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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: MATSEC IM Maltese Exam

IM 22

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

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 Maltese (IM 22) is a University of Malta MATSEC subject assessed under the 2026 syllabus (oral 10 minutes + 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.

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1According to the MATSEC IM 22 Maltese syllabus, what percentage of the global mark does the oral component carry?

A.15%

B.25%

C.50%

D.85%

Explanation: The oral (L-Oral) lasts about 10 minutes and is worth 15% of the global mark. The written paper (Il-Kitba) lasts 3 hours and is worth 85%.

2How long is the official IM Maltese oral examination?

A.30 minutes

B.About 10 minutes

C.1 hour

D.3 hours

Explanation: The oral lasts approximately 10 minutes and includes preparation, a short introduction, reading aloud, and an interview. Three hours is the written paper duration.

3Which sequence correctly lists the four parts of the IM Maltese oral exam?

A.Preparation, short introduction, reading aloud, interview

B.Listening, dictation, reading aloud, group discussion

C.Presentation, role-play, summary, debate

D.Grammar quiz, vocabulary test, reading, writing

Explanation: The syllabus structures the oral as: (1) preparation, (2) short introduction, (3) reading aloud (il-qari b’vuċi għolja), and (4) interview (l-intervista).

4During oral preparation, how many titles are shown to the candidate, and how long do they have to choose one?

A.1 of 5 titles; 2 minutes to choose

B.3 of 3 titles; unlimited time

C.2 of 3 titles; 30 seconds to choose

D.4 titles; 5 minutes to choose

Explanation: Invigilators select 2 of 3 titles (rotating per candidate). Candidates have 30 seconds to choose a title, then receive the linked text and may not change their choice.

5What is the approximate length of the informative oral reading text provided after title choice?

A.90–100 words, on a current-affairs topic

B.20–30 words of pure dialogue

C.500–600 words of literary prose

D.A full newspaper page without word limit

Explanation: Each oral text is an informative paragraph of about 90–100 words on a contemporary topic and contains two numbers written as figures (dates, amounts up to a million, or percentages).

6How many marks are allocated to reading aloud (il-qari b’vuċi għolja) in the oral?

A.10 marks

B.15 marks

C.20 marks

D.5 marks

Explanation: Reading aloud is worth 5 marks (about 2 minutes). The interview is worth 10 marks, for a 15-mark oral total.

7Which criterion is double-weighted (0–2 marks) in the reading-aloud mark scheme?

A.Correct reading of the two numerical figures in the text

B.Eye contact with the examiner

C.Memorising the entire text without looking

D.Translating numbers into English

Explanation: The scheme awards 0–1 for standard pronunciation, 0–1 for sense/tone/punctuation, 0–1 for fluent rhythm, and 0–2 for reading the provided numbers (one mark per number).

8What happens if a candidate takes longer than two minutes to finish reading the oral text aloud?

A.The candidate automatically fails the oral

B.Examiners stop the reading and move on to the interview

C.Extra time is always granted until the text is finished

D.The reading is restarted from the beginning

Explanation: If reading exceeds two minutes, examiners stop that part and proceed to the interview. If a candidate is struggling severely, they may stop after thirty seconds.

9How many set questions do examiners ask in the oral interview, and what is its total mark?

A.5 written questions; 10 marks

B.3 improvised questions; 5 marks

C.10 random questions; 15 marks

D.1 open question only; 8 marks

Explanation: Examiners ask the five written questions on the exam paper during an 8-minute interview worth 10 marks. They must stick to the printed questions and timing.

10What cognitive demand characterises the fifth (last) interview question?

A.A hypothetical situation requiring possible solutions

B.A pure vocabulary definition with no opinion

C.A dictation of numbers from the text

D.A translation of the text into English

Explanation: The first question asks for reflection on part of the extract; the next three seek opinion plus reason and application; the fifth is hypothetical and requires offering solution(s).

About the MATSEC IM Maltese Exam

Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Maltese — IM 22 (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 22 follows the official 2026 syllabus scheme: Oral examination of 10 minutes (15% of global mark) plus one written paper of 3 hours under IM 22 Malti 2026. Official assessment language is Maltese. 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.

Assessment

Oral examination of 10 minutes (15% of global mark) plus one written paper of 3 hours under IM 22 Malti 2026. Official assessment language is Maltese.

Time Limit

Oral 10 minutes + 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 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 Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable. (MATSEC Examinations Board, University of Malta)

MATSEC IM Maltese Exam Content Outline

Core

Oral interaction

Core

Listening comprehension

Core

Reading comprehension

Core

Writing and composition

Core

Maltese grammar

Core

Literature analysis

Core

Vocabulary and idiom

Core

Text types

Core

Maltese culture and society

Core

Language accuracy

How to Pass the MATSEC IM Maltese 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: Oral examination of 10 minutes (15% of global mark) plus one written paper of 3 hours under IM 22 Malti 2026. Official assessment language is Maltese.
Time limit: Oral 10 minutes + written paper 3 hours
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 Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.

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MATSEC IM Maltese Study Tips from Top Performers

1Work from the official IM 22 2026 syllabus learning outcomes and scheme of assessment on um.edu.mt/matsec — examiners mark to those criteria.

2Practise timed written-paper style answers and any required oral, practical, performance or project work; MCQs alone cannot replace those components.

3Note Matriculation Certificate combination rules (groups, prohibited pairings, Systems of Knowledge, 44-point minimum) in the Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025.

4Use MATSEC past papers and marking schemes for personal study only; commercial reproduction requires MATSEC permission.

5Register within published First Session and September Second Session windows; late and very late fees apply per the 2026 fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATSEC Intermediate Matriculation Maltese?

Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Maltese — IM 22 (2026) is an Intermediate Matriculation subject administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at the University of Malta under the official 2026 syllabus (IM 22). Intermediate subjects contribute grade points toward the Matriculation Certificate.

How is MATSEC IM Maltese assessed?

Oral examination of 10 minutes (15% of global mark) plus one written paper of 3 hours under IM 22 Malti 2026. Official assessment language is Maltese. Official papers are not fixed multiple-choice totals.

How much does MATSEC IM registration cost?

What grades and points apply at Intermediate Level?

Are these official MATSEC examination questions?

No. Official MATSEC IM Maltese uses the written/oral/practical/project components set in the IM 22 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge practice only.

100+ Free MATSEC IM Maltese Practice Questions

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Key Facts: MATSEC IM Maltese Exam

Sample MATSEC IM Maltese Practice Questions

About the MATSEC IM Maltese Exam

MATSEC IM Maltese Exam Content Outline

How to Pass the MATSEC IM Maltese Exam

What You Need to Know

Keys to Passing

MATSEC IM Maltese Study Tips from Top Performers

Frequently Asked Questions