Lori73
English expat in Malta
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Lives in Sliema
Registration: 28 January 2014
Do state schools teach in English? by SummerJessica
Hi I am looking to relocate to Malta around August and I have a 5 year old son. We currently live in England and he knows no Maltese. I have looked on this forum and it seems most state schools teach in English but when I looked at government ...
Hi Shelley, all state schools teach in Maltese and depending on the teacher and the number of children who don't speak Maltese in the classroom will also translate into English. The south is very Maltese, but you may be pleasantly surprised at ... Read More
Do state schools teach in English? by SummerJessica
Hi I am looking to relocate to Malta around August and I have a 5 year old son. We currently live in England and he knows no Maltese. I have looked on this forum and it seems most state schools teach in English but when I looked at government ...
They teach in Maltese, with a bit of English here and there, depends on the teacher how much English is spoken. Read More
St Catherine Pembroke by Bodiz34
Hi to everyone, who has kids ( secondary) at St Catherine麓s? Are there a lot of expats? thank you Regards Sisa
Yes I have a friend who sends her children to St Catherine's and I have looked at it myself when trying to find a school for my kids. Read More
Schools by Honney
Hi We are visiting Matlta next week as we will be moving out there soon. I have an 8 year old daughter who I need to find a good school for. I would like a school that teaches in English. St Catherines has been recommended to us. Can anyone ...
Can highly recommend St Michael's - my son's progress at school has accelerated since attending. I also really like the feel of the school. Very calm with friendly staff. On top of that, excellent levels of communication between the school ... Read More
Schools by Honney
Hi We are visiting Matlta next week as we will be moving out there soon. I have an 8 year old daughter who I need to find a good school for. I would like a school that teaches in English. St Catherines has been recommended to us. Can anyone ...
Can highly recommend St Michael's - my son's progress at school has accelerated since attending. I also really like the feel of the school. Very calm with friendly staff. On top of that, excellent levels of communication between the school ... Read More
10 year old in need of some friends by Lori73
Hi all, I have just moved to Malta with husband and three kids aged 10, 6 and 3 years. My 10'year old is in need of a few buddies and is getting bored as the procedure of getting registered at a school is taking longer than I had hoped.( I have ...
Sorry about the delay in replying! My son had a meltdown before we moved too, however he now lives living in Malta. Have you guys moved over yet? Read More
Anyone Interested in regular meet up for foreign (and maltese) kids? by Raven2015
Hi Recently arrived and looking to meet other parents and older age children (10-12years but also little ones can come along too of course) for football/games, meet ups, doing fun things or just hanging out - Pm if interested!
Hi Samantha I've pmd you. We're in Sliema so let's meet up! Read More
yarn shop, knitting club in Malta by pevi
We are moving soon and I would like to know if anyone knows a yarn shop in Malta? My internet search so far has failed me. Also is there a knitting club or anyone would be interested starting one? I am a stay at home mum of two and I have some ...
Hi there! Just spotted this thread! Did you start a knitting/ crafting circle, would love to find out more ;) Read More
10 year old in need of some friends by Lori73
Hi all, I have just moved to Malta with husband and three kids aged 10, 6 and 3 years. My 10'year old is in need of a few buddies and is getting bored as the procedure of getting registered at a school is taking longer than I had hoped.( I have ...
Hi Huong, Yes my daughter goes to an English speaking kindergarten. The cost is about 鈧�350 per term. We could get them together for a play when you come over. Will you be living in Sliema? I can PM you the name of some nurseries. PM me if you ... Read More
10 year old in need of some friends by Lori73
Hi all, I have just moved to Malta with husband and three kids aged 10, 6 and 3 years. My 10'year old is in need of a few buddies and is getting bored as the procedure of getting registered at a school is taking longer than I had hoped.( I have ...
Yes, we would love to meet up. I'll pm you Read More
Private school options by lastminuteman
Hi All, We're looking into private school options for our young daughter for when we may move to Malta in a couple of years time. My wife (who is Maltese) went to visit St Michael school in Pembroke and was quite impressed - the other three ...
I'm very happy with St Michael's and would recommend it. Good balance of sports, art, drama, science etc. great teachers and a very good head teacher. My son loves going to school. He is picked up from our doorstep by the school bus and ... Read More
schooling by emma1979
Can anybody help me with state schools please around the sliema are my boys are 5,9 & 11. Thanks
You need a certificate to say that your child is free of TB. You get this from Qormi Polyclinic, if you have a British passport they give it to you automatically. No test needed Read More
Moving my children to new schools / documents needed? by Samantha oreilly
Hi , wondering if someone could help me. I'm moving to Malta in April with my partner and my two children aged 10 and 11. So this would mean them leaving their school here in the UK and starting school in Malta in April but from what Iv read ...
Hi Samantha. We moved to Malta in May. Registering shouldn't be a problem, although it can be very frustrating as there is a lot if paperwork. You will need ( I think ) two photocopies per child of the following documents, plus the original copy ... Read More
Best place for a family to live? by Sam4321
Hi all! I'm new to the forum and after reading loads of threads I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping I can get help with. We're a family with two children, ages 4 and 15, so we're looking for a good area to live that will ...
I moved to Sliema with family 7 months ago. Glad we decided to as it's the ideal way to find your feet for your first year in Malta. Everything very convenient... Supermarkets, dr, pharmacies, etc...probably costs a bit more than other parts of ... Read More
10 year old in need of some friends by Lori73
Hi all, I have just moved to Malta with husband and three kids aged 10, 6 and 3 years. My 10'year old is in need of a few buddies and is getting bored as the procedure of getting registered at a school is taking longer than I had hoped.( I have ...
Hi Sand storms, I have a 6 yr old boy and a 3 yr old girl, it would be lovely to meet up! :) Anavi23 they have started school but have had a rocky few weeks! X Read More
10 year old in need of some friends by Lori73
Hi all, I have just moved to Malta with husband and three kids aged 10, 6 and 3 years. My 10'year old is in need of a few buddies and is getting bored as the procedure of getting registered at a school is taking longer than I had hoped.( I have ...
Hi ana, yes that would be great to meet up. Are your girls starting school on Monday? When did you move to Malta? Lori x Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Hi there, Did you try this number? 25982260 Read More
Secondary school
Hi Sissy, I have heard that not much English is spoken in the schools in Valletta. It might be worth considering Sliema/Pembroke? It's just a short boat or bus ride from Valletta.... Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Yes I think it's st clares x Read More
10 year old in need of some friends
Hi all, I have just moved to Malta with husband and three kids aged 10, 6 and 3 years. My 10'year old is in need of a few buddies and is getting bored as the procedure of getting registered at a school is taking longer than I had hoped.( I have ... Read More
Help for a UK family considering moving to Malta by Manxy
Hi all, We are a family of four who have been presented with an opportunity to relocate to Malta but as you can imagine have so many things to consider. We have been reading many posts on the forums and it appears there are a lot of other Expats ...
Hi there, I've just moved to Malta with husband and three children. We are in the process of registering the kids at st clares, in Sliema. You may know this, but I thought it was worth mentioning that you need to live in the catchment area of ... Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
Thanks Ricky, do you know of any family meet ups in the Sliema are? Read More
Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3
Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)
Hi we've just arrived in malta - family of five. Do you still have meet ups on the beach in Sliema? Would like to get to know a few people... Especially with kids. We have 2 boys aged 10 and 6 and a little girl who will turn three in a few weeks ... Read More
Sell up in the UK or Keep your property? by MovingToTheMed
[color=#1A11ED]We're just about to put our home up for sale in the UK before we depart to Malta (we hope in September, if we find a buyer). I've had a chap giving some of the rooms a lick of paint ready for the sale. He got me thinking. He wanted ...
We're moving over next month and renting our Uk house. Safest option until we know more about Malta. Holding on to UK property for a year or two as hopefully it will increase in value!! Read More
Best places to see by Stacey1abbott
Hi everyone, Any recommendations are very welcome!!! We are coming over to Malta on Sunday for 5 days to show our children round and hopefully impress them. We have a hire car whilst we are there so are able to get around and want to have a nice ...
Hi Stacey, Valletta was a hit with my kids when we visited a month ago. Boat trip over from Sliema took a few mins and they loved it. My boys also really enjoyed the Saluting Battery at Upper Bakkarra Gardens. The cannon is fired at noon and ... Read More
Advice on schools and areas continued! by Lori73
I'm visiting Malta with my family this week and was wondering if we could meet up with anyone who has experience of sending their kids to state schools. I've been finding it really difficult to get much information out of the schools and have tried ...
Hi Damsel. I'll PM you :) Read More
Advice on schools and areas continued! by Lori73
I'm visiting Malta with my family this week and was wondering if we could meet up with anyone who has experience of sending their kids to state schools. I've been finding it really difficult to get much information out of the schools and have tried ...
Thanks jabakir that's really good to know that enrolment in schools is fairly straight forward. Schools do seem to have very strict rules! We're here now, so let the house hunting begin! We would love to go to your school's carnival day, but we're ... Read More
Advice on schools and areas continued! by Lori73
I'm visiting Malta with my family this week and was wondering if we could meet up with anyone who has experience of sending their kids to state schools. I've been finding it really difficult to get much information out of the schools and have tried ...
It's just a bit weird that we can't visit any state schools? Read More
Advice on schools and areas continued!
I'm visiting Malta with my family this week and was wondering if we could meet up with anyone who has experience of sending their kids to state schools. I've been finding it really difficult to get much information out of the schools and have tried ... Read More
st pauls bay by Corrin
Hiya, What can people tell me about St Pauls Bay? What are the amenities for families like? Are there shops? Whats the easiest way to get back to Valletta? What public transport links are there? Thanks in advance :) Corrin
Hi Ricky, My husband will be working in Valletta, so I guess Sliema is a more obvious choice? However we are moving from the Cotswolds so Sliema might be a bit much for the kids to get used to!! We will be sending them to state school and have been ... Read More
st pauls bay by Corrin
Hiya, What can people tell me about St Pauls Bay? What are the amenities for families like? Are there shops? Whats the easiest way to get back to Valletta? What public transport links are there? Thanks in advance :) Corrin
Hi Corrin. Myself and family are moving over in a few months time and thinking about st Paul's Bay and Sliema because of the schools. Visiting Malta next week so I can let you know what I think of both areas! Hope that helps :) Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Thanks Jules, hope your son does well in his o levels. Lori x Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Thanks to everyone for your response! Lucyanya, which catchment areas would you recommend? Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Hi! Looking forward to visiting Malta in a few weeks time and taking a look at schools / houses etc. Keeping my fingers crossed that the kids like it ( my 9 yr old had a bit of a melt down today - he's really worried that the language is going to be ... Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Loving the St Paul's Bay assembly!! :) Regarding catchment areas.... For example, if you live in St. Paul's Bay Area would your children have to attend that school or can they attend any school within the Maria Regina College catchment area, so ... Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
I was just thinking the same thing! Can we rent a house in a different area from the school? Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Thank you so much for this information and advice. Many thanks! :) Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Thank you Satu 1970. It's great to have a recommendation. I've heard that the St Paul's Bay primary school is also good as there are many children of different nationalities attending. Have you heard any feedback about this school? Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Thank you for your replies. That's reassuring. We will start looking in the catchment areas you have recommended :) Read More
Children fitting in at state schools
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ... Read More