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Key Facts: MATSEC SEC Italian Exam
SEC 20
Official MATSEC subject code
MATSEC 2026 syllabi catalogue
30% + 70%
Paper I (SBA) + Paper II (controlled) weighting for school candidates
SEC Regulations / Assessment Code of Practice
Levels 1–3
Overall SEC attainment levels reported
SEC Regulations 2025
Grades 1–8
Paper II grade scale (1 highest)
SEC Regulations 2025
EUR 35
Late registration fee per subject (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)
MATSEC Examination Fees document
2 hours
Typical Paper II controlled written duration (most subjects)
SEC 20 2026 scheme of assessment
100
Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)
OpenExamPrep
MATSEC SEC Italian (SEC 20) is a Malta MATSEC Secondary Education Certificate subject assessed mainly via Paper I SBA (30%) and Paper II controlled assessment (70%; typically 2 hours / 100 marks). Results report Levels 1–3 and Paper II grades 1–8. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the 2026 syllabus, not an official MATSEC paper simulation.
Sample MATSEC SEC Italian Practice Questions
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1Come si saluta di mattina in italiano?
2Quale forma è più formale per rivolgersi a un adulto che non conosci bene?
3What does 'mi chiamo' mean?
4Completa: _____ sorella si chiama Giulia. (possessivo, io)
5Qual è il plurale di 'il ragazzo'?
6What does 'mi piace la pizza' mean?
7Come si dice 'thank you' in italiano?
8Quale giorno viene dopo lunedì?
9Completa: Oggi _____ bel tempo.
10What does 'dove abiti?' mean?
About the MATSEC SEC Italian Exam
Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Italian — SEC 20 (2026) is administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board (University of Malta). Assessment follows the national SEC model: Paper I school-based assessment (30% for school candidates) and Paper II MATSEC-controlled assessment (70%), reporting overall Levels 1–3 and Paper II grades 1–8. Topic coverage follows the official 2026 subject foci in the SEC 20 syllabus. Assessment primarily in Italian; English-language MCQ study adaptation with Italian items for the language skill.
Assessment
School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled written paper (70%; 100 marks; 2 hours). Private candidates: controlled Paper I + Paper II. Oral components as scheduled.
Time Limit
Paper II controlled written examination: 2 hours (100 marks).
Passing Score
Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from Paper I + Paper II cumulative performance; Paper II graded 1-8 (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC 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 SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable. (MATSEC Examinations Board, University of Malta)
MATSEC SEC Italian Exam Content Outline
Speaking
Speaking
Writing
Writing
Listening
Listening
Reading
Reading
Grammar and vocabulary in context
Grammar and vocabulary in context
How to Pass the MATSEC SEC Italian Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from Paper I + Paper II cumulative performance; Paper II graded 1-8 (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC Regulations 2025).
- Assessment: School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled written paper (70%; 100 marks; 2 hours). Private candidates: controlled Paper I + Paper II. Oral components as scheduled.
- Time limit: Paper II controlled written examination: 2 hours (100 marks).
- 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 SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MATSEC SEC Italian?
Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Italian — SEC 20 (2026) is a Secondary Education Certificate subject administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at the University of Malta under the 2026 learning-outcomes syllabus (SEC 20). It is taken mainly by Year 11 / Form V candidates (or private candidates aged 16+ by 31 December of the certification year).
How is MATSEC SEC Italian assessed?
School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled written paper (70%; 100 marks; 2 hours). Private candidates: controlled Paper I + Paper II. Oral components as scheduled. Overall Levels 1–3 are reported from cumulative Paper I and Paper II performance; Paper II is graded 1–8.
How much does MATSEC SEC 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 SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
What is a good Paper II grade?
Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from Paper I + Paper II cumulative performance; Paper II graded 1-8 (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC Regulations 2025).
Are these official MATSEC examination questions?
No. Official MATSEC SEC Italian uses written, oral, practical and/or school-based components as set in the SEC 20 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge and decision practice only.