St Edward’s College

St Edward’s College is a private school in Birgu, the old harbour town on the southern side of Grand Harbour that forms part of Malta’s Three Cities. Its aim is to shape exemplary citizens for a globalised, technological world, with a strong focus on character, genuine intercultural understanding and leadership. Around 680 students are on the roll today, drawn from 38 nationalities, which makes it a school where children arriving from the UK will meet classmates from many backgrounds.

If you are comparing schools as part of a move, the international schools directory puts the options side by side, and our guide to relocating to Malta from the UK covers the wider planning.

Who runs the college and what it stands for

The college is a private not-for-profit organisation, run by a Board of Trustees and managed by a Board of Governors. Its Head Master welcomes families with the idea of an Edwardian mindset: pupils who solve problems creatively, put people first and expect to be of service to society, and who lead by example rather than by title.

The numbers it publishes give a sense of scale: 114 staff, about 35 activities every month, an average IB score of 32, and 2,350 graduates over the years. Students celebrate St Edward’s Day each autumn, when those chosen to lead the college community for the year are recognised, and the monthly newsletter Dwardu’s Scoops keeps parents up to date on achievements, sport and creative work.

From nursery to the IB Diploma

Education at the college runs through every stage of childhood: nursery and kindergarten, early years, junior school, middle school and senior school, finishing with the sixth form and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, usually shortened to IBDP. The IB is an internationally recognised pre-university qualification, which can be a comfortable fit for UK families who may later return home or move on to a university abroad.

The college also runs an Inclusivity Programme, known as INCO, a sports programme and a range of extra-curricular activities that run through the school week, with the college counting roughly 35 different activities every month. The school year for 2026 to 2027 is published on the website. Because the college sits in a historic harbour town, weekends are easy: our Birgu guide and the wider Three Cities guide describe the waterfront, fortifications and cafés, and the Knights of Malta history guide explains why the area matters.

Admissions, visits and fees

The college meets each family individually so that it can understand a child’s needs and tailor the support to them, and it encourages parents to come and see the school. A booking page lets you choose a visit date, and the website has separate application forms for each section of the college, together with lists of documents needed for online applications.

Fees are adjusted every year in the summer months unless exceptional circumstances require otherwise, and scholarships are mentioned on the fees page. No figures are printed on the main pages, so ask when you enquire. The office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 16:30. Valletta is close by across the water, so the Valletta guide is a handy companion for half-term outings, and sixth formers weighing up next steps may like having the capital on their doorstep.

Settling in and getting in touch

Families moving to Malta often plan housing, tax and schooling together. Our Malta tax guide for UK nationals and the Malta weather guide help with timing, CLA Malta is our featured partner for relocation and tax support, and things to do in Malta and the about Malta overview fill in the picture of daily life.

To ask about a place or to arrange a visit, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to St Edward’s College.