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Key Facts: MATSEC IM Italian Exam
IM 20
Official MATSEC Intermediate subject code
MATSEC 2026 syllabi catalogue
A–E / F
Subject grade scale (A highest pass; F fail)
Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025
10 / 8 / 6 / 4 / 2
IM 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 40
Revision of Paper fee at IM 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 Intermediate Matriculation Italian (IM 20) is a University of Malta MATSEC subject assessed under the 2026 syllabus (aural/oral 1 hour + written paper 3 hours). Results use grades A–E (pass) or F; IM 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 IM Italian Practice Questions
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1Completa: Se avessi tempo, _____ al cinema stasera. (condizionale di 'andare')
2Which formal pronoun is used when addressing one adult politely in standard Italian?
3Completa: Penso che Maria _____ ragione. (congiuntivo presente di 'avere')
4Who wrote the set text 'Io non ho paura'?
5Completa con l'articolo corretto: _____ studente è molto bravo.
6What is the Italian capital city?
7Completa: Ieri _____ al mare con gli amici. (passato prossimo di 'andare')
8In Paper I of IM Italian, approximately how long is the listening text candidates hear?
9Scegli il plurale corretto di 'il problema':
10Which set text is by Carlo Cassola?
About the MATSEC IM Italian Exam
Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Italian — IM 20 (2026) is administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board (University of Malta). Intermediate 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). Assessment for IM 20 follows the official 2026 syllabus scheme: Aural/oral component (1 hour: 45 minutes + 15 minutes) plus written paper of 3 hours under IM 20 2026. Available in September session. 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 or project work.
Exam sponsor: MATSEC Examinations Board, University of Malta. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Aural/oral component (1 hour: 45 minutes + 15 minutes) plus written paper of 3 hours under IM 20 2026. Available in September session.
Time Limit
Aural/oral 1 hour + written paper 3 hours
Passing Score
Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. 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 / Certification Fees
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 Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published as a single national percentage by MATSEC. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Listening comprehension
Listening comprehension
Speaking interaction
Speaking interaction
Reading comprehension
Reading comprehension
Writing and composition
Writing and composition
Grammar and agreement
Grammar and agreement
Vocabulary themes
Vocabulary themes
Translation skills
Translation skills
Italian culture and society
Italian culture and society
Text types
Text types
Register and style
Register and style
Preparing for the MATSEC IM 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, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. 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: Aural/oral component (1 hour: 45 minutes + 15 minutes) plus written paper of 3 hours under IM 20 2026. Available in September session.
- Time limit: Aural/oral 1 hour + written paper 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: 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 Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MATSEC Intermediate Matriculation Italian?
Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Italian — IM 20 (2026) is an Intermediate Matriculation subject administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at the University of Malta under the official 2026 syllabus (IM 20). Intermediate subjects contribute grade points toward the Matriculation Certificate.
How is MATSEC IM Italian assessed?
Aural/oral component (1 hour: 45 minutes + 15 minutes) plus written paper of 3 hours under IM 20 2026. Available in September session. Official papers are not fixed multiple-choice totals.
How much does MATSEC IM 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 Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
What grades and points apply at Intermediate Level?
Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. 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 IM Italian uses the written/oral/practical/project components set in the IM 20 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge practice only.