English Courses in Malta
Overview
Megaliths, medieval dungeons and Calypso’s Cave – The Maltese Islands are positively mythic. The narrow meandering streets of their towns and villages lead to the main square, which is invariably dominated by the huge baroque church. As the countryside is dotted with medieval towers, wayside chapels and the oldest known human structures in the world, the Islands have rightly been described as an open-air museum.
The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the center of the Mediterranean, 93 km south of Sicily and 288 km north of Africa. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino with a total population of over 400,000 inhabitants occupying an area of 316 square kilometers. The Maltese archipelago exudes the island’s hospitable mission. Genuinely friendly and welcoming, the Maltese have established a cosmopolitan reputation throughout the island’s rich history. Home to the Knights of Malta in the past, conquered or governed by a wide variety of conquerors, the Maltese islands have established themselves as a truly cosmopolitan archipelago.
Malta is the largest island and the cultural, commercial and administrative center. Gozo is the second largest island and is more rural, characterized by fishing, tourism, crafts and agriculture. Comino, the smallest of the trio, has one hotel and is largely uninhabited.
Since 2004, Malta has been a member of the European Union and Malta’s official currency became the Euro in 2008. The country is rapidly gaining international recognition as a world-class financial center, with competitive advantages such as a strong and positive legislative framework and a flexible pro-business attitude.
Why Study English in Malta?
With Maltese and English as the official languages of the country, the population speaks English and Maltese fluently. With superbly sunny weather, attractive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is a great deal to see and do.
St. Julians, Paceville, the location of many language schools in Malta, is one of the liveliest areas of the Island, with banks, shops, restaurants, cafés, casinos, nightclubs, cinemas, a shopping center and most of the Island’s finest hotels.
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Things to Do and See During a Vacation Study
- Mdina Old City (Medina)
- St John’s Cathedral (La Valletta)
- Upper Barrakka Gardens (La Valletta)
- The Lascaris Battery War Rooms (La Valletta)
- Diving and Snorkeling
- The Classic Car Museum (Qawra)
- Malta Falconry Centre (Siggiewi)
- The House of the Little Rock (La Valletta)
- Rotunda (Church of St. Mary) (Mosta)
- Valletta Waterfront (La Valletta)
- The ancient ruins at Hagar Qim (Qrendi)
- The anti-aircraft shelter Mellieha (Mellieha)
- Spinola Bay (St. Julians)
- Megalithic temples at Mnajdra (Qrendi)
- Saluting Battery (La Valletta)
- Battlefield Museums
- National War Museum (La Valletta)
- Malta at War Museum (Birgu (Vittoriosa))
- The parish church of Mellieha (Mellieha)
- Mellieha Beach (Mellieha)
- St. Peter’s Pool (Marsaxlokk)
- Palazzo Falson (Medina)
- The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieha (Mellieha)
- The Cathedral of Mdina (Medina)
- The Church of St. Paul’s Shipwreck (La Valletta)
- Ghajn Tuffieha Bay (Mellieha)
- The Malta Experience (La Valletta)
- The Blue Grotto (Il-Hnejja) (Zurrieq)
How to Arrive at your Language Course
The Maltese Archipelago lies virtually in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, some 93 km south of the Italian island of Sicily. Malta is connected, however, by direct flights to most major European regional cities, with the most destinations being less than three hours flying time away.
The national airline, Air Malta, operates flights to and from all the major airports in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Other legacy airlines and various low-cost carriers also operate regularly to and from Malta. The Malta International Airport (Luqa) is located 10 km away from the capital city, Valletta.