LEARN ENGLISH IN MALTA - LANGUAGE COURSE IN SLIEMA

Bilingual in Maltese and English, with strong historic and cultural links to Britain, Malta is an enjoyable place to learn or practise English. There are courses for everyone from youngsters to professionals.

Courses are held in Sliema and the school is located less than a 300 meters from Sliema's coastline where you can stroll along the sea promenade.

Malta is just a few hours’ flying time from most mainland European cities and has excellent intercontinental connections. Choose from scheduled services or charter flights, many of which offer a convenient departure point from European regional cities. Malta has excellent connections to many countries and there are regular non-stop flights by Air Malta and other airlines to London, Paris, Geneva, Amsterdam, Rome, Munich, Frankfurt, Tunis, Cairo, Vienna, Zurich, Moscow and Barcelona. There are also regular ferry services from Pozzallo and Catania. In view of the busy tourist season, it is advisable to book early.

The Islands are included in several cruise itineraries and provide an excellent base or stop-over for sailing. We provide details on marinas and anchorages and info on the procedures if you arrive under sail. You can also get here on a scheduled ferry direct from several Mediterranean ports. Visit during special times like summer festa season, Easter and carnival and you’ll never be stuck for what to do – simply join the crowd for some fun.

The Maltese archipelago consists of three main islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino with a total surface area of 316km2. Malta was exposed to a diversity of cultures, enhancing its rich archaeological, historical and cultural heritage. The relaxed and inexpensive lifestyle of Malta, its incredible climate and beautiful sea, make it an ideal destination for language learning. The local people speak Maltese. However, most are also fluent in English, a legacy of British rule which lasted 160 years. Malta obtained its independence from Britain in 1964 and became a Republic in 1974. The Constitution of Malta guarantees freedom of worship and association.

The elegant strand promenade bordering the Creek is popular with Sunday strollers, who like to observe other people, and be observed, in turn as they pass by. Sliema is one of the major shopping areas in Malta. You will find many major shops, restaurants and bars.

Tower Road and its neighbouring streets make up the fashionable district, with numerous shops, boutiques, banks and small restaurants. Ghar-id-Dud is the haunt of families with children and people from all walks of life. From here another seaside promenade follows the shoreline up to St. Julian's Bay.

ST. JULIANS is an extension of Sliema. It started as a small fishing port around the two bays of Spinola and Balluta: but like Sliema it is now a major residential town and tourist centre. Hotels of all categories abound, particularly at Paceville, where a high-class Casino, amusement halls, discotheques and night-spots provide entertainment for the thousands of youths and foreign visitors who frequent the locality.

The school has been operating in Malta since 1980 and the staff is proud to belong to one of Malta's first ever schools for English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Our name stands for competence, quality, and decades of experience in language instruction.

The school aims to offer a truly international environment as it welcomes students from all over the globe.

The school consists of 45 fully air conditioned classrooms. Classrooms are of different sizes to accommodate larger classes of 10 students as well as smaller classes of up to 6 students.

Due to the high number of students, extra buildings will be used during the summer period. Some of them might have air conditioning or not. Course building depends on the English level of the student and will be confirmed upon arrival.

There are 7 floors in the school and lifts are situated on the ground floor and the 2nd floor.

The Internet Café is situated right next to the main entrance of the school. Students can use the internet as well as have a snack (a limited number of internet usage is only included for StudyGlobal students). The opening hours are from 07:45 to 21:00 hrs Monday to Friday and from 07:45 to 20:00 hrs on Saturday.

There is a Library and Resource room on the 1st floor , which is open to students and teachers who would like extra reading material.

The administration offices are located in the main building with reception on the ground floor and academic and administration offices on the 1st floor.

The school has an audio/visual rooms suitable for presentations, lectures and lessons. The rooms are fully equipped with television, video cassette player, dvd, and stereos and is situated on the 6th floor.

Teaching staff

The academic and administrative teams plan and structure your attendance ensuring that you make the most of your course and stay in Malta. Our teachers aim to help you reach your academic goals through your lessons. The office is open 6 days a week offering an easy and efficient enquiry service. All teachers are trained and qualified as EFL practitioners and the school maintains a balance of native and non-native teachers (Maltese teachers) on its staff. Actually we can respect your special wish for native British teachers for one-to-one lessons. In addition to the basic EFL training, some teachers have chosen to specialise in teaching English for Specific Purposes, and other teachers offer their expertise and knowledge of specialist subjects to cater for the growing demands of the EFL student.

A variety of teaching methods are used at the school, but the prime concern of the school is to create an environment conducive to a communicative and practical approach to language learning. Students are encouraged to develop their language skills through a balance of different activities such as chairing/participating in discussions, roleplays, extracting information from listening/reading tasks, writing reports and pair/group work as well as practising new structures of English through controlled and free practice.  

Administrative staff

The Administrative staff services all aspects of the school. Some of the people you may meet while you stay with us work in Reception, Accounts, Leisure, Reservations and Housekeeping.

All members of staff are experienced in working with clients from all over the world and they also receive regular training in customer care.

General English courses are held throughout the year. These courses run from Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 12:00. On arrival, the students sit for a placement test in order to enable us to assess and place them in a class according to their level of proficiency in English. If there is only one student at a particular level, the lessons will be reduced to 10 private lessons.

• 15 lessons per week, group based
• Schedule: Mon 10:00 - 12:45 / Tue-Fri 09.00 - 11.45
• Maximum 10 students per class
• Beginners - Advanced
• Available for adults and teens (separated)
• Materials included
• 1 lesson = 45 min.

• 20 lessons per week, group based
• Schedule: Mon 10.00 - 13.30 / Tue - Fri 9:00 - 12:30
• Maximum 10 students per class
• Beginners - Advanced
• Available for adults and teens (separated)
• Materials included
• Course starts: Every Monday (except for holidays, on Tuedays)
• 1 lesson = 45 min.

• 30 lessons per week, group based
• Schedule: Mon 10.00 - 15.30 / Tue - Fri 9:00 - 14:30
• Maximum 10 students per class
• Beginners - Advanced
• Available for adults and teens (separated)
• Materials included
• Course starts: Every Monday (except for holidays, on Tuedays)
• 1 lesson = 45 min.

Super Intensive Course in reduced groups of 6 students maximum, offering a maximum progress in the shortest time thanks to a more specific attention of the teacher.

• 30 lessons per week, group based
• Schedule: Mon 10.00 - 15.30 / Tue - Fri 9:00 - 14:30
• Maximum 6 students per class
• Beginners - Advanced
• Materials included
• 1 lesson = 45 min.

• Three group lessons, Mon 10.00 - 12.45 / Tue - Fri 9.00 - 11.45 General English and one, two or three lessons per day in the afternoon of Intensive One-to-One tution.
• Beginners - Advanced
• Available for adults and teens (separated)
• Materials included
• Course starts: Every Monday (except for holidays, on Tuedays)
• 1 lesson = 45 min.

The need to communicate in English in the Business world has become a requirement in the work place today. Our business courses aim to give you the skills and confidence you need in your profession. Suitable for students from Elementary to Advanced.

Enhance your communication skills in your profession or buisiness with our specialised buisiness courses. Choose from 20 or 30 lessons per week. If there is only one student at a particular level, the lessons will be reduced to 15 (Business 20 lessons) and to 20 (Business 30 lessons) private lessons.

• 20 or 30 lessons per week, group based
• Schedule: Mon 10.00 - 13.30 / Tue - Fri 09.00 - 12.30 (20 lessons) or
  Mon 10.00 - 15.30 / Tue - Fri 09.00 - 14.30 (30 lessons)
• Maximum 6 students per class
• Beginner - Advanced
• Available for adults only
• Materials included
• Course starts: Every Monday (except for holidays, on Tuedays)
• 1 lesson = 45 min.

Over the years our partner has built an excellent reputation for offering effective Business English courses.

IELTS Preparation

Courses in preparation of International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
This is a long-term course intended for prospective students wishing to obtain entry qualification to English speaking Universities, including the University of Malta. This is a stepping-stone for students from overseas whose first language is not English and who must provide evidence of their level of proficiency to enroll in English-speaking universities.

• 20 lessons per week, group based
• 10 supervised study lessons per week
• Schedule: Mon 10.00 - 13.30 / Tue - Fri 9:00 - 12:30 (20 lessons)
• Maximum 10 students per class *
• Minimum level pre-intermediate recommended
• Materials included
• Exam fee included only within a 10-week course (not included within a 6-week or 8-week course)
• Specific Course Starting Dates:

1 lesson = 45 min.

* If there is only one student attending, the lessons will be reduced to 15 private lessons.

The school is an open centre for the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, which are the most widely recognised qualifications worldwide for English as a Foreign Language.

The package includes:

1. 20 group lessons per week (maximum 10 students)
2. 10 lessons of supervised study per week
3. preparation for each of the 5 papers in the exam
4. a mock exam followed by feedback to help pinpoint students' strengths and weaknesses
5. a set textbook (accredited)

Additional Resources: a self-study centre, a video room - Students will also be encouraged to watch educational programmes and follow BBC world radio programmes and a lending library

• 20 lessons per week, group based
• 10 supervised study lessons per week
• Schedule: Mon 10.00 - 13.30 / Tue - Fri 9.00 - 12.30 (20 lessons)
• Maximum 10 students per class *
• Minimum level pre-intermediate recommended (depending on exam type)
• 12 week course: includes 2 books and exam registration fee
• 8 week course: includes 1 book
• Specific Course Starting Dates:

• 1 lesson = 45 min.

* If there is only one student at any one exam level, the lessons will be reduced to 15 private lessons per week + 5 supervised study lessons per week.

The course incorporates English language classes with sightseeing tours which will introduce you to the rich details of Malta's history and culture. After morning language lessons you will have  a variety of activities on offer: walks through Malta's dramatic countryside, on tours to World Heritage sites dating back thousands of years and visits to some of Malta's historic towns and villages. You will also be able to savour Malta's current lifestyle by visits to one of the island's award winning winery, the local reputable casino and a Maltese cuisine night.

Some of the places you will visit during your stay are Mdina, Valletta, the Three Cities and Malta's sister island, Gozo.

Accommodation can be arranged in a 3-star hotel or in one of our carefully selected host families.

The package includes:

• General English Intensive Course consisting of 20 group lessons (1lesson = 45 minutes)
• Accommodation in host family or 3-star hotel, in single room with half board incl. (double rooms available on request)
• Airport Transfers on arrival & departure
• 1 course book
• Placement test on the first day of school
• Certificate on completion of course
• Novelty Pack consisting of a note pad, deck of cards, T-shirt and a pencil
• Information Pack including map of Malta
• Discounts in Shops/Restaurants in the area
• Internet voucher (400 minutes)
• Full assistance throughout the stay
• 24 hour emergency help line
• Welcome Drink
• Activities*** (according to period  and program duration) : Harbour Cruise, Half Day to a place of interest, Full-day tour to the sister island of Gozo: with its Citadel, the oldest free-standing Neolithic temple in the world, and its stunning landscapes, Cinema, Half Day in Valetta: Malta's capital, Wine Bar Evening, Half Day on a sandy beach, Beach BBQ Evening, Full Day on the island of Comino,  Blue Grotto, etc…

*** The activities offered depend on weather conditions, season, and program duration

 

 

Adult HOTEL package Prices:
 

Low Season: 1 January 2008 to 22 June 2008 and 8 September 2008 to 31 December 2008

Price: 850 EUR for 1 week/ 1500 EUR for 2 weeks / 2100 EUR for 3 weeks / 2750 EUR for  4 weeks 

 

High Season: 23 June 2008 to 7 September 2008

Price: 900 EUR for 1 week / 1550 EUR for 2 weeks / 2150 EUR for  3 weeks / 2800 EUR for 4 weeks

 

 

Adult HOST FAMILY Package Prices:

 

Low Season: 1 January 2008 to 22 June 2008 and 8 September 2008 to 31 December 2008

Price: 500 EUR for 1 week / 750 EUR for 2 weeks / 1000 EUR for 3 weeks / 1300 EUR for 4 weeks

 

High Season: 23 June 2008 to 7 September 2008

Price: 500 EUR for 1 week / 800 EUR for 2 weeks / 1100 EUR for 3 weeks / 1450 EUR for 4 weeks

This new program is meant for our Mature students wishing to combine language classes with holidays. All activities are accompanied by a licensed guide.

Packages include:

• Accommodation on half board basis in selected host families **
• Airport transfer on arrival and departure
• General English Course consisting of 20 lessons of 45 minutes each per week with a maximum of 10 students per class
• 1 course book
• Placement test on the first day of school
• Course certificate on completion of the course
• Welcome drink
• School Novelty Pack consisting of a note pad, deck of cards, T-shirt and a pencil
• Information pack, student card, map of Sliema and discounts in shops/restaurants in the area, plus reduced rates at THE iNPLACE!, the Internet Cafeteria
• Full assistance throughout the stay, including a 24 hour emergency help line
• Free gym membership: The Yada Fitness Factory (min. 16 years)StudyGlobal Gift (T-shirt, Bag or Dictionnary)
• StudyGlobal Gift (T-shirt, Bag or Dictionnary)
• Internet voucher (400 minutes incl.)
• School bus in July and August (mornings only)
• International Travel Insurance. Please refer to the following link for further information: http://www.studyglobal.net/international-student-insurance.pdf

** Packages don't include the only language guarantee in host families (available at supplement of 50 EUR per week in winter and 55 EUR per
    week in summer)

SAMPLE ACTIVITIES*** INCLUDED IN PACKAGES (depending on length of program):

• A harbour cruise
• Gozo
• Half day to a place of interest
• Half day at sandy beach
• International Students Party
• Beach BBQ Evening
• Boat Party
• Splash & Fun Park
• One day at Comino

***please note that the type of activities are subject to weather, season and package selected.

Off Season Package is valid from 1 January 2008 to 22 June 2008 & 08 September 2008 to
31 December 2008

Package Prices:

 500 EUR for 1 week (single room / host family) /  450 EUR for 1 week (double room / host family)

 750 EUR for 2 weeks (single room / host family) / 650 EUR for 2 weeks (double room / host family)

1050 EUR for 3 weeks  (single room / host family) /  950 EUR for 3 weeks  (double room / host family)

1350 EUR for 4 weeks  (single room / host family) /  1200 EUR for 4 weeks  (double room / host family)

 

High Season Package is valid from 23 June 2008 to 07 September 2008

Package Prices:

 530 EUR for 1 week (single room / host family) /  480 EUR for 1 week (double room / host family)

 920 EUR for 2 weeks (single room / host family) /  800 EUR for 2 weeks (double room / host family)

1270 EUR for 3 weeks  (single room / host family) /  1070 EUR for 3 weeks (double room / host family)

1600 EUR for 4 weeks  (single room / host family) /  1340 EUR for 4 weeks  (double room / host family)

**** Full board supplement: 40 EUR per week

Junior Courses available (ideal for parents travelling with children):

1. Standard Course 15 lessons (1 lesson = 45 minutes)

This course follows the same timetable as the Standard Adult Course, giving children a great balance of lessons and free time. 15 lessons a week. Maximum 10 students.

2. Intensive Course 20 lessons  (1 lesson = 45 minutes)

The course follows the same timetable as the Intensive Adult programme. One more session in the afternoon provides further exposure to English for more intensive learning.

• English Intensive Course: 20 group lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes) incl. supervision during breaks in the morning
• Accommodation in selected host families in a twin or triple room on FULL BOARD basis (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner)
• Airport transfer on arrival and departure by the host family
• General English Course consisting of 20 lessons of 45 minutes each per week with a maximum of 10 students per class; includes supervision in the mid-morning break
• 1 course book and corresponding cassette
• Placement test on the first day of school
• Certificate on completion of the course
• Welcome drink
• Novelty Pack consisting of a note pad, deck of cards, T-shirt and a pencil
• Information pack, student card, map of Sliema and discounts in shops/restaurants in the area, plus reduced rates at our own Internet Cafeteria
• Full assistance throughout the stay, including a 24 hour emergency help line
• 24 HOUR SUPERVISION BY THE HOST FAMILY
• StudyGlobal Gift (T-shirt, Bag or Dictionnary)
• International Travel Insurance. Please refer to the following link for further information: http://www.studyglobal.net/international-student-insurance.pdf

SAMPLE ACTIVITIES *** INCLUDED IN PACKAGE (according to program duration):

• Harbour cruise
• Visite of the Island of Gozo
• Half day at the beach
• Splash and Fun Park
• Visit of the islang of Comino

*** The activities offered depend on weather conditions, season, program duration and age of the student.

Off Season Package: 1 January 2008 to 22 June 2008 & 08 September 2008 to 31 December 2008

Package Prices:

 600 EUR for 1 week (double room / host family)

 950 EUR for 2 weeks(double room / host family)

1350 EUR for 3 weeks  (double room / host family)

1700 EUR for 4 weeks  (double room / host family)

High Season Package is valid from 23 June 2008 to 07 September 2008

Package Prices:

 630 EUR for 1 week (double room / host family)

1000 EUR for 2 weeks(double room / host family)

1400 EUR for 3 weeks  (double room / host family)

1800 EUR for 4 weeks  (double room / host family)

** Packages don't include the only language guarantee in host families (available at supplement of 50 EUR per week in winter and 55 EUR in summer)

ENGLISH + DIVING IN MALTA

Magnificent treasures like wrecks, reefs and caves, can be found just off the coast. Our waters are famous for the excellent diving conditions such as good visibility and warm water temperatures, making diving an all year round activity. There are various dive sites suitable for divers of all levels. You can also choose to follow the PADI Open Water Diving Course. Following this course you will obtain the first certification and international qualification as a scuba diver. The PADI Advanced Open Water Course is also available for those who would like to obtain a higher certification. And all this can be done while studying English here in Malta.

Standard English Course + PADI Open Water Diving Course PACKAGE

• General English Standard Course: 15 group lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes)
• Diving Course (2 theoretical lessons in classroom, 2 flat water dives in the swimming pool, 4 open water dives)
• Timetable: Mon: 10:00 - 12:45 ; Tue-Fri 09:00 - 11:45, afternoons: diving classes (2 classroom lessons,
  2 confined water dives and 4 open water dives)
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Dives can take place on Saturday. Please book your return flight at least 18 hours after your last dive / Medical Certificate required
• Maximum 10 Studenten per English class / 6 students per diving class
• Arrival and Departure Airport Transfer incl.