Top 1 autumn schools, courses in Malta

Malta is one of the most popular countries for education abroad, where English language courses are especially in demand. It is a recognized fact: it is better to learn a language among native speakers, with immersion in the language environment. Such experience will allow us to achieve amazing results in mastering a living spoken language, the ability to perceive the speech of native speakers in natural communication and express a point of view. Malta is an English-speaking country (English serves as the second official language of the state): the island was a British colony until 1964 and has a rich historical heritage. The British principles of education favorably affected the system of education in the country, and English courses have proven their effectiveness and have established themselves as one of the best in Europe. All this makes Malta a worthy alternative to the United Kingdom!

The advantage of studying in Malta is the prices - both for accommodation, transport and meals, and for programs in language centers. The cost of educational services is much cheaper - about 30-40% of the benefits - which makes the country especially attractive for foreigners who prefer the Maltese sun and hospitality to the prestige and elitism of education in the UK.

The sunny island with its paradise climate, a variety of attractions and developed areas of active recreation are worth a special mention. Here you will spend an unforgettable vacation, because autumn training in Malta is not very different from summer: there are unlikely to be fewer opportunities to sunbathe, as well as opportunities to spend time with benefit and taste.

The site presents language centers in Malta for children, adolescents and students with a description of linguistic courses, the amount of academic load, the conditions of admission are listed, prices are reflected. An internal rating has been developed that reflects the prestige and elitism of the centers. Managers of the company - experienced specialists - will assist you in choosing a suitable educational institution and direction, you can ask about the current discounts and bonuses. SMAPSE is the official representative of the best training centers in Malta, thanks to which the site reflects the prices of the educational institutions themselves without extra charge and commission.

Malta is a European island located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Ideal climate conditions are all year round: the average temperature throughout the year does not drop below 23 ° C. Maltese cities with many amazing sights, architecture, beautiful beaches, famous thalasso health centers and delicious cuisine are quite colourful. Recently, ecotourism has received a special round of development on the island: more and more tourists prefer to travel to green villages, enjoy in silence the rugged coastlines, chapels, hills and valleys. As for education, then, as noted above, the influence of Europe and, in particular, Great Britain is very high.

Language courses for foreign students involves the same procedures: entrance testing, training in small groups in the morning, obtaining a prestigious certificate at the end of the program - but we will talk more about the features of studying in language centers in Malta:

1. A studying program

Foreign students can choose from a wide range of courses of a different focus: start learning English from scratch, master communication and other skills, improve the language for work, and much more. Students will have an opportunity to widely practice the language while communicating with the local population, which is very hospitable and cordial towards tourists. Most schools have comfortable conditions and the necessary technical equipment: their computer classes, a library with a wide selection of literature in English.

2. The number of students in groups

Most schools form classes of small occupancy - up to 15 people: this is the number of students in the group that is recommended for effective courses. In small classes, the teacher will be able to pay enough attention to the student and track linguistic progress. Groups are formed according to the level of knowledge of the student: for this, students take entrance testing in the very first lesson. Some schools offer to study in mini-groups (5-6 people), but for an additional fee: studying in mini-groups assumes ideal conditions where the teacher can give maximum attention and thereby maximize the result from classes.

3. Prices

There are programs with a wide range of prices on the island, however, the prestigious schools of Malta with high tuition fees  are more thorough in their approach to staff selection (for example, professional teachers and native speakers do not always work with children in budget schools).

4. School stuff for foreign students

Leading schools in Malta are developing their own teaching aids, which are included in the course price or are paid extra. Upon completion of studies, they remain with a student. Some schools give T-shirts, bags and baseball caps with their own logo.

5. Learning Outcome

At the end of the studying period, testing again is waiting for you, aimed at identifying the knowledge gained. The school certificate will reflect the level of language proficiency with which a student graduate. However, this certificate is not enough for immigration or university entry abroad. In order to get a certificate of international standard, which is recognized by top universities and colleges in Europe, you should go through a special direction, which is offered by local schools - preparation for passing the international exams IELTS / TOEFL .

6. Free time from studying

Extracurricular activities for students are carefully thought out and are versatile. The organizers strive to create conditions so that the student can get acquainted with local residents and students from different parts of the world, find out the country, useful facts about traditions, holidays and cuisine. Tours on the island of Gozo and Comino are accompanied by representatives of the school. Often holidays are organized at school: in the first days of study, you will be provided with a list of activities and events for several weeks in advance, and you can plan your vacation. Self-organized student trips to neighboring cities are common: students are offered various flyers and discounts on diving, dancing, yoga, visiting bars and restaurants.

7. Accommodation

Most schools are located in Sliema and St. Julian, neighboring cities: about 80% of schools are located in the same area along the coastline with lots of fun and beaches.

For schoolchildren and students, local language centers offer various learning options. When drawing up the courses, the organizers take into account various factors, one of the main ones is the age of the students:

• Junior groups

Students study in groups of 6-12 and 12-17 years old. The youngest students during their studies are accompanied by counselors at lessons, breaks and extracurricular activities. Various activities and trips are organized for children. As a rule, schoolchildren settle in host families with children: in this case, they are always under the supervision and due to language immersion quickly overcome the language barrier. Teenage students can choose the option of accommodation: in a family, apartment or hotel (the accommodation option must be provided by the school, otherwise the educational institution is not responsible for the child in his spare time).

• For students 18+

Groups are formed as mixed as possible in ethnic composition and age criterion. Programs for adults involve language learning and extracurricular activities taking into account age-specific features.

Depending on the goals of the students, groups are distinguished:

• Autumn English + rest
• English + hobbies
• Leadership Schools
• Leadership Schools
• Preparatory: to a university abroad / to pass language exams.