Cap. 605 Art. 4Obligations of the State.

(1) It is the duty of the State -

(a) to promote education in Malta based on the values of democracy, inclusion, diversity, active citizenship, critical thinking, responsible behaviour and ethical conduct; and

(b) to ensure the existence of a system of schools and other educational institutions in Malta catering for the full development of the whole personality and overall well-being of the person including his ability to work.

(2) In particular, it shall be the duty of the State -

(a) to develop and implement an education policy based on the values set out in sub-article (1);

(b) to establish such educational facilities as are necessary to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to make the most of global opportunities and to deal with the challenges of society and the economy of today and tomorrow;

(c) to ensure the teaching of the core curricular entitlement as established in the National Curriculum Framework;

(d) to ensure that there exist early childhood education and care centres;

(e) to provide for education of children of compulsory school age;

(f) to ensure the provision of post-compulsory and tertiary education for students who have completed their secondary education;

(g) to promote the teaching of the liberal and expressive arts, science, languages, technology, vocational education, personal development, life skills and sports among all students.