Learn English in Malta

The small state of Malta, located opposite Sicily, is known for being one of the top destinations to study English. More than 83,610 students from all over the world travelled to Malta to learn English in 2019.

Travelling to Malta to study English is a total immersion. The Maltese archipelago has the particularity of being a former British colony and having maintained English as the official language alongside Maltese.

Over the past few years, a large English language education and learning sector has developed. There are currently around forty schools where you can take courses to improve your English.

Learning English in Malta will allow you to immerse yourself in a new culture, the Maltese culture. You will discover a historic knightly past inherited from the Order of Malta, vestiges of the Neolithic period, traditions, cuisine and art of living. Many experiences and excursions that will be numerous opportunities to practice the English language without even realising it.

Malta’s advantage is also its exceptional environment. The small archipelago has a warm climate, turquoise waters and impressive geological riches. Blue Lagoon, Gozo, Blue Grotto, Saint Peter’s Pool, or the cliffs of Ta’cenc, are just some of the sights to discover that will make your trip unforgettable.

Malta has the particularity of being a very cosmopolitan country. Many people travel to Malta to learn English and the environment of the island makes it easy to meet people. A stay in Malta is therefore an opportunity to make many friends and meet people from all over the world. It is an enriching and fun way to practise English.

The Maltese archipelago has several advantages that attract students. The small country is part of the European Union, has the euro as its official currency and is easily accessible from all major European airports.

The archipelago also enjoys a Mediterranean climate and breathtaking landscapes. It is a postcard island paradise that often influences the choice of students.

In terms of education, the island has many schools to learn English. The choice is varied and the teachers are native English speakers. The best schools in Malta are no different from the best training centres in England or Ireland.

Malta’s academies are particularly suitable for young people, as they offer different accommodation to adults and are located away from the nightclub and bar areas. Supervision of children and teenagers is very strict in the larger schools, which is reassuring for many parents.

Before thinking about booking an English course in Malta, it is necessary to define the different aspects of your stay.

The choice of a language school to study English in Malta cannot be improvised. There are currently more than 35 schools on the island. Most schools often claim to be “the best English language school in Malta”, which makes the decision even more difficult.

In English courses for children and teenagers, the main focus should be on safety and supervision. An experience abroad, far away from the family, can be a source of stress for both children and teenagers, but also for parents.

We recommend choosing schools with a strong organisation, a sufficient number of supervisors (team leaders) and a good infrastructure. In this respect, we invite you to always limit your choice to one of the four reference schools on the island: ESE, IELS, EF and EC.

There is a wide range of English courses for adults in Malta. The most popular course is General English. A language course which alternates oral practice (pronunciation) with grammar and conjugation exercises in a fun and interactive format. English is taught in small groups of 10 to 12 students.

It exists in its classic version called General English or GE20 (15 hours of lessons per week) or in an intensive format called Intensive English or GE30 (22h30 hours of lessons per week). However, some Maltese academies have developed special programmes to meet the language needs of as many people as possible. Among the atypical courses:

• English courses for the over 30
• English courses for people over 40 years old
• Exam preparation programmes (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, etc.)
• Private lessons and mini-group lessons
• Business English
• Specialised English courses (Medical English, Financial English, etc.)
• Academic course
• Teacher training courses

Students planning a stay of 8 weeks or more fall into the category of long-term English courses. All schools in Malta have a weekly fee, which decreases according to the number of weeks booked. Some schools offer packages which are particularly interesting for students on long-term English courses.

So you have to compare courses and schools. In order not to make mistakes, please do not hesitate to ask us. We will make an analysis of your expectations and advise you on everything.

The schools often offer promotional offers on some of their courses. This may allow you to benefit from significant discounts or free additional courses offered.

The most interesting promotions are usually available at the beginning of the year (Early Bird offers), but it is possible to find interesting offers for a stay at the best price all year round. The main discount offers can be found on the page Special offers to learn English in Malta.