Gino SchiavoneSenior External Consultant – Quality Assurance

Gino Schiavone - MQE Malta Quality Education
Areas of expertise
  • Quality assurance in vocational education (VET)
  • EQAVET and ESG frameworks
  • Internal QA systems and audit preparation
  • ECVET and micro-credentials
  • Institutional self-assessment and handbook design
  • QA training and professional development

Gino Schiavone brings over a decade of applied experience in developing and managing quality assurance systems for vocational and tertiary education providers. As Head of QA at Malta’s Institute of Tourism Studies, he has overseen institutional audits, built quality handbooks, and introduced online accredited programs, including the first EQF Level 7 course in Internal Quality Assurance.

Malta Quality Education comes up with results that are actually implementable. That is their strength compared to other consulting companies.

In parallel, Gino collaborated with the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) as a national expert and trainer, supporting EQAVET alignment, work-based learning strategies and innovation in education. His leadership in inter-institutional dialogue, including hosting international delegations and designing training initiatives, highlights his strategic role in linking policy with practice.

As a Senior External Consultant at Malta Quality Education, Gino supports institutions in refining their internal QA frameworks, guiding them through audits, and ensuring compliance with European standards while fostering a practical culture of continuous improvement.

Our services

  • Licensing - Accreditation Support - Malta Quality Education
    Accreditation & licensing

    Obtain MFHEA licensing and accreditation with expert guidance. Ensure your institution meets all Maltese educational standards through a streamlined accreditation process. Learn about license types and timelines.

    14 September 2024
  • EU European Projects - Malta Quality Education
    EU Projects

    Comprehensive support for EU Projects in higher education: from proposal development and partner search to project management, training, and evaluation.

    1 May 2025

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+356 27 78 08 14
227 Triq Salvu Psaila, Birkirkara BKR 9078

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Fee for University

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Application Fee €700

and

Administrative Fee €10,000

and

Review process fee: €4,300
(In case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €1,400 applies)
This fee includes the full costs for a two-day accreditation visit and the review process until completion.
This fee also covers the cost of a three-member peer review panel. In the case of online/blended provision, a fourth panel member will be appointed. The accreditation visit consists of a minimum of two days. If, during the process, it is determined that additional days are required, the applicant will be informed accordingly, and an additional fee will apply.

and

Additional Fees (if applicable)

If additional days are required for the accreditation visit.
Cost per day: €2,150
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies per day)

Per diem fees for international peer reviewer: €205*

Flight expenses (as per flight tickets)

Interpreter / translator (as per service provided)

*This rate is based on the Per Diem Allowance for Overseas Duty Travel as issued by the Ministry of Finance for travelling to Malta. If the reviewer would need to travel to countries other than Malta, the per Diem Rates will be calculated as per the per diem rates specified in the following link: PerDiemRates_a.xlsx (gov.mt). 

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Fee for Further and Higher Education Institution

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Application Fee: €700

and

Administrative Fee: €3,000

and

Review process fee: €2,150
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies.)
This fee includes the full costs for a one-day accreditation visit and the review process until completion. This fee also covers the cost of a three-member peer review panel. In the case of online/blended provision, a fourth panel member will be appointed. This fee is calculated on a one-day accreditation visit. If, during the process, it is determined that additional days are required, the applicant will be informed accordingly, and an additional fee will apply.

and

Additional Fees (if applicable)

If additional days are required for the accreditation visit.
Cost per day: €2,150 
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies per day)

Per diem fees for international peer reviewer: €205*

Flight expenses (as per flight tickets)

Interpreter / translator (as per service provided)

* This rate is based on the Per Diem Allowance for Overseas Duty Travel as issued by the Ministry of Finance for travelling to Malta. If the reviewer would need to travel to countries other than Malta, the per Diem Rates will be calculated as per the per diem rates specified in the following link: PerDiemRates_a.xlsx (gov.mt).

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Fee for Higher Education Institution

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Application Fee: €700

 

and

Administrative Fee: €2,000

and

Review process fee: €2,150
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies.)
This fee includes the full costs for a one-day accreditation visit and the review process until completion. This fee also covers the cost of a three-member peer review panel. In the case of online/blended provision, a fourth panel member will be appointed. This fee is calculated on a one-day accreditation visit. If, during the process, it is determined that additional days are required, the applicant will be informed accordingly, and an additional fee will apply.

and

Additional Fees (if applicable)

If additional days are required for the accreditation visit.
Cost per day: €2,150
(In the case of online/blended provision, an additional cost of €700 applies per day)

Per diem fees for international peer reviewer: €205*

Flight expenses (as per flight tickets)

Interpreter / translator (as per service provided)

*This rate is based on the Per Diem Allowance for Overseas Duty Travel as issued by the Ministry of Finance for travelling to Malta. If the reviewer would need to travel to countries other than Malta, the per Diem Rates will be calculated as per the per diem rates specified in the following link: PerDiemRates_a.xlsx (gov.mt).

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Fee for Further Education Institution

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Administrative Fee: €1,000

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Fee for Further Education Centre

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Administrative Fee: €600

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Fee for Further Education Centre

These are the fees for the administrative fee only, provided by MFHEA, to obtain the license.

Administrative Fee: €500

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Fee structure for program accreditation

These are the costs for administrative fees only, provided by MFHEA, for programme accreditation.

The fee structures for Programme Accreditation are applicable as as from 1st September 2023.

Table 2: Administrative Fee Structure per ECTS for Programme Accreditation

MQF Level of Course The first 10 ECTS 

Fee per ECTS
 11th to 30th ECTS 

Fee per ECTS
 ECTS
above the first 30 

Fee per ECTS
Introductory A and B €40 €30 €3
1 and 2 €50 €40 €4
3 and 4 €60 €50 €5
5 €80 €70 €16
6 €90 €80 €20
7 €100 €90 €30
8 €8000

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These are the costs for administrative fees only, provided by MFHEA, for programme accreditation.

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