ENGLISH COURSES IN MALTA
To choose the right English course means to move towards the achievement of your English learning goals. There are many English courses to choose from: General English, Business English, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Exam Preparation (IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL, TOEIC), Teacher Training (methodology) and more.
GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES IN MALTA
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.
A General English standard group course consists of 20 lessons per week. Usually 1 lesson duration is 45 minutes. The maximum number of students per class in a General English standard group course is between 9 and 12.
Group courses stick to specific days and time. They are usually held Monday to Friday and mainly in the morning.
All the schools also offer General English intensive courses, which usually consists of 30 lessons per week. The 10 extra lessons per week are mainly focused on conversation and spoken interaction.
Some schools offer General English mini groups, with a maximum of 6 students per class.
There are also General English courses specifically designed for students over the age of 30 and over the age of 50.
You can also opt for General English individual lessons (one-to-one).
ENGLISH COURSES IN MALTA
GROUP COURSES OR
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS?
Group courses will give you the opportunity to learn in a multicultural environment, hence putting immediately into practice what you are learning. You will get used to different accents, while also making new friends from around the world.
One-to-one lessons, on the contrary, are tailor made for you. It will be just you and the teacher. This is the most flexible course that can find, but remember that those courses are usually very expensive.
While a General English standard group course has a weekly fee between € 100 and € 210, depending on the season and on the number of weeks booked, 1 individual lesson (45 minutes) can cost up to € 40.
You can also opt to combine a General English group course with individual lessons.
Please keep in mind that if you are a zero beginner, many schools will not accept you in group courses, and you must book individual lessons.
The choice should be based on 4 factors, combined together:
Your entry level of English
Your learning goals
Your availability in terms of weeks
Your budget
If your level is elementary, you are planning to take a 2 week English course and your budget is uncapped, then you can easily go for individual lessons, at least 20 per week or for a combination of group course and individual lessons.
For only 2 weeks, a General English group course is good for a brush-up and for a short cultural experience abroad. So if you expect to become fluent with a 2-week group course, starting from an elementary level, you might be disappointed.
In general, for low levels of English the time to move from one level to another is 6-8 weeks, taking a standard General English group course. Although this also depends on your ability to process information, on the time you dedicate to studying and the time you practice English outside the classroom.
OTHER ENGLISH COURSES IN MALTA
ENGLISH COURSES IN MALTA – FURTHER OPTIONS
The courses listed in this section are the most popular. Other English learning programmes are available in Malta. For example you can combine English learning with cultural activities, or with sport practice. You can decide to travel abroad with your kids and enrol in a family programme.
So, please feel free to contact me, and I can help you choose the school and the course that suit your needs.
ENGLISH COURSES IN MALTA – ENGLISH SCHOOLS
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
SLIEMA
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.
