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Key Facts: MATSEC AM Italian Exam
AM 20
Official MATSEC Advanced subject code
MATSEC 2026 syllabi catalogue
A–E / F
Subject grade scale (A highest pass; F fail)
Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025
30 / 24 / 18 / 12 / 6
AM grade points for grades A / B / C / D / E
Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025
44
Minimum total grade points for Matriculation Certificate (with required subject mix)
Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025
EUR 45
Revision of Paper fee at AM level (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)
MATSEC Examination Fees document
EUR 35
Late registration fee per subject (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)
MATSEC Examination Fees document
100
Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)
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MATSEC Advanced Matriculation Italian (AM 20) is a University of Malta MATSEC subject assessed under the 2026 syllabus (Aural/oral ~1h45 + written papers 2h + 2.5h + 3h). Results use grades A–E (pass) or F; AM grade points contribute to the Matriculation Certificate (minimum 44 points). The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official MATSEC format simulation.
Sample MATSEC AM Italian Practice Questions
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1According to the MATSEC AM 20 Italian scheme, how many times is the dictation text normally read?
2During the AM Italian dictation, when are candidates first allowed to write?
3Approximately how long is the dictation text in AM Italian Paper I?
4What is the approximate length of the listening-comprehension text in Paper I?
5Which skill does one listening-comprehension question specifically target, according to the AM 20 syllabus?
6Which film is NOT on the official AM 20 Italian oral cinema list?
7Who directed Nuovo cinema paradiso, a film on the AM oral list?
8Mediterraneo (on the AM oral list) is best associated with which wartime setting?
9In the oral topic presentation, about how long should the candidate outline the chosen film?
10Quale strategia comunicativa è esplicitamente valorizzata nell’orale AM (speaking objectives)?
About the MATSEC AM Italian Exam
Malta Advanced Matriculation (AM) Italian — AM 20 (2026) is administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board (University of Malta). Advanced Matriculation subjects form part of the Matriculation Certificate pathway (two Advanced Level subjects, three Intermediate Level subjects and Systems of Knowledge, with group restrictions and a minimum of 44 grade points; AM grade points A=30, B=24, C=18, D=12, E=6). Assessment for AM 20 follows the official 2026 syllabus scheme: Paper 1 Aural/Oral (about 1 hour 45 minutes components; 20%): listening and oral parts. Paper II Writing (2 hours, 30%). Paper III Reading (2.5 hours, 20%). Paper IV Literary studies (3 hours, 30%). Available in September. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of syllabus knowledge and judgment, not an official paper simulation or substitute for required oral, practical, performance, coursework or project work.
Assessment
Paper 1 Aural/Oral (about 1 hour 45 minutes components; 20%): listening and oral parts. Paper II Writing (2 hours, 30%). Paper III Reading (2.5 hours, 20%). Paper IV Literary studies (3 hours, 30%). Available in September.
Time Limit
Aural/oral ~1h45 + written papers 2h + 2.5h + 3h
Passing Score
Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Advanced Level grade points are: A=30, B=24, C=18, D=12, E=6. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).
Exam Fee
The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Advanced Matriculation (AM) level EUR 45, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable. (MATSEC Examinations Board, University of Malta)
MATSEC AM Italian Exam Content Outline
Italian listening and oral communication
Italian listening and oral communication
Italian writing and composition
Italian writing and composition
Italian reading comprehension
Italian reading comprehension
Italian literary studies
Italian literary studies
How to Pass the MATSEC AM Italian Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Advanced Level grade points are: A=30, B=24, C=18, D=12, E=6. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).
- Assessment: Paper 1 Aural/Oral (about 1 hour 45 minutes components; 20%): listening and oral parts. Paper II Writing (2 hours, 30%). Paper III Reading (2.5 hours, 20%). Paper IV Literary studies (3 hours, 30%). Available in September.
- Time limit: Aural/oral ~1h45 + written papers 2h + 2.5h + 3h
- Exam fee: The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Advanced Matriculation (AM) level EUR 45, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MATSEC Advanced Matriculation Italian?
Malta Advanced Matriculation (AM) Italian — AM 20 (2026) is an Advanced Matriculation subject administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at the University of Malta under the official 2026 syllabus (AM 20). Advanced subjects contribute grade points toward the Matriculation Certificate (A=30, B=24, C=18, D=12, E=6).
How is MATSEC AM Italian assessed?
Paper 1 Aural/Oral (about 1 hour 45 minutes components; 20%): listening and oral parts. Paper II Writing (2 hours, 30%). Paper III Reading (2.5 hours, 20%). Paper IV Literary studies (3 hours, 30%). Available in September. Official papers are not fixed multiple-choice totals.
How much does MATSEC AM registration cost?
The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Advanced Matriculation (AM) level EUR 45, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
What grades and points apply at Advanced Level?
Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Advanced Level grade points are: A=30, B=24, C=18, D=12, E=6. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).
Are these official MATSEC examination questions?
No. Official MATSEC AM Italian uses the written/oral/practical/coursework components set in the AM 20 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge practice only.