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, combining sun, beach and a thousand years of history
- A stay including courses, activities, accommodation and supervision
- Multinational classes
- Passionate and experienced teachers
- A safe environment
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.
Students follow a programme of 20 lessons of 45 minutes of English per week, from Monday to Friday morning or afternoon. Classes take place in an international atmosphere and focus on practising the language. They include oral expression exercises (conversation, role-playing, debates, etc.), oral and written comprehension and, to a lesser extent, written expression. Topics are adapted to the age of the participants.
In the more advanced groups, the teachers also introduce elements of politics and culture, or deal with topical issues.
The courses are designed for young people with a false beginner to advanced level. They will take a placement test on site. There is a maximum of 15 students per class.
Supervised activities
Per week :
For 13-17 year-olds :
- Fun, sports 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.
Examples of the programme :
Spring & autumn
Summer
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 area within a 30-minute walk of the school. Students staying with families more than 30 minutes’ walk from the school will benefit from transport provided directly by IELS.
Practical information :
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Possibility of doing your own laundry (the family usually provides a washing machine once a week or tells you which day to do your laundry)
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
Shared room (3 or 4 beds), full board
Journey time to school: this residence is located a maximum of 30 minutes from the school by public transport.
Practical information :
- All rooms are air-conditioned and have their own bathroom
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Laundry service available (at an additional cost)
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 (3 or 4 beds), full board
Journeytimeto school: this residence is located a short walk from the school (maximum 5 min).
Practical information :
- All rooms are air-conditioned and have their own bathroom
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Laundry service available (at extra cost)
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.
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 2025
Dates 2025
Stays run from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday.
For 13-17 year olds, stays take place during the following periods:
- Easter, All Saints’ Day/Autumn: 05/04 – 27/04, 11/10 – 02/11
- Summer: 21/06 – 31/08
Public holidays (there are no lessons and these are not made up): 18/04, 01/05, 15/08
Club residence unavailable this summer
Prices 2025
All taxes and administration costs included
| For 13-17 years - Outside Summer - 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Courses and homestay OR residence, shared room, full board | Homestay | Residence (Center) | |
| 1 week | € 695 | € 895 | |
| 2 weeks | € 1.295 | € 1.495 | |
| 3 weeks | € 1.895 | € 2.295 | |
| 4 weeks | € 2.495 | € 3.095 | |
| For 13-17 years - Summer - 2025 | |||
| Courses and homestay OR residence, shared room, full board | Homestay | Residence (Club) | Residence (Center) |
| 1 week | € 845 | € 995 | € 1.075 |
| 2 weeks | € 1.555 | € 1.915 | € 1.995 |
| 3 weeks | € 2.295 | € 2.830 | € 2.995 |
| 4 weeks | € 3.285 | € 3.750 | € 3.995 |
| Supplements | |||
| Unaccompanied Minor Transfer (UM) Round trip | € 80 | ||
| Special diet* (per week) | € 60 | ||
| *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 (€45), National Aquarium (€25), Explore Science Museum (€25)
- Any insurance
- Deposit for the residence (€50 to be paid on site)
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