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Key Facts: MATSEC SEC Maltese as a Foreign Language Exam
SEC 46
Official MATSEC subject code
MATSEC 2026 syllabi catalogue
30% + 70%
Typical Paper I/SBA + controlled assessment weighting for school candidates
SEC Regulations / subject syllabus
Levels 1–3
Overall SEC attainment levels reported
SEC Regulations 2025
Grades 1–8
Controlled paper grade scale where used (1 highest)
SEC Regulations 2025
EUR 35
Late registration fee per subject (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)
MATSEC Examination Fees document
Controlled written examination: typicall
Typical controlled written duration (subject-specific; see syllabus)
SEC 46 2026 scheme of assessment
100
Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)
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MATSEC SEC Maltese as a Foreign Language (SEC 46) is a Malta MATSEC Secondary Education Certificate subject under the 2026 syllabus. Results report Levels 1–3 (and controlled grades 1–8 where used). The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official syllabus, not an official MATSEC paper simulation.
Sample MATSEC SEC Maltese as a Foreign Language Practice Questions
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1SEC 46 Il-Malti bħala Lingwa Barranija gives equal importance to which four core language skills?
2What does the Maltese subject title Il-Malti bħala Lingwa Barranija mean?
3For school candidates, what is the typical weighting of School-Based Assessment (SBA) versus the Controlled paper in SEC 46?
4How long is the main Controlled written examination described for SEC 46 school candidates?
5SEC 46 results are reported at which overall attainment levels?
6Which everyday greeting is standard Maltese for “Good morning”?
7What does Grazzi ħafna mean?
8Which Maltese phrase best means “please”?
9Which number is ħamsa in Maltese?
10Which day of the week is Il-Ħadd?
About the MATSEC SEC Maltese as a Foreign Language Exam
Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Maltese as a Foreign Language — SEC 46 (2026) is administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board (University of Malta). Assessment follows the official SEC 46 2026 syllabus scheme: School candidates: SBA 30% + controlled assessment 70% (typically a 2-hour examination as described in the Maltese-language SEC 46 syllabus). Develops the four language skills for non-native learners of Maltese. Topic coverage follows the published subject foci / unit learning outcomes. This page’s MCQs are an English-language study adaptation, not an official MATSEC 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: SBA 30% + controlled assessment 70% (typically a 2-hour examination as described in the Maltese-language SEC 46 syllabus). Develops the four language skills for non-native learners of Maltese.
Time Limit
Controlled written examination: typically 2 hours (100 marks); oral/listening elements as per SEC 46.
Passing Score
Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from cumulative assessment performance; Paper II / controlled component graded 1–8 where applicable (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.
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.
Speaking and oral interaction in Maltese
Speaking and oral interaction in Maltese
Listening comprehension
Listening comprehension
Reading and basic literature/culture
Reading and basic literature/culture
Writing for everyday situations
Writing for everyday situations
Vocabulary for daily life in Malta
Vocabulary for daily life in Malta
Grammar foundations for foreign learners
Grammar foundations for foreign learners
Cultural, social and practical integration themes
Cultural, social and practical integration themes
Preparing for the MATSEC SEC Maltese as a Foreign Language Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from cumulative assessment performance; Paper II / controlled component graded 1–8 where applicable (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC Regulations 2025).
- Assessment: School candidates: SBA 30% + controlled assessment 70% (typically a 2-hour examination as described in the Maltese-language SEC 46 syllabus). Develops the four language skills for non-native learners of Maltese.
- Time limit: Controlled written examination: typically 2 hours (100 marks); oral/listening elements as per SEC 46.
- 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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What is MATSEC SEC Maltese as a Foreign Language?
Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Maltese as a Foreign Language — SEC 46 (2026) is a Secondary Education Certificate subject administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at the University of Malta under the 2026 learning-outcomes syllabus. 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 as a Foreign Language assessed?
School candidates: SBA 30% + controlled assessment 70% (typically a 2-hour examination as described in the Maltese-language SEC 46 syllabus). Develops the four language skills for non-native learners of Maltese.
Are there special assessment notes for this subject?
Official assessment is in Maltese as a foreign language. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of syllabus knowledge and language-awareness points—not an official translation or oral exam substitute.
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 overall SEC result?
Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from cumulative assessment performance; Paper II / controlled component graded 1–8 where applicable (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 as a Foreign Language uses written, oral, practical, performance and/or school-based components as set in the SEC 46 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge and decision practice only.