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Taught languages English, French, Spanish, Italian, German
Typical class size 21
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Chiswick House School and St Martin's College (CHS & SMC) are Malta's independent, co-educational group serving pupils aged 3–18 across Kappara and Swatar. CHS and SMC offer a Bespoke Curriculum with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and an International Programme including English (EL2/3), French (FL2/3), Spanish (SL2/3), Italian (IL1), and Maltese. By Level 6, languages are taught: French, Italian, German, Spanish and Mandarin. An Inclusion and Well‑Being framework provides an Inclusion Coordinator, SEN specialists, a Well‑Being Team and a counsellor; Maths Mastery uses Singapore maths with Maths No Problem!. Ethics Education sits alongside Religious Education; Connected Learning Projects and Project‑Based Learning enrich Middle School. Sixth Form routes include MATSEC or Malta Matriculation, UCAS for UK universities, and international Pathway options. A signature feature is the School of Performing Arts (SOPA) for ages 3–18. Libraries include over 7,000 and 22,000 resources, theatres, drama and music rooms, science labs and a broad sports complex.
This campus is part ofChiswick House School and St Martin's College
The Essentials
Chiswick House School and St Martin's College has 1,458 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English.
Location
Chiswick House School is located at 38, Antonio Schembri Street, Kappara, San Gwann (SGN4233), Malta. St Martin's College is located at Swatar Road, Swatar (MSD2244), Malta. The campuses are in Kappara (San Gwann) and Swatar, Malta.
Stages
Early Years; Junior Years; Middle School; Senior School; Sixth Form
Type
Independent, co-educational school
Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils come from Malta and over 30 other countries.
Additional learning support
Educational Support: Inclusion is a cornerstone of our ethos. The Inclusion Coordinator collaborates with SEN specialists to identify students' needs, adapt the learning environment, and coordinate services for families. The Well-Being Team provides support; a SMART Learning Programme (SLP) supports literacy and other challenges for Level 3 to Level 11; a school counsellor is available to support students and teachers.
Country affiliation
Malta
Fees
Annual tuition at Chiswick House School and St Martin's College ranges from EUR 6,000 to EUR 7,110 for 2026/27.
Chiswick House School & St Martin's College — Fees overview (2026/27 where published; otherwise most recent published figures)
Application / registration fees - One-time registration/application fee reported: EUR 270 (one-off). An additional capital fund/entry fee is reported by third-party sources at EUR 1,440 (one‑off).
Tuition fees by year group (per year / per term where available) - Published, itemised 2026/27 full school-wide fee schedule for every year group is not publicly available. Available published and secondary-source figures indicate approximate annual tuition ranges rather than a complete per-term price list: - Early Years / Kindergarten (approximate full‑day): EUR 7,110–8,010 per year in published programme materials and third‑party school guides. - Primary to Senior years: a commonly‑reported annual range across sources is approximately EUR 6,000 to EUR 9,000 per year depending on age/level; some guides list higher figures for older year groups in certain comparisons. These are reported as annual totals (term splits are not published). - Where term billing is mentioned on school materials, the academic year operates on a three‑term calendar; specific per‑term invoice amounts for 2026/27 are not published in the public materials located.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The scholastic calendar runs on three terms (autumn, spring, summer). The school operates termly teaching blocks; however, a full, detailed 2026/27 billing schedule (invoice dates, due‑dates and term amounts by year group) was not published in the publicly available material. - For summer programmes run by the school there are published registration/payment deadlines and an early‑bird pricing window; the summer programme uses an online registration form that includes payment at booking. A specific cancellation charge of EUR 50 is applied to some summer programme applications withdrawn before the stated cut‑off; refunds are not offered after the stated deadline for that programme.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered as part of Chiswick House School & St Martin's College day‑school provision; international/sixth‑form students are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. No boarding fees are published because boarding is not provided.
Other costs and fees - Capital fund / one‑off entry fee: reported at EUR 1,440 (one‑off). - Uniforms and some year‑level book/stationery provision: Chiswick House School materials state that books, stationery and required educational apparatus are provided as part of the package for Early Years and some Junior year levels; nevertheless families should expect separate uniform purchase costs and optional activity charges. Exact uniform prices are not listed in published fee documents. - Transport: the school notes transport arrangements operate between campuses for certain provisions (for example between partner sites), and transport may be included for specific programmes; specific termly or annual transport charges (route/zone rates) were not published in the publicly available materials. - Optional programme fees (trips, extra‑curricular clubs, language options, international‑student placement/EL programmes) are charged separately; specific priced lists for these extras were not found in the publicly available materials.
Refund information - For the school's published summer programme: a EUR 50 cancellation fee applies when applications are withdrawn before the programme cut‑off; no refunds are made after the stated deadline for that programme. This is explicitly published for the summer offering. - For general annual tuition and registration/capital fees, a formal refund/withdrawal penalty policy for 2026/27 (percentages or term‑by‑term refund rules) was not located in the publicly available school materials.
Fee payment options - Summer programme booking accepts payment via the online registration form used to secure places; that form and its payment field are part of the programme registration. - No comprehensive public listing of accepted payment methods (credit card, direct bank transfer, standing order, etc.) for standard termly tuition was located in the publicly available school materials; many Maltese independent schools accept bank transfer and card payments, but specific accepted methods for Chiswick House School & St Martin's College were not published in the documents located. Parents should plan for standard bank transfer / card options being likely, but no official payment method list was found.
Summary of findings and gaps (brief) - A full, itemised public fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year broken down by exact per‑term amounts and every year group was not available in the school's publicly accessible materials. Available, specific published figures include the school's summer programme price list and third‑party reporting of common one‑off charges (registration/capital fund) and estimated annual tuition ranges. The public materials do confirm the three‑term academic year and that boarding is not provided. Where precise per‑term billing, explicit refund rules for annual tuition, and a list of accepted payment methods are required, those details were not published in the materials located.
Academics
Chiswick House School and St Martin's College teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Chiswick House School & St Martin's College operate across five levels: Early Years, Junior Years, Middle School, Senior School and Sixth Form. The International Programme offers English for non-native speakers (EL2/3), French for non-native speakers (FL2/3) and for native speakers (FL1), Spanish for non-native speakers (SL2/3), Italian for native speakers (IL1), and Maltese as a Foreign Language (MLB). Educational Support includes an Inclusion Coordinator, SEN specialists, a Well-Being Team, a SMART Learning Programme (Levels 3–11) and a school counsellor, while Maths Mastery uses a Singapore Maths approach with Maths No Problem! across levels. Ethics Education is offered as an alternative to Religious Education, with CHS Levels 1–5 and SMC Levels 6–11. In Middle School, core areas include Maltese, English, Mathematics and Integrated Science, with five foreign languages (French, Italian, German, Spanish, Mandarin) by Level 6, and a language continued from Level 7; a Connected Learning Project and Project-Based Learning support cross-curricular work. Sixth Form offers MATSEC or Malta Matriculation Certificate routes, UCAS registration for UK universities, and Pathway/Base Year and Pre-Pathway programmes for international students.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes in Sixth Form, with personalised attention from teachers.
Exam Results
Pass rates in Sixth Form are consistently above the national average, with 100% passes in most subjects. Most students follow the Malta Matriculation Certificate (MMC) or MATSEC routes, enabling entry to the University of Malta and other international universities; UCAS registration for UK universities is available. A careers advisory service supports university applications.
Higher Education Progression
Most Sixth Form students progress to higher education via MATSEC (to the University of Malta or abroad) or MMC; UCAS is used for UK university applications; the Sixth Form offers pathways such as Pathway/Base Year and Pre-Pathway for international students to prepare for higher education.
Gifted and Talented
Higher Achievers programme is available in Junior Years and Middle School and is accredited by the National Association for More Able Children in Education; focus groups and an Alternative Learning Programme support advanced learners.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Well-Being Team that identifies students in need and develops personalised plans in collaboration with parents. A school counsellor supports students and teachers, and the Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) programme is active.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Inclusion Coordinator works with SEN specialists to recognise needs, adapt the environment, and coordinate services. Ongoing staff training supports inclusive education. Identification methods include referrals by teachers, standardised in-house assessments, Cognitive Ability Testing, NFER Nelson assessments, and yearly reading and spelling screenings from Early Years 4/Level 2.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The International Programme offers English for non-English speakers (EL2/3) and languages such as French (FL2/3) and Spanish (SL2/3) for non-native speakers, plus native-language options. English as a Foreign Language (EFL) courses are offered at all levels from Level 1 to Level 11; students can sit the TOEFL Junior on St Martin's College premises.
Mental Wellbeing
A school counsellor is available to support students and teachers, and the Well-Being Team actively participates in the SEL programme to promote mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding
Collaboration with parents is encouraged to support each child's development, and parents may be referred for external assessments or services as needed; the Well-Being Team works to safeguard and support students' welfare.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions begin with an introductory meeting between the Registrar or a member of the Admissions Team, the parents and the child. For prospective students over the age of 2, assessments vary by level: Early Years 1–2 receive a general assessment; Levels 3–5 sit Mathematics and English assessments (and Maltese for Maltese citizens); Levels 6–11 undergo a comprehensive assessment including a Cognitive Ability Test, an interview, and written assessments in Mathematics, English and Maltese (for Maltese citizens), with additional subjects possible if required. The Admissions Team notifies parents of the decision, which is final. Documentation required includes the child's current school report (with wellbeing and information on communication skills), the Early Years Questionnaire for EY 1–2, any relevant psychological reports, the birth certificate (original or authenticated copy with translations if needed), the child's passport/ID, the parents' passports/IDs, a vaccination card for non-Maltese students, and a passport-size photo.
FAQs
What curriculum does Chiswick House School and St Martin's College follow?
The school offers a bespoke curriculum including Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, the Malta Matriculation Certificate, and MATSEC qualifications. An International Programme covers multiple languages, and Maths Mastery uses Singapore methods.
What age range does the school accept?
The school caters to students from age 3 to 18, covering Early Years, Junior Years, Middle School, Senior School, and Sixth Form across two campuses in Kappara and Swatar.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from approximately EUR 6,000 to EUR 7,110. A one-time registration fee of EUR 270 applies, along with a capital fund/entry fee of approximately EUR 1,440.
What learning support is available?
The school has an Inclusion Coordinator who works with SEN specialists using cognitive ability testing, NFER assessments, and regular reading and spelling screenings. A SMART Learning Programme and Well-Being Team support students with additional needs.
Is there a gifted and talented programme?
Yes, the Higher Achievers programme is available in Junior Years and Middle School, accredited by the National Association for More Able Children in Education. Focus groups and an Alternative Learning Programme support advanced learners.
What languages are taught?
The International Programme includes English, French, Spanish, Italian, Maltese, German, and Mandarin. From Level 6, students can study five different languages, aligned with the Common European Framework.
Does the school have a Sixth Form?
Yes, the Sixth Form offers pathways including the Malta Matriculation Certificate and MATSEC routes. UCAS registration is available for UK university applications, and pass rates are consistently above the national average.
What are the school facilities like?
CHS and SMC have two campuses with classrooms, art rooms, a theatre, IT labs, music rooms, libraries, a sensory room, and the SMC Sports Complex with a multi-purpose hall, three 5-a-side pitches, and tennis courts.
How does the admissions process work?
Admissions begin with an introductory meeting. Assessments vary by level: Early Years receive a general assessment, while older students sit Mathematics and English tests. The school guides families through each stage.
Are there performing arts opportunities?
Yes, the School of Performing Arts (SOPA) offers courses in acting, improvisation, ballet, hip hop, singing, and piano for ages 4-18, with open classes held annually to showcase student progress.
What is the pupil nationality mix?
Students come from Malta and over 30 other countries, creating a diverse international community across both campuses.
Does the school have a counsellor?
Yes, a school counsellor supports students and teachers, and the Well-Being Team actively participates in the Social and Emotional Learning programme to promote overall student wellbeing.
