Education in Malta is highly regarded, with a focus on a bilingual system (Maltese and English) and a diverse range of institutions. The system includes pre-primary, primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, with compulsory education up to age 16. The University of Malta is the country’s main higher education institution. The education system emphasizes both academic and vocational paths and quality standards are monitored by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE).