Newark School

Newark School Malta sits in the seaside town of Sliema, on Parisio Street within walking distance of Manoel Island and the waterfront. It teaches in English and takes children from early years right through to secondary level, with pupils from more than 45 nationalities. That mix makes it a practical choice for families arriving from the UK, because many classmates are also new to the island and learning alongside others who are settling in.

The school holds a permanent licence, number 280, to operate as a primary and secondary school from the Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education. Compare it with others in our international schools directory, or read our guide to relocating to Malta from the UK if you are still at the planning stage.

Classes from nursery to senior school

The school is organised into Kindergarten and Nursery, Primary, Middle and Senior sections. The junior school aims to be a happy place where every child feels secure and confident and builds positive attitudes to learning. The middle school is for ages 11 to 13, with a focus on character, life skills, creativity and reading, as pupils are prepared for their teenage years.

The senior school is subject based, so pupils move between classrooms for different lessons, and classes are small enough for each student to have real contact with the teacher. Pupils study science, maths, languages, art, music, ICT and physical education. Newark welcomes children whether they are fluent in English or only beginning, and also runs an Intensive English Programme ahead of the school year.

Learning beyond the classroom

Experiential learning is central to the way Newark teaches. Pupils go on field trips, carry out science experiments, take part in role-playing games and join sports and cultural activities. The school is also active in Erasmus+ projects, which link its pupils and teachers with schools elsewhere in Europe, and a recent exchange took a delegation to Lithuania in October 2025. Students have also won first place in an Economics of Life hackathon.

Teaching combines traditional methods with experiments, games and projects. The school has invested in CLIL, short for Content and Language Integrated Learning, where subjects such as science, history and geography are taught through a foreign language, and it blends this with gamification, using points and friendly competition to keep pupils motivated. Afterschool clubs include sports, food, art and a homework club.

Facilities and daily life

Facilities include a dedicated art room, a library, science laboratories and computer rooms, and the photographs show bright classrooms, a quiet room with soft seating and displays of pupils’ work. Values such as respect, kindness and social responsibility run through school life, and students with different learning needs are included alongside their classmates.

Sliema is a lively coastal town, so it is easy to combine school runs with the seafront. Our guide to where to stay in Sliema helps with a first visit, and the Valletta guide covers the capital, a short trip away. Once settled, things to do in Malta, the best beaches in Malta and the Malta weather guide will shape your weekends.

Visiting, applying and getting in touch

To see the school, make an appointment with the school administrator first. If you arrive by car, aim for Manoel Island and walk towards the Waterfront hotel; private taxi drivers know the street. There is no tram or train service in Malta, so buses and taxis are the options. Relocating families may also want our Malta tax guide for UK nationals and the wider about Malta overview, and CLA Malta is our featured partner for tax and relocation support.

To ask about a place at Newark School, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the school.