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Key Facts: MATSEC SEC Maltese Exam
SEC 22
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 22 2026 scheme of assessment
100
Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)
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MATSEC SEC Maltese (SEC 22) 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 Maltese Practice Questions
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1According to SEC 22 Il-Malti, how many main subject components (ħiliet/oqsma) does the programme cover?
2What is the national language status of Maltese as framed in the SEC 22 syllabus introduction?
3Which four broad writing types (tipi ta’ kitba) appear repeatedly in the writing outcomes?
4For school candidates, roughly what share of the final mark is the Controlled paper (Tieni Karta)?
5In a formal Maltese letter (ittra formali), how should the greeting typically address the recipient?
6Which literary device is a comparison using words such as ‘bħal’ or ‘qisu’?
7What is alliterazzjoni (alliteration) in Maltese literary study?
8Which anthology title is the prescribed literary collection named in the SEC 22 appendix?
9Who is the author of the prescribed poems grouped in Taqsima A of Hemm Art fil-Folja?
10In SEC Maltese listening outcomes, which skill is expected even at Level 1?
About the MATSEC SEC Maltese Exam
Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Maltese (Il-Malti) — SEC 22 (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 22 syllabus. Official assessment is in Maltese. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of grammar, orthography and reading judgment and is not an official Maltese-language paper simulation.
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
School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled assessment (70%) including oral/aural and written components as in SEC 22. Private candidates sit controlled alternatives. Maltese is a compulsory subject for Level 3 progression routes and appears in the Supplementary Session at Level 2–3 for eligible candidates.
Time Limit
Paper II multi-component controlled assessment timed as published for the session; oral/aural on scheduled dates.
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 / 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 SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Listening and speaking in Maltese
Listening and speaking in Maltese
Reading comprehension
Reading comprehension
Writing production and interaction
Writing production and interaction
Grammar, orthography and vocabulary
Grammar, orthography and vocabulary
Literature and cultural awareness as in the syllabus
Literature and cultural awareness as in the syllabus
Preparing for the MATSEC SEC Maltese 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 assessment (70%) including oral/aural and written components as in SEC 22. Private candidates sit controlled alternatives. Maltese is a compulsory subject for Level 3 progression routes and appears in the Supplementary Session at Level 2–3 for eligible candidates.
- Time limit: Paper II multi-component controlled assessment timed as published for the session; oral/aural on scheduled dates.
- 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 SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable. Official sources
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MATSEC SEC Maltese: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MATSEC SEC Maltese?
Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Maltese (Il-Malti) — SEC 22 (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 22). 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 Maltese assessed?
School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled assessment (70%) including oral/aural and written components as in SEC 22. Private candidates sit controlled alternatives. Maltese is a compulsory subject for Level 3 progression routes and appears in the Supplementary Session at Level 2–3 for eligible candidates. Overall Levels 1–3 are reported from cumulative Paper I and Paper II performance; Paper II is graded 1–8.
Are there special registration rules for this subject?
Maltese, English Language and Mathematics are core subjects with Supplementary Session provision at Level 2–3 for eligible candidates (MATSEC FAQs).
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 Maltese uses written, oral, practical and/or school-based components as set in the SEC 22 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge and decision practice only.