Discover the 32 licensed English schools in Malta and Gozo
32 schools licensed by the Maltese Ministry of Education (ELT Council)
| School Name | Foundation Year | City | Address | Number of Classrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A CLASS ACADEMY OF ENGLISH | 2009 | Pembroke | STC, Block A, Alamein Road, Pembroke | - |
| ACE ENGLISH MALTA | 2013 | St. Julian's | Bay Street Complex, Level 4, St.George's Bay, St. Julian's | 25 |
| ALPHA SCHOOL OF ENGLISH | 1991 | St. Paul's Bay | Arznell Street, St. Paul's Bay, SPB 3232 | 15 |
| AM LANGUAGE | 1987 | Sliema | 299, Triq Manwel Dimech, Sliema, SLM 1054 | 14 |
| ASCENCIA MALTA | 2016 | Floriana | 23, Vincenzo Dimech Street, Floriana | - |
| ATLAS LANGUAGE SCHOOL | 2019 | Pembroke | Alamein Road, Pembroke | - |
| BELS GOZO | 1997 | Kercem (Gozo) | Triq ta' Doti, Kercem, KCM 1721, Gozo | 9 |
| BELS MALTA | 1997 | St. Paul's Bay | 550 West, St. Paul's Street, St. Paul's Bay | 14 |
| BERLITZ (ELA) | 1988 | St. Julian's | 65, Birkirkara Hill, St.Julian's, STJ 1143 | 13 |
| BSC MALTA | 2024 | Sliema | Palazzo Capua, George Borg Olivier Street, Sliema | - |
| CAVENDISH SCHOOL | 1983 | Valletta | 124, Melita Street, Valletta, VLT1123 | - |
| CLUBCLASS | 1999 | Swieqi | 104, Triq is-Sidra, Swieqi, SWQ 3150 | 31 |
| EASY SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES | 2003 | Valletta | 21, St. Ursula Street, Valletta, VLT 1230 | 23 |
| EC MALTA | 1991 | St. Julian's | Marguerite Mangion Street, St. Julian's, STJ 3180 | 44 |
| EEC-ITIS MALTA | 2004 | San Gwann | 9, EEC - ITIS Building, Triq San Pietru, San Gwann | - |
| EF INTERNATIONAL | 1995 | St. Julian's | The Mayfair Business Centre, Lower St. Augustine Street, St. Julian's | 29 |
| ENGLISH DOMAIN | 2011 | Mosta | Domain Building, 102/104, Constitution Street, Mosta, MST 9055 | - |
| ENGLISH PATH MALTA | 2022 | St. Julian's | Level 4/6 (West Block), Marguerite Mangion Street, St. Julian's | - |
| ESE (EUROPEAN SCHOOL OF ENGLISH) | 1996 | St. Julian's | ESE Building, Paceville Avenue, St. Julian's, STJ 3103 | 60 |
| ETI MALTA | 2019 | St. Julian's | ESE Building, Paceville Avenue, St. Julian's, STJ 3103 | - |
| FUTURE FOCUS SCHOOL OF ENGLISH | 2005 | Floriana | 8, Magazines Street, Floriana, FRN 1119 | - |
| GATEWAY SCHOOL OF ENGLISH (GSE) | 2002 | San Gwann | 1, Bosfru Street, San Gwann | - |
| GV MALTA | 1999 | St. Paul's Bay | St. George's Street, St. Paul's Bay, SPB 3476 | - |
| IELS (INSTITUTE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES) | 1985 | Sliema | Mattew Pulis Street, Sliema, SLM 3052 | 45 |
| INLINGUA | 1980 | Sliema | 92, Tigne Street, Sliema, SLM 3172 | 18 |
| INTERNATIONAL HOUSE MALTA | 2001 | St. Julian's | Triq id-Dragunara, Paceville, San Ġiljan STJ3141 | - |
| LSC (LONDON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE) | 2011 | Floriana | 3rd Floor, Europa Centre, St.Anne Street, Floriana, FRN 9020 | - |
| MALTA UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE SCHOOL | 1972 | Msida | Campus Hub, Block O, Level 6, University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq, Msida | - |
| MALTALINGUA | 2012 | St. Julian's | 2, Birkirkara Hill, St. Julian's, STJ 1141 | 14 |
| NSTS | 1963 | Gzira | 12, Taliana Lane, Gzira, GZR 1723 | 25 |
| SEAL MALTA | 2011 | Xewkija (Gozo) | 58, Tower Tinghi Street, Xewkija, Gozo | - |
| SMART SCHOOL OF ENGLISH | 2015 | Swieqi | Villa Menhir, 128, Triq is-Sirk, Swieqi | - |
| SPRACHCAFFE | 1983 | Pembroke | 6, Alamein Road, Pembroke, PBK 1776 | 23 |
The 32 Maltese schools offer over 39 different types of English courses to meet all professional and personal needs.
95% of students choose one of these three types of courses
The standard 20 lessons per week course, perfect for progressing at a comfortable pace while enjoying Malta. Morning classes, free afternoon to visit and practice. Ideal for all levels, from beginner to advanced.
The intensive 30 lessons per week course for rapid progress. Combines general classes and conversation, grammar or vocabulary workshops. For motivated students who want to maximize their learning.
Specialized courses to prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge (FCE, CAE, CPE) exams. Intensive training for tests, exam strategies and mock exams. Certified expert teachers.
Labels and certifications are elements that allow you to assess the quality of English courses offered in Malta's schools.
While certifications can sometimes be a good indicator, it should not be forgotten that they primarily serve to promote the English schools themselves. Therefore, certifications displayed should sometimes be taken with caution. Language schools often display very large lists of labels, many of which should be put into perspective. Overview of the main language school labels in Malta that can be valued.
Accreditation issued by the Maltese Ministry of Education. This label is the most important. It certifies that the school has the ELT license, a guarantee that the establishment is considered an English language learning school by the Maltese government.
Advice: Avoid any school that does not have this certification.
International Association of Language Centres brings together 160 schools worldwide. It is a quality label - to join, schools must meet a list of requirements and best practices in language teaching.
Note: Schools belonging to a group (EC, EF, Inlingua) cannot join.
Very interesting accreditation meaning the school is accredited as a Cambridge preparation and examination center (internationally recognized exam). It is a guarantee of resources in infrastructure and quality in English courses.
Association of Language Travel Organisations is not really an accreditation, but rather membership in an association. The association is dedicated to the language travel sector to connect professionals in the sector.
Federation Of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta is an accreditation from the eponymous association. The association was created by Maltese language schools to promote themselves. 13 schools are FELTOM members.
Internationally recognized accreditation for its high standards and attention to detail. Assessment takes place every two years and very few schools have obtained it, making it a rare excellence label.
Currently, in 2025, there are 32 ELT licensed language schools in Malta and Gozo. BELS school has the particularity of having two distinct centers, one in Malta and the other in Gozo. All these schools are accredited by the Maltese Ministry of Education and respect strict quality standards. Malta is the first and practically the only country in the world with legislation that guarantees that each accredited school maintains a national quality standard.
There is no universal "best" school, as the choice depends on each student's specific needs: budget, location, type of course, age and desired atmosphere. Schools like ESE, EC and IELS are very popular for their teaching quality. EF is also a very popular school for its reputation. Our ranking of the best English schools 2025 is also a safe choice.
All schools listed on this page have the ELT (English Language Teaching) license issued by the Maltese Ministry of Education. This accreditation is mandatory and guarantees that the school meets quality standards in terms of teaching, infrastructure and supervision. Some schools also have additional international accreditations such as IALC, Cambridge English or Eaquals.
Prices vary according to several factors: the school's location, class size, facilities and reputation. The price difference between high-end and budget schools is generally 20 to 30%. Schools located in St Julian's or Sliema are often more expensive than those in the outskirts. International schools (EC, EF) are generally more expensive than independent Maltese schools.
Technically yes, but it is not recommended and complicated. Each school has its own teaching methods and educational programs. Changing schools during your stay can disrupt your learning and cause administrative complications (refunds, transfers). Once committed to a school, any refunds are at the discretion of management, although schools are quite open and flexible. It is therefore essential to choose your school carefully from the start.
No, even if all schools meet ELT standards, teaching methods, materials used, class sizes and teaching approaches can vary. Some schools focus more on oral communication, others on grammar. Teacher quality also varies greatly between two schools even if both are ELT certified. International schools often use their own manuals and systems, while independent schools can be more flexible.
The oldest English school in Malta still in operation is NSTS (National School of Tourism Studies), founded in 1963 in Gżira. It is the pioneering school of language teaching in Malta, historically linked to the development of tourism and English teaching on the island. With over 60 years of experience, NSTS has trained generations of international students.
The largest English school in Malta is ESE (European School of English) with 60 classrooms, located in St. Julian's. Founded in 1996, ESE has the largest teaching capacity among all ELT licensed schools. This large size allows the school to accommodate a large number of students while maintaining reasonable class sizes and offering a wide range of courses and different levels.