About 4,400 families saved an estimated €8 million because of lower taxes in the past four years, Finance Minister Tonio Fenech said.
The government launched schemes to help private and Church schools work in synergy with state schools in the educational reform. Independent schools had an important role in the country’s educational system as these offered a choice, Education Minister Dolores Cristina said during a visit to San Anton School. Mr Fenech was also present.
This year’s Budget included a €1 million fund to strengthen the sustainability of private schools, that would be used for students’ individual needs.