Lebanon vs Malta
Side-by-side comparison of how these places approach childhood.
Lebanon
Lebanese children learn in three languages โ Arabic, French, and English โ from first grade.
The trilingual education system reflects Lebanon's position between Arab, French, and global cultures.
Malta
Maltese children grow up bilingual in Maltese and English from birth.
Malta is the only EU country where a Semitic language is official, creating a unique Arabic-English bilingual childhood.
Lebanon
Lebanon's education system teaches in Arabic, French, or English depending on the school. Private schools educate 70% of children โ one of the highest rates globally. The 2019 economic collapse and 2020 Beirut explosion devastated the education system.
Malta
Malta's education follows a British-influenced structure with primary and secondary levels. Instruction is bilingual in Maltese and English. Church schools educate about 30% of students for free. The 11-plus exam was replaced by continuous assessment for secondary placement.
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