Secondary School Qualification and Profile (SSQ&P)
The Secondary School Qualification and Profile is the certificate given to all (State and Non-State) Year 11 students at the end of their secondary school. Students can obtain an MQF Level 3, 2 or 1 in the SSQ&P.
This certificate level depends on how well they did in their formal education and also on the non-formal activities done both in school and after school hours with accredited institutions.
The percentage weight of each item is displayed in the table below.
Item | Description | % Weight |
Core Subjects Maths, Maltese/MFL, English, Science Subject | ‘Minimum Pass’ in at least 3 core subjects | 65% |
Other Subjects | Best 3 of the remaining subjects | |
Non-Formal | 10 activities (Year 7 – 11) in-school and after-school | 35% |
Attendance | Average 75% (Year 7 – 11) | |
More detailed information about the SSQ&P can be found in the links below:
- DCLE 01/2025 – Secondary School Qualification and Profile Criteria
- DCLE 01/2025 – Annexe
- Non-Formal Education Form (after-school activities)
- SSQ&P Video Clip
- Request for re-print of School Leaving Certificate
By email: [email protected]
By phone: 25982174