Malta Training Course 2026

First Impressions of Malta

We arrived in Malta and had our first contact with Maltese culture.

We visited Valletta, exploring its typical streets and surroundings, and enjoyed a beautiful view from the Upper Barrakka Gardens overlooking the Three Cities, including Birgu.

 Visit  to Malta´s cathedral

We visited St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta, one of the island’s most impressive  bulding. Its richly decorated interior, full of gold details and artistic masterpieces, reflects the deep historical and cultural heritage of Malta. The cathedral is also home to a famous work by Caravaggio, making the visit even more meaningful as we connected art, history, and culture.

Exploring Valetta

After we strolled through the streets of Malta, enjoying its unique atmosphere and charm. From the Upper Barrakka gardens, we took  in the views of the  Three Cities( Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua )  appreciating its beauty. This becomes our starting point to discover local customs and make the most of the course while fully experiencing the culture around us.

  Visit Marsaxlokk

On our second day in Malta, we headed to Marsaxlokk, a charming fishing village that reflects the heart of Maltese culture. We wandered around its colourful harbour, famous for the traditional luzzu boats, and even enjoyed a short ride on one of them. Afterwards, we visited the stunning St Peter’s Pool, known for its crystal-clear waters and natural beauty, and explored the historic Fort St. Lucian. It was a perfect day combining local traditions, scenic views, and a glimpse into Malta’s rich heritage.

Enjoy Blue Grotto 

After we then made our way to the Blue Grotto, where we appreciated  the importance of the sea in Maltese culture. The impressive cliffs  highlighted how closely life on the island is connected to the sea, not only as a natural resource but also as a source of identity, tradition, and daily life. This visit allowed us to reflect on the strong relationship between the Maltese people and their maritime environment.

  Discovering Virgo

In the afternoon we explored Birgu, one of the historic Three Cities, famous for its streets and colourful Maltese doors that decorate theur houses. We could see how architecture reflects Malta's history , and daily life, linking the culture and traditions of the island.
A way to connect learning with the rich heritage and the culture of Malta.

Am approach to Maltese culture 

On Sunday in Malta we visited Marsaxlokk and enjoyed its colourful harbour.Then, we explored St'Peter's Pool and the Blue Grotto, discovering the island natural beauty and its connection to the sea.. In the afternoon, we walked around Virgo, appreciating its historic  streets and Maltese architecture, linking our experience to the culture and heritage of the island. It was a very enriching dsy.

The first day of  the AI course

The course we carried about during five days was focused on the use of AI in education, exploring practical tools and strategies to enhance teaching and learning. It aimed to develop digital competence and provided innovative approaches that can be shared with our School Staff and applied in the classroom 

Get to know participants in the course 

We took part in a series of ice-breaker activities to get to know the participants from each school in a dynamic and engaging way. This was followed by presentations from the different schools involved, allowing us to learn more about their contexts and experiences. We also shared our expectations and goals for the course, creating a positive and collaborative learning environment from the very beginning. 

Sharing our school with the rest of participants 

After listening to the presentations from the participating schools, we introduced our own school through a video created and edited by our students. It was a meaningful way to showcase our context, highlight our work, and share our school community from our students’ perspective.

Exploring Historical Memory of Firt St Angelo

In the afternoon, we visited Fort St Angelo , a historical fortress that offered  an understanding of Malta's strategic and historical.importance through history. We aldo enjoyed the views of the Grabd Harbour and the surronding .

Walking through its ancient wals, we could imagine  its role in shaping the island's  past 

Walking through Varetta streets

We ended the day walking thrugh Valetta streets , seeing the Maltese atmsphere and we  als visited Barrakka Gardens  where  we wnjoyed the iews of the habour as wellas we had an stunnning iew of the Three Cities. From.this point we vould appreciate the connection of Varetta with the sea abd it also offered a moment to reflect on what we had learnt in our first day of the course and which would be our expectations.

Exploring AI Agents and Educational Applications

We also learned how to achieve optimum results across different systems, as well as how to use and build AI agents and custom AI tools. Throughout the session, we explored practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in education, focusing on how these tools can support teaching, improve efficiency, and create more personalised learning experiences for students. It was a very productive session 

A exchange of Learning Practises 

 Today we continued with the presentations of the participating schools, which gave us the opportunity to learn different educational and learning approaches.With these presentations we also compare and understand different methodologies and how they work in another countries. We also reflected about new ideas that would be implemented in our school.

Exploring Historical Memory in Mosta

In the afternoon, we visited the Rotunda of Mosta, an impressive landmark that reflects Malta’s historical and cultural heritage. We also explored the nearby air-raid shelter, which offered a powerful insight into the island’s past and the experiences of its people during the Second World War. This visit allowed us to connect with the concept of historical memory, as the site stands as a symbol of resilience and collective identity. It linked closely to the theme we are working on in our project, helping us reflect on how history is preserved and remembered through significant places and shared experiences.

   From film set to Cultural.Heritage

We finished the day with a visit to Popeye Village, an iconic film set that has become part of Malta’s cultural heritage. This unique place reflects the island’s connection to the film industry and its ability to transform creative spaces into cultural landmarks. It offered us a different perspective on Maltese culture, showing how tradition and modern influences coexist and contribute to the identity of the island.

Wednesday 25th March 2026

Formal School Presentations and Exploring AI Tools for Education

We had the opportunity to listen to presentations from the participating schools, We also explored AI apps for facilitating educators workflows, from lesson plan creation to presentation tools, empowering teachers to work smarter and more efficiently.

 Today, we visited Dwejra Bay on the island of Gozo, a stunning natural site famous for its breathtaking landscapes and for being one of the filming locations of the TV series Game of Thrones. During the visit, we also had the opportunity to learn more about Maltese culture, exploring the island’s rich history, traditions, and unique heritage shaped by the many civilizations that have influenced Malta over the centuries. This experience allowed us to connect cultural learning with the beauty of the local environment.

Exploring tradition and faith in Gozo 

We visited the Ta´Pinu Basilica an iconic landmark of Gozo island that reflects thye island´s deep cultural and religious heritage. This site  allowed us to better understand the importance of tradition, faith, and history in Maltese identity, as well as the way culture is preserved and expressed through architectural and daily life.

 Exploring Medieval Citadel Gozo

To end the day, we visited the Citadel in Gozo, another iconic landmark that reflect the island's deep cultural and historical heritage. TWe understood  the importance of traditionand history in Maltese identity. We really enjoyed walking through its walls and its stunning views.

Reflection on Today's Visit

 In the morning during the course focused on Ethics and AI . The class  offered a discussion and exploration of the present and future of education, society and everyday life in relation to AI. Throughout the session, we reflected and worked in groups on the ethical implications of AI , including issues such as data privacy, automation and decission- making. The couse also addressed the challenges and dilemmas that arise from the increasing use of AI.

 Exploring Rabat

We headed to Rabat and there  we visited St Paul's Catacombs, one of the most fascinating historical sites in Rabat. We explored these underground passages and we connected with Malta's early Christian history and undestand ancient burial , offering us a unique insight into the island's rich cultural and historical heritage

Reflection on the course

End of the course on AI. During this course, we explored how Artificial Intelligencecan support education by enhancing teaching and learning, processes. We learned about different AI tools for lesson planning, content creation, and presentations , as well

This t experience encouraged us to reflect on the future  of eductionh and how technology can help us work more efficiently and creatively.

We also had a lunch in which we tasted  typical Maltese dishes to talk about the course and keep contacts for future collaboration.

Bye bye Malta

This training couse was an enriching and productive experience. We enjoyed discovering Maltese culture, exploring its traditions and beautiful landscapes, while also learning valuble AI toolos and strategies that we are excited to bring into our classrooms.