Language studies abroad in St. Julians, Malta - European Centre (EC) language school

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School

The language school is contained within three buildings, two facing each other and the other a few metres around the corner, in the heart of St. Julian’s only a stone’s throw away from the main St Julian’s bus terminal. There are a total of 72 spacious, bright and air-conditioned classrooms, 12 of which are especially designed to accommodate small groups or one-to-one classes. Between classes, you can relax and enjoy the superb view from the rooftop terrace, or go to one of the cafés on the ground level. A language resource centre with video material, a library, computers with Internet access as well as a reading or study room are made readily available to you by the school. EC proposes a complete range of courses which will suit as much students who wish to work intensively on the language (mini groups, one-to-one lessons) as those who need to unwind and learn whilst adopting a Mediterranean lifestyle.

Courses

Trimester, semester, academic year
The long-term programmes proposed by EC, very advantageous from a financial point of view, will suit students who wish to maintain maximum flexibility, including the possibility to start course every Monday of the year and to combine two destinations. You will also be able to finish your programme with a Cambridge exam.

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (10 in low season)
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 or 13:00-16:30 (Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 13:00 or 13:30 - 17:00 (Mon)

English for Work
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 10 "English for Work")
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (10 in low season)
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 15:00 (Mon)

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (10 in low season)
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 15:00 (Mon)

Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 or 13:00-16:30(Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 13:00 or 13:30 - 17:00 (Mon)

Cambridge course (CAE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 11 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 or 13:00-16:30(Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 13:00 or 13:30 - 17:00 (Mon)

Cambridge course (CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 or 13:00-16:30(Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 13:00 or 13:30 - 17:00 (Mon)

Cambridge course (CAE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 or 13:00-16:30(Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 13:00 or 13:30 - 17:00 (Mon)

Cambridge course (CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 or 13:00-16:30(Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 13:00 or 13:30 - 17:00 (Mon)

Cambridge course (FCE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 15:00 (Mon)

Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 11 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 15:00 (Mon)

Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 15:00 (Mon)

Cambridge course (CPE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 15:00 (Mon)

Cambridge course (CPE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 15:00 (Mon)

TOEFL course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 4 / 8 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (10 in low season)
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 15:00 (Mon)

IELTS course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 4 / 8 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (10 in low season)
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:30 (Tue-Fri) + 09:30 - 15:00 (Mon)

Accommodation

Host family
The best way to practise your English and to gain a better understanding of the Maltese culture is to stay with a host family. The school visits all of the host families to make sure that they are providing students with a warm, comfortable and friendly environment. The families offer half board and a single or double room. They are located between 10-20 minutes' walking distance or by bus from the school. In summer, the journey may be slightly longer.
EC also proposes the "up-market" option which will suit more demanding adult students. Private bathrooms, and a higher level of comfort and luxury are the elements which characterise this option.

Residence (recommended 18-25 years)
Our partner school has a residence located 20 minutes' walk or 10 minutes by bus away from the school. It is a refurbished 2 star hotel, which is simple but clean, comfortable and enjoys a central location. The Internet is accessible at a small cost thanks to the computers in the residence or with the WiFi connection. This option does not include meals on account of the numerous inexpensive restaurants and cafés situated nearby. Students can also use the common kitchen. They stay in single or double rooms. Each bedroom has a private bathroom.

Shared apartment (recommended 18-25 years)
The accommodation option of sharing with other students is proposed throughout the year. All of the apartments are equipped with a kitchen with a dining room, two or more bedrooms and a shared bathroom. It is possible to stay in a single or double room. Most of the apartments are located only a few minutes' walking distance away from the school, but during the high season, the bus journey can take up to 30 minutes.
Please note: a supplement is to be paid on site for air-conditioning.

Hotel
The island of Malta has dozens of hotels for all tastes and all budgets. We are at your disposal for further information.

Leisure

Malta is full of leisure possibilities, and EC offers activities to suit all tastes. Lovers of historic buildings will enjoy the numerous churches and other monuments that bear witness to all the great Empires who dreamed of one day dominating the Mediterranean. Sports fans will be satisfied on land as well as on water, and the underwater world is also to be discovered. You can dance the night away with thousands of other students from all over the world, or enjoy the tranquillity of a nocturnal boat trip. EC offers a beach club just a few minutes from the school on foot. Stone beaches or swimming pools are waiting for you, and the crystal clear waters of the bay offer excellent conditions for diving.

Information

At a glance

Number of inhabitants	7'700
School size	XL
Levels	Beginner to advanced
Minimum age	18 years (16 in low season)
Accommodation	Host family/residence/shared apartment/hotel
Exams	FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, IELTS

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Testimonial

Lisa Sutlian I spent two fantastic months in Malta. It was hot and every morning I had a scenic walk from the apartment that I was staying in along St Julians Bay. The teachers were great and did everything they could for us! Bravo ESL, everything was perfect!

Key points

Experienced school with a high quality of professionalism
Teachers are very well-trained at working in a close environment
Intensive course with mini-group option
Very good nationality mix
Excellent facilities including a beach club (summer)
Quality above that of Maltese standards
Various accommodation options ( host families, residence, shared apartment, hotel)
Vast programme of extra-curricular activities

Nationality Mix

Sustainable development

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Dates and Prices

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Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival: Saturday or Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates:	every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week 10 w.:	02.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week 12 w.:	20.03.2012 - 10.06.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 09.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 20 lessons/week 11 w.:	02.01.2012 - 18.03.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 20 lessons/week 10 w.:	02.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 20 lessons/week 12+1 w.:	20.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 20 lessons/week 12+1 w.:	20.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.:	02.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12 w.:	20.03.2012 - 10.06.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 09.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 11 w.:	02.01.2012 - 18.03.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.:	20.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 10 w.:	02.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 12+1 w.:	20.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Bank holidays:	10.02 / 19.03 / 06.04 / 01.05 / 07.06 / 29.06 / 15.08 / 21.09 / 13.12 .2012
School holidays:	24.12.2011 - 01.01.2012 22.12.2012 - 06.01.2013

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If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Details

Included in price

Language course & course material
Host family or residence
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents
Airport pick-up and drop-off

A: Host family/double room/half board ; B: Residence/double room/no meals

Standard course	A	B
12 week(s)	3760	2980
24 week(s)	7120	5560
36 week(s)	10660	8320
Extra week from:	295	230

English for Work	A	B
12 week(s)	4300	3520
24 week(s)	7960	6400
36 week(s)	11920	9580
Extra week from:	330	265

Intensive course	A	B
12 week(s)	4300	3520
24 week(s)	7960	6400
36 week(s)	11920	9580
Extra week from:	330	265

Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week	A	B
10 week(s)	3140	2490
12 week(s)	3760	2980
Exam fee ~160
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CAE) 20 lessons/week	A	B
11 week(s)	3450	2735
Exam fee ~165
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CPE) 20 lessons/week	A	B
10 week(s)	3140	2490
Exam fee ~170
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CAE) 20 lessons/week	A	B
12+1 week(s)	3925	3080
Exam fee ~165

Cambridge course (CPE) 20 lessons/week	A	B
12+1 week(s)	3925	3080
Exam fee ~170

Cambridge course (FCE) 30 lessons/week	A	B
10 week(s)	3590	2940
12 week(s)	4300	3520
Exam fee ~160
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week	A	B
11 week(s)	3945	3230
Exam fee ~165
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week	A	B
12+1 week(s)	4465	3620
Exam fee ~165

Cambridge course (CPE) 30 lessons/week	A	B
10 week(s)	3590	2940
Exam fee ~170
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CPE) 30 lessons/week	A	B
12+1 week(s)	4465	3620
Exam fee ~170

TOEFL course	A	B
4 week(s)	1740	1560
8 week(s)	2880	2360
TOEFL: Exam fees to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl

IELTS course	A	B
4 week(s)	1740	1560
8 week(s)	2880	2360

Options/Extras
One-to-one course (20 lessons/week)	780
Residence deposit (to be paid on site)	100
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site)	100
Airport transfer (on arrival) (If no accommodation is booked through the school)	20
High season Course of less than 8 weeks (16.06-15.09) +55/week Accommodation in shared apartment Air conditioning to be paid on-site ~ 10/ 50 hours

Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board	+165/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (Patricia)	-45/w.
Host family/single room/half board	+50/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (Patricia)	+110/w.
Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom)	+125/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals	+25/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals	+130/w.

Low/high season
Host family/double room/half board (16.06.12 - 15.09.12)	+30/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (16.06.12 - 15.09.12)	+60/w.
Standard course (16.06.12 - 15.09.12)	+55/w.
English for Work (16.06.12 - 15.09.12)	+55/w.
Intensive course (16.06.12 - 15.09.12)	+55/w.
TOEFL course (16.06.12 - 15.09.12)	+55/w.
IELTS course (16.06.12 - 15.09.12)	+55/w.