QSI International School of Malta

Counseling at QSI Malta is developmental, comprehensive, and student centered. The program supports student growth in four areas: Academic, Career, Personal and Social, and Global Perspective. The School Counselor works in partnership with students, families, teachers, and the wider community to support academic success, social-emotional well-being, and future readiness. Counseling services are aligned with QSI's Success Orientations and help students develop confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self. Counseling is provided across all grade levels and includes classroom guidance lessons, individual and small group counseling, collaboration with parents and teachers, and referrals to school or community support services. Career and university counseling is available for secondary students.

QSI Malta has a regional Learning Support Specialist who helps teachers develop academic plans for students who are struggling academically. The process is initiated by the teacher or the parent through the teacher. Before the specialist engages about a specific child, the parent must give written consent.

The Intensive English program is designed for students 6 years old and up whose English skills limit full access to mainstream classroom instruction. The goal is to facilitate an accelerated learning environment in which students are able to acquire English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing to be successful in their age-appropriate mainstream classes. Intensive English classes are smaller than mainstream classes to allow teachers to target individual student needs. The program includes pull-out classes and collaboration with subject-area teachers to support language development.

The Counseling Program supports academic success, social-emotional well-being, and future readiness. It covers four areas: Academic, Career, Personal and Social, and Global Perspective. Counseling is provided across all grade levels and is tailored to students' developmental needs. Services include classroom guidance lessons, individual and small group counseling, collaboration with parents and teachers, and referrals to school or community support services. Career and university counseling is available for secondary students.

QSI Malta provides a safe and nurturing environment; all staff must report suspected incidences of child abuse or neglect when there is reasonable cause, and reporting follows the Child Protection Policy. The school adheres to the CEESA Safeguarding and Child Protection Statement and maintains a Child Protection Policy, Handbook, and Curriculum. CEESA safeguarding standards prioritize prevention and intervention and include regular onsite training and safe recruitment practices. The Code of Conduct requires staff to maintain professional boundaries and ensure safety for students at activities on and off campus. Safeguarding is a top priority for the school community.