STUDY ENGLISH IN MALTA – WHY
5 good reasons why Malta is the ideal destination to study English
Malta was part of the British empire
Malta was part of the British Empire for over 150 years till 1964, when on 21st September was officially granted independence. So there is no surprise that English is an official language together with Maltese.
Importance of the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) sector in Malta
A strict system of quality is in place to make sure that schools operate to the highest standards in every aspect of a language stay. According to the 2018 Malta National Statistics Office (NSO) report, in 2017 87,000 students chose Malta as a destination to learn English.
Malta is an island in the Mediterraean
Malta is an Archipelago in the Mediterranean, so sun and sea are the main elements you will have to adjust to once here.
History and Culture
Malta is reach in history and culture. You can visit the Megalithic Temples, the oldest free-standing structures in the world, you can step back in history and discover the world of the Knights of the order of St John, you can retrace the steps of St Paul the Shipwreck and more.
Entertainment
In Malta there is always a festival going on and you will find events for every taste.
STUDY ENGLISH IN MALTA – WHERE
There are over 50 English language schools in Malta.
We have selected the best schools in Malta and Gozo, based on our professional experience and on the following criteria:
Academic methodology and records
International accreditations
Customer service
Age mix
Nationality mix
Location and premises
Non-academic (accommodation and leisure) offer
STUDY ENGLISH IN
VALLETTA
English courses for adult students in the heart of Valletta, Malta’s capital city.
Our partner school in Valletta is a well established, Feltom and IALC accredited English language centre, founded in 2003.
STUDY ENGLISH IN
ST JULIAN’S PACEVILLE
English courses for adult students in St Julian’s, at the doorstep of Paceville, Malta’s entertainment capital. Our partner school in St Julian’s is one of the most accredited English language centres in Malta founded in 1996.
STUDY ENGLISH IN
ST JULIAN’S SPINOLA
English courses for adult students in Spinola Bay area, St Julian’s. Our partner school is a small, FELTOM accredited, language academy, with over 25 years experience in teaching English to foreign adult students.
STUDY ENGLISH IN
SLIEMA
English courses for adult students in Sliema, one of the most popular destinations in Malta.
Our partner school in Sliema, IALC accredited, is a modern language centre with over 20 years’ experience.
STUDY ENGLISH IN
SLIEMA FERRY
English courses for young and adult students in Sliema. Our partner school is a modern school, Feltom and ALTO accredited, it is also an authorised Cambridge English Centre for the CELTA and DELTA teacher training courses.
STUDY ENGLISH IN
ST PAUL’S BAY
English courses for adult students in St Paul’s Bay, beautiful seaside resort in the North of Malta.
Our partner school in St Paul’s Bay is a boutique English language centre, Feltom accredited school, founded in 1999.
STUDY ENGLISH IN
SAN GWANN
Set in a quiet residential location, our partner school is only 15 minute walk from Spinola Bay, St Julian’s. This family run English school will provide you with individual attention. Founded in 2002 the school is fully licensed by the ELT Council.
STUDY ENGLISH IN
GOZO
Our partner school in Gozo is a modern, boutique school, Feltom and ALTO accredited. This small family-like school is set in a calm an neighborly area, it is the ideal destination if your looking to improve your English in a peaceful environment.
STUDY ENGLISH IN MALTA–ENGLISH COURSES
To choose the right English course means to move towards the achievement of your English learning goals.
There are many English courses on offer in Malta: General English, Business English, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Exam Preparation (IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL, TOEIC), Teacher Training (methodology) and more.
General English courses focus on the 4 communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will gain confidence to communicate in English in a variety of different contexts. Those courses are available both as group courses and as individual lessons (one-to-one).
Academic English courses are ideal if you are planning to obtain an international recognised certificate as IELTS, Cambrisge, TOEFL, TOEIC.
Business English courses will give you the opportunity to improve your telephone manners, negations skills, and in general all the languages abilities needed in a professional environment.
If you want to learn more on English courses offered in Malta, please click here.
STUDY ENGLISH IN MALTA– WHEN
When is the best time to study English in Malta.
You can join an English course every Monday. Courses are designed in a way that allows you to decide the number of weeks to book. While the minimum stay is one week, there is not a maximum limit. That is why the price structure is per week, and the more you book, the cheaper is the fee per week.
If you want to know more about public holidays in Malta, peak season and more, please click here.
WHY YOU SHOULD START A NEW LANGUAGE ADVENTURE
English is the global language of the modern era. That is a fact!
In The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language, Professor David Crystal collects estimates for 388 million language speakers as a first language and 885 million second language speakers, with a total 2.3 billion world users (roughly 30% of the world population) for 2017.
According to internet world statistics , English is the top language used in the web.
Unquestionably it is the dominant language of trade and technology.
So, if you are not a native speaker and you can’t speak English yet, you have no more excuses but start learning it today!
If you have already spent years learning English in your home country, but you do not feel confident enough yet, give it a try!
Studying English in Malta will be a completely different experience. The teaching methodology is mainly based on the communicative approach.
Whether you are a business man, a professional, a wanderlust, an influencer or a student, mastering English will help you boost your academic and professional career.
YOU NEED A LANGUAGE LEARNING PLAN
TO STUDY ENGLISH IN MALTA
Going to Malta to study English, it is not a guarantee per se that you will become fluent in the language.
The learning process is more personal than you might think. In fact, every individual has a different way and timing to assimilate and process new information.
Although the time you decide to spend abroad makes a difference, it will also depend on your personal engagement and commitment.
Therefore, you need a plan!
What I always recommend to my students is to set learning goals.
Answer the following questions before deciding to take an English course in Malta:
Why do I want to learn English?
Why do I want to go to Malta to study English?
For how long can I commit?
What is my budget?
If you have already answered to the above questions, that is great, it means you have a plan.
