About MAVC

Welcome to the college named after the father of the Maltese language, the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College established on the 19th November 2018 with a specific focus to improve and coordinate the visual and performing art education in Malta and Gozo. Our vision is for these specialised schools to gain the status of an academic cluster with the focus on the quality of teaching and learning in the visual and performing arts. As a college, we strive to create the synergy between these specialised schools. Moreover, we instill in our learners especially the young generation, this awareness of the economics of culture and creative industries in Malta, especially when one considers that they contribute to 6.4% to the Maltese GDP.

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MAVC Gozo VPA School at the Public Service Expo 2025

The MAVC Gozo Visual and Performing Arts School had the honour of participating in this year’s Public Service Expo, held from the 22nd to the 25th of May as part of the Ministry for Gozo and Planning stand. Art educators Mr. Martin Attard and Mr. Shawn Cauchi, together with their students, represented our school with […]

MAVC Gozo VPA School Unveils “Island Chronicles” Intaglio Print Exhibition at Xewkija Windmill

On Friday 16th May 2025, the Gozo Visual & Performing Arts School, in collaboration with the Gozo Culture Council within the Ministry for Gozo and Planning, proudly inaugurated Island Chronicles: A Series of Intaglio Prints from the Gozo VPA Printmaking Studio. This captivating exhibition of fine art prints by our talented printmaking students was set against […]

New Instruments, New Opportunities: MAVC Gozo VPA School Expands Its Musical Horizons

As the scholastic year draws to a close, the MAVC Gozo Visual and Performing Arts School continues to end on a high note by introducing exciting additions to its growing collection of musical instruments. With the recent arrival of a viola, a drum kit, and a vibraphone, students now have even more tools to explore […]

‘Turn Creativity into a Career’ – Teach Visual Arts

Choose the Teaching Profession – Teach Visual Arts This is a targeted promotional campaign on the teaching profession with the focus of Visual and Performing Arts Education, as part of MEYR’s human capital planning (New National Education Strategy 2024-30: Wellbeing Educators) Production: Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) 2025

MAVC Gozo VPA School Shines at Europe Day 2025 Spring Festival

On Saturday, 3rd May 2025, students and educators from the MAVC Gozo Visual and Performing Arts School proudly represented the school at the Spring Festival in Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria, as part of the Europe Day 2025 celebrations. This vibrant festival, celebrating creativity and collaboration, provided the perfect platform for the school to showcase its […]

UNVEILED: Celebrating Creativity at the MAVC Gozo VPA School

On Friday, 28th March 2025, the Gozo Visual and Performing Arts School proudly hosted the inauguration of its Annual Art Exhibition, titled ‘UNVEILED’, a dynamic celebration of student creativity, expression, and artistic growth. The event opened with a musical performance of Fusion des Couleurs by Mro. Michael Pirotta, performed by the talented Gozo VPA School Ensemble, setting […]

MAVC Malta School of Music – Classical Voice Department, Presented ‘Opera at the Citadel’

On Thursday, 29th May 2025, the Malta School of Music at Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) marked a memorable cultural celebration with the performance of Opera at the Citadel at the Citadel Cultural Centre in Gozo. The event formed part of the commemorations marking the 50th Anniversary of Music Education at the Malta School of Music. The evening opened with a welcome address by Mr Victor […]

“Erasmus+ ‘DigiTech Methods’ Project showcased on National Television”

On May 16th, 2025, the Erasmus+ project DigiTech Methods was highlighted on the TVM program Ghaddi S’hawn, hosted by Ms. Antonella Vassallo. Representing the initiative, Mr. Roderick Camilleri, Head of the Malta School of Art, and Ms. Leanne Lewis, Educator, discussed the project’s objectives and outcomes. The initiative is coordinated by Mikiel Anton Vassalli College and funded by […]

Dr. Moira Azzopardi Barbieri Appointed as Malta’s National Coordinator for the European Association for Music in Schools (EAS)

The Malta School of Music, part of the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College, is proud to announce that Dr. Moira Azzopardi Barbieri has been appointed as the National Coordinator (NC) for Malta for the European Association for Music in Schools (EAS). Her appointment, which spans from the 2025 EAS Conference until the 2027 Conference, underscores Malta’s […]

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Frequently asked questions

All information is to be found on this website and on the Facebook Page of the Malta School of Art.
All courses are free of charge, however there is a registration fee. Students under 16 years of age can register without any charges. There is a registration fee for potential candidates who fall within the following criteria:

Students 60+ are not charged for the first registration. Regular admission fees apply for additional courses.
Registration Fee for a non-accredited course is €34.94
Registration Fee for an accredited course is € 46.59
Registration Fees for non-European citizens are €69.98 for non-accredited courses and €93.18 for accredited courses.
Registration Payment is to be proceed online. Registration Fees are not refundable.
Registrations and submissions of application are performed online through this website.
Candidates who want to transfer to other courses are requested to inform the school administration. The school administration will decide whether such a request is possible.
Certificates of Attendance are issued upon request. The issuing certificates are subject to an 80% attendance.
Courses are 32 weeks long, commencing in October until May.
Some materials are provided by the school. However, all the students are requested to bring their own materials and the requested resources.
The maximum amount of students per class is of not more than twelve students for practical workshops and twenty-five students for History of Art classes.
Absentee is to be reported via e-mail to the class Educator. Should a person fail to attend three consecutive lessons without prior notification s/he shall be considered not interested to continue the course and will be omitted from the class list.
Late Applications are subject to the availability of space and are listed on a Waiting List.
Regular communication and notifications are conveyed via e-mail and sms by the school administration.