Entry Requirement: this is a preparatory course designed specifically for those who are not yet ready to sit for the Italian SEC exam but already achieved a school leaving standard (MQF Level 1) in the subject. Learners need to have a) successfully completed the course in Italian at MQF Level 1, or b) obtained a school leaving certificate in Italian with at least 50% pass mark.

Duration: 32-week course starting in October 2012 until May 2013.

Learning Outcomes:.

* Use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication;

* Describe aspects related to everyday affairs and conditions and to respond adequately in a direct interview;

* Read and write simple narratives in the German language with good use of grammar. Feedback/Assessment: based on continuous assessment (Lifelong Learning Portfolio). The adult educator shall advice learners whether after this year they will be able to proceed to the Italian SEC level.

Venue/s: Lifelong Learning Centre Msida

Certification/Award: Certificate of Attendance based on 80% of regular attendance.

Access to next level of education/training: after successfully completing this course, learners can then take up this course at SEC level.

NOTE: The Directorate for Lifelong Learning shall be receiving applications between Monday 13th and Friday 31st August 2012 from 8.30am till noon. Please note that applications submitted through the internet (online) are more efficient as these are processed directly by the computer programme system. Kindly note that use of Internet Explorer is necessary for the application to be duly processed