I Belong Malta Stage 1: the Pre-Integration Course

Stage 1 was the Pre-Integration Course. It came before Stage 2. This guide’s 14 June 2026 record quotes its aim as: “learners will obtain basic knowledge of English language, Maltese language, and an introduction to life and support services in Malta.” The Directorate’s current page does not publish that description and we cannot re-check it, so we keep it only as dated history.

The record named three courses:

The MQF levels shown are from that record. The Directorate’s current page gives a level only for the Maltese and English courses. See every course across both stages, side by side.

Per this guide’s 14 June 2026 record, Stage 1 was open to foreign nationals aged 18 and over. The Directorate’s current page states no age or nationality condition, and Stage 1 has ended, so do not treat that as a current rule.

The Directorate’s caveat reads: “Eligibility, access, course delivery, and programme modalities and costs are subject to the applicable legislation, availability of course places, and programme arrangements in force at the time of course delivery.” Check its page before you plan. For the current rules, see eligibility for the 100-hour Cultural Orientation course.

1. Take the New Course on Maltese Language and Culture, or hold an old Stage 1 Cultural Orientation certificate. The Directorate accepts either.
2. Then apply for the 100-hour Cultural Orientation course. The Directorate says passing it is one of the requirements for Long-Term Residence. See how the certificate connects to Long-Term Residence.

Another official page, the older servizz.gov.mt service page, still lists “I Belong Stage 1 Graduates” as eligible for Stage 2. It has not been updated. Follow the Directorate’s page.