English course in Malta
English is one of the island’stwo official languages, inherited from two centuries of British colonisation. Malta is certainly the ideal compromise between relaxation and learning.
Malta offers a Mediterranean climate, clear blue seas, a rich history, pretty villages and colourful landscapes, as well as numerous cafés and restaurants and a particularly lively nightlife.
Every year from April to September, the school welcomes young students aged 13 to 17 from all over the world. The stay includes English lessons (20 lessons per week) as well as a full programme of excursions and supervised activities in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. To take part in this programme, participants must have studied English for at least one year at school.
Highlights
- Malta, the jewel of the Mediterranean, where sunshine, beaches and thousands of years of history come together
- A stay that includes lessons, activities, accommodation and supervision
- International classes that encourage exchanges and friendships from around the world
- Passionate and experienced teachers
- A safe environment
- Teaching materials designed by the school especially for teenagers
- School groups welcome at any time of the year
Founded in 1985, our partner school, IELS, offers participants a highly international environment. It welcomes young people of many different nationalities.
Courses are given in two different locations:
- Pembroke: a small town in the east of the Maltese island surrounded by impressive historical remains and blessed with an abundance of nature. Pembroke is also renowned for being one of the best places for scuba diving.
- Sliema: a cosmopolitan seaside resort located 5 kilometres from the capital Valletta and a stone’s throw from the promenade that runs along the sea and is used every evening by the Maltese to go to one of the many restaurants, bars, cafés or discotheques in the St Julien district.
The school buildings include bright, air-conditioned classrooms, a bookshop, a cafeteria and an Internet café so that students can keep in touch with family and friends during their stay. Wifi access and internet café available to students.
The schools are members of FELTOM and are recognised by the Ministry of Education.
Programme :
- 20 lessons of 45 minutes per week (15 hours)
- Monday to Friday, morning classes
Method:
- Communicative method focused on participation and confidence
- Teaching materials designed by IELS specifically for teenagers
- Varied activities: conversations, role-plays, group projects, debates
- Objective: to improve fluency, comprehension and oral expression
- Topics tailored to the age and interests of young people
Accepted levels :
- From false beginner to advanced (A1 to C1)
- Level test on arrival for appropriate placement
Teaching and supervision:
- Qualified and experienced teachers
- Multinational classes promoting intercultural exchange
- Maximum 17 students per class for better supervision
Supervised activities – per week:
- Fun, sporting or cultural activities/excursions every day: guided tour of Valletta, visit to Mdina, cinema, theatre workshop, beach volleyball, football, beach games, etc.
- Evening activities: welcome party, sports night, disco, barbecue, go-karting, foam party, karaoke, etc.
Optional activities at extra cost (booking on site): Visit to Gozo, National Aquarium, Explore Science museum… Optional activities are offered in place of certain scheduled activities. Students can choose whether or not to take part.
All activities and evenings are supervised by the school’s activity leaders.
Sample programme (for information purposes only):
Double or triple room (sometimes quadruple), shared bathroom, full board
Our host families are carefully selected by the school staff. They are all English-speaking and offer students the best possible conditions for practising their English in a warm and authentic environment.
Travel time to school: families are generally located in a residential neighbourhood within a 30-minute walk of the school. Students staying with families more than 30 minutes’ walk from the school will be provided with transport directly by IELS.
Practical information :
- Accompanied transfer to school (for students living more than 30 minutes’ walk from the school)
- Bed linen provided (please bring your own towels)
- Laundry facilities available (the family usually makes their washing machine available once a week or will let you know which day is laundry day)
The school runs several residences, all within walking distance or a short bus ride from the course centre. The choice of residence is made by the school according to availability and the age of the participants.
Club Residence (only for groups – min. 15 students)
Shared room (3 or 4 beds), full board
Journey time to school: this residence is located no more than 30 minutes from the school by public transport. Students staying in a residence more than 30 minutes’ walk from the school will be provided with transport directly by IELS.
Practical information :
- Accompanied transfer to school
- All rooms are air-conditioned and have their own bathroom
- Bed linen provided (please bring your own towels)
- Supervisors on site
A refundable deposit of €50 will be required on arrival: this will be refunded at the end of your stay if no damage has been found.
Centre Residence
Shared room (2, 3 or 4 beds), full board
Journey time to school: this residence is located a short walk from the school (maximum 5 min). A few minutes’ walk from the beach.
Practical information :
- All rooms are air-conditioned and have their own bathroom
- Bed linen provided (please bring your own towels)
- Laundry facilities available (additional charge)
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Supervisors on site
A refundable deposit of €50 will be required on arrival: this will be refunded at the end of your stay if no damage has been found.
Travel
- Arrival airport: Malta International Airport (MLA)
- A transfer (free of charge) is available from the airport to your accommodation
If you wish, we can book a return flight from Brussels to Malta, Paris to Malta or Marseille to Malta. Your booking request must be made when you register. The total cost will be the price of the plane ticket + €50 in administrative fees.
If you wish to book your own flight, try to arrive on the Sunday before the course starts and leave on the Saturday after the course ends.
Visa information
Do you need a visa to follow this programme? For more information, please see our Visa Information page.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone if you require any further information.
Dates & Prices 2026
Dates 2026
Stays run from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday.
Stays take place during the following periods:
- Easter, Autumn: 28/03 – 25/04 & 10/10 – 7/11
- Summer: 20/06 – 5/09
Public holidays (there are no lessons and these are not made up): 3/04, 29/06
Prices 2026
All taxes and administration costs included
| Outside Summer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Courses and accommodation, shared room, full board | Homestay | Residence (Center) |
| 1 week | € 745 | € 945 |
| 2 weeks | € 1.365 | € 1.565 |
| 3 weeks | € 1.995 | € 2.415 |
| 4 weeks | € 2.635 | € 3.250 |
| Summer | ||
| Courses and accommodation, shared room, full board | Homestay | Residence (Center) |
| 1 week | € 885 | € 1.115 |
| 2 weeks | € 1.625 | € 2.060 |
| 3 weeks | € 2.415 | € 3.065 |
| 4 weeks | € 3.425 | € 4.095 |
| Supplements | ||
| Unaccompanied Minor Transfer (UM) Round trip | € 80 | |
| Special diet* (per week) | € 65 | |
| *gluten-free, lactose-free, coeliac, vegetarian | ||
Our prices include :
- Courses
- Accommodation with a host family or in a residence in a shared room
- Full board
- Wi-Fi, in residence and with host family
- Teaching materials
- Activities and excursions
- Level test
- Certificate of participation
- Return transfer from Malta airport to accommodation
- All administrative costs
Not included:
- Return journey to Malta
- Optional activities at extra cost: e.g. Gozo, National Aquarium, Explore Science Museum
- Any insurance
- Deposit for the residence (€50 to be paid on site)
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