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Maltese language test, MQF Level 2
The Maltese test for long-term residence.
Facts checked against the sources below on 23 October 2026. Independent guide, not affiliated with the Government of Malta or any provider. Rules change: confirm with the official body before you pay.
| Who needs it | Third-country nationals applying for long-term residence in Malta after five years, together with the 100 hour Cultural Orientation course. |
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| What it is | An award in Maltese as a foreign language at MQF Level 2 (CEFR A2): listening, reading, an oral exam (introduce yourself, describe a picture, answer questions) and a written exam (grammar exercises and a short paragraph). |
| Pass mark | 65%. |
| Fee | Set by the course provider. Learning Works lists its two month award at €350 for residents and EU citizens. |
| Where | External accredited providers: Learning Works, Future Focus, Avanza, the University of Malta and others. The free I Belong Maltese courses ended on 15 June 2026. |
| Validity | No time window: a pass stays valid. |
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