The Catch-Up Classes Programme is a free initiative offered twice a year, during summer and on winter Saturdays, designed to support students who need additional help with their studies, as well as those who wish to revise and build academic confidence. The programme is open to students from Year 1 to Year 10 attending both state and non-state schools across Malta and Gozo. Lessons are delivered in small year-group settings by fully qualified and experienced teachers, covering both primary and secondary levels. Classes are available in-person at centres across Malta and Gozo, as well as virtually online. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis and the programme is completely free of charge.
Summer Catch-Up Classes schedule
The Summer Catch-Up Programme 2026 is an in-person and online initiative designed to support students from Year 1 to Year 10 with revision and academic confidence-building.
Classes are taught in small groups of up to 15 students per year group, allowing teachers to give more individual attention than in a standard classroom.
Programme Duration
Dates: Monday, 13th July – Thursday, 3rd September 2026
Schedule: Mondays to Thursdays for 8 consecutive weeks
Centre Opening Hours
Primary Centres: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Secondary Centres: 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM
In-Person Centres
Primary (Years 1–6):
Marsascala Primary School (St Joachim)
Paola Primary School
Kirkop Primary School (based at Kirkop Middle School)
Santa Venera Primary School
Mosta Primary School (based at Ex Lily of the Valley)
San Ġwann Primary School
St. Paul’s Bay Primary School
Rabat Gozo Primary School
Secondary (Years 7–10):
Kirkop Secondary School
Mrieħel Secondary School
Mosta Secondary School (Ex Lily of the Valley)
Virtual Centres
Virtual Primary School (Years 1–6)
Virtual Secondary School (Years 7–10)
Winter Catch Up Classes schedule
The Winter (Saturdays) Catch-Up Programme 2026-2027 is an in-person and online initiative designed to support students from Year 1 to Year 11 with revision and academic confidence-building. (Yr 11 only virtual)
Programme Duration
Dates: Saturday, 14th November 2026 – Saturday 5th June 2027
Schedule: Saturdays for thirty weeks
Centre Opening Hours
Primary Centres: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Secondary Centres: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In-Person Centres
Primary (Years 1–6):
Marsascala Primary School (St Joachim)
Paola Primary School
Santa Venera Primary School
Rabat Gozo Primary School
Secondary (Years 7–10)
Mosta Secondary School (Ex Lily of the Valley)
Virtual Centres
Virtual Primary School (Years 1–6)
Virtual Secondary School (Years 7–11)
Other details
All teachers are experienced and fully qualified.
During the Summer Catch-Up classes students benefit from learning Maths, Maltese, English, Science, Physics, ICT, PE and Art.
During the Summer Catch-Up classes students benefit from learning Maths, Maltese, English, Science and Physics.
Applications are on first come first served basis.
When classes are full, new applicants will be put on a waiting list, until they are contacted by the coordinator to start.
The Catch-Up Classes are free of charge.
The programme is open to students from Year 1 to Year 10 attending both state and non-state schools in Malta and Gozo. Year 11 students may attend virtual sessions during the Winter programme only. Each application is evaluated on its individual merits, with reference to the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and any relevant input. Any decision to refuse an application will be supported by a written justification specific to the individual case.
Apply online through the official government eServices portal at workflow.gov.mt/eservice/S11513. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. When a centre reaches full capacity, applicants are placed on a waiting list and contacted by the programme coordinator when a place becomes available. Submission of an application does not automatically guarantee acceptance — parents will be contacted with the outcome of their application.
For queries contact the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation (MEYR):
Great Siege Road, Floriana
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 25980000
Ministry for Education and Sports
Ministry for Education and Sports
Great Siege Road,
FLORIANA [Il-Furjana]
FRN1810
MALTA
