English School - Courses in Pieta, Malta

Course Prices Accommodation Prices School Facilities Course Details Accommodation Details

English Courses in Pieta, Malta

Malta is situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, having excellent weather conditions all year round, and is known to be a popular location with tourists and students of all ages. 160 years of history under British rule gave the Islands of Malta its English heritage and culture.

Boasting a rich culture, sun and warm blue sea, this island is ideal for students who want to combine English courses in Malta with leisure.

Since Malta's official languages are Maltese and English, it is one of only a few truly bilingual countries with the additional benefits of a reputable hospitality of the local population and warm weather conditions. In Malta one can also find a large variety of modern shopping complexes, cafes, bars, restaurants and a distinctive nightlife.

English Courses in Pieta, Malta - Fees

Accommodation Fees:

Our English School in Pieta, Malta

Our English school in Pieta, Malta consists of various facilities including reception area, internet centre, TV room, library, and cafeteria. The premises also consist of a swimming pool area, modern gym facilities (De La Salle College), tennis and basketball courts (De La Salle College), and a full size football pitch (De La Salle College). Our classrooms are built to modern standards and specifications and students can also make use of study areas.

Our teachers are all professionally trained, TEFL qualified and experienced in the teaching of English as a second language. They are carefully selected for their academic abilities and communication skills. All our teachers have many years experience teaching English courses in Malta. You will find out that at here at the English school the Staff are always helpful, caring and devoted and will offer personal support and assistance. Student services also include a 24 hour emergency phone line. We will make sure you will get the most out of your English courses in Malta.

Our English school in Pieta, Malta is licensed by the Ministry of Education of Malta and the Malta Tourism Authority (Licence No. 251/MB18). Therefore, all our teachers are fully qualified, our premises are regularly inspected and students are placed in licensed accommodation only.

Malta is the ideal location for the outdoor lover as it offers an endless range of free time activities such as horse-riding, snorkeling, canoeing, scuba-diving, windsurfing, go-carting, hiking, camping, trekking, abseiling, jet-skiing, water-skiing, paragliding, golf and many more.

We organize the best variety of cultural and leisure excursions ranging from visits to the world's oldest free-standing prehistoric temples to the best nightclubs and discos on the island. You can visit beautiful beaches and plenty of historical places; enjoy fantastic sightseeing by boat, social evening parties and experience the island's renowned nightlife.

All our excursions and extracurricular activities are scheduled for the after school hours and weekends, as not to interfere with the weekly lessons. Transport from accommodation/school and back is provided for all excursions

Our English Courses in Pieta, Malta

Our English courses in Pieta, Malta are offered at all levels: Beginner, Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced.

Before the start of each course students are assessed and tested to accommodate them in the appropriate level. At the end of each course, tests are administered to enable us to give you feedback which helps you identify clearly what level of English you would have reached.

Our Standard Group English Course (20 hrs) is aimed at those students who are interested in developing their functional level of English at various levels. The course structure and materials used are developed in such a way as to cover the four main language skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing), vocabulary building, grammar and pronunciation.

Includes:

• Course: 20 Lessons per week
• Course material
• Registration and placement fees
• Welcome pack
• Certificate at the end of course

Course Dates: Preferably start on a Monday

Course Duration: Minimum 1 week

Students Per Class Maximum 10

Standard Group English Courses (30 hrs) consists of a General English Course plus ten extra lessons per week in the afternoon. These ten extra lessons are designed for the students who want to give their English a boost in a relatively short period of time and for people who want to have a more intensive program of study.

Includes:

• Course: 30 Lessons per week
• Course material
• Registration and placement fees
• Welcome pack
• Certificate at the end of course.

Course Dates: Preferably start on a Monday

Course Duration: Minimum 1 week

Students Per Class Maximum 10

The Individual English course (10 or 20 hrs) is ideal for students who would like to have their own personalized learning program. With the help of a private tutor they can choose on which areas of the English language and skills they want to improve. The Individual program consists of ten lessons per week. Lessons are of 45 minutes each.

Includes:

• Course: 10 or 20 Lessons per week
• Course material
• Registration and placement fees
• Welcome pack
• Certificate at the end of course.

Course Dates: Preferably on a Monday

Course Duration: Minimum 1week

Individual tuition English courses are ideal for students who would like to have any number of additional private lessons along with any other English course. It is designed for students who want to dedicate extra time for their learning process at times and days which they decide upon and who want to have their own personalized learning program. With the help of a private tutor they can choose to work on the areas of the English language and skills which they want to improve.

Includes:

• Course: One Lesson of 60 minutes
• Course material
• Course Dates: Addition to other English Courses
• Duration: Minimum 1 lesson
• Students per class: Maximum 1

Our school in Pieta, Malta also runs the following examination courses. Please contact us for further details.

English IELTS Exam Preparation

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication.

IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment and it tests the complete range of English language skills that will commonly be encountered by students when studying or training in the English Language.

Cambridge Examination Courses KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE

Cambridge exams are known all over the world and are recognized by universities, employers and national education authorities in many countries. Every year around 1.5 million people take Cambridge exams to improve their employment prospects, to prepare to live or work abroad or to seek further education.

TOEFL Preparation Courses

At our school in Pieta we offer the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®) that evaluates the English competence of people whose native language is not English. Most people who take the TOEFL test are planning to study at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. TOEFL is also used by institutions in other countries where English is the language of instruction. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship programs, and licensing/certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency.

Low Season: 14th September 2005 to 24th June 2006 and 18th September 2006 to 22nd June 2007

High Season: 26th June 2006 to 15th September 2006

English Courses in Malta - Accommodation

At our English school in Pieta, Malta we offer a variety of first class Host Families, School Residence, Self-catering apartments having one, two or three bedrooms and hotels.

Whatever your accommodation choice is, at our school we guarantee and make our utmost to make Malta your home away from home. We offer accommodation in various localities: St. Julians, Paceville, Sliema, San Gwann, Gzira. Daily School Transport is provided free of charge

Home Stay

Our English Language Centre in Pieta, Malta offers a total language immersion environment by providing a number of host families specially selected for their choice to interact with our students. Home Stays are an excellent way to merge into the local lifestyle while practicing and improving your English language in a friendly and homely atmosphere.

Host Families are regularly inspected by our Accommodation Officers to ensure that the service and standards are maintained at a high level.

Our local families provide the ideal comfort and friendliness to our students by being the perfect place to return to after a day at school. We offer host family accommodation in various localities: St. Julians, Paceville, Sliema, San Gwann, Gzira and Daily School Transport is provided free of charge.

In our Home Stay Package we offer a single room or a twin room, which you will share with another student

Full Board Includes:

• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Evening Dinner
• Changing of bed sheets (weekly)
• Laundry (once a week)

School Residence

The Residence Hotel meets the needs of our students by offering various services and facilities. A large swimming pool, restaurant, bar, Internet cafe, games room and kitchen facilities are some of the facilities our clients benefit from at Residence Hotel.

Our School Residence offers our students a calm and easy environment to return to after a busy day of sightseeing or an entertaining night out. The rooms are fully air conditioned, have satellite TV, shower, telephone and internet access.

Share your language holiday experience with other international students by opting for our School Residence accommodation.

School Residence Accommodation Includes:

• Breakfast
• Changing of bed sheets (weekly)
• Kitchen facilities
• Free internet facility
• Use of swimming pool, games room, cafeteria, bar and restaurant.

Hotel Accommodation

Our English Language School in Pieta, Malta offers a wide selection of Hotel Accommodation on request.

We offer very good prices on Hotel accommodation from 2 to 5 stars. Prices vary according to season and hotel class of your choice. Contact us for more information.

Leisure Resorts

Our English Language Centre in Pieta, Malta offers a selection of high quality Leisure Resorts. Leisure Resort Accommodation is ideal for individuals, families, and groups alike.

We also highly recommend our Leisure Resorts for schools and agencies who want to send their teenage clients for summer camps were they will be under constant supervision by our trained staff while having lessons, workshops and lots of fun activities.

The Language Centre offers very good prices on Leisure Resorts while guaranteeing high-class accommodation and total relaxation. Prices vary according to season. Contact us for more information.

Self-Catering

We offer a wide selection of self-catering apartments.

We offer very good prices on self-catering apartments having one, two or three bedrooms. Please contact us for further details.

Low Season: 14th September 2005 to 24th June 2006 and 18th September 2006 to 22nd June 2007

High Season: 26th June 2006 to 15th September 2006

Please note: All prices are quoted in Euros. For the equivalent in your currency, please visit www.xe.com/ucc.