What is the price to study English in Malta?

The pricing of schools can sometimes seem complicated, as there are many aspects to consider to calculate the final cost of a language stay in Malta.

The cost of stays and courses is determined per week, varying based on the chosen package and the duration of the stay. This cost must then be multiplied by the number of weeks of the student’s language stay. Finally, schools add registration fees and course material fees. The weekly price mainly depends on five aspects:

In Malta, there are 34 English schools spread across the two main islands. They all offer similar English course packages and each has its own pricing structure.

Small schools with smaller facilities (less than 15 equipped classrooms) are generally cheaper than large institutions that can accommodate several hundred students, like IELS, ESE, EF, or EC.

Large schools have better facilities, a variety of courses, superior supervision, and a higher educational level than small schools. Therefore, it is essential to focus not only on the price of the courses but also on the objective and the quality/price ratio of a language stay.

Some schools also have international recognition, with the most well-known undoubtedly being EF, which partly reflects this notoriety in its prices. Well-known schools are naturally more expensive; it’s the cost of fame, but remember, price and quality are not always linked.

Language schools in Malta apply seasonal pricing. Two periods are distinguished: the low season from mid-September to the end of May and the high season from June to early September.

All schools apply a surcharge for weeks of a language stay scheduled during the summer season (high season). This surcharge applies to both English courses and accommodation.

To learn English in Malta at the best price, plan your language stay between September and May to take advantage of the best rates.

Two students in the same class at the same time may pay a different price for the same week. This is because schools apply decreasing prices for language stays based on the duration of commitment. The longer a student commits to training, the lower the weekly price will be.

School pricing works in tiers, so it is essential to check the pricing tiers for each school. Sometimes it is more economical for a student to opt for an 8-week language trip instead of 7 weeks or a 12-week stay instead of 11 weeks, depending on the school.

Maltese schools offer a wide variety of English courses: general English, intensive English, business English, private lessons, conversational English, mini-group English, etc. Depending on the course format and the number of hours per week, prices can vary significantly.

50% of students who undertake a language stay in Malta opt for a general English course format. A standard format of 20 lessons of 45 minutes per week (15 hours of classes), interactive in a small group of 12 students, allows students to develop all linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), improve their English grammar, and enrich their vocabulary. General English is the most popular and economical course format, regardless of the school in Malta.

The majority of students who come to Malta for a language stay opt for a package: courses + accommodation with the school. Choosing a package is the simplest and most secure solution, saving time and staying in a student environment.

All schools have their own accommodation solutions (shared apartments, student residences, hotels), allowing the stay to be grouped into a single offer. The proposed accommodations are close to the schools and include amenities: water, electricity, and Internet (Wi-Fi).

The price of school accommodation is extremely variable. It depends on the quality of the accommodation, the choice between a private room or a shared room, and the period.