Ranking 2024, the best English schools in Malta
Which English school to choose for a language stay in Malta?
Discover the best schools to learn English in Malta.
Institute of English Language Studies
The Institute of English Language Studies (IELS) is a school located in the city of Sliema, a vibrant city popular with expatriates. IELS has received the most positive reviews from students and is currently considered the best English school in Malta 2024. Due to its size, it is also one of the largest schools in Malta. It can therefore accommodate all student profiles, with a very wide variety of nationalities.
- ELT Council
- Cambridge English
- Feltom
- Erasmus +
- Alto
- Trinity
IELS Malta
European School of English
The European School of English (ESE) is located in the city of Saint Julian’s within the popular Paceville area, just minutes from St. George’s Bay beach. ESE is annually ranked among the top 3 best schools in Malta. A modern school with a qualified and caring teaching team.
- ELT Council
- Equals
- IALC
- Feltom
- Erasmus +
- Alto
- Trinity
ESE Malta
English Centre Malta
The English Language Centres (EC) is located in the city of Saint Julian’s within the popular Paceville area. The EC center in Malta is one of the largest schools on the island and also houses the headquarters of the international EC Group, which has English schools around the world. EC offers a building dedicated to students over 30 years old, making it the ideal English school for students who are already in the professional working world.
- ELT Council
- Equals
- Cambridge
- Feltom
- Erasmus +
- Alto
EC Malta
Maltalingua
Maltalingua is a small English school located near the seaside between Saint Julian’s and Sliema. Maltalingua does not have as many accreditations as larger schools, but it is regularly nominated in language school awards, such as the ST STAR Award 2020.
- ELT Council
- Equals
- Erasmus +
Maltalingua
Education First Malta
Education First (EF) is an international group specializing in language stays and language learning abroad. It has a large campus in Malta located in the city of Saint Julian’s. EF is a very popular English school that offers many activities. The school’s weakness is its very high pricing, which lowers its ranking due to its poor value for money.
- ELT Council
- Equals
- Cambridge
- Trinity
EF Malta
Clubclass
Clubclass is a school, slightly away from the dynamic center, located in the town of Swieqi. The school resembles a small student campus. It notably has a swimming pool, a small gym, and a cafeteria. Clubclass is somewhat aging, but multifunctional with attractive prices.
- ELT Council
- Feltom
- ALTO
Clubclass
Inlingua
Inlingua school is located in the city of Sliema, just a few dozen meters from the harbor and shopping avenues. A small school that offers the most popular English course formats in an intimate and family-friendly environment.
- ELT Council
- Cambridge
- Feltom
Inlingua
BELS
BELS is a small school with a location in the town of St Paul’s Bay and another school on the island of Gozo. Two small schools, away from the most popular (and therefore most expensive) cities, allowing the school to offer great value for money.
- ELT Council
- IALC
- Feltom
- ALTO
BELS
ACE Malta
The ACE English School is a bit unusual because it is located in a shopping center (Bay Street Complex). This school is primarily suited for young students, offering a very dynamic environment. The school also offers attractive prices and is among the cheapest schools in Saint Julian’s.
- ELT Council
- Equals
- Erasmus +
- Trinity
ACE English School
Easy School of Languages
Easy School is a small school and the only English school in Valletta (the capital of Malta) in the ranking. A good school, simple, without frills, offering an environment particularly appreciated by those over 30.
- ELT Council
- IALC
- Feltom
Easy School
The Ranking of the Best English Language Schools in Malta
We publish the ranking of the best English language schools in Malta every year. A benchmark to help students select one of the 34 English language schools in Malta for a language stay.
The ranking of Maltese schools is not absolute; depending on each student, some English language schools will be more or less suitable. However, it helps in making a decision in the face of the abundance of offers and English language schools. Each school was evaluated following a visit to the facilities, accommodations, and classrooms. The ranking also takes into account the feedback from the students we follow, observed anomalies, and the academic accreditations of the schools in Malta. Accreditations are a significant criterion for assessing the quality of teaching, English courses, and the academic department of each school.
Which English Language School in Malta to Choose?
Choosing an English language school that matches your profile, expectations, and goals is essential for a successful language stay in Malta. The choice of school will primarily depend on the student’s profile and stay: age, level, goal, duration, etc., as well as their budget constraints. Depending on each profile, our team tries to recommend the most suitable school. Generally speaking, if you are hesitating between several language schools, always prioritize the highest-ranked school.