Additional language option

Additional language option

The additional language option is offered to Junior College students enrolled in Matriculation Course (Standard)Matriculation Course (Extra)Matriculation Course (Flexi) and Study Programme for 18+ Students.

The aim of this option is to allow JC students to acquire an additional language.

Students taking up Chinese will be automatically gaining the advantage of enrolling in the Enrichment Programme (EP), including the possibility of earning up to 30 marks which maybe used for the purpose of promotion to second year. For more information about the EP click the link above.

Students taking the other Additional Languages available can still earn points to be promoted to second year. 

Marks are based on attendance, participation and effort. 

JC Students are given the possibility of studying one (1) additional language from English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish at Intermediate Matriculation level. Students will be able to sit for the respective MATSEC examination at the end of the two-(2)-year course. 

In addition to the languages above, JC is also offering two (2) more courses: 
  1. Chinese for Beginners Part I OR Chinese for Beginners Part II
  2. Malti for International Students. 

Further details about the courses will be communicated during the introductory session. 

The additional language option is given to students enrolled in: Matriculation Course (Standard)Matriculation Course (Extra)Matriculation Course (Flexi) and Study Programme for 18+ Students only.

The additional language is offered on a voluntary basis. This means that the student may:

  • withdraw from studying the additional language at any point during the course
  • follow the course to completion and then opt not to sit for the MATSEC examination.
Students will be prepared to sit for the MATSEC Intermediate Matriculation exam at the end of the two-(2)-year course. This applies to English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish only. Note that these are not courses for beginners. The Additional Language courses are meant for students who want to consolidate and further their knowledge in the language. A pass at SEC level or equivalent is highly recommended.

Lectures are scheduled for Wednesday from 14:00 to 16:00 hours. English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish taken at Intermediate Matriculation level are scheduled to have two (2) consecutive hours per week over the two-(2)-year course.

For courses in Chinese, please refer to the details at Chinese for Beginners Part I or Chinese for Beginners Part II.

In the case of timetable clashes, precedence will be given to the main Study Programme subjects.

Assessment will be by coursework and assignments only.


https://www.jc.um.edu.mt/study/programmes/additionallanguageoption