San Anton School
Independent Co-educational School · Mġarr · L-Imselliet, l/o Żebbiegħ, MGR 2850, Malta
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San Anton School is an independent, co-educational school in the valley of l-Imselliet outside Mġarr, in Malta’s rural north-west. It teaches more than 1,300 students from day care at 18 months to the end of compulsory schooling at 16. Enquiries about places go through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page.
San Anton School is an independent, co-educational and mixed-ability school in the quiet valley of l-Imselliet, just outside the village of Mġarr in the north-west of Malta. More than 1,300 students attend, from the day care centre, which takes children from 18 months, up to the end of compulsory education at 16. The grounds cover 22 tumoli of countryside, and first-time visitors tend to remark on the space and the friendly atmosphere.
Families arriving from the UK will find a school that teaches in a bilingual way, with a broad curriculum and Catholic values at its heart. Compare it with other options in our international schools directory, and read our guide to relocating to Malta from the UK for the wider plan.
A school started by parents
San Anton opened in 1988 at Villa San Anton in Attard. A group of parents set up a non-profit school that would put the child at the centre of learning, and it became the original school of the Parents Foundation for Education. Within two years it moved to its current purpose-built premises at l-Imselliet. Its founders recall it as a collaborative project that changed the educational landscape of the island.
The school describes itself as the first in Malta to deliver holistic learning, coupling academic work with independent thinking and the ability to express one’s views. It blends traditional and progressive teaching, and as a mixed-ability school it aims to include children with varied abilities so that no child is left behind. Its mission puts teaching and learning first, through a broad curriculum, a bilingual approach and effective teaching methods.
Day care, early years, junior and senior sectors
The Day Care Centre offers a warm, safe place for infants and toddlers to mix with their peers. The Early Years Experience encourages children to pursue their own development in a nurturing setting. The Junior Sector uses a thematic approach that keeps the child at the centre of lessons, and the Senior Sector prepares students for further education, provides career guidance and offers a wide range of subjects across a broad-based curriculum.
Beyond lessons, programmes cover outdoor education, expressive arts, digital learning, sport, emotional wellbeing and diverse learning. There is also L-Isfida Msella, a community social engagement programme, and a section of the website for former students, the Old Antonians. Chaplains serve the early years and junior sectors and the senior sector, and school nurses and sector administrators support daily life. Teachers are fully qualified and warranted professionals, and professional development is part of staff life, with a mix of long-serving colleagues with newer arrivals.
Location and countryside setting
The school sits in what it calls Malta’s rural heart, amid fields and valleys and away from the busiest traffic areas. That suits families living in the north-west, and nearby you can explore Mdina and Rabat, swim at Golden Bay or browse the best beaches in Malta. The Malta weather guide shows how the seasons shape outdoor school life.
For weekends and holidays, things to do in Malta is a good starting point, and the about Malta overview sets out the basics of island life.
Getting started
The admissions pages explain the enrolment process and requirements, and a school prospectus can be requested. Uniforms and textbooks are sold online, with uniforms also available in store. If you are moving your finances at the same time, read our Malta tax guide for UK nationals, and note that CLA Malta is our featured partner for tax and relocation help.
To ask about a place at San Anton School, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the school.
Questions about San Anton School
Where is San Anton School?
It is in the valley of l-Imselliet, near Żebbiegħ and just outside the village of Mġarr in north-west Malta. The school stands on 22 tumoli of countryside grounds, away from the busiest traffic areas.
What ages does the school teach?
San Anton educates more than 1,300 students from day care, which starts at 18 months, through early years, junior and senior sectors, to the end of compulsory education at age 16.
Who founded San Anton School?
A group of parents founded it in 1988 at Villa San Anton in Attard as a non-profit school, and it became the original school of the Parents Foundation for Education. It moved to its purpose-built l-Imselliet premises within two years.
Is it a mixed-ability school?
Yes. San Anton is independent, co-educational and mixed-ability, and says inclusion and wellbeing are its priorities. Its Catholic-values ethos and bilingual approach sit alongside a diverse learning programme.
What activities exist beyond lessons?
Programmes include outdoor education, expressive arts, digital learning, sport, emotional wellbeing, diverse learning and a community social engagement programme called L-Isfida Msella, plus extra-curricular clubs.
How do I ask about a place?
Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to San Anton School, which can explain admissions and send a prospectus.
Practical information
San Anton School is at l-Imselliet, near Żebbiegħ, outside the village of Mġarr, Malta MGR 2850. The school says its position is well served by the road network and away from the island’s busiest traffic areas. Opening hours and fees are not printed on the main pages. Uniforms and textbooks can be bought online, and uniforms in store too. To ask about a place or request a prospectus, use the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the school.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the San Anton School website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.