Studying English in Malta

Studying English in Malta means learning the language in a country where English is part of everyday life, meeting people from all over the world and turning a language course into a truly international experience.

For many years, Malta has been one of Europe’s leading destinations for people who want to learn or improve their English abroad. The island is home to numerous schools specialising in English language teaching, attended every year by international students of all ages, nationalities and language levels.

You can spend just a few weeks in Malta or choose a longer experience lasting several months, combining your English course with accommodation and the opportunity to fully experience the destination.

For students over 18, this means above all having the opportunity to use English every day: during lessons, with other students, in cafés and restaurants, in shops, during activities and in all those everyday situations that turn what you learn in the classroom into a skill you can actually use.

Why study English in Malta

Malta has two official languages: Maltese and English.

English is used in everyday life, education, the workplace and countless daily situations. This means you can continue practising the language even after leaving the classroom.

This is one of the main advantages of studying English directly in Malta.

Attending a course in your own country allows you to learn the language for a few hours each week; living in Malta, on the other hand, means being surrounded by it every day.

Then there is the destination itself. Malta offers a Mediterranean climate, the sea, a particularly lively social scene and a rich historical and cultural heritage shaped by centuries of encounters between different peoples and cultures.

Studying English can therefore become part of a much broader experience.

An international destination

One of the most interesting aspects of a study stay in Malta is its international dimension.

English language schools welcome students from many different countries, creating an environment where people with different languages and cultures meet every day.

English naturally becomes the common language.

You speak English with your teacher, but also with classmates from other countries, with people you meet during activities and with the students you share your accommodation with.

This international environment can also be extremely valuable on a personal level.

Studying abroad means stepping outside your usual environment, discovering different cultures, building new relationships and becoming more independent.

For many students, a stay in Malta therefore becomes not only a period dedicated to studying, but also a meaningful experience in their personal, academic or professional journey.

English language schools in Malta

Malta is home to many schools specialising in teaching English to international students.

However, not all schools are the same.

They can differ in size, location, facilities, atmosphere, student nationalities and age groups, types of courses, services and teaching methods.

For this reason, choosing the right school is one of the most important aspects of organising your stay.

A 20-year-old looking for a dynamic international experience may have completely different needs from a 40-year-old professional who is primarily interested in improving their English for work. Similarly, a couple in their 50s may have very different requirements.

The length of your stay can also influence your choice.

Someone coming to Malta for one or two weeks may have different priorities from someone planning to stay for two, three or six months.

inMalta selects and offers a range of partner schools, considering not only the quality of teaching but also their location, international environment, students’ ages, facilities, services and the overall experience they provide. inMalta does not charge any additional commission on top of each school’s official prices, because our organisation is paid directly by the English language schools. This allows us to provide objective advice based on our own experience and on the experiences of our students.

Which English course should you choose?

There is no single English course that is right for everyone.

The choice depends on your starting level, your goals, the time you have available and how intensively you want to study.

If you want to improve your overall knowledge of the language, you can choose a General English course focusing on the main language skills.

If you have less time available or want to devote a larger part of your day to studying, you may prefer a more intensive programme.

Other students may have more specific goals: improving their conversation skills, preparing for the world of work, developing language skills useful for their career, or preparing for an examination or certification.

Before the course begins, the student’s English level is normally assessed so that they can be placed in a class suited to their abilities.

Studying alongside people with a similar level allows you to participate actively in lessons and make gradual progress throughout the course.

Learning English inside and outside the classroom

Studying English abroad offers an advantage that is difficult to fully reproduce in your own country: continuity.

The lesson ends, but English does not.

After school, you continue speaking with other students, go shopping, order at a restaurant, ask for information, take part in an activity or simply spend time with people who do not speak your native language.

These are simple situations, but they are an important part of the learning process.

Using English every day gradually makes communication feel more natural and, above all, helps reduce the fear of making mistakes that often holds back people who have mainly studied the language through books.

Over time, you begin to think less about how to construct a sentence and more about what you actually want to communicate.

And this is often one of the most important changes that comes from a language-learning experience abroad.

Studying English in St. Julian’s

St. Julian’s is one of Malta’s best-known destinations and one of the main areas where English language schools and international students are concentrated.

It is a lively area, particularly suitable for those who want to combine studying with an active social life.

Restaurants, cafés, bars, shopping areas and entertainment venues make St. Julian’s one of the liveliest parts of the island.

The presence of many international students also helps create a strongly international atmosphere.

Choosing to study in St. Julian’s therefore means being at the heart of one of Malta’s most active areas, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy your free time and meet new people after lesson

Studying English in Sliema

Sliema is another of the locations most popular with international students.

Overlooking the sea and characterised by its long waterfront, it is a modern and cosmopolitan area with a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafés, services and accommodation.

Sliema and the surrounding areas are also home to several English language schools.

Its location makes it easy to reach other important areas of the island, and ferry connections provide convenient access to Valletta.

It is a particularly interesting choice for those looking for an urban and international environment, with plenty of services and the opportunity to enjoy Malta beyond the hours spent studying.

Studying in other areas of Malta

St. Julian’s and Sliema are not the only options.

English language schools can also be found in other parts of the island, and each area can offer a different experience.

You can study in the Valletta area, in the north of the island, in quieter locations, or choose schools situated in residential or university environments.

The location of your school should therefore be chosen according to the type of experience you want to have.

Those looking primarily for a lively social scene may prefer the more dynamic areas, while those planning a longer stay or wishing to focus more intensively on their studies may appreciate a different setting.

There is not necessarily one area that is better than all the others: there is simply the area that best suits you, the length of your stay and your goals.

How long should you spend in Malta?

You can attend an English course in Malta for very different lengths of time.

Even a few weeks can be an opportunity to start using the language again, become more confident and enjoy an international experience.

When the goal is to achieve more significant progress, however, a longer stay allows you to become more immersed in both the language and everyday life.

Spending one, two, three or more months in Malta gives you time to move beyond the initial adjustment period and gradually begin using English more naturally.

The ideal length of stay therefore depends on your personal goals.

A short experience may be perfect for those with limited time, while a stay of several months can represent a genuine investment in education and personal development for university students, recent graduates, young professionals or those going through a transition between education and work.

Studying English after the age of 18

There is no right age to improve your English.

In Malta you will find recent school graduates, university students, recent graduates, people starting their careers, professionals, adults who want to improve their English for personal or professional reasons, and retired people.

Their goals can be very different.

For an 18- or 20-year-old, Malta may represent their first truly international experience living independently.

For a university student, it can be an opportunity to improve a skill that has become essential for their future.

For a professional, it can mean becoming more confident during meetings, presentations and business trips, or when communicating with international clients and colleagues.

For others, it may simply be the right time to finally achieve a goal they have been putting off for years.

English and your professional future

A good command of English is now an important skill in a wide range of professional sectors.

Tourism, technology, communications, marketing, finance, international trade, artificial intelligence and many other fields use English every day to connect people and companies from different countries.

But knowing grammar does not always mean feeling genuinely confident when communicating.

A language-learning stay abroad can help bridge precisely this gap.

Using English every day gradually builds confidence in conversation and helps you become accustomed to understanding people with different accents and ways of speaking.

The international experience itself can also contribute to personal and professional growth: living abroad for a period of time requires adaptability, independence and an openness to engaging with different people and cultures.

Living in Malta while you study

Your choice of accommodation can have a significant impact on your experience.

Different options are available for both short and long stays, allowing you either to share everyday life with other international students or enjoy greater independence.

Sharing an apartment or residence with people from other countries can become one of the most interesting parts of your stay.

The kitchen, communal areas or simply an evening spent together become opportunities to speak English without even feeling as though you are studying.

For stays lasting several months, the location of your accommodation, transport connections and the organisation of everyday life also become important factors to consider.

Your course and accommodation should therefore be considered together, as parts of the same experience.

You can stay in apartments, hotels, resorts, student residences or with host families.

Free time and life in Malta

Studying abroad does not mean spending your entire day in the classroom.

Malta makes it easy to combine studying, social life and discovering the destination.

After lessons, you can go to the beach, visit Valletta or Mdina, walk along the Sliema waterfront, spend an evening in St. Julian’s or take part in activities organised by the schools.

At weekends, you can explore other parts of the island or visit Gozo and other destinations across the Maltese archipelago.

The climate makes it possible to spend plenty of time outdoors for much of the year, while Malta’s relatively compact size means that many places can be reached without travelling long distances.

Free time therefore becomes another part of the international experience.

Choosing the right school, not just any school

With numerous schools and many different types of courses available, choosing solely by comparing prices can be a mistake.

The best-known school is not necessarily the one that is best suited to you.

Average student age, nationalities, class sizes, location, atmosphere, teaching methods, services and student profiles can all have a significant impact on your experience.

This is why inMalta considers choosing the school to be an integral part of planning your stay.

The starting point is you: your age, your English level, your goals, the length of your stay, your budget and the type of experience you want to have.

Only then do we choose the most suitable solution.

An organisation based directly in Malta

When you decide to spend several weeks or months abroad, having a point of reference at your destination can make a real difference.

inMalta has been operating directly in Malta since 2010 and knows the schools, locations and different options available across the island.

This allows us to help students make the right choices before departure, while also being there while their experience is underway.

Our role is not simply to book a course.

We want to help every student create a stay that matches their goals, choosing the school, course, area and accommodation best suited to the type of experience they want to have.

Your study experience in Malta

Some people come to Malta for two weeks, while others decide to stay for several months.

Some travel to improve their English before starting university, some want to prepare for a new professional opportunity, while others simply want to experience living abroad for a while.

The reasons may be different, but what these experiences have in common is the opportunity to turn language learning into something real and practical.

English moves beyond the books and becomes part of everyday life.

You study, speak, listen, meet people, discover Malta and gradually become more confident.

Studying English in Malta means exactly this: not simply attending a course, but living in English for a period of time.

And returning home not only knowing a few more words, but with a greater ability to actually use them.