St Edward’s College

Focus

Personal and academic excellence

Day fees 2024/25

$2,500–$14,000

Boarding fees 2024/25

$19,700–$30,300

Pupils

700

Ages

2–18

Spear’s Review

This intimate school – there are just 700 pupils ranging in age from 2 to 18 – provides a truly international education on the island of Malta for the local population and visitors finding a foothold in the European Union.

St Edward’s has steadily grown from its origins in an old hospital in 1929, developing into a handsome campus complete with extensive sports facilities, science labs, boarding houses and a chapel. 

The school follows the academic principles of ‘thinking, understanding and learning’ to ensure that each pupil receives the skills he needs to succeed. It has been announced that, from September 2025, St Edward’s will transition from a boys-only school to a fully co-educational model, with the change set to be phased in gradually. 

Academics

The average IB score is 32 points.

University and college destinations

Many students at St Edward's College in Malta progress to prestigious universities both locally and internationally. Graduates have successfully gained admission to top institutions in the United Kingdom, including the University of Oxford, University College London and Imperial College London. Others have pursued higher education at renowned universities in the United States, Australia and across Europe.

Head teacher

Nollaig Mac an Bhaird has been headmaster at St Edward’s since 2015. He previously held roles at schools in the Netherlands, and holds degrees from Trinity College Dublin and the University of New Hampshire.

Admissions

The admissions process at St Edward’s College in Malta involves submitting an application form, followed by an assessment that may include an interview and review of academic records.

For entry into the secondary school, students are expected to demonstrate academic potential.

For the sixth form, applicants must have completed their GCSEs or equivalent qualifications with strong results.

Accessibility

Malta International Airport: 15 minutes

Location

Click for more information about the research process and expert insight behind the Spear’s Schools Index.