English courses in Malta
English courses in the sun ? Malta is the ideal destination for learning English and enjoying the sun at any time of year. Our partner school EC offers quality English courses, as well as a personalised and friendly service that will enable you to make rapid progress!
Malta
The archipelago of Malta is located in the heart of the Mediterranean and offers a privileged setting for studying all year round. You’ll find a Mediterranean climate, crystal-clear seas, a rich historical heritage, pretty villages and colourful landscapes, as well as numerous cafés and restaurants, and a lively nightlife.
From 18 years old during the holiday periods when the programme takes place, including courses and activities for under-18s
Our partner school is located in the heart of St Julian’s, a friendly seaside resort built around a small bay, a stone’s throw from the bus station.
Accreditations: FELTOM; ISO 9001 certification
The school offers :
- 44 modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards
- On-site café/cafeteria serving hot and cold meals
- Free Wi-Fi connection
- A library
- A study room equipped with computers
- Computers connected to the Internet
- 1 large roof terrace
- Reduced gym membership
- Social and cultural programme
- Beach Club membership (summer only)
- The school is accessible to people with reduced mobility
VIP service – The Orange Carpet Experience
EC rolls out the orange carpet to welcome you
- Even before your arrival: a connection to the EC-Online platform to prepare all aspects of your stay
- A warm welcome on arrival at the airport or station
- A warm welcome at your residence (an EC manager on site) or with your host family
- A welcome activity on Sunday to start getting to know the other students
- On the 1st day of the course: a VIP reception at the school
- Introduction of all team members and welcome drink
You’re now ready to learn!
English course: general information
- Length of lesson: 45 minutes
- Number of students per class: maximum 14 (average 11) and 6 for mini-group courses
- Timetable: lessons take place in the morning and/or afternoon
- Placement test: on the first day of the course
- Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
- Free access to the EC-Online platform up to 12 weeks after the end of the course
- Regular progress assessment (oral test every week, written test every 6 weeks)
- Teachers are qualified to teach their mother tongue to foreigners
STANDARD COURSES
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20 lessons of general English per week
4 lessons per day during which you will improve the 4 fundamental skills of written and oral expression, listening comprehension and reading. You will also develop your ability to use practical English in everyday life.
Levels offered: beginner to advanced
INTENSIVE COURSE
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Ideal course for rapid progress
30 lessons of general English per week, i.e. the 20 lessons of general English on the standard course 10 lessons of a module to be chosen from the following options:
– Writing
– Media studies
– Language of music
– Film analysis
– Debates on globalisation
– Comparative study of cultural differences and communication
– Contemporary writing
– Academic English (note-taking, essay writing, presentations, etc.)
– Speaking, etc.
Levels offered: beginner to advanced
english for the workplace
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30 lessons per week, i.e. 20 lessons of general English 10 lessons of business English per week
You develop your general English skills, then focus on English adapted to the world of work. You will learn to communicate precisely, clearly and fluently, which will enable you to make a presentation or lead a conference call without difficulty in your professional life.
The areas studied are :
– Leading and managing meetings and conference calls
– Presentations
– Project planning
– Small talk
– Goal-setting
– Applying for jobs
– Interviewing
Minimum level of English : B1 (intermediate)
Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Writing with AI
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30 lessons per week, i.e. 20 lessons of general English 10 lessons of business English per week
You develop your general English skills, then focus on using artificial intelligence tools to improve your written English. Writing with AI goes beyond traditional offerings that simply help students become passive users of AI tools. Instead, this special course is designed to help students use AI tools to find their own voice, articulate their unique point of view, and create effective text tools that are undeniably their own, so they can succeed in the global digital community.
This course will help students to:
– Write effective AI prompts
– Analyse, edit and adapt AI-generated responses
– Consider audience and formality
– Organise texts
– Learn key vocabulary and language points
– Incorporate their own voice and tone
– Understand how to use AI ethically
– Compare their written texts with those of their classmates
Minimum level of English : B1 (intermediate)
Duration: 1 to 14 weeks
Every week, the school organises cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings, which you are free to take part in or not. These activities may be free or at cost and their frequency varies according to the time of year. The schedule is available on the EC-Online platform.
Example of possible activities:
- Welcome Event
- Museum visits
- Restaurant outings
- Bowling
- Yoga classes
- Football matches
- Excursions
Shared room*, shared bathroom and half board
Travel time to school : 15 to 45 minutes by public transport. Accommodation most often located in St Julian’s, Sliema, Sweiqi, San Gwann, St Andrew’s, Ta’ Xbiex, Gzira, Msida and Pembroke.
*With a student of the same sex and of a different nationality
Practical information :
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Laundry facilities (washing machine generally available once a week)
Option(s) at extra cost:
- Single room
- Private bathroom
Remarque
Nos étudiants qui participent à un séjour de courte durée pour cette destination sont souvent hébergés en famille d’accueil “bed & breakfast”. Cette formule plus abordable, qui diffère d’une immersion familiale complète et typique, reste néanmoins une solution pratique et de qualité pour les jeunes et les adultes.
Features :
- Shared room
- Shared bathroom
- No meals included
- Travel time to school: maximum 30 minutes by foot or public transport from the school
- Location: St Julian’s, Swieqi, Sliema, etc.
- A deposit of approximately €100 may be requested on site by the school and returned at the end of your stay if no damage is found
Facilities / services available :
- Bed linen provided on arrival
- Free WI-FI connection
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Living room
- Washing machine
- The flat and bedrooms are cleaned once a week. The rest of the time, as in all shared flats, cleaning is everyone’s responsibility
Options at extra cost:
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning (between €5 and €10 per day)
- Single room
Features :
- Shared room
- Shared bathroom
- No meals included
- Travel time to school: 30 minutes by bus or 45 minutes on foot
- Location: L-Lmsida, very close to the University of Malta, very good public transport links
- Numerous cafés and restaurants
- A deposit of €100 to €350 (depending on the length of your stay) will be required. It must be paid on arrival and returned at the end of your stay if no damage is found
Facilities / services available :
- Bed linen and towels provided on arrival (please bring your own towel)
- Free WI-FI connection
- Communal kitchen with dining area
- Common room with Smart TV and comfortable furniture
- Gym
- Washing machine
- Cleaning once a week. The rest of the time, it is the responsibility of the student (cleaning products not provided)
- Air conditioning
Options at extra cost:
- Single room
- Private bathroom
Travel
Day of arrival: Saturday or Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday or Sunday
Please note The stay is planned for 7 nights (either Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday).
Arrival airport:
- Malta International Airport
Transfer available on request (at an additional cost, see “Dates & Prices” tab).
Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay.
Visa information
Do you need a visa to follow this programme? For more information on this subject, please consult our Visa Information page.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone if you require any further information.
Dates 2025
The school is open to students aged 16 and over all year round, except during the summer period when the school organises the special 12-17 years programme with courses and supervised activities.
Starting dates: most courses start on Mondays throughout the year, unless otherwise stated below and for mini-groups. If Monday is a public holiday, courses start on Tuesday.
Bank holidays and public holidays: 1/01, 10/02, 19/03, 31/03, 18/04, 1/05, 15/08, 8/09, 8/12, 25/12, 26/12.
Prices 2025
Including all taxes and registration fees
English for the world of work: 1 to 12 weeks. For prices, see 30 Lessons.
Writing with AI: 1 to 4 weeks. For prices, see 30 Lessons.
| Courses and accommodation in student residence, shared room, self catering, shared bathroom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20 lessons | 30 lessons & other packages |
| 1 week | € 600 | € 705 |
| 2 weeks | € 1.080 | € 1.290 |
| 3 weeks | € 1.540 | € 1.855 |
| 4 weeks | € 2.015 | € 2.435 |
| 6 weeks | € 2.965 | € 3.595 |
| 8 weeks | € 3.915 | € 4.755 |
| 10 weeks | € 4.475 | € 5.910 |
| 12 weeks | € 5.330 | € 6.050 |
| 16 weeks | € 7.040 | € 8.000 |
| 18 weeks | € 7.905 | € 8.985 |
| 20 weeks | € 8.750 | € 9.950 |
| 24 weeks | € 10.120 | € 11.440 |
| 32 weeks | € 13.340 | € 15.100 |
| 36 weeks | € 14.980 | € 16.960 |
| Courses and homestay accommodation, shared room, half board | ||
| Duration | 20 lessons | 30 lessons & other packages |
| 1 week | € 650 | € 755 |
| 2 weeks | € 1.180 | € 1.390 |
| 3 weeks | € 1.690 | € 2.005 |
| 4 weeks | € 2.215 | € 2.635 |
| 6 weeks | € 3.265 | € 3.895 |
| 8 weeks | € 4.315 | € 5.155 |
| 10 weeks | € 4.960 | € 6.410 |
| 12 weeks | € 5.930 | € 6.650 |
| 16 weeks | € 7.840 | € 8.800 |
| 18 weeks | € 8.320 | € 9.340 |
| 20 weeks | € 9.750 | € 10.950 |
| 24 weeks | € 11.320 | € 12.640 |
| 32 weeks | € 14.940 | € 16.700 |
| 36 weeks | € 16.780 | € 18.760 |
| Course supplement | Per week | |
| High season (06/30 - 08/29) - Courses from 1 to 12 week(s) only | € 25 | |
| Morning class guarantee | € 40 | |
| Accommodation supplements (per week) | ||
| Apartment or student residence, self-catering | Low Season* | High Season (28/06-28/09) |
| Campus Hub Residence, double room, no meals, shared bathroom | - | € 90 |
| Campus Hub Residence, single room, no meals, private bathroom | € 180 | € 365 |
| Shared apartment, double room, no meals, shared bathroom | € 20 | € 115 |
| Shared apartment, single room, no meals, shared bathroom | € 145 | € 325 |
| Shared apartment, single room, no meals, private bathroom (in addition to the above package) | € 50 | € 50 |
| Studio, no meals, private bathroom | € 285 | € 740 |
| Homestay | Low Season* | High Season (28/06-28/09) |
| Supplement for minors | € 20 | - |
| Special diet (vegetarian, halal, ...) | € 50 | - |
| Homestay, double room, half board | - | € 60 |
| Homestay, single room, half board | € 105 | € 255 |
| Homestay, single room, breakfast | € 90 | € 240 |
| Transfers - Per trip | ||
| Malta International Airport (MLA) | € 25 | |
Prices include:
- The chosen course programme
- Accommodation as described
- Level test
- Free access to Microsoft Office for the duration of your stay (Word, Powerpoint, etc.)
- Language activities and workshops
- Transfer on arrival (only for bookings including course and accommodation)
- Welcome activity
- Cultural and social programme
- Teaching materials and books
- Unlimited Internet access
- Certificate of attendance
- All school taxes and administrative costs
Not included:
- Return journey to Malta
- Return transfer from the airport to your place of residence
- Deposit, if applicable
- Optional insurance
