Language stay for Adults Sliema (Malta)

Our partner school, the Institute of English Language Studies (IELS Malta), is one of the largest and most renowned schools in Malta. The school is ideally located in the heart of the popular city of Sliema, close to shopping areas and just a few hundred meters from the ferry shuttles serving Valletta.

With a capacity of 45 classes dedicated to English learning, IELS is one of the largest structures on the island. It can accommodate hundreds of students of all levels, from complete beginners to the most advanced English practitioners. The school also has the unique feature of offering accommodations within a student residence, a format of accommodation both rare and highly popular among students.

English courses for adults during language study trips in Sliema are offered in two formats: General English, commonly known as GE20 (15 hours of lessons per week), and Intensive English, commonly known as GE30 (22 hours and 30 minutes of lessons per week). The courses are delivered in small groups, with a maximum of 12 students per class.

Students are grouped by level to encourage participation and learning. The teaching method emphasizes interactions among students and with the teacher, especially focusing on oral participation. Depending on each student’s level and progress, they will be encouraged to revisit the fundamentals of the English language and to practice it in different environments and contexts.

Our language study trips for adults offer accommodation options in a student residence (the 3-star Day’s Inn hotel complex) or in a host family. The Day’s Inn is akin to a hotel-like student residence. It offers hotel facilities as well as a large communal kitchen so students can prepare their meals.

A comprehensive program of activities is offered by the school each week. Cultural and fun activities and excursions are regularly updated to discover all that Malta has to offer. All activities are optional, and each student is free to participate or not. Some activities are free and others are paid.

Flights are not included in our adult stay packages. Arrivals and departures for language study trips in Malta can be on Saturday or Sunday. If you have difficulty finding a flight during the weekend, it is possible to plan an arrival or departure on a Friday or Monday, please contact your Maltadvice advisor to check the available options.

Transportation between the airport and accommodation is included in the stay. Other transportation within Malta is at the student’s expense. You can consult our dedicated article on the different ways to get around Malta to discover the various options available.

For registration in the stay, a simple copy of your ID will be necessary. To travel to Malta, you will need: a valid ID (identity card or passport) if you are a citizen of a European Union country, the Schengen Area, or Switzerland.

For students outside the European Union, you will generally need to apply for a Visa at the consulate or embassy of Malta, if present in your country, or otherwise at a French embassy. You will need to present a document called “Letter of Acceptance” (LoA) that certifies your registration in courses and accommodation. This document will be provided by your advisor.