Shared Apartment
Various locations in St Julian’s and surroundings
Language stay in Malta for adults — EC, St Julian’s
This language stay takes place in St Julian’s, a few minutes from Spinola Bay. English courses come in two intensity levels and are taught by EC, part of an international network, with a guaranteed morning slot available as an option. Two accommodation options are offered, shared apartment or host family, and the airport transfer on arrival is included.
from 460.00 € / week
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Duration (weeks)
weeks
248
DatesSaturday or Sunday
Programme
Accommodation
Room type
Price breakdown
| General English course (12 × 255.00 €) | 3,060.00 € |
| Shared apartment — Shared Room (2 students) (12 × 220.00 €) | 2,640.00 € |
| Supplément haute saison hébergement (5 × 90.00 €) | 450.00 € |
| Registration fee | 55.00 € |
| Course materials | 84.00 € |
| Accommodation placement fee | 40.00 € |
| Accommodation eco-tax | 22.50 € |
| Airport transfer on arrival | included |
| EC discount on courses (−15.00% on €3,060.00) | -459.00 € |
5,892.50 €
that is 491.04 € / week · 12 weeks from 22/08/2026 to 14/11/2026
15h of English lessons per week, except on public holidays.
Book this stayThe EC school in St Julian’s
EC Malta is one of the island’s largest and best-known English schools. It belongs to the international group of the same name, whose head office is also in Malta and which operates in around ten countries. Founded in 1991, the Maltese school has more than 30 years of experience teaching English.
The school sits in the heart of St Julian’s, the most dynamic spot in Malta, close to the Mercury Tower and the famous Paceville district. It has 44 classrooms dedicated to English teaching, allowing it to welcome up to 498 students at a time and to run every level from beginner (A1) to very advanced (C1). The journey from the airport takes about thirty minutes.
The school holds an ELT Council licence, making it an official institution recognised by the Maltese government. It is also an active member of FELTOM, Malta’s national association of English schools.
The English courses
General English, Intensive English, Business English and exam preparation, as in most of Malta’s language schools. Levels run from A1 to C2, with a placement test on arrival.
Accommodation options
Your choice of accommodation is what moves the price most: the calculator above recalculates the total every time you change it.
Host Family
Various locations in St Julian’s and surroundings
Shared Apartment
Various locations in St Julian’s and surroundings
Description
Shared apartments are located in several neighborhoods highly popular with students, mainly in Sliema, St Julian’s, and Swieqi. Each accommodation typically houses up to 8 residents and features single or twin rooms. All rooms are furnished and equipped with storage space, a desk, and a fan in summer. Air conditioning is available in the rooms, usable at an extra cost based on consumption.
Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen (oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster), a common living room, and a dining area. Wi-Fi is freely accessible in all rooms. The setting offers a friendly environment allowing students to share living moments while enjoying an international atmosphere.
Cleaning is provided once a week, including the replacement of sheets and towels. A washing machine is available in each apartment (detergent not provided). Water, electricity, and heating are included in the stay, except for the use of air conditioning, which is charged according to individual consumption.
Apartments are mixed-gender, but shared rooms never mix genders, except by specific request from couples or friends traveling together. Students stay on a self-catering basis, which allows them to prepare their meals independently.
Facilities
- Single or twin rooms
- Fully equipped shared kitchen
- Shared living room and dining area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the apartment
- Air conditioning in rooms (extra charge)
- Fan provided in summer
- Bed linen provided (changed 1x/week)
- Towels provided (changed 1x/week)
- Weekly cleaning
- Washing machine (detergent not provided)
- Kitchen utensils provided
- Heating, electricity and water included
- Safe in some rooms
- Secure access
- Buildings located near shops and bus stops
- Travel time to school: max. 30 minutes on foot
Check-in and Check-out
- Check-in: after 3:00 PM
- Check-out: before 11:00 AM
Host Family
Various locations in St Julian’s and surroundings
Description
Host families are located in various neighborhoods near the school, including St Julian’s, Sliema, Swieqi, San Gwann, Gzira, Msida, and Pembroke. They are easily accessible on foot or by bus, allowing students to reach the school with ease. Each family hosts a limited number of students to ensure a quiet environment conducive to language immersion.
Staying with a host family offers a unique opportunity to discover the Maltese way of life and practice English daily. Students can book a single or twin room, with the possibility of sharing the room with a friend or being placed with a student of another nationality (subject to availability). Each room is equipped with storage space, a desk or dedicated study area, as well as all the essential furniture for a comfortable stay.
Bed linen and towels are provided by the family and changed once a week. Weekly laundry is also included. Students have access to common areas (living room, dining room), but use of the kitchen is not permitted. The bathroom is shared with the family, unless a private bathroom is booked. Free Wi-Fi is available in most homes.
Host family stays include breakfast and dinner (half-board). Some families also offer Bed & Breakfast. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated for an additional fee. Families follow strict quality standards to ensure a safe, welcoming environment that meets students' needs.
Facilities
- Single or twin rooms
- Bed linen provided (changed 1x/week)
- Towels provided (1x/week)
- Weekly laundry included
- Wi-Fi available
- Study space in the room or in a dedicated area
- Access to common rooms
- Television in the living room (depending on family)
- Shared or private bathroom (depending on option)
- Half-board accommodation (or B&B)
- Safe and monitored family environment
- Airport transfer available
Check-in and Check-out
- Check-in: after 2:00 PM
- Check-out: before 10:00 AM
The activity programme
EC runs a weekly programme of outings: Marsaxlokk and its fish market, Valletta, Mdina. Activities are optional and booked on site, separately from the price of the stay.
The school has a common area with a terrace and table football, a space designed for students to get to know each other outside class.
Adult language stay in St Julian’s (EC school) in pictures
Frequently asked questions
How is my English level assessed?
A placement test is taken on arrival (or online before departure) and you are assigned to the matching group, from beginner A1 to very advanced C1. Your end-of-course certificate states the level you have reached.
What exactly does the stay include?
The English course, the accommodation (utilities, water, electricity and Wi-Fi included), the airport transfer on arrival and the placement test. In a host family, breakfast and dinner are provided; in a shared apartment, a fully equipped kitchen is at your disposal. Flights, lunch and personal expenses remain at your expense — the line-by-line breakdown appears in the calculator above.
Is EC an officially licensed English school in Malta?
EC 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:
- Haute saison cours — from 29 June to 28 August 2026 : supplement of €25.00/week
- Haute saison hébergement — from 29 June to 27 September 2026 : supplement of €65.00 to €185.00/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.
