Before you fly

Pre-DepartureCourse

A practical, four-phase orientation for workers moving to Malta. Learn your rights, housing, documents and daily life — then prove it with online exams, an English check and a live interview.

~6 hours total Online or in Malta Certificate on pass

Your journey

  1. 1Online module examsPhase 1
  2. 2English language checkPhase 2
  3. 3Live interviewPhase 3
  4. 4Final result & certificatePhase 4

Typical duration

About 6 hours

Indicative cost

Low cost / sponsored

Format

Online or in person in Malta

Language

Simple English

Curriculum

Course modules

01

Life in Malta

Culture, climate, cost of living and what to expect in your first month.

02

Your Rights at Work

Contracts, minimum wage, working hours, leave and how to report abuse.

03

Jobs & Documents

Single permit, Jobsplus, ID card, tax number and social security basics.

04

Language Basics

Everyday English and Maltese phrases for work, housing and daily life.

05

Demo Exam

A free 16-question practice test on life in Malta, workplace rights, English basics and the live interview.

Outcomes

What you will be able to do

  • Understand your employment contract before you sign it
  • Know how to find safe, fairly priced accommodation
  • Open a bank account and register for your ID card
  • Use public transport and essential local services
  • Know where to get help if something goes wrong

Assessment

Exam structure, phase by phase

1
Phase 1

Online module exams

Timed online tests (about 30 minutes each) after the digital learning material.

  • Living and Integrating in Malta
  • Rights and Obligations at the Workplace
2
Phase 2

English language check

An embedded assessment of basic English so you can follow work and safety instructions.

  • Listening & reading
  • Everyday workplace vocabulary
3
Phase 3

Live interview

A 20–30 minute virtual or in-person interview verifying identity and real comprehension.

  • Camera and microphone check
  • Repeat-after-me speaking task
4
Phase 4

Final result & certificate

Your combined score, pass status and a certificate you can attach to your MaltaHub profile.

  • Shareable with employers
  • Progress saved to your account

Learner dashboard

Your score, time taken and pass status for every phase of the pre-departure course.

Overall progress0/3 phases passed · 0%

Phase 1 · Online module exam

Not attempted
Score
Result
Time

Phase 2 · English Language Check

Locked
Score
Result
Time

Phase 3 · Live Interview

Locked
Score
Result
Time

Start with Phase 1 below — results appear here automatically.

Demo exam: Life in Malta

Try 40 sample questions covering living in Malta, workplace rights, English basics and the live interview. No registration required — this is a free demo.

Phase 2: English Language Check

A timed assessment with a listening section (5 items) and a reading section (6 items). You have 12 minutes and need 70% to pass.

Locked — pass Phase 1 (online module exam) to unlock this phase.

Phase 3: Live Interview

A simulated 20–30 minute interview to prepare for identity checks, conversational English and course-material deck. Practice mode uses your live camera: 8 deck, then repeat-after-me speaking sentences. 18 minutes.

Locked — pass Phase 1 and Phase 2 to unlock the live interview practice.

Phase 4: Final result

Your combined result across all three phases. Pass every phase to be marked ready for the official pre-departure certification.

Phase 1 · Online module exam

Not attempted

Phase 2 · English Language Check

Not attempted

Phase 3 · Live Interview

Not attempted

Frequently asked questions

Anyone moving to Malta for work — especially first-time migrant workers who want to understand contracts, housing and daily life before arriving.

Working in a trade?

You will likely also need a Skill Pass to prove your trade competence to Maltese employers.

Skill Pass

Want a seat in the next session?

Sessions run online and in person in Malta. Send us a message and we will share dates and pricing.

Contact us