Lifelong Learning Courses 2019/2020

The Directorate for Research, Lifelong Learning and Employability within the Ministry for Education and Employment, is driven by the belief that learning is a lifelong journey. Acquiring new skills throughout life not only enhances wellbeing, but also employment prospects.

Adult Learning evening classes were first introduced in the 80s, but have been part of the remit of the Directorate for Lifelong Learning since June 2009. Over the years, the number of courses offered has not only increased but also improved. During the 2018/2019 academic year, more than 7000 adults followed courses offered by the Directorate.

During 2019/2020, the Lifelong Learning Unit within the Directorate for Research, Lifelong Learning and Employability, will be offering more than 450 courses in 77 different subjects, including vocational subjects. The Courses offered will include:

• • Essential Skills, which are introductory courses that help, improve basic skills in reading, writing, maths and computer skills. 
• • Language Learning in 11 different languages, offered at MQF level 1 and 2, SEC and A Level.
• • Improving Education and Career Prospects. These courses are intended to boost career prospects, and include academic as well as vocational learning.
• • Healthy Living courses intended to help participants make healthy life choices.
• • Creative Expression. Over 20 craft courses designed to enable participants to showcase their creative skills.

The courses marked MQF are accredited by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE) Malta.

The courses will be held at the eight Lifelong Learning Centres, in 27 Local Councils and 17 non-governmental organisations. The Lifelong Learning Centres are the following:

• • Msida, Lifelong Learning Centre
• • Blata l-Bajda, St Ignatius College
• • Gzira, St Clare College
• • Floriana, St Gorg Preca College
• • Tarxien, St Thomas More
• • Mriehel, St Theresa College
• • Mosta, Maria Regina College
• • Ghajnsielem, MCAST Gozo Campus

The applications for courses commencing in October 2019 until January 2020 or May 2020, will be open from the 17th July up to the 7th August 2019.

The Prospectus for the courses and applications are available online on: www.lifelonglearning.gov.mt

Further information may be obtained:

•  from the Directorate for Research, Lifelong Learning and Employability – Tel: 153

•  via email at: lifelonglearning@gov.mt

•  from Local Councils 

•  from servizz.gov hubs  (freephone: 153, website: www.servizz.gov.mt)