Malta has made vital strides in growing tertiary academic attainment, with the speed reaching 46.3 % in 2023, surpassing the European Union (EU) common of 43.1 % and the EU goal of 45 % for 2030, in accordance with a report issued by the European Fee on Thursday.
The annual Schooling and Coaching Monitor’s nation report highlighted Malta’s achievements in schooling and coaching, and the continuing efforts to reinforce the nation’s schooling and coaching panorama.
The report additionally highlighted a rise in participation in early childhood schooling and care, following a decade of gradual decline, pushed by the opening of 38 new childcare facilities between 2022 and September 2024.
In the meantime, the report additionally recognized key challenges that require continued consideration. Regardless of a big decline in early faculty leavers over the previous decade, there are challenges to be addressed, the report mentioned.
On this regard, the Maltese authorities is implementing reforms, with initiatives such because the Household Group Faculty Hyperlink Programme aimed toward participating households in supporting academic success, in accordance with the report.
