The school year comprises 2 semesters, extending from September to December and from January to June. The School is governed by a Board of Directors, elected for 1-year terms by the Association of the Verdala International School. Membership in the Association is automatically conferred on all parents of children enrolled in the School. The School is registered in Malta under the Verdala School Foundation as a non-profit organization and is licensed by the Ministry of Education in Malta. The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic, college-preparatory public schools.
Instruction is in English.
The School offers the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs. French, Italian, and Spanish are taught as foreign languages. Electives include art, drama, computing, journalism, yearbook and creative writing. The School's testing program includes the SAT I, SAT II, and I.G.C.S.E. Advanced level courses are offered according to demand. Extracurricular activities include an art club, bowling, volleyball, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, and sword-fencing.