About

The Department of Examinations falls within the Office of the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Education and Sports (MES). The Department’s offices are located at Pinto Business Centre, Qormi. The Department also runs the Gozo Examinations Centre in Victoria. The Department hosts a team of twenty five officers.

The Department of Examinations administers the MATSEC examinations and other foreign bodies/University examinations. The Department is also responsible for the planning, organisation and implementation of Local Public Examinations within the Public Service.

The Department of Examinations has been honoured with the prestigious Quality Label during the Public Service Awards Ceremony 2026, recognising its commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer-focused service delivery. The Quality Label serves not only as recognition of past achievements but also as motivation for the Department of Examinations to continue enhancing its services and contributing to a more responsive and citizen-centred Public Service.