Chamber College Malta
Description of Chamber College Malta
- Location: Gzira, Malta
- Age of students: 18 years and over
- Educational programs: standard / intensive English courses, business English, Preparation for exams, summer courses for children and adolescents.
Not far from Sliema, in the small and cozy town of Gzira is the popular language school Chamber College, founded in 2015. Sliema is a well-known commercial, entertainment and tourist center of the hospitable island, which opens up to the students a wide range of opportunities for leisure, travel, sightseeing and recreation.
Chamber College Malta actively uses modern educational methods, advanced technology and equipment and even developed its own concept of teaching English as a foreign language. Here, students from all over the world are offered effective, balanced combined programs - from a wide variety of courses each student will be able to choose the suitable option for himself.
The composition of students is extraordinarily multinational and multilingual:
- Russia;
- Austria;
- Spain;
- Italy;
- Ecuador;
- Germany;
- Ukraine;
- Brazil;
- Serbia;
- France;
- Korea;
- Colombia;
- Serbia;
- Japan;
- China and other countries.
Duration of 1 session is 45 minutes. Students work in mini-groups (6 people) and standard classes (12 people). Each teacher is a qualified, experienced professional, a native speaker, accredited to work with foreign students and international groups. In all programs, the basic language skills are studied in a complex, in close connection with each other (reading, grammar, lexical stock, pronunciation and phonetics, oral and written speech, listening - listening comprehension).
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Chamber College Malta
Quick overview: The general universal course will help international students:
- To communicate without any problems in English in real life;
- To travel freely;
- Not to have difficulties in communicating with native speakers.
About the educational program: All basic, key language aspects are comprehensively developed: colloquial and written speech, reading and listening (listening comprehension), grammar is also studied, pronunciation is improved and accent is corrected, vocabulary is significantly expanded. Lessons are conducted in a non-boring, interesting format, a lot of interactive sessions, discussions and role plays are organized - this helps to learn English in its practical application, thematically.
There are homework assignments (teachers can help with the performance), and weekly students perform a test for the degree of mastery of knowledge. The general structure consists of 30 lessons each week (45 minutes each). For Admission to General English courses, there is enough entry level knowledge, Beginner studying in mini-groups will require the level of Pre-Intermediate).
There are the following variants of this course:
- General English semi-Intensive (20 lessons per week);
- General English mini-Intensive (the main emphasis is on speaking, intensity - 15 lessons per week).
In addition, students can take individual lessons as an elective to any main program. The structure and subject of classes, intensity, duration - everything adapts to the personal requirements and requests of the student, so individual lessons will be the best way for deeper assimilation of knowledge, to fill the gaps in the study.
Brief information: Key English Test (KET) - oral and written English in everyday situations, a basic test for students aimed at further learning. An effective course is designed for those international students who are aimed at the successful delivery of the so-called Cambridge exams - these usually include KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE. An international language certificate is necessary if you want to get a job in an international company, to take a management position or study abroad.
About the educational course: At the beginning of the program all students are tested, which determines their initial level of knowledge, as well as talk with the director, which helps to clarify all the details of the educational course, gives valuable recommendations and advice.
In the process of studying, students not only significantly improve their knowledge and skills in basic language aspects, but also master the methodology for successfully passing the exam, get acquainted with its format and structure, basic subtleties and complexities. Tests are being written that help to identify weaknesses in studying and pay more attention to them. This comprehensive studying helps students:
- To overcome the psychological barrier and fear of the exam;
- Makes students more confident in their abilities.
Preparation courses for language exams will require a language level of at least Intermediate.
Quick overview: Preliminary English (PET) - comprehensive testing of all 4 basic skills, initial language qualification. An effective course is designed for international students who are aimed at the successful passing of the so-called Cambridge exams. An international language certificate is necessary if you want to get a job in an international company, to take a management position or study abroad.
About the educational program: At the beginning of the program all students are tested, which determines their initial level of knowledge, as well as talk with the director, which helps to clarify all the details of the educational course, gives valuable recommendations and advice.
Main advantages of the program:
- Significantly improve knowledge and skills in basic language aspects;
- Master the methodology for successfully passing the exam;
- Get acquainted with format and structure of the exam, basic subtleties and complexities.
Tests are being written that help to identify weaknesses in studying and pay more attention to them. This comprehensive studying helps to overcome the psychological barrier and fear of the exam, makes students more confident in their abilities.
Preparation courses for language exams will require a language level of at least Pre-Intermediate.
About the educational program: First Certificate (FCE) is a prestigious language certificate recognized in all educational institutions (especially often required in the fields of tourism and finance). An international language certificate is necessary if you want to get a job in an international company, to take a management position or study abroad.
At the beginning of the program all students are tested, which determines their initial level of knowledge, as well as talk with the director, which helps to clarify all the details of the educational course, gives valuable recommendations and advice.
In the process of studying, students not only significantly improve their knowledge and skills in basic language aspects, but also master the methodology for successfully passing the exam, get acquainted with its format and structure, basic subtleties and complexities. Tests are being written that help to identify weaknesses in studying and pay more attention to them. This comprehensive studying helps:
- To overcome the psychological barrier and fear of the exam;
- Makes students more confident in their abilities.
Quick overview: Advanced (CAE) - confirms international student's high level of knowledge of the English language practically at the level of the native speaker. Preparation courses for language exams will require a language level of at least Upper Intermediate.
At the beginning of the program all students are tested, which determines their initial level of knowledge, as well as talk with the director, which helps to clarify all the details of the educational course, gives valuable recommendations and advice.
Advantages of the course:
- Significantly improve knowledge and skills;
- Master the methodology for successfully passing the exam;
- Get acquainted with exam's format and structure, basic subtleties and complexities.
Tests are being written that help to identify weaknesses in studying and pay more attention to them. This comprehensive studying helps to overcome the psychological barrier and fear of the exam, makes students more confident in their abilities.
Quick overview: Proficiency (CPE) - for foreign students this is the highest degree of knowledge of English; when presenting this certificate, many foreign universities release the applicant from the mandatory entrance exam in English. An international language certificate is necessary if you want:
- To get a job in an international company;
- To take a management position;
- To study abroad.
In the process of studying, students not only significantly improve their knowledge and skills in basic language aspects, but also master the methodology for successfully passing the exam, get acquainted with its format and structure, basic subtleties and complexities. Tests are being written that help to identify weaknesses in studying and pay more attention to them. This comprehensive studying helps to overcome the psychological barrier and fear of the exam, makes students more confident in their abilities.
Preparation courses for language exams will require a language level of at least Advanced.
Quick overview: IELTS Testing (International English Language Testing System) is an internationally accepted exam format that tests all the basic skills of the English language. This certificate is necessary for those students who want to work and study in an English-speaking environment, it is universal and highly regarded around the world (especially in the UK and Australia).
For all candidates, standard tests are designed to test listening and speaking skills. The testing of reading and writing is divided into two types: a skill for general or academic purposes, and each student can choose a priority direction for himself and pass it exactly.
This educational program is available on several levels:
- Pre-Intermediate;
- Intermediate;
- Advanced.
The intensity is also provided different: 20 or 30 hours per week for the student's choice.
About the educational program: The internationally recognized TOEFL certificate is required for all international students who plan to study abroad:
- UK;
- Canada;
- The USA;
- Other English-speaking countries.
In addition to a thorough study of all the main language aspects (reading, listening, writing and speaking), students perform a large number of test assignments and exams. This helps to better understand the structure of the test and its features, subtleties, basic difficulties, to gain self-confidence and relieve psycho-emotional stress.
Brief information: The TOEIC language certificate is very popular among foreign employers: taking into account its data, a decision is made to hire an employee in an international company, to raise it in a position or to transfer to a more developed and large unit.
The TOEIC preparation program includes:
- Significant expansion of the vocabulary: the study of new words, phrases, idioms, speech etiquette, the correct use of words in a different context;
- Constant speech practice: simulated role-playing situations, replicating the experience of real life;
- Execution of test tasks and trial tests (the materials of previous years are actively used): this allows you to objectively assess the complexity of the exam, to learn its subtleties, features and difficult aspects, to get acquainted with its structure;
- Active use of all possible sources: from classical textbooks to media materials, Internet and electronic resources, materials and brochures of past years, etc.
To learn the TOEIC preparation course, you must have a language level of at least Pre-Intermediate.
About the educational program: This program of intensive profile studying is designed for students and active professionals who constantly communicate in English in professional work. Especially the course is popular among representatives of the banking and financial sector, among trade and commerce professionals.
The standard intensity is 20 lessons weekly (45 minutes each), a more intensive course provides 30 lessons weekly, classes are conducted on weekdays. Educational groups are quite small - up to 6 people.
Main advantages of the course:
- Actively work out business vocabulary, various role models and situations based on real life examples;
- Learn to compile official documents, letters, summaries, and to conduct correspondence.
The rules of business etiquette (including telephone etiquette) are also mastered. The key topics of the course are the world economics and finance, banking, marketing and dealing with complaints, conflicts and objections.
You can start the studying year-round, on Mondays. The minimum duration is 1 week. To enroll in a business English course, you must have an English level of at least Intermediate.
About the educational program: Summer combined program for vacations is the best way to relax, to enjoy the hot sun, beautiful climate and communication with new friends! Every year, dozens of children from all over the world from the ages of 12 to 17 come here to relax and gain new impressions for the whole year, as well as to improve their English.
All entertainment and sports events are under the control and supervision of experienced educators, animators, coaches and instructors - the safety and comfort of each child is guaranteed around the clock.
In one class there are up to 12 children. In total about 20 lessons are provided weekly - mostly lessons are conducted in the morning, but can be carried over and in the afternoon depending on the daily schedule. This is a universal course in General English: developing skills in reading, listening, improving written and spoken language, pronunciation, correcting accent and significantly expanding vocabulary. Thanks to the international situation inside the camp, the communicative barrier is overcome extremely easily, and from the first days of stay each child begins to communicate in English.
All pupils are accommodated in host families, which are carefully selected and constantly supervised by school staff. Students are provided with a full board meal (breakfast, dinner, lunch box), cozy triple rooms, fully furnished and equipped with everything necessary, and the road to the school building will not take more than 5-15 minutes.
Period of the educational program: July-September.
Age of students: from 12 to 17 years.
Tuition fee already includes:
- Studying on the program;
- Accommodation and meals (family, full board, room for 3 people);
- Entertaining, leisure, sports program;
- Transfers in both directions (airport), accompanied by an animator;
- Initial test for determining the level of knowledge;
- Company certificate at the end of the course;
- Information package: a detailed brochure about the school, a local SIM-card, a map of the area and a student card.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Chamber College Malta students are offered a choice of comfortable and safe accommodation options:
- Host family
The Maltese are very hospitable, good-natured, friendly people. All families with whom the school cooperates are carefully and regularly monitored. Living in a family will provide an opportunity to get experience of communication with native speakers, to get acquainted with the culture, customs, traditions and cuisine of island residents.
- General student residence
Perhaps this is the most popular type of residence for students aged 18 and older. This is a choice of sociable, active and inquisitive students. The popularity of residences causes a small number of vacant seats, therefore it is necessary to book rooms (especially during the peak season) in advance. In general, the rooms are designed for 2-4 people, you can also request an individual room (in the high season the offer is limited).
Meals can only be selected for breakfast, half board or full board. All residences are located near the school so that the path to the building does not take more than 25 minutes.
Cambridge Place is located in St. Julian's, near the most famous entertainment area of ​​the island - Paceville. These are three floors of spacious and comfortable rooms, the windows of which offer stunning sea views: each room has a bathroom, cable TV and a personal safe. In an easy access there is an internal court yard with a bar and restaurant.
Sundown Court is also located near St. Julian's (about 2.5 kilometers), close to Malta University and a major sports complex. This is a few compact, cozy three-story buildings, surrounded by well-kept green gardens. For students, access to cafes and restaurants, Internet cafes, private parking and personal safes, a children's playground, a private pool and tennis courts are provided.
- Hotels (2 * -5 *)
Students 18 years and over can choose a hotel located near the school - staff Department of accommodation will help you choose the best option. Almost every hotel has a swimming pool, rooms are equipped with TV and air conditioning. In the availability of the educational building are the following hotels:
- The Waterfront Hotel 4 *
- Kennedy Nova Hotel 4 *
- The Palace Hotel 5 *
- St. Julians Bay Hotel 3 *
- Howard Jonson Diplomat Hotel 4 *
- Bay View Hotel 3 *
- Le Meridian St.Julians 5 *
- Preluna Hotel & amp; Towers 4 *.
Subjects and sports
Facilities and equipment at Chamber College Malta
The studying fund has 27 well-equipped auditoriums (each equipped with air conditioning, necessary audio and visual equipment). The students of the Chamber College Malta enjoy relaxing on the spacious terrace located on the roof of the building, or in a cozy cafeteria with a large projector. There is also a sports infrastructure - a gym, running tracks and a private pool. On the territory there is a grocery store and a currency exchange office, a special student support service, staff who speak several languages. Free internet and IP telephony are provided.
Chamber College Malta is equipped in such a way that people with disabilities can study here without hindrance.
Admission dates and extra charges
Note the holidays and weekends when Chamber College Malta does not work:
- January 1;
- February 10;
- March 5, 19, 31;
- April 18;
- May 1;
- June 7, 29;
- August 15;
- September 8, 21;
- December 8, 25.
Tuition fee already includes:
- All studying guides, books and materials;
- Information package;
- Welcome party;
- Internet cafe visits and Wi-Fi access;
- 24-hour support and assistance;
- Access to the club beach;
- The company certificate at the end of the course.
Some services are paid additionally:
- Registration fee;
- Examination fees;
- Surcharge for high-season tuition (from June 20 to August 26, excluding afternoon classes);
- Round trip (airport);
- Express delivery of documents;
- Air tickets in both directions;
- Visa fees and services;
- Medical insurance.
Extras:
- Study materials 40 EUR
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 30 EUR
- High-Season Supplement 50 EUR
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
