Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School (GCHSS), established in 1984 and located in Naxxar, is Malta's only state-run post-secondary school offering two-year programmes for students aged 16 to 18. It prepares students for tertiary education at the University of Malta, MCAST, and other institutions, as well as for direct employment. GCHSS offers two main programmes: the Matriculation Course (MC) and the Advanced, Intermediate and SEC/O Level Course (AIO). All courses are offered free of charge to eligible students.
The school offers Advanced, Intermediate, and Ordinary level courses across 32 subjects — all examinable by MATSEC. Upon completing the two-year programme, students receive a Post-Secondary Certificate and transcript. Following MATSEC examinations, students can achieve MQF Level 4 qualifications in their chosen subjects, and those who satisfy MATSEC requirements achieve the Matriculation Certificate — a prerequisite for University of Malta entry.
Applications for 2026/27 are now open: 21 July – 10 August 2026.
A second call for applications will open mid-September to the first week of October 2026 for students awaiting September MATSEC resit results.
Following successful completion of the two year course students receive a post-secondary certificate and transcript and once they sit for the Matsec exams they can achieve MQF level 4 qualifications in the subjects they sit for.
If they satisfy the requirements of Matsec they can also achieve their Matriculation certificate.
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https://gchss.edu.mt/courses-programmes/
Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School (GCHSS) in Naxxar is Malta's only state post-secondary school offering free two-year programmes for students aged 16 to 18, leading to MQF Level 4 qualifications and the Matriculation Certificate required for University of Malta entry. The school offers two programmes: the Matriculation Course (MC), where students choose five subjects across three subject groups to sit for MATSEC exams, and the Advanced Intermediate and SEC Level Course (AIO), a flexible option for students combining different subject levels based on their goals. Both programmes cover up to 32 MATSEC-examinable subjects and include access to a Guidance and Counselling Team and non-formal enrichment activities. Applications for 2026/27 are open now until 12 August 2026. Students who already hold their results apply online at gchss.edu.mt/apply using their eID. Students awaiting September 2026 MATSEC resit results can apply during the second call opening mid-September to early October 2026, provided they already hold at least four passes at MQF Level 3 including at least one in English, Maltese or Maths. International students and those with foreign qualifications must obtain an MQRIC Recognition Statement and apply in person. For queries contact GCHSS directly at Main Street Naxxar NXR 1971, tel: 2598 3900, email: [email protected].
Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School
N/S in Main Street
Naxxar
NXR 1971
Malta
2598 3900
