What is Malta famous for? Excellent diving spots, a mild climate with over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year, and the oldest megalithic structures in the world. That’s what first comes to mind for most people. Yet, this «Jewel of the Mediterranean» has something for enthusiastic language learners as well.

LinguaTrip.com breaks down some of the amazing places to study English in Malta.

• Why study English in Malta?

  The island is the perfect place for those English learners who want to go on vacation and study simultaneously. Productive English sessions at schools and a cheerful atmosphere outside the classroom will give you an energy reboot and inspire your further career achievements.

  Malta is the hub of language schools that cater to people of various age groups, from 5 to 100+. On top of that, students are also given the option to choose their place of accommodation: in a camp with other students or in a separate house close to the sea.

• And where?

  Here are the three language schools in Malta that scored the highest number of points on LinguaTrip.com based on educational quality, housing conditions, and local entertainment.

  Inlingua

  With more than 38 years of experience, this is the second language school established on the island. It boasts a wide range of courses catering to every age group and purpose: Junior courses (age 5-12), General English (age 13+), Business English (age 18+), and Cambridge Exam Preparation courses. There is also an opportunity for parents and children to study English together with the “Parent & Child” program. And if you are interested in a deeper level of language acquisition, the “Long Stay” program, with over 8 weeks of language study in paradise, is perfect for you.

  Inlingua is just a 3-minute walk from the beach in Sliema, and close to 2 large shopping malls and seafront restaurants. Everything you’ll need to relax after a hard day of studying.

  ACE English

  ACE English has positioned itself as a boutique language school in the heart of St. Julians with small classes geared towards providing excellent individual attention to each student.

  The school provides English courses for adults and children with any language background. Moreover, ACE English offers a complete package that can be designed entirely according to the needs of closed groups. English for Academic Purposes, Business English, English for CLIL, Maltese life and culture, Pronunciation. These are just some of the areas you can choose to study. Another feature of the school is its teacher training program. Professional teachers can upgrade their knowledge and practical skills working with different age groups or children with physical and mental disabilities, as well as learn how to use an interactive whiteboard.

  EC

  Another St. Julians destination for English learners is EC - one of the few Malta English language schools to hold the international ISO 9001 quality accreditation.

  The school offers standard courses, such as General English, Business English, Academic English (lasting up to 24 weeks), as well as Cambridge and IELTS Exam Preparation. But what’s really notable about EC are its special courses: English for Work and English in the City.

  The Intensive English for Work course is designed to develop essential workplace skills (how to prepare for meetings and hold negotiations, for example), as well as to improve general English along the way. English and the City is a blend of 20 General English lessons and 10 language study sessions inspired by your destination. Once a week, students learn English outside the classroom while getting to know the local area.