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title: "Increase in Students Achieving Recognised Qualifications at End of Compulsory Education"
date: 2026-06-23T14:00:25.074+00:00
updated: 2026-06-23T14:00:25.074+00:00
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# Increase in Students Achieving Recognised Qualifications at End of Compulsory Education

## In brief

- The number of students completing secondary school without a recognised qualification has decreased by 23% since 2023.
- This positive trend indicates more students are achieving MQF Level 3 or higher by the end of their compulsory education.
- The Ministry of Education highlighted these figures as a sign of progress in the education sector.

Malta has seen a notable improvement in educational attainment, with a 23% reduction in students finishing secondary school without a recognised qualification since 2023. This positive development means more students are achieving at least a Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) Level 3 by the time they complete their compulsory education.

The Ministry of Education released these figures, indicating a successful trend in ensuring students gain foundational qualifications. This increase in recognised qualifications is seen as a crucial step towards improving future opportunities for young people entering further education or the workforce.

The data suggests that efforts to support students through their secondary education are yielding results, contributing to a more skilled and qualified generation.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** All outlets reported this development consistently without notable framing differences, highlighting the positive trend in educational attainment.

## Sources (2)

- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-06-22/local-news/Early-school-leavers-in-Malta-down-23-since-2023-Education-Ministry-says-6736290749)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/jizdiedu-l-istudenti-bi-kwalifika-rikonoxxuta-fi-tmiem-l-edukazzjoni-obbligatorja-taghhom/)

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