Ranking 2024, the best English schools in Malta

The Institute of English Language Studies (IELS) is a school located in the city of Sliema, a vibrant city popular with expatriates. IELS has received the most positive reviews from students and is currently considered the best English school in Malta 2024. Due to its size, it is also one of the largest schools in Malta. It can therefore accommodate all student profiles, with a very wide variety of nationalities.

The European School of English (ESE) is located in the city of Saint Julian’s within the popular Paceville area, just minutes from St. George’s Bay beach. ESE is annually ranked among the top 3 best schools in Malta. A modern school with a qualified and caring teaching team.

The English Language Centres (EC) is located in the city of Saint Julian’s within the popular Paceville area. The EC center in Malta is one of the largest schools on the island and also houses the headquarters of the international EC Group, which has English schools around the world. EC offers a building dedicated to students over 30 years old, making it the ideal English school for students who are already in the professional working world.

Maltalingua is a small English school located near the seaside between Saint Julian’s and Sliema. Maltalingua does not have as many accreditations as larger schools, but it is regularly nominated in language school awards, such as the ST STAR Award 2020.

Education First (EF) is an international group specializing in language stays and language learning abroad. It has a large campus in Malta located in the city of Saint Julian’s. EF is a very popular English school that offers many activities. The school’s weakness is its very high pricing, which lowers its ranking due to its poor value for money.

Clubclass is a school, slightly away from the dynamic center, located in the town of Swieqi. The school resembles a small student campus. It notably has a swimming pool, a small gym, and a cafeteria. Clubclass is somewhat aging, but multifunctional with attractive prices.

Inlingua school is located in the city of Sliema, just a few dozen meters from the harbor and shopping avenues. A small school that offers the most popular English course formats in an intimate and family-friendly environment.

BELS is a small school with a location in the town of St Paul’s Bay and another school on the island of Gozo. Two small schools, away from the most popular (and therefore most expensive) cities, allowing the school to offer great value for money.

The ACE English School is a bit unusual because it is located in a shopping center (Bay Street Complex). This school is primarily suited for young students, offering a very dynamic environment. The school also offers attractive prices and is among the cheapest schools in Saint Julian’s.

Easy School is a small school and the only English school in Valletta (the capital of Malta) in the ranking. A good school, simple, without frills, offering an environment particularly appreciated by those over 30.