Choosing Italian

Advanced level

The course aims at developing the students’ ability to understand the spoken and written forms of the language in a variety of different situations. Moreover, it extends listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The course aims at enhancing the oral and written production at the socio-linguistic and socio-cultural levels through authentic material such as newspapers, tv/radio, news bulletins. This provides a better insight of contemporary society, cultural background, literature and heritage of Italy.

Intermediate level

The course encourages students to communicate confidently, clearly and effectively through both the spoken and written word, using increasingly accurate, complex and varied language. Furthermore, it develops the students’ insights into the contemporary society, cultural background, literature and heritage of Italy.

SEC level

The course aims at developing the ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication. It focuses on students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as Italian culture and civilisation.

Courses available:

You can study Italian at:

Course Prerequisites Duration Lessons Practical/Tutorial Sessions
Advanced Level A minimum of grade 5 at SEC level or equivalent is required 2 years 5 lessons per week 1 tutorial per week
Intermediate Level

A minimum of grade 5 at SEC Level or equivalent is required

 2 years 3 lessons per week N/A
SEC Level

Students who have failed or obtained a low grade at SEC level

 1 year 4 lessons per week N/A
FLPP

Students should have basic reading, writing, speaking & listening skills in the language

 1 year 4 lessons per week N/A

The Italian teaching programme is supplemented by:

  • Guest speakers
  • Visits

Further Studies/Career opportunities

  • University of Malta/Foreign university
  • EU Institutions
  • Institute of Tourism Studies
  • Careers in translation & interpreting, tourism, education & business