Matsec examination fees have been raised only to cover the increase in expenses, a Matsec board spokeswoman said yesterday.
She said this was the first rise since 2002 and the fee structure was expected to remain fixed for the next few years.
Announced two days ago, the revised fees caused controversy, especially in the case of students sitting for O levels (SEC), which have gone up from €13.98 to €21 per subject.
At intermediate level the new fee was raised from €18.63 to €25 and at A level from €20.96 to €28.
The registration fee for an application, which may include several subjects, was revised up from €11.65 to €15.
See table below. Read more on Times of Malta.
Matsec Examination Fees
Old fee | New fee | |
Registration fee (per application) | € 11.65 | €15 |
Subject at SEC level | € 13.98 | €21 |
Subject at Intermediate Matriculation level | € 18.63 | €25 |
Subject at Advanced Matriculation level | € 20.96 | €28 |
Additional fee for subjects with a practical component: | ||
- Practical papers (Advanced level science subjects) | € 6.99 | |
- Subject at SEC level | €10 | |
- Subject at Intermediate Matriculation level | €20 | |
- Subject at Advanced Matriculation level | €20 | |
Late application fee | € 46.59 | €70 |
Very late registration fee per subject (up to four subjects) | € 23.29 | €35 |