Individual Study Programme for Adult Learners (IPAL)

Duration

  • 1 Year

Course Content

  • Students can choose any subject/s at any level, provided that they meet the prerequisites listed under each subject as found in the prospectus.
  • Most subjects may be studied at both first and second years.
  • A programme consisting of Biology, Chemistry and Physics Practicals alone is available for IPAL students.

Subject Choice

  • Subjects may be chosen at any level, as explained in the Course Content above.
  • No subject may be taken at both advanced and intermediate level.
  • Choice of subjects may be dependent on timetable constraints.

List of Subjects

  • Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Maltese, Maltese as a Foreign Language, Spanish
  • Humanities: Accounting, Classical Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Marketing, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Knowledge, Sociology 
  • Sciences: Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Physics, Pure Mathematics 
  • Arts & Technology: Art, Engineering Drawing & Graphical Communication, Home Economics & Human Ecology, Information Technology, Music, Physical Education, Theatre & Performance Studies, Systems of Knowledge (SOK) 

Eligibility Criteria

  • The IPAL Course is open to all students who have either completed a two year Sixth Form course, or will be at least 18 years of age by 31st December 2025.