from this fee.
- Tuition deposit at registration: 10% of the annual tuition (counts toward the year's fees). This deposit is not refundable in the event of cancellation by the family except where the family does not come to / leaves Malta and provides official proof of enrolment elsewhere.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term breakdown)
Notes on instalment structure used below: the school requires payment in four instalments that together equal 100% of the annual tuition — 10% at registration, then three payments of 30% before the start of each term. Per‑term amounts below follow that schedule. All amounts are shown in EUR.

- Petite section (pre‑primary — age 3):
- Annual tuition: EUR 9,500.
- Instalments: Registration deposit (10%): EUR 950; Term payments (30% each): EUR 2,850; EUR 2,850; EUR 2,850.

- Moyenne section / Grande section (pre‑primary ages 4–5):
- Annual tuition — amount not published in the school financial regulations for 2025–2026. (See note on missing year‑group values below.)

- CP (primary — age 6):
- Annual tuition: EUR 11,300.
- Instalments: Registration deposit (10%): EUR 1,130; Term payments (30% each): EUR 3,390; EUR 3,390; EUR 3,390.

- CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2 (primary years 7–10 years old):
- Annual tuition — amounts not published in the school financial regulations for 2025–2026. (See note on missing year‑group values below.)

- Collège (junior secondary — CNED provision listed for start):
- 6ème, 5ème, 4ème, 3ème (CNED arrangement for 2025–2026): Annual tuition: EUR 3,835 per year.
- Instalments: Registration deposit (10%): EUR 383.50; Term payments (30% each): EUR 1,150.50; EUR 1,150.50; EUR 1,150.50. A 10% sibling discount applies from the second child in the same family.

- Planned bilingual programme (6ème and 5ème) for 2026–2027 (where a specific amount is published):
- Annual tuition for the bilingual 6ème and 5ème when delivered by the school's own bilingual programme: EUR 12,800. Instalment structure follows the same 10%/30%/30%/30% schedule (deposit EUR 1,280; each term payment EUR 3,840).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment schedule: 10% of the annual tuition at registration; 30% before the start of the 1st term; 30% before the start of the 2nd term; 30% before the start of the 3rd term. Total equals 100% of the annual tuition.
- Any temporary absence does not entitle the family to a refund for missed days.
- If a family departs during the scholastic year and a written request is accepted, a refund may be considered on a monthly pro‑rata basis, with the rule that any month begun is due in full.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed in the school's financial regulations for this establishment; no boarding fees are published. Therefore no boarding charges apply under the published fee schedule.

Other costs and fees (not included in tuition)
- The tuition fees do not include: school catering (meals), transport, extra‑curricular activities, uniforms, official examination fees, school trips and similar optional services. These items are charged separately when applicable.

Discounts and special programmes
- Founding Families programme: a 30% reduction on tuition is offered to qualifying founding families (terms and conditions available from admissions).
- Referral programme: when an enrolled pupil sponsors another and both register, each of the two may receive a 20% reduction on tuition.
- Sibling discount: a 10% reduction in tuition is granted for the second child in the same family.

Refund details (summary)
- Application fee (EUR 300) is non‑refundable.
- One‑time first‑enrollment fee (EUR 3,000) is non‑refundable.
- The 10% tuition deposit is non‑refundable except where the family does not relocate to or leaves Malta and supplies official proof of enrolment in another country; otherwise the deposit is retained.
- Partial refunds for early departure may be considered on a monthly pro‑rata basis if a written request is approved; any month started is due in full. Temporary absences do not generate refunds.

Fee payment options and billing details
- Published billing instructions indicate administrative and tuition payments are to be made to the school's bank account. The named recipient for payments is: Elite School Management Malta Ltd, Northlink Business Center Level 2, NXR6345, Naxxar, Malta. Bank details published for administrative payments include: IBAN LT56 3250 0579 2753 2657, BIC REVOLT21 (Revolut Bank UAB). All published fee figures are denominated in EUR.

Brief note on available published figures
- The school's published financial regulations provide clear, full amounts for Petite section (EUR 9,500), CP (EUR 11,300) and the collège CNED provision (EUR 3,835). The document does not publish distinct annual amounts for some primary year groups (Moyenne section, Grande section, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2) in the 2025–2026 fee table; the 6ème and 5ème bilingual programme fee for 2026–2027 is published as EUR 12,800. Where an annual amount is not published, the instalment structure described above still applies when the school issues that year group's tuition.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school places social and emotional learning at the heart of its program, ensuring a welcoming and respectful community where every voice is heard and valued. Students develop collaboration, empathy, and digital literacy as part of their holistic education.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Nil

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Nil

Mental Wellbeing

Nil

Safeguarding

Nil

Admissions

1. Apply for registration. The school invites interested families to apply for registration. Applications are submitted through an online platform at app.ecole-futee.com. This step initiates the admissions process and provides initial information about the school. 2. Founding Families and Referral Programmes. Two programmes celebrate the opening of the school: Founding Families receive a 30% discount on tuition, and the Come with a Friend referral programme offers a 20% discount for both the referring family and the friend once registered. Terms and conditions are available upon request. 3. Requested documents. The following documents are requested for the application: student ID; parent/guardian ID; birth certificate of student (French or English); passport-size photograph of student; immunisation record; school certificate 2024-2025 (if applicable – stating the name of the student, year and class attended); and a School Transfer Certificate (Exeat) if applicable. 4. Levels opened in 2025-2026 and Tuition Fees. Levels opened in 2025-2026 range from Pre-KG to Grade 9, with bilingual FR + EN instruction. Tuition fees are listed per level and age as of December 31, 2025; a joining fee of 3000€ is payable upon first registration, with the first 40 students exempted. In 2025-2026, Grades 6-9 follow the French CNED program with an additional 4 hours of English; starting 2026-2027 Grades 6-7 will benefit from a fully bilingual program with a dedicated teaching team, with 12,800€ tuition for Grades 6-7. 5. Financial Rules. Applications are considered received after payment of the administrative fees (300€ per application) to the school's bank account. A joining fee of 3000€ is due upon first registration, with exemptions for the first 40 students as a gesture for the school's opening. The financial rules document provides further details and is available on the page.

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Verdala International School

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees €11,325 - 16,375

Pupils 592

Type Co-educational

Verdala International School in Malta educates students aged 3–18 through an IB continuum. The Elementary School implements the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); the school is authorised to offer MYP, DP and IBCP, and it is a candidate for PYP. Founded in 1976, it began as a day school for oil-industry staff and moved to Fort Pembroke in 1987, where the Middle and High Schools occupy the fort's barracks and the High School sits in the hexagonal centre. A new eco-forward building due December 2025 will house Early Years and Kindergarten and relocate the administration block. The library supports IB with sections for elementary and secondary students and focuses on inquiry and research. Verdala runs JA programmes, including Student Company teams with awards, and earned the JA Europe Entrepreneurial School TES Award in 2024. Outdoor leadership, Mandarin language study and service projects further enrich the curriculum.

Location

Verdala International School is located at Fort Pembroke, Pembroke, PBK1641, Malta. The campus sits in the Pembroke area of Malta and is accessible by road. The contact phone is +356 21 375 133 and the email is admissions@verdala.org.

Stages

Elementary School; Middle School (IB Middle Years Programme); High School (IB Diploma Programme and IB Career-related Programme).

Pupil Nationality Mix

Students come from over 55 countries; there is a mix of local residents and international expatriates.

Additional learning support

Social-emotional wellbeing is supported by counsellors and advisors providing individual and small-group counselling. An Inclusion Department, led by an Inclusion Coordinator and supported by Learning Support Educators, uses modification and differentiation in the classroom, with external specialists engaged as needed.

Country affiliation

Malta

Application and One-time Fees
- Administration (application) fee: EUR 300 — non-refundable; covers costs of processing applications and administering waiting lists.
- Registration fee: EUR 5,000 — non-refundable and payable in full on acceptance of an offer; payable regardless of when a child is admitted.
- Re-enrolment / Deposit for next scholastic year: EUR 2,000 per student — invoiced by 15 March and payable within 7 days; the deposit is deducted from the following year's fees.

Annual Tuition Fees and Term Breakdown (School Year 2025/2026)
- Pre-Kindergarten (Super Navigators): Annual EUR 9,450 — Term 1 EUR 3,150 | Term 2 EUR 3,150 | Term 3 EUR 3,150.
- Pre-Kindergarten (Excited Explorers): Annual EUR 9,450 — Term 1 EUR 3,150 | Term 2 EUR 3,150 | Term 3 EUR 3,150.
- Pre-Kindergarten 2: Annual EUR 9,450 — Term 1 EUR 3,150 | Term 2 EUR 3,150 | Term 3 EUR 3,150.
- Kindergarten to Grade 5: Annual EUR 10,800 — Term 1 EUR 3,600 | Term 2 EUR 3,600 | Term 3 EUR 3,600.
- Grades 6 to 8 (Middle School): Annual EUR 12,400 — Term 1 EUR 4,134 | Term 2 EUR 4,133 | Term 3 EUR 4,133.
- Grades 9 and 10 (High School IGCSE/Preparation): Annual EUR 14,200 — Term 1 EUR 4,734 | Term 2 EUR 4,733 | Term 3 EUR 4,733.
- Grades 11 and 12 (IB Diploma / IBCP): Annual EUR 14,500 — Term 1 EUR 4,834 | Term 2 EUR 4,833 | Term 3 EUR 4,833.

Contribution Toward Capital Projects
- Annual capital contribution: EUR 1,875 — invoiced and payable at the beginning of the school year; payable in full regardless of admission date.

Specific Programme / Additional Annual Charges
- Learning Support Education Programme (where applicable): EUR 22,000 (listed as a specific programme fee).
- Residency Programme (host-family residency / supervised accommodation): EUR 16,000 (annual residency programme fee). Residency programme students must also maintain a refundable emergency fund of EUR 350 (serves as a damage deposit).

Other Costs and Typical Additional Charges
- Uniform, stationery, textbooks, field trips, after‑school activities, international trips, exam/assessment fees, and certain program-related purchases are charged separately and are not included in the tuition or capital contribution. These items are billed in addition to tuition as required.
- Families with multiple children receive a sibling discount applied to tuition: EUR 300 discount for two students, EUR 900 for three students, and EUR 1,200 for four students.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- Invoicing frequency: Tuition is invoiced three times per year (three terms) covering a full 12‑month cycle with invoice periods September–November, December–February, and March–August. Fees must be paid prior to the commencement of each invoice period. Annual billing is an option (fees may be paid annually in advance).
- Invoice due timing for the 2025/2026 scholastic year: invoices are payable within 30 days of invoice date and no later than the following dates — Annual Billing: 31 August 2025; Term 1 invoice date: 30 August 2025; Term 2: 2 December 2025; Term 3: 3 March 2026. Deposit for the 2026/27 school year invoiced 15 March 2026.
- Registration fee is payable in full regardless of the date of admission. Parent payment-plan arrangements are available by agreement with Accounts and may result in a single yearly invoice allocated per the agreed plan.

Payment Methods and Currency
- All fees are set and must be paid in Euros (EUR). The school does not accept cash at the school premises due to banking restrictions. Parents are responsible for any bank charges associated with payments. Accepted methods referenced in school finance procedures include post-dated cheques drawn on a local bank or Bills of Exchange; other formal payment arrangements are handled by the Accounts Office.

Refund and Withdrawal Policy
- Tuition refund: Tuition fees are not refunded for students who leave before the end of a semester. Withdrawal or cancellation of a reserved place for an upcoming semester requires at least one semester's written notice to the Head of School; failure to provide the required notice may result in invoicing for a portion of the annual tuition as set out in the finance policy. Force majeure: if the school must close physical premises but provides alternative educational services (for example, remote learning), fees paid will not be refunded.
- Residency programme refunds: if a residency student withdraws within the first month of the academic year, a pro‑rated refund of unused residency fees is available less EUR 700; if withdrawal occurs after the first month, residency fees are non‑refundable. Residency students must maintain a refundable emergency fund of EUR 350.
- Exceptional circumstances: parents facing force majeure may petition the Board of Directors for a part or full refund; such requests are considered case-by-case and decided by the Board.

Late Payment and Overdue Accounts
- Overdue fees: parents with overdue fees will be notified at least one week before the end of the first month of each semester. Students with unpaid fees after school starts may be suspended until the account is settled. School records and report cards will not be issued to students with overdue accounts. Overdue accounts may incur interest at the maximum rate allowed by law.

Payment Plans and Financial Hardship
- Temporary payment plans: the school may offer short-term payment plans (typically allowing up to three instalments) for families experiencing temporary financial hardship. Payment-plan eligibility, terms, and documentation are managed by the Accounts Office and require a formal application. Post-dated cheques or Bills of Exchange may be required as part of an agreed payment plan.

For questions about invoice details, payment arrangements, or account queries, contact the school Accounts team at accounts@verdala.org.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides a social-emotional wellbeing program supported by a team of counsellors and advisors offering individual and small-group counselling. Access to these services is via referrals by teachers, other school staff, parents, or the students themselves. The program includes a comprehensive PSHE curriculum addressing bullying, social media use, mental health issues, making positive choices, and child protection, with emphasis on safeguarding students' rights and well-being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Inclusion Department, led by the Inclusion Coordinator and supported by Learning Support Educators, uses modification and differentiation techniques in the classroom to help every student succeed. External specialists are consulted as needed to support learners with diverse needs. The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment within the scope of available resources.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school offers English Language Support (ELS) to assist students developing English proficiency. Grade 9 students enrolling with English language levels of B1 participate in ELS after-school activities; Grade 10 students enrolling with B2 are encouraged to attend ELS ASA; in some cases admission may require intensive English classes before the start of school. Students in MYP 4-5 who need ELS receive it as part of the ASA programme. All students study a Language Acquisition course. The Elementary ELS program provides English Language Arts support with placement and transitions determined by the school.

Mental Wellbeing

Counselling services support students' mental wellbeing as part of the social-emotional wellbeing program. The PSHE curriculum covers mental health issues and strategies for positive decision-making, while counsellors provide individual or group support as needed.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and child protection are integral to the PSHE program; the school emphasises safeguarding rights and well-being. The School Nurse coordinates health and safety, and the Diversity and Anti-Discrimination Policy commits to fairness and respect for all community members; discrimination is not tolerated and policies cover all areas of school life.

Admissions

1. Tour Verdala International School. A tour is recommended to observe the atmosphere, facilities, and campus. To schedule, complete the form on the Admissions page and the Admissions Team will contact you. The tour helps families decide if Verdala is the right fit. 2. Make an application. For each applicant, submit documentation in English (translations by a recognised authority), school records for the previous two years and the current year, any relevant assessments or health reports, a passport photo page, and health records as required by Maltese law. Include the non-refundable application fee. The signature of the parent on the Application Form constitutes acceptance of all Terms and Conditions. 3. Admissions policy & placement. Review the Admissions policy. Grade placement is shown in the grade/age table accompanying the policy; this determines the appropriate entry grade. The admissions process is connected to the annual re-enrolment initiated in March, and spaces are reviewed accordingly. 4. Waiting pools. If a class is full, a waiting pool of applications will be created. A student's position may change as new applications with higher priority arrive. Students remain in the wait pool for the academic year applied for. If a seat is not found within that year, parents may roll over the application to the next academic year as early as October 1. 5. Payments. Fees are payable at specific times: the non-refundable application fee at application; the non-refundable registration fee within 15 days of offer; remaining tuition and fees due in August (Semester 1) and January (Semester 2).

Waitlist

Waiting Pools: A waiting pool of applications will be created if a class is full. A student's position in the wait pool may change if there are subsequent applications from families with higher priority. Students will remain in the wait pool for the academic year for which they have applied. If a seat is not found for the applicant within that academic year, parents may contact the admissions office to roll over the application to the next academic year as early as October 1.

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