Communications for Providers

The below Communications have been issued by the MFHEA, targeted at licensed education institutions.

Comm. No.	Comm. Title	Annexes
MFHEA/01/2026	Communication Protocol
MFHEA/02/2026	Policy update on requests during institutional accreditation and reaccreditation
MFHEA/03/2026	Regulations for Quality Assurance: Higher Education Online Learning
MFHEA/04/2026	Communication replacing communication from 11/2025 -additional clarifications

Comm. No.	Comm. Title	Annexes
MFHEA/01/2025	Accreditation, Quality Assurance and Validation Unit Restructuring at MFHEA
MFHEA/02/2025	Reminder: Discontinuation of Generic Email Addresses
MFHEA/03/2025	Updated RPL Guideline 2025
MFHEA/04/2025	Launch of New Programme Accreditation Standards & Call for Pilot Participants
MFHEA/05/2025	Malta Qualifications Database Update during Ongoing Audits
MFHEA/06/2025	The New Programme Accreditation Standards for Higher Education
MFHEA/07/2025	Change in mode of programme delivery
MFHEA/08/2025	Timetables
MFHEA/09/2025	Online Regulations for Higher Education Providers (supporting presentation)
MFHEA/10/2025	Policy update on language of instruction

Comm. No.	Comm. Title	Annexes
MFHEA/01/2024	Updates on the Accreditation Procedure
MFHEA/02/2024	Validation of Non-Formal and Informal Learning (VNFIL) Centres Fees
MFHEA/03/2024	Important Update Regarding Real Estate Programme Accreditation
MFHEA/04/2024	Communication Regarding Spot Checks
MFHEA/05/2024	Recognition for Prior Learning – Fee and Evaluation Process Updates
MFHEA/06/2024	Notice of Evaluation Fees and Process for Digital Platform and Online/Blended Programmes
MFHEA/07/2024	Communication to all Recognition of Prior Learning service providers
MFHEA/08/2024	Updated Programme and Recognition for Prior Learning Application
MFHEA/09/2024	Updated Programme Accreditation Timeline
MFHEA/10/2024	Notice of Administration Fees for Licenced Providers
MFHEA/11/2024	Engagement of Consultants and Experts by Institutions
MFHEA/12/2024	Suspension of Programme Application Submissions	MFHEA/12/2024 B
MFHEA/13/2024	Reminder: New Provider Accreditation Manual for Further & Higher Education Institutions, Higher Education Institutions and Universities

Comm. No.	Comm. Title	Annexes
MFHEA/01/2023	Communication regarding involvement of students in programme accreditation.
MFHEA/02/2023	Update of the Fee Stucture for Programme Accreditation	COMM 02/2023
MFHEA/03/2023	Revision of Accredited Programmes
MFHEA/04/2023	Communication regarding MQF Level 8 Programme Accreditation
MFHEA/05/2023	Communication on the Teaching and Learning Venue/s
MFHEA/06/2023	Communication about a new process for provider accreditation (licensing) for Further & Higher Education Institutions, Higher Education Institutions and Universities
MFHEA/07/2023	Updated Fee Structure for Provider External Quality Assurance (EQA) Audits
MFHEA/08/2023	Updated Fee Structure for Provider Accreditation (Licensing)
MFHEA/09/2024	Updates on the Accreditation Procedure

Comm. No.	Comm. Title	Annexes
MFHEA/01/2022	Communication regarding ICDL and ICDL Advanced	Awards comparable to MQF level 3 & MQF level 4
MFHEA/02/2022	Communication regarding Online Teaching	Guidelines for QA for Online Learning
MFHEA/03/2022	Communication regarding the update of the Licence application	Provider Licences Application
MFHEA/04/2022	Communication regarding Student Agreements	Sample Student Agreement
MFHEA/05/2022	Communication regarding the update of the NOSs in the Childcare Sector	NOSs Childcare Sector
MFHEA/06/2022	Communication regarding the process for new Provider Accreditation and the process of Programme Accreditation.	Flowchart A and Flowchart B
MFHEA/07/2022	Certificates issued by VNFIL Centres	Not Applicable since August 2023
MFHEA/08/2022	Communication about Ethical Practice and Research Integrity	Guidelines for ethical practice and research integrity.

Comm. No.	Comm. Title	Annexes
MFHEA/01/2021	Closure of Schools (COVID-19)	LN 97 of 2021
MFHEA/02/2021	Mandatory Standards and Guidance Documents (COVID-19)	Standards for Post-Secondary Schools and Institutes Standards and Guidance for Examinations
MFHEA/03/2021	Issuing of Certification	An example of the certificate
MFHEA/04/2021	New Fee Structure for Provider Accreditation and for Programme Accreditation	*Replacing ACC/02/2016 and ACC-QA/01/2017 Annex 2 as from 1st January 2022.
MFHEA/05/2021	RPL Policy Guidelines	Recognition of Prior Learning Webpage
MFHEA/06/2021	Guidelines to the Educational Sector for Post-Secondary Schools/Institutions and Tertiary Institutions in Malta and Gozo (September 2021)	Advice and Guidelines
MFHEA/07/2021	Schedule of fines
MFHEA/08/2021	Physical and Digital Advertising of home-grown programmes undergoing accreditation
MFHEA/09/2021	Website of licensed educational institutions, content of media and advertising and use of the MFHEA logo	MQF Logo
MFHEA/10/2021	Fee-Structure for Provider External Quality Assurance (EQA) Audits	Annex I * and Annex II(*Applicable as from January 2022.)
MFHEA/11/2021	Election to establish an Advisory Committee

Communications published by NCFHE (2013 – 2020)

NB: For past Communications not available in this list, kindly send an email on [email protected]

Communications by NCFHE

Comm. No.	Comm. Title	Annexes
NCFHE/02/2020	Updated Statement on coronavirus (COVID-19)
NCFHE/03/2020	Online teaching and learning – COVID-19 situation
NCFHE/04/2020	Update on Closure of Schools (COVID-19 situation)
NCFHE/05/2020	Update on Closure of Schools – Definition(COVID-19 situation)
NCFHE/06/2020	The National Occupational Standards
NCFHE/07/2020	Provision of Online Learning	Questions for provision of online/blended learning
NCFHE/08/2020	Update on Closure of Schools (Repealing Regulations).
NCFHE/09/2020	Definitions of Terms in Online Learning

Communications by Accreditation Unit

Comm. No.	Comm. Title	Annexes
ACC/01/2013	Use of Specific Wording and NCFHE Logo by Licenced Further and Higher Education Institutions
ACC/02/2013	Data Collection on Further and Higher Education Provision by the NCFHE

ACC/04/2014	Distance Learning Providers Feedback Committee
ACC/05/2014	Register of Accredited Further and Higher Educational Institutions
ACC/17/2014	New MEPA Regulations with Respect to Access to Premises	More info
ACC/18/2014	Enhanced NCFHE Register
ACC/23/2014	Qualification Level for Tutors	Clarification
ACC/24/2014	Childcare Training Provision Feedback Committee
ACC/31/2014	Use of NCFHE Logo and Text only with Accredited or Recognised Courses
ACC/35/2014	Training in the Writing of Accreditation Applications

ACC/01/2015	SLC Number available to Accredited Entities	Template Letter
ACC/03/2015	Compliance with Regulations on Use of Venue for Provider Accreditation (Replaced by ACC/04/2016)
ACC/07/2015	SL327.433 Regulation 47 Interpretation Note

ACC/01/2016	Communication for Institutions to Apply for Renewal of Licence
ACC/02/2016	Updated Administrative Fees for Programme and Provider Accreditation	Updated Fee Structure
ACC/03/2016	Updated Regulations on the Internal Quality Assurance Policy Document of Registered Licensed Institutions
ACC/04/2016	Amendments to Communication No: 3/2015 – Compliance with Regulations on Use of Venue for Provider Accreditation

ACC-QA/01/2017	Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Online/Blended Learning	Updated NQAF and Updated Fee Structure
ACC/02/2017	Amendments to Communication No: 4/2016: Compliance with Regulations on Use of Venue for Provider Accreditation

ACC/08/2019	Amendment to Communication No: 02/2013 (Data Collection for Annual Statistics Further and Higher Education)	Data required about Students, Credit Mobility and Graduates

Communications by Quality Assurance Unit

Comm. No.	Comm. Title	Annexes
QA/03/2014	Report on ‘Progress in Quality Assurance in Higher Education’ by the European Commission
QA/12/2014	New Sanctions Procedure by the Quality Assurance Committee within the NCFHE
QA/19/2014	Strict Adherence to Course Minimum Requirements for Participation
QA/27/2014	Intellectual Property Rights for Accredited Courses
QA/29/2014	QA Framework Finalised: Support for Developing IQA
QA/32/2014	Investigation Expenses
QA/34/2014	Processing of Requests for Recognition of New Courses by Accredited Entities

QA/04/2015	External Quality Audit of Accredited HE Courses after First Complete Cycle of Provision
QA/05/2015	Providing Correct Information to Prospective Students of Courses Accredited by OFQUAL

QA/01/2016	Issuing of EQA Follow-Up Report and Timelines
QA/02/2016	Fee-Structure for Provider External Quality Assurance (EQA) Auditst

ACC-QA/01/2017	Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Online/Blended Learning	Updated NQAF and Updated Fee Structure

QA/01/2018	Training for Peer and Student Reviewers for External Quality Assurance Audits (16th to 18th January 2019).pdf

QA/01/2020	Training for Peer and Student Reviewers for External Quality Assurance Audits (26th and 27th March 2020)*	*Due to the Covid-19 situation, the NCFHE has decided to postpone this event.

Communications by Research and Policy Unit

Comm. No.	Comm. Title	Annexes
RP/01/2020	Education Statistics Questionnaire 2019 2020 (Data collection on Students enrolled in Qualification and Awards)