Creative Writing Clubs The Creative Writing Clubs offer writing-for-pleasure workshops on a span of 4 weeks in both Maltese and English for children aged 7–13, These sessions allow children to engage in the writing process in an enjoyable and relaxed environment. The outcome of this program is likely to be the enhancement of children’s writing abilities outside the school setting. It encourages cr...

Children’s Allowance and Child Birth or Adoption Bonus - Annual Income exceeds Threshold (DSS) Children’s Allowance is awarded to married couples, civil union couples, cohabiting couples, single parents, separated parents or returned migrants, having the care and custody of their children under sixteen (16) years of age and whose total annual income of relevant year (income backdated by two (...

Parental Consent for Applicants under 18 years of Age (Passports – Form I) This consent form is used whenever applicants have not yet reached the age of 18 and need to be completed when one of the parents lives abroad or is not in Malta. The form must be signed by the parent who is abroad and in the presence of a recommender. The recommender needs to have known the parent for at least 2 years. Per...

Children’s Art Expo: Young Artists, Big Impact The “Young Artists, Big Impact” Art Expo, organised by the Sustainable Development Directorate within the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness, invites children to create artwork inspired by sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Selected works will be displayed in a national exhibition. This initiative g...

Life Skills Lab – Summer 2026 The Life Skills Lab 2026 is a free, structured summer programme offered by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, designed to support young people’s personal development in a safe, engaging, and professionally supervised environment. Through a wide range of activities—including life skills programmes, themed clubs, boot camps, award programmes, and residential experiences—young people ar...

Our Community This programme introduces Year 4 students to the intersection of work readiness, and early primary school social studies learning objectives, including how citizens benefit from and contribute to a community’s success, and the part they play in it. Children discover the identity of a community, its activities, its people and jobs. In a simple manner, pupils also study the social res...

Dilemme Education Dilemme Education is a hands-on, experiential learning board game that simulates real-life economic and financial scenarios. Designed for students aged 12 and up, the game places players in challenging situations where they must manage resources, balance budgets, and make smart financial decisions. Through gameplay, students develop essential skills such as critical thinking, pro...

Identity Card for Maltese Citizens Application for the issuance of a Maltese eID card to Maltese Citizens. A Maltese eID Card. The applicant may also apply for an eID account by filling in Section C in Application Form ID10 or Section B in Application Form ID10a. Maltese Citizens over 14 years of age. Visit the Identity Cards Unit in Gattard House, National Road, Blata l-Bajda or The Tower, 1st Fl...

Children's Allowance Calculator (DSS) The Children's Allowance Calculator is an online tool provided by the Department of Social Security (DSS) in Malta. It allows families to calculate an unofficial projection of the Children's Allowance they may be eligible for. This service is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, ensuring that families can easily estimate their benefits. Estimate of Ben...

Children's Allowance and Child Birth or Adoption Bonus - Additional Children (DSS) Parents are eligible to receive Children’s Allowance for all children. Hence, if a beneficiary is receiving Children’s Allowance, upon birth or adoption of an additional child the Children’s Allowance claim and payment will be updated automatically. The Children’s Allowance payment rate will be revised in line with ...