Malta should consider establishing or strengthening a fully independent national examinations authority with a clear legal mandate, former Labour MP Katya De Giovanni writes today.

Its governance structure should reflect the diversity of the education sector and include appropriate mechanisms for external scrutiny, publication of standards and transparent appeals.

An independent national assessment authority would provide a clearer separation of responsibilities. Such an authority should be publicly accountable, adequately resourced and professionally led. It should include experts from schools, further and vocational education, universities, industry, assessment, psychology and curriculum development.

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