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Recognition for Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is Seeking Guidance Prior to RPL
the process through which students Guidance may be provided by the
can gain exemption to, or a credit within Institute’s Recognition for Prior Learning
a nationally recognised qualification appointed coordinator through email
course/s based on learning outcomes address rpl@its.edu.mt or through the
or competencies gained through formal, Institute of Tourism Studies website
non-formal and informal learning. (www.its.edu.mt)
RPL is a form of assessment which is Applying for RPL
the process of recognising a person’s Candidates who are interested in
skills, knowledge and competences applying for RPL must either collect
which a candidate has acquired through the application form from the registrar’s
previous training, education, work and/or office at The Institute of Tourism Studies
general life experience. The benefits of or download an application form from the
RPL may be the reduced time a student Institute’s website.
needs to spend attending classes,
undertaking assessments or relearning Applications for RPL may be accepted
what they already know. if application together with the relevant
documentation is submitted on time,
together with a fee of €400.
Further information may be found on the
ITS website.

Registrar’s Office may be contacted
on 23793100 and Accounts Office on
23793303.

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