English courses in Malta – Discover an amazing language journey

Imagine crystal-clear Mediterranean waters, sun-kissed beaches, and medieval cities waiting to be explored. Our English courses in Malta bring you mere steps away from turning these idyllic visions into reality. Join us on this enchanting island and embark on an English language journey with your expert guide, the Verbalists Language Network.

Malta

School

Institute of English Language Studies (IELS) – Quality and over 35 years of tradition. A recipient of numerous awards in language education for students of all ages and English teacher training.

Founded in 1985, the IELS (Institute of English Language Studies) is located in the heart of Sliema, near the coast and what many consider Malta’s most beautiful promenade. Sliema is renowned as the financial and tourist center of Malta.

Verbalists Language Network management and group leaders appreciate the attention the school gives to each of our students.

The school building is strategically positioned in a prestigious and quieter part of the city. Just a 3-minute walk from the school along the promenade, you’ll find boat taxi stations for easy travel to the popular islands of Gozo and Comino or any other city in Malta. Bus stops are also nearby, with a 10-minute ride taking you to the enchanting city of Valletta and a 30-minute journey to the medieval jewel, Mdina.

The spacious, modern school building is fully air-conditioned and features a bookstore, internet café, a large common area for socializing, a terrace, and bright classrooms equipped with interactive (smart board) whiteboards.

Classes take place in the modern school building with 95 well-equipped, air-conditioned classrooms, and students have access to various common areas for studying and socializing. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the school building.

IELS also owns the ultra-modern Day’s Inn hotel residence, which we describe in the following section.

While the IELS school, boasting 95 classrooms and an experienced teaching staff, offers arguably the highest quality education in Malta, one of its greatest advantages is the fact that the school’s staff and faculty consistently strive to make each student feel truly important at all times.

Take a stroll through the IELS Institute in Malta:

Accreditation

The accreditations and reputation of IELS in Malta are impressive. IELS is a founding member of FELTOM (Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta), responsible for assessing the quality and overseeing the work of English language teachers and schools. Additionally, the school is accredited by the Maltese state’s EFL Monitoring Board.

IELS is also affiliated with the University of Cambridge as an ESOL teacher training center and is the only school in Malta that offers both Cambridge CELTA and DELTA teacher training courses, two of the most sought after and distinguished qualifications that an English language teacher can attain.

English Courses in Malta

Student Mix – The diversity sets IELS apart from other schools in Malta. Their classes attract students from around the world, with Europeans leading the percentage (approximately 60% of the total).

Courses in general English language of varying intensity are available in international classes with a maximum of 12 students. Courses start every Monday, and each lesson lasts for 45 minutes.

On the first day, students take a diagnostic test, after which they are placed in classes of the appropriate level. In addition to the level of knowledge, the criterion for forming classes is age, so that one group consists of students of approximately the same knowledge and age.

General English Course

This program consists of 20 hours per week, covering all four language skills using a communicative teaching approach. Students can choose between standard (up to 12 students per group) and premium variants. Premium classes, with a maximum of 6 students, focus on individual engagement, fostering better results in a shorter time. Smaller group settings provide more opportunities for speaking, vocabulary expansion, and building essential confidence.

Intensive Course

With 30 hours per week, this program accelerates language learning, placing special emphasis on conversation and listening skills. Similar to the general English course, the intensive course is available in standard (up to 12 students per group) and premium formats (up to 6 students per group).

English Language 30+ Course

Designed for students aged 30 and above, this program is ideal for those looking to enhance their English language understanding, grammar, writing, and speaking skills with peers of a similar age. Available for all proficiency levels, the course includes 20 lessons (15 hours) of general English per week. Please add 15 euros per week to the standard 20-hour course price displayed in the price list below to determine the total cost of this program.

Business English Course

This program offers two options: 20 or 30 hours per week, starting every Monday. A minimum English proficiency level of B1 (lower intermediate) is required. Classes have a maximum of six students.

IELTS Exam Preparation Program

Combining general English (20 hours per week) with IELTS-focused classes (10 hours per week), this program teaches the techniques and academic skills necessary for the test. In addition to regular classes, participants are expected to dedicate a minimum of two hours per week to independent study. The course starts every Monday with a maximum of 10 students per group. Participants must have at least a B1 level of English proficiency to enroll.

Cambridge Exam Programs (FCE, CAE, CPE)

These programs enhance grammar and vocabulary knowledge, preparing students for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE). In addition to regular classes, students are required to dedicate a minimum of two hours per week to independent study. Diagnostic tests determine the English proficiency level before starting any of these programs, with a maximum of 10 students per group. Program commencement depends on the chosen exam (details provided upon inquiry). Course prices (FCE, CAE, CPE) without accommodation and meals amount to 2,430 euros for a 6-week duration.

Activities & Excursions

As part of the program, the school organizes weekly activities such as exploring Malta, cruises, wine tastings, dinners in local restaurants, and one full-day excursion per week. Participants can enjoy activities like diving, horseback riding, and sailing for an additional fee. The goal of these activities is not only entertainment but also an opportunity to assess English language proficiency through social interaction. Some of the trips and activities are included in the program price, while others can be paid for on-site as optional extras.

Medieval cities Mdina and Rabat, Harbour Cruise, boat party, day trip to Sicily, Gozo and Comino, relaxation and fun at Splash & Fun water park, and a visit to Popeye Village are just a few of the extracurricular activities offered by the school.

Accommodation

Day’s Inn Hotel

This modern school residence/hotel, offering excellent accommodation, is located less than a 5-minute walk from the school building. It features 100 rooms equipped like studio apartments and a small rooftop pool with a sun terrace. The rooms are air-conditioned, equipped with satellite TV, and have a bathroom. The hotel lobby also serves as a free Wi-Fi zone.

Accommodation in a double or triple room is shared with a student from the same college. A limited number of single rooms are available at an additional cost, as per the price list below.

Stay is based on room only. The supplement for breakfast is 63 euros, and for half-board (breakfast and dinner), it’s 231 euros per week; dinner only is 168 euros per week.

NOTE: Due to its excellent quality, safe location, and proximity to the school and promenade, spaces in the Day’s Inn Hotel fill up quickly. Verbalisti language network, as a long-term exclusive partner of the IELS institute, reserves a certain number of beds exclusively for its participants every year. However, these accommodations are usually booked early in the year, so we recommend early enrollment.

Address: 76 Cathedral Street, Sliema, SLM 1524, Malta. For more detailed information about the location, click here.

Tigne Suites

This modern apart-hotel is located right next to the IELS school in the heart of Sliema, one of Malta’s most desirable areas. A short walk (2-3 minutes) takes you to the main seaside promenade, while the popular shopping center “The Point” and numerous restaurants are just a 5-minute walk from the hotel and school.

Accommodation is in air-conditioned hotel apartments, which can include one or two rooms with a shared private bathroom. One-bedroom apartments are shared by two participants. Guests have free access to a washing machine and dryer. Wireless internet is also provided free of charge.

Address: Sliema Tigne Suites, Mattew Pulis Street, Sliema, SLM 3052, Malta

CampusHUB Residence

The Campus Hub student residence is located in Msida, right next to the University of Malta, with excellent public transport connections to key locations in Malta. The IELS school is reachable in a 40-minute walk or approximately 25 minutes by public transport.

This newly built modern accommodation offers single or double rooms with shared bathrooms. Students have access to well-equipped kitchens, dining areas, relaxation spaces, and recreational facilities within the residence. Laundry facilities are available, and the Malta’s National Pool complex (with swimming pools) is just a 5-minute bus ride away.

Room cleaning is done once a week, and bed linen and towels (provided by the residence) are changed weekly. Participants need to bring their own beach towels.

Stay is based on room only.

Address: The Campus Hub Residence, University of Malta, Msida MSD 2080, Malta. For more detailed information about the location, click here.

Dates and Prices

Individual departures are organized every week. Accommodation is utilized from Saturday (arrival) to Saturday (departure) or from Sunday to Sunday. Check in 15:00, check out 11:00.

2026 PRICES for ENGLISH COURSES in MALTA

⚠️ Prices are given in € (EUR); minimum age 18

---

Day’s Inn Hotel

Less than a 5-minute walk to the school

Double Room (Shared Twin), Room Only, No Meals (Breakfast/Half-Board Available at an Additional Cost)

Program	Lessons / Week	ONE week	TWO weeks	THREE weeks	FOUR weeks	TEN weeks
General English	20	724	1323	1922	2521	5830
Premium (Mini-Group) English	20	829	1533	2237	2941	6530
Intensive English	30	844	1563	2282	3001	6730
Business 20	20	739	1353	1967	2581	6230
Business 30	30	894	1663	2432	3201	7780
IELTS Preparation	20 + 10	869	1613	2357	3101	7030

Single room supplement:
– EUR 126 per week

High season supplement from May 31 to September 6:
– Double room: EUR 190 per week
– Single room: EUR 218 per week

---

Sliema Tigne Suites

Apartments located next door to the school

2-Bedroom Apartment (Shared Twin), Self-Catering (No Meals)

Program	Lessons / Week	ONE week	TWO weeks	THREE weeks	FOUR weeks	TEN weeks
General English	20	717	1344	1971	2598	5830
Premium (Mini-Group) English	20	822	1554	2286	3018	6530
Intensive English	30	837	1584	2331	3078	6730
Business 20	20	732	1374	2016	2658	6230
Business 30	30	887	1684	2481	3278	7780
IELTS Preparation	20 + 10	862	1634	2406	3178	7030

High season supplement from May 31 to September 6
– Double room: 113 per week

---

CampusHUB Residence

Shared Twin, Room Only (No Meals)

Program	Lessons / Week	ONE week	TWO weeks	THREE weeks	FOUR weeks	TEN weeks
General English	20	725	1310	1895	2480	5320
Premium (Mini-Group) English	20	780	1520	2210	2900	6020
Intensive English	30	845	1550	2255	2960	6230
Business 20	20	740	1340	1940	2540	5720
Business 30	30	895	1650	2405	3160	7270
IELTS Preparation	20 + 10	870	1600	2340	3060	6520

Single room supplement
– 147 per week

High season supplement from May 31 to September 6
– Double room: 99 per week
– Single room: 120 per week

---

*English courses in Malta – prices are given in euros.

✅ We will gladly provide prices for studying English for 5 to 9 weeks or for stays longer than 10 weeks upon receipt of a specific inquiry.

Included in the price:

Enrollment administrative fees (the school charges €55 for the program and €30 for accommodation), English language course, diagnostic test at the beginning of the course, and certificate upon completion, textbook and teaching materials (€35), Eco Tax €5, accommodation, and meals as per the table offer.

Not included in the price:

Registration (€50), airfare, transfers, and associated airport taxes, local transportation in Malta, and travel insurance.

The cost of airfare with included airport transfers in Malta (airport welcome and taxi transport to accommodation, and vice versa on the return) can be obtained after submitting a specific inquiry to info@verbalistseducation.com (you can download the inquiry/application form here). The airfare price largely depends on the date of purchase, so we recommend early enrollment.

Application Process

Please note that filling out the PRODIREKT Application Form and Terms & Conditions does not secure a place on the program, nor does it mean you are under obligation that your child attends the course you are inquiring about. It is simply the first step in the application process, so that we can give you precise program details and check program/accommodation availability. A contract is signed directly with the school, and a place is confirmed after a deposit or the whole course fee is settled. Please fill out and sign:

• Application Form (download here) and
• Terms and Conditions (download here), and send them back to info@verbalistseducation.com

The Verbalists Language Network is part of the PRODIREKT Education Group, which is a certified representative and partner of prestigious schools and colleges in world renowned university centers.

When you enroll for foreign language study abroad with the Verbalists you are not only getting the expert advice, guidance and dependability of an accredited organization and a world-leading language network, but you also enjoy special privileges, such as:

• scholarships offered only to PRODIREKT/Verbalists students and our International Ambassadors;
• special discounts – you often pay less than what a school charges for the same program;
• enrollment advantages – faster processing, lower or no deposits, no charge when you change your booking;
• priority in reserving your residential or homestay accommodation;
• less strict cancellation policy;
• free visa application assistance;
• travel and airport transfer arrangements;
• in case of some young learner programs and summer schools, guidance and care of our staff and group leaders during the duration of a program.

Photo & Video Gallery

English language courses in Malta – Do you have a question or want to apply? Contact us or submit your comment/question by filling out the form below:

Contact Form