Day’s Inn (Residence)
Cathedral Street, Sliema, Malta
Language stay in Malta for adults — IELS, Sliema
This language stay takes place in Sliema, directly across the water from Valletta. English courses come in two intensity levels and are taught by the renowned IELS Malta school. Four accommodation options are available to suit every student’s needs and preferences. Registration fees, your first course book and both airport transfers are included in a single package price.
from 365.19 € / week
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Duration (weeks)
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248
DatesSaturday or Sunday
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Accommodation
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Price breakdown
| Package (Course + accommodation) | 4,833.00 € |
| Supplément haute saison (2 × 98.00 €) | 196.00 € |
| Registration fee | included |
| First course book | included |
| Accommodation placement fee | included |
| Airport transfers on arrival and departure | included |
| Accommodation eco-tax | 22.50 € |
| −10% long-stay discount, Days Inn (−10.00% on €5,029.00) | -502.90 € |
4,548.60 €
that is 379.05 € / week · 12 weeks from 22/08/2026 to 14/11/2026
15h of English lessons per week, except on public holidays.
Book this stayThe IELS school in Sliema
Institute of English Language Studies (IELS Malta) is one of the largest and best-known schools in Malta. Opened in 1985, it has more than 40 years of experience teaching English. It has 45 classrooms, allowing it to welcome up to 700 students at a time and to run every level from beginner (A1) to very advanced (C1).
The school is ideally located in the heart of Sliema, close to the shopping streets and a few hundred metres from the ferries to Valletta. It holds an ELT Council licence, making it an institution officially recognised by the Maltese government, and it is a member of FELTOM.
The Sliema neighbourhood
Sliema is the residential and shopping district of the east coast, calmer than St Julian’s but just as well connected. The seafront promenade runs for several kilometres, past coves fitted out for swimming.
The ferry to Valletta leaves every half hour and crosses in ten minutes. The island’s two main shopping centres are right there, and the journey from the airport takes about twenty minutes.
The English courses
The package combines General English at 20 lessons per week or Intensive English at 30 lessons with your accommodation. Outside the package, IELS also offers mini-groups of 10 students, Business English and exam preparation.
One genuinely useful extra: the “morning lessons guaranteed” option, which saves you from ending up in afternoon classes in high season. Students aged 30 and over can ask for a dedicated group.
Accommodation options
Your choice of accommodation is what moves the price most: the calculator above recalculates the total every time you change it.
Onsite (Residence)
Triq Mattew Pulis, Sliema, Malta
Tigne Suites Sliema
Mattew Pulis Street, Sliema, Malta
Host family
Variable location
Day’s Inn (Residence)
Cathedral Street, Sliema, Malta
Description
The Day’s Inn Hotel & Residence is a 3-star student residence located in the heart of Sliema, less than a 10-minute walk from the school. It is in immediate proximity to shops, the seafront, transport and lively areas.
The establishment has 55 standard rooms and 45 studios, all air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom. The studios also include an equipped kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, kettle, toaster).
A 24/7 reception, a lobby with free Wi-Fi, a large shared kitchen (07:00–21:00) and a rooftop pool (March–October) are available to residents.
Cleaning is carried out twice a week, with towel changes, and bed linen is changed once a week. Water, electricity, heating and Wi-Fi are included.
In a single room, the student has exclusive access. Any external guest results in an additional charge billed by the residence.
Facilities
- 24/7 reception
- Air conditioning in all rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Large shared kitchen (07:00–21:00)
- Kitchenette in studios
- Rooftop pool (March–October)
- Washing machine and dryer (€2 / cycle)
- Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Bed linen provided (1×/week)
- Towels provided (2×/week)
- Cleaning twice a week
- Safe (with deposit)
- Television in each room
- Secure access + CCTV
Arrival (Check-in) and Departure (Check-out)
- Arrival: after 14:00
- Departure: before 11:00
Location
Onsite (Residence)
Triq Mattew Pulis, Sliema, Malta
Description
The IELS Lodge is a residence located directly above the school, allowing students to avoid daily commuting. The rooms are bright, carefully decorated and available in single (on request), twin or triple configurations.
Ideally located in the heart of Sliema, the lodge is just a few minutes from the seafront, shops and restaurants.
The building includes 12 fully furnished rooms with shared bathrooms. A fully equipped shared kitchen (utensils and tableware included) is available to residents.
Televisions in the common areas and Wi-Fi access are available. Towels and bed linen are provided.
Facilities
- Bright and tastefully decorated rooms
- Single, twin and triple rooms
- 12 fully furnished rooms
- Shared bathrooms
- Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Fully equipped shared kitchen
- Shared lounge with television
- Washing machine available
- Residence located in the same building as the school
- Close to shops and restaurants
- Bed linen and towels provided
Arrival (Check-in) and Departure (Check-out)
- Arrival: from 14:00
- Departure: before 11:00
Location
Tigne Suites Sliema
Mattew Pulis Street, Sliema, Malta
Description
The Tigne Suites are modern apartments located in the heart of Sliema, right next to the IELS school, in immediate proximity to the seafront, restaurants and supermarkets.
The apartments consist of 2 twin-occupancy bedrooms, a fully equipped shared kitchen, a living/dining area and a shared bathroom.
The residence also features a rooftop swimming pool, ideal for relaxing after classes. Free Wi-Fi and a washing machine are available.
Address: Sliema Tigne Suites, Mattew Pulis Street, Sliema, SLM 3052, Malta.
Facilities
- Modern and comfortable apartments
- Next to the IELS school
- Close to shops, cafés and restaurants
- 2-bedroom apartments (twin)
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Living / dining area
- Shared bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Rooftop pool
- Washing machine
Arrival (Check-in) and Departure (Check-out)
- Arrival: from 15:00
- Departure: before 11:00
Location
Host family
Variable location
Description
The host families selected by IELS accommodate a limited number of students and are chosen according to strict criteria of comfort, hospitality and compliance. Allocations take into account the student’s age, preferences and needs.
The package includes half board (breakfast + dinner), laundry once per week and all utilities (water, electricity, heating).
Families are located within a radius of up to 45 minutes by bus from the school, depending on the period. This is the most economical accommodation option offered by IELS.
Facilities
- Half board included
- Utilities included
- Laundry once per week
- Daily English practice
- Structured family environment
- Families located within a 45-minute bus radius
- Most economical option
Arrival (Check-in) and Departure (Check-out)
- Arrival: after 14:00
- Departure: before 11:00
The activity programme
IELS organises excursions and outings every week: Valletta, Mdina, a day trip to Gozo, the coves of the island’s north. They are optional and booked on site, separately from the price of the stay.
The campus brings lessons, accommodation and social life together in one place, which makes meeting people easy when you arrive on your own. Parties, sport and games punctuate the weeks, and a welcome desk open all week helps you organise outings, change courses or sort out any accommodation issue.
Adult language stay in Sliema (IELS school) in pictures
Frequently asked questions
What does the language stay package include?
It bundles the course, the accommodation, registration fees, course materials and both airport transfers into a single price. Only the Maltese eco tax is added, capped at 5 €.
Is the residence really on campus?
Yes. Days Inn is part of the campus: you walk down from your room straight into class. It’s the only accommodation of its kind in our catalogue.
What does a typical day look like?
Lessons run in the morning; the afternoon is split between the school’s activities and free time to explore the island. Evenings are for meeting up with the other students, in Sliema or in St Julian’s just across the bay.
What exactly does the price cover?
The course, the accommodation (water, electricity and Wi-Fi included), the airport transfer on arrival and departure, your first course book and the registration fees. In a host family, half board is provided; in the residence or an apartment, a kitchen is at your disposal. The course book is replaced each time you move up a level — the exact amount appears on the “course book” line of the calculator’s breakdown. Flights remain at your expense.
What is the minimum length of a stay?
Two weeks, both for the course + accommodation package and for course-only bookings. Below that, the school does not open enrolment.
Is IELS an officially licensed English school in Malta?
IELS is one of the 32 officially licensed English schools in Malta in 2026. It holds an ELT Council licence, issued by the Maltese Ministry of Education.
What is the eco tax in Malta?
The eco tax (“eco contribution”) is a tourist tax levied by the Maltese state and collected by every licensed accommodation provider in Malta and Gozo. Since 1 July 2026 it stands at 1.50 € per night per person aged 18 or over, capped at 22.50 € per stay: beyond the 15th night it is no longer charged. It is collected by your accommodation and appears on its own line in the price breakdown of our calculator.
What is the high season supplement on a language stay?
At certain times of year the school raises its price. Here are the periods concerned and the rule applied:
- High season, courses (1-7 weeks) — from 31 May to 4 July 2026 and from 16 August to 6 September 2026 : supplement of €49.00 to €175.00/week depending on accommodation and duration
- Peak season (July-August) — from 5 July to 15 August 2026 : supplement of €63.00 to €175.00/week depending on accommodation and duration
The season is assessed week by week, based on the Monday of each week: only the weeks falling within a period above carry the supplement, not the whole stay.
