A High School Exchange in Malta...

…is a unique experience. Whether you are staying for half or a full scholastic year, you will get to know another culture, make new friends, deepen your English language skills, become more mature personally and acquire intercultural competence.

If you wish to sit for the ‘A’ level exams to enter universities in English speaking countries, you may also stay for two years.

Outcomes

  • Quality education and new English language skills
  • Personal growth and skill-building
  • Deepen the knowledge, understanding of and respect for other cultures
  • Empathy, tolerance and openness to new things
  • Intercultural sensitivity

Our High School Programme includes

Mentoring

Host family

School Placement

Tuition Fee

Airport Transfer

3-day Orientation Workshop

Ongoing Mentoring

24/7 Emergency Service

Our philosophy

Here at NSTS Malta it’s all about you. Be part of an international community in a friendly, family atmosphere. Benefit not only from our high standards but also from our dedication to promoting intercultural learning to prepare students for living in diverse societies and working in a globalized world.
We are experienced in hosting international High School students. What makes us different from other providers is that we focus on the pastoral support and special care before and during your stay and our focus on intercultural learning through:

  • Acquiring language skills
  • Deepening the knowledge, understanding of and respect for other cultures
  • The ability to change perspective
  • Empathy, tolerance and openness to new things
  • Intercultural sensitivity
  • Ability to communicate and cooperate

How does it work?

Choose your travel dates and apply for one term, one semester or one year

Let’s meet on Skype! We want to get to know you better​

Selection of school and host family that matches your needs

We might recommend additional English lessons before school starts

You arrive in Malta and will be greeted at the airport by our NSTS Malta representative

3-day Orientation Workshop

You will learn about life in Malta, Maltese culture and practical information on how to get around, where to get a local SIM card etc.

Town Orientation Walk

We will take you around in Gzira, Msida, Sliema so you get to know the area and feel more comfortable​

We will introduce you to your host family

Also, we will accompany you to your new school and introduce you

Ongoing Mentoring

We hold regular meet ups to make sure that you’re okay and to see whether you need additional support in any way

24/7 Emergency Number

Programme Facts

  • Terms:
    • 1 Semester:
      03/01/2025 – 17/05/2025   26/09/2025 -14/02/2026             02/01/26 – 22/05/2026        
    • 2 Semesters:
      03/01/2025 – 28/06/2025 02/01/2026 – 27/06/2026 26/09/2025 – 03/04/2026
    • 1 Term:
      03/01/2025- 18/04/2025        26/09/2025 – 20/12/2025 02/01/2026 – 03/04/2026             
    • 2 Terms:                                         03/01/2025 – 28/06/2025    02/01/2026 – 27/06/2026            26/09/2025 – 03/04/2026
    • 1Year:                                26/09/2025 – 27/06/2026
  • Stay: Host Family 
  • 3-day Orientation Workshop
  • Tuition fees included
  • Airport return transfer included

Ask a question

A high school year abroad is a major decision. Get touch with us so we can guide you every step of the way.

NSTS Head Office

220, St Paul Street Valletta VLT1217 Malta

(+356) 2558 8000

nsts@nsts.org