TALIS fills important information gaps in the international comparisons of education systems and offers an opportunity for teachers and Heads of School to provide input into education analysis and policy development in key policy areas. It also allows countries to identify with other countries facing similar challenges to them, and to learn from their policy approaches.

TALIS has been administered three times: in 2008, in 2013 and in 2018. Malta has participated in 2008, 2018 and 2024.