Admissions
Welcome to Verdala International School
Thank you for your interest in Verdala International School. We recognise the significance of educational choices, particularly for expatriate families moving to Malta. We aim to offer clear and prompt information about our admissions procedures.
We pride ourselves on our family-oriented environment and understand that selecting the right school for your child(ren) is a crucial and sometimes overwhelming decision. Our Admissions Team is dedicated to supporting you through this admissions process.
We highly recommend starting with a tour of our School. This visit allows you to see our unique atmosphere, facilities, and the expansive campus that our students enjoy every day.
To schedule your tour, please complete the form below, and we will contact you shortly.
I look forward to welcoming your application,
Ms Daphne Baldacchino
Admissions Manager
Admissions Policy & Placement
You can review our Admissions policy by clicking here.
Which grade will my child be placed in?
| Grade | Age before 31st August | Age turning in same school year |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K 1 | 3 years old | 4 years old |
| Pre-K 2 | 4 years old | 5 years old |
| Grade 1 | 5 years old | 6 years old |
| Grade 2 | 7 years old | 8 years old |
| Grade 3 | 8 years old | 9 years old |
| Grade 4 | 9 years old | 10 years old |
| Grade 5 | 10 years old | 11 years old |
| Grade 6 | 11 years old | 12 years old |
| Grade 7 | 12 years old | 13 years old |
| Grade 8 | 13 years old | 14 years old |
| Grade 9 | 14 years old | 15 years old |
| Grade 10 | 15 years old | 16 years old |
| Grade 11 | 16 years old | 17 years old |
| Grade 12 | 17 years old | 18 years old |
International Grade Level Comparison Guide
Making an Application
To make an application, please submit the following for each applicant:
All documentation must be provided in English and translations must be made by a recognised authority.
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School records for the previous two years and records for the current year, as available.
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Copies of any independent assessments (if appropriate), individual educational plans or any psychological and/ or medical reports (if appropriate).
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Copy of the applicant’s passport (photo page only)
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Health record, including record of vaccinations as required by Maltese Legislation.
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The non-refundable application fee, which covers the administrative costs only and does not guarantee a place at the school. Click here to access our Bank Details.
If you are applying for more than one child, click on the ‘Add Applicant’ tab, once you complete the first child’s application.
The signature of the parent on the Application Form constitutes acceptance of all Terms and Conditions.
Incomplete applications will be discarded after 30 days.
The admissions process is connected to our student’s annual re-enrolment process, which will be initiated in March each year. Once we have a realistic idea of the number of returning students and spaces available, we will start to review applications.
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 1st. Applications will not automatically roll over to the following academic year.
Payments
Fees are payable at the following times:
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Application Fee (non-refundable): at time of application
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Registration Fee (non-refundable): Once the applicant has been offered a place, parents will need to confirm the offer by paying the non-refundable registration fee within 15 days of receiving an offer of admission. If the deadline is missed, the offer will be withdrawn.
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Remaining Tuition and Fees: Semester 1 fees due in August, and Semester 2 fees due in January.