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General English 20

EC English Language Schools: Malta
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Course description

The General 20 course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students are active participants and learn grammar, vocabulary and common expressions by working and speaking with their classmates.
Please note that the first day is mainly focused on pre-test and orientation
This is the timetable of the student:
08:30 - Student arrival and check-in
09:00 - Placement test and interviews
11:00 - Welcome breakfast and orientation with various EC staff members
12:00 - Welcome tour of school neighbourhood

Students taking courses with 20 or 24 lessons per week will not have class on the first day due to orientation, while those taking courses with 30 lessons per week will have two classes in the afternoon on the first day after orientation.

Course topics

Students learn through context and real situations that help them to learn in a natural way. Teachers supply new topics daily, and utilize textbooks, authentic materials and resources, including newspapers, videos and the internet, to show and teach English in an everyday context.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-23 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 19 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

EC Malta does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Break
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in St Julian's.

Class size

Average 11 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 24 years old
(18 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

EC Malta is located in St. Julian's, a charming tourist resort built around a small bay. The school is bright, modern and buzzing with activity throughout the year.

Launched: 1991
Centre capacity: 498
Classrooms: 44
Minimum age: 16 (18 years from 16 Jun - 26 Aug 2018)
Students per class: Average 10 (Max 12)
Mini Group (Max 6)

School Includes
Student lounge
Free WI-FI internet access throughout the centre
Library facilities
Spacious roof-top terrace with designated smoking area
In-school café serving all kinds of hot and cold food
Subsidised gym membership
Beach Club membership (summer only)
Social and cultural programme
Self study room with computers for student use
Interactive whiteboards throughout

Year opened
1991
Number of classrooms
44

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at EC English Language Schools: Malta varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 24. In the summer, the average age is 18.

EC Malta teaches students from all over the world, including:

Turkey
12%
Spain
11%
Switzerland
6%
Sweden
2%
Other
69%

School holidays

EC Malta does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
25 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 19 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

School location

Learn English in Malta, a charming, friendly country which boasts three UNESCO World Heritage sites, a lively nightlife scene, and sunny days that will make this EC Experience one you’ll remember for years to come.

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reviews

Reviews

67% recommend

based on 6 reviews
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"My first experience with on-line learning"

Bernadett Toth, student from Norway

The teacher was really good, dedicated. I liked the lessons with balance between conversation and grammar. But sometimes the quality of sound was bad, it was difficult to understand the others.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
31 Aug 2020 - 11 Sep 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Wonderful surprise"

Francisca Regidor Pérez, student from Spain

First, I wouldn't travel to learn a language, but my friend had a familiar problem and then I traveled alone. Then, I thought not to lose my holidays and learn English. ONLY FOR 10 DAYS. The teachers are patient, and passionate about doing classes. I stayed for only 1 week!! If you live in St Julian the location of the school is perfect. Near to the sea, to do bath. I didn't like disco activities; I don't like to see drunks on the street. I don't like go to the street with 60 or 100 people all together. But all places in Malta have interesting locations, histories, and a good bus system.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
30 Jul 2011 - 3 Aug 2011
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"We would like to come back and continue the language course"

Alexander Golubev, student from Russia

I liked the classes and teachers. The school location was in Kappara. I liked to swim with friends (on he Comino trip especially), having lunch at McDonalds (not everyday sandwiches, fruit salad -ok), the BBQ party on the beach, and the Aquapark. I was hard to wake up early in the morning.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
18 Jul 2011 - 29 Jul 2011
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Teaching was not intensive"

Anna Ploetz, student from Germany

The teaching was not as intensive as it could be. We spent a lot of time by bus and waiting for the bus, and had breaks. But our intention was to improve our English!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
16 Aug 2010 - 20 Aug 2010
Age group
20 - 24
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A good experience"

Jaber AL-Fayyadh, student from Saudi Arabia

It was a good experience for me.The place was good, classes perfect, teacher wounderful, location ok.Also I like thier activites. They have fentistac schedual for activites.

I didn't like just thier materail for learning need improvment but it might be not enoght for me to know becaue of short time.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
3 May 2010 - 14 May 2010
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It is new interesting experience for me"

Pinteleeva, student from Russia

Evaluation of the location of the school depends on where you live. If in a student residence, it is very convenient. If the apartment, then it's far.
Unfortunately, the quality of education depends heavily on the pedagogical skills and the ability of teachers to adapt their style of teaching to a specific group.
Pastime for many. Everyone can find something for themselves. In general, the entire staff is very friendly and helpful.
And unfortunately, one important point - in Malta they do not speak in English in daily life. Therefore, total immersion in English is not happening.
I lived in the hostel-family. I was very lucky, an excellent family! and convenience, and the relationships and help-all excellent!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

EC Malta offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Twin room, half board

£ 217
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of St Julian's
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 217
When choosing to stay with a homestay, students have the unique opportunity to share and experience the day to day life of a Maltese family together with all the diversity of the Maltese culture.

Students can choose between twin and single room accommodation. For those students choosing twin room accommodation they can expect to be placed with a student of a different nationality or they can choose to share with a friend.

Each room will provide the student with storage space for clothes, a chair and desk (if not in the bedroom students will be able to use a designated area for studying) as well as good lighting, mirror, waste paper bin. Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family and they will also offer students one clothes wash per week and anything extra is at the discretion of the host family.

Whilst staying in a host family students will have access to communal rooms such as the lounge, dining area and kitchen although most students will not be able to use the cooking facilities and each family will advise the student on what a student has access to in the kitchen. Bathrooms will be shared with the host family.

Booking a superior homestay enables a student to have their own bathroom which will either be en-suite to the bedroom or located outside the bedroom however these facilities will be for the sole use of the student during their stay.

Arrival Day: Saturday or Sunday

Departure Day: Saturday or Sunday

Homestay - Single room, Bed & breakfast

£ 297
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of St Julian's
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 297
When choosing to stay with a homestay, students have the unique opportunity to share and experience the day to day life of a Maltese family together with all the diversity of the Maltese culture.

Students can choose between twin and single room accommodation. For those students choosing twin room accommodation they can expect to be placed with a student of a different nationality or they can choose to share with a friend.

Each room will provide the student with storage space for clothes, a chair and desk (if not in the bedroom students will be able to use a designated area for studying) as well as good lighting, mirror, waste paper bin. Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family and they will also offer students one clothes wash per week and anything extra is at the discretion of the host family.

Whilst staying in a host family students will have access to communal rooms such as the lounge, dining area and kitchen although most students will not be able to use the cooking facilities and each family will advise the student on what a student has access to in the kitchen. Bathrooms will be shared with the host family.

Booking a superior homestay enables a student to have their own bathroom which will either be en-suite to the bedroom or located outside the bedroom however these facilities will be for the sole use of the student during their stay.

Arrival Day: Saturday or Sunday

Departure Day: Saturday or Sunday

Homestay - Single room, half board

£ 310
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of St Julian's
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 310
When choosing to stay with a homestay, students have the unique opportunity to share and experience the day to day life of a Maltese family together with all the diversity of the Maltese culture.

Students can choose between twin and single room accommodation. For those students choosing twin room accommodation they can expect to be placed with a student of a different nationality or they can choose to share with a friend.

Each room will provide the student with storage space for clothes, a chair and desk (if not in the bedroom students will be able to use a designated area for studying) as well as good lighting, mirror, waste paper bin. Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family and they will also offer students one clothes wash per week and anything extra is at the discretion of the host family.

Whilst staying in a host family students will have access to communal rooms such as the lounge, dining area and kitchen although most students will not be able to use the cooking facilities and each family will advise the student on what a student has access to in the kitchen. Bathrooms will be shared with the host family.

Booking a superior homestay enables a student to have their own bathroom which will either be en-suite to the bedroom or located outside the bedroom however these facilities will be for the sole use of the student during their stay.

Arrival Day: Saturday or Sunday

Departure Day: Saturday or Sunday

Homestay U18 - Single room, half board

£ 328
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Location: In the city center of St Julian's
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 328
When choosing to stay with a homestay, students have the unique opportunity to share and experience the day to day life of a Maltese family together with all the diversity of the Maltese culture.

Students can choose between twin and single room accommodation. For those students choosing twin room accommodation they can expect to be placed with a student of a different nationality or they can choose to share with a friend.

Each room will provide the student with storage space for clothes, a chair and desk (if not in the bedroom students will be able to use a designated area for studying) as well as good lighting, mirror, waste paper bin. Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family and they will also offer students one clothes wash per week and anything extra is at the discretion of the host family.

Whilst staying in a host family students will have access to communal rooms such as the lounge, dining area and kitchen although most students will not be able to use the cooking facilities and each family will advise the student on what a student has access to in the kitchen. Bathrooms will be shared with the host family.

Booking a superior homestay enables a student to have their own bathroom which will either be en-suite to the bedroom or located outside the bedroom however these facilities will be for the sole use of the student during their stay.

Arrival Day: Saturday or Sunday

Departure Day: Saturday or Sunday
student-residence

Campus Hub Residence - Twin room, shared bathroom, self catering

£ 173
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: The Campus Hub Residence. University of Malta, , Msida. MSD 2080, Malta
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 173
Description of Local Area
Campus Hub Residence is centrally located in L-Imsida, right near the University of Malta, which conveniently provides easy transportation to and from all locations around Malta. Restaurants, fast food, and everyday shops can be found within walking distance at every corner. This area provides a real feel of student community life.

Description of Accommodation
These newly built premises are designed and styled perfectly for a student’s lifestyle. Several different room options to choose from, suiting any need. All communal areas are fully loaded with Smart TV’s and comfortable lounge furniture. A fully equipped kitchen with ample cooking space, dining area, and breakfast zone. Onsite laundry and gym facilities, and a 5-minute bus ride to Malta’s National Pool complex – the Campus Hub Residency is a great choice for any student.

Miscellaneous
Cleaning Service is provided free of charge once a week. Tidying up and refreshing rooms, bathrooms and common areas. Towels and linen also changed weekly. For daily upkeep of the apartment, students must buy their own cleaning material
Launderettes on site. Ask reception for direction and fees.
Luggage drop-off is not allowed
Kitchen utensils are provided free of charge (Cutlery, crockery, pots and pans). No deposit needed
All Utility Bills and use of A/C included
Bed linen, one (1) bath towel and one (1) bathmat are provided. However, students should bring their own beach towels
Hairdryer provided at school’s reception against a refundable supplement

Effective from 1st August 2023, all arrivals into Campus Hub will be required to make direct ECO Tax payments. Starting from 1st August, all students arriving at Campus Hub will be required to make a new ECO Tax payment directly at Campus Hub. The ECO Tax will be charged at a rate of €0.50 per night, with a maximum cap of €5 per stay.

Campus Hub Residence - Single room, private bathroom, self catering

£ 333
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: The Campus Hub Residence. University of Malta, , Msida. MSD 2080, Malta
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 333
Description of Local Area
Campus Hub Residence is centrally located in L-Imsida, right near the University of Malta, which conveniently provides easy transportation to and from all locations around Malta. Restaurants, fast food, and everyday shops can be found within walking distance at every corner. This area provides a real feel of student community life.

Description of Accommodation
These newly built premises are designed and styled perfectly for a student’s lifestyle. Several different room options to choose from, suiting any need. All communal areas are fully loaded with Smart TV’s and comfortable lounge furniture. A fully equipped kitchen with ample cooking space, dining area, and breakfast zone. Onsite laundry and gym facilities, and a 5-minute bus ride to Malta’s National Pool complex – the Campus Hub Residency is a great choice for any student.

Miscellaneous
Cleaning Service is provided free of charge once a week. Tidying up and refreshing rooms, bathrooms and common areas. Towels and linen also changed weekly. For daily upkeep of the apartment, students must buy their own cleaning material
Launderettes on site. Ask reception for direction and fees.
Luggage drop-off is not allowed
Kitchen utensils are provided free of charge (Cutlery, crockery, pots and pans). No deposit needed
All Utility Bills and use of A/C included
Bed linen, one (1) bath towel and one (1) bathmat are provided. However, students should bring their own beach towels
Hairdryer provided at school’s reception against a refundable supplement

Effective from 1st August 2023, all arrivals into Campus Hub will be required to make direct ECO Tax payments. Starting from 1st August, all students arriving at Campus Hub will be required to make a new ECO Tax payment directly at Campus Hub. The ECO Tax will be charged at a rate of €0.50 per night, with a maximum cap of €5 per stay.
apartment

Standard Shared apartment - Twin room, shared bathroom, self catering

£ 191
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 191
Shared apartments offer more freedom and independence. You will find students sharing with other international students, so such apartments are suited to those who wish to be more self-sufficient.

They are good value for money and offer a good, basic level of accommodation.

Distance to school: depending upon location, from 5 minutes to 15 minutes walk journey.

Standard Shared apartment - Single room, shared bathroom, self catering

£ 302
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 302
Shared apartments offer more freedom and independence. You will find students sharing with other international students, so such apartments are suited to those who wish to be more self-sufficient.

They are good value for money and offer a good, basic level of accommodation.

Distance to school: depending upon location, from 5 minutes to 15 minutes walk journey.

Comfort One Bedroom Apartment - Self catering (price per apartment, sleeps max 2)

£ 426
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Ball Street, Paceville, Malta
Location: Roulette Apartments
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 426
Roulette Apartments consist of a block of 11 apartments providing a great community to meet other students. There are 5 apartments which have 2 twin bedrooms and 6 apartment which have 1 twin bedroom; 2 apartments on each floor and 1 apartment on the top floor, all accessible by a lift. Each apartment is fully equipped with kitchen including oven, hob, microwave, toaster and fridge freezer, living and dining area with cable TV, shower room and bedroom. Each apartment also has a balcony.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 55 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is (MIA).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from is 15 €. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to St Julian's based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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