Malta could get a new vocational school at secondary level, with Prime Minister Robert Abela confirming that discussions on the proposal are currently underway. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Abela revealed the idea during a visit to the Alternative Learning Programme (ALP) school in Paola, where he was accompanied by his wife Lydia Abela and Education Ministry Permanent Secretary Matthew Vella.The proposed school would offer a clearer pathway for students interested in practical learning and skills-based careers, as the government looks to give vocational and academic education equal value.“Not every student has the same skills, the same interests or the same aspirations. But every student has potential and must therefore be given the opportunity to develop it,” Abela said.The existing ALP school currently offers 16 vocational subjects, including engineering, welding, mechanics, electrical training, plumbing, hairdressing, hospitality and agriculture. Students choose two vocational subjects while continuing core subjects including Maltese, English, Mathematics and ICT.Students also receive six weeks of industry work experience, with the programme intended to prepare them either for employment or further studies at institutions such as MCAST and ITS.Abela also highlighted other education measures, including an increase in the annual allocation available to school heads to support students in need, which has risen from €10,000 to €30,000, as well as the continued introduction of dedicated Calming Spaces in schools.The Prime Minister said the aim was to build an education system offering different routes to success while ensuring students are not held back by their family circumstances or individual needs.Would you like to see Malta introduce a dedicated vocational school for secondary students?Facebook Video: Robert Abela•