English Courses at ACE English Malta

Your English courses at ACE English Malta take place on one floor of the Bay Street Complex in St Julian’s, 2 minutes from St George’s Bay. The school opened in 2013 and describes itself as Malta’s first boutique language school. It is licensed by the ELT Council and accredited by EAQUALS.

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ACE English Malta is in St Julian’s, the part of Malta with most of the island’s nightlife, restaurants and beaches. It is small by design: one site, one floor, and an average of 15 students in a general class. It opened in 2013. You can take General English at 20 or 30 lessons a week, or Business English in classes of 8 at most. There is also IELTS and Cambridge preparation, and one-to-one lessons built around what you need. ACE runs separate classes for students over 30, a junior programme, and family courses where parents and children study at the same time. The school is licensed by the ELT Council, Malta’s regulator for English language teaching, and accredited by EAQUALS.

ACE runs 14 programmes at one school. There is General English at 20 or 30 lessons a week, a conversation course, and 2 combination courses that add private lessons. You also get classes just for the over-30s, Business English with 8 students at most, IELTS and Cambridge preparation, and fully private one-to-one lessons. And there is a junior programme, family courses, and closed group and Erasmus+ bookings.

Lessons last 45 minutes. General classes average 15 students, and Business English never goes above 8. Teaching runs from 8:00 to 18:45 in 3 timetable slots. So you can study in the morning and keep the afternoon for the sea, or the other way round. Levels run from A1 to C1, and you take the placement test online before you arrive.

  • Average 15 per class, max 8 in Business
  • Levels A1 to C1, 7 levels in all
  • One school in St Julian’s, on Level 4
  • ELT Council licensed, EAQUALS accredited

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Why do students choose ACE English Malta in 2026?

A small school on an island where English is an official language. Here is what that means for you, and you can check every point before you book.

English is an official language of the country

English and Maltese are the official languages of the Republic of Malta. You hear English in the courts, in government, in the banks and on every road sign. Malta was British until 1964, and the language stayed. So the pharmacist, the bus driver and the person at the next table all speak it every day. Every coffee, bus ride and chat after class becomes English practice. You will hear Maltese too, and people switch between the two mid-sentence. That mix is part of the charm.

A boutique school, with the numbers to prove it

ACE puts real numbers on the word boutique. A general English class averages 15 students, a figure the school publishes. Business English has 8 students at most. Everything happens on one floor of one building, so the staff know your name by your second week. And in a class this size, you speak a lot in every lesson.

3 timetables, so you get the island as well

Teaching runs from 8:00 to 18:45, and the 20-lesson course comes in 3 slots. You choose the morning, 8:00 to 11:15, the early afternoon, 11:45 to 15:00, or the afternoon, 15:30 to 18:45. On an island where the sea is warm from May to November, that choice shapes your whole trip. Take the morning slot and your afternoon is free for the beach, a boat or a job. Take the afternoon slot and you can dive before class. Students love having this choice, and most of them use it.

In Malta, a long course can come with the right to work

Malta is in the European Union. So if you are from an EU or EEA country, you need no visa and you can work without a permit. If you are from anywhere else, Malta has a clear route. You take an English course of more than 90 days at an ELT Council licensed school, like ACE. After your first 3 months, and once you have renewed your visa in Malta, you can apply for a work permit through Jobsplus. Then you can work up to 20 hours a week. It is one of the big reasons students choose Malta for a long stay. Before you book, we tell you what applies to your nationality.

St Julian’s, with the sea 2 minutes away

The school is on Level 4 of the Bay Street Complex at St George’s Bay. There is a shopping centre downstairs, cafés and supermarkets on the doorstep, and a bay you can swim in at the end of the road. St Julian’s is where Malta goes out, and Paceville, the bars and the restaurants are all within walking distance. The coast bus to Sliema and Valletta passes the door. Inside, you get wifi throughout, a 12-station internet café, a small library, lounge areas and a large terrace.

Licensed by the regulator, accredited in Europe

The ELT Council, under Malta’s Ministry for Education, licenses the school and every teacher who works there. So the teacher in front of your class has been approved by the state as well as hired by the school. ACE is also accredited by EAQUALS, the European body that inspects language schools against a published standard. And it is an approved Erasmus+ provider, recognised for German Bildungsurlaub educational leave.

ACE English Malta opened in St Julian’s in 2013 and describes itself as Malta’s first boutique English language school. It is licensed by the ELT Council, the regulator under Malta’s Ministry for Education that licenses both schools and teachers. It is an accredited member of EAQUALS. It is an approved Erasmus+ provider and is recognised for German Bildungsurlaub educational leave. General English classes average 15 students and Business English has 8 at most, across 7 levels from A1 to C2.

Source: ACE English Malta

Malta, a country you can cross in an hour

Malta is an archipelago south of Sicily, closer to Africa than to most of Europe. It has 3 inhabited islands and half a million people, in an area smaller than many cities. You can drive from one end to the other in about an hour, so everything is close and easy to reach by bus. Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, the Knights, the French and the British all ruled here, and all of it is still standing. Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage city, and the temples at Ġgantija are older than the pyramids.

For you as a student, the big draws are the weather and the budget. Malta gets around 300 days of sun a year, and the sea is warm enough to swim in from May into November. Living costs are kind to a student budget, and that is a big part of why students choose Malta. It is in the European Union and the Schengen area too. So if you are an EU student you need nothing to come, and if you already live in the Schengen area you can arrive without another visa.

What English courses does ACE English Malta offer?

ACE runs 14 programmes from one school. Lessons last 45 minutes, general classes average 15 students, and Business English has 8 at most. Levels run from A1 to C1, and you take the placement test online before you travel.

ACE Group 20, General English

The course most students book: 20 lessons a week, which is 15 hours. You have 4 lessons of 45 minutes a day, covering grammar, vocabulary and the 4 skills at your level. The best part is the timetable, because you choose from 3 slots. Morning runs from 8:00 to 11:15, early afternoon from 11:45 to 15:00, and afternoon from 15:30 to 18:45. On an island where the sea is warm half the year, that choice shapes your whole trip. Classes average 15 students and run from A1 to C1. The fee includes materials, the online placement test, a welcome pack and student card, wifi, monthly progress tests and a certificate at the end.

16+, levels A1 to C1Starts every Monday20 lessons a week, 15 hours
ACE Group 30, Intensive English

The same 20 general lessons, plus 10 conversation lessons: 30 in all, or 22.5 hours a week. You have 6 lessons a day, either 8:00 to 13:15 or 13:30 to 18:45. The extra 10 lessons are all about speaking, and that is where most students want to grow. This is the course we recommend if you have a set number of weeks and want to go home a full level higher.

16+, levels A1 to C1Starts every Monday30 lessons a week, 22.5 hours
ACE Conversation 10

10 lessons a week, an hour and a half each afternoon, and all of it speaking. It suits 2 kinds of student. One is already studying something else in the morning and wants the practice. The other writes English well and wants their speaking to catch up. It is open to every level. It is also a light, flexible way to keep a long stay in Malta connected to a classroom.

16+, all levelsStarts every Monday10 lessons a week, afternoons
ACE Combination 30

20 group lessons plus 10 private one-to-one lessons a week. The group lessons give you a mixed-nationality class and the people you spend the month with. The private lessons go wherever you want them. Usually that means the one thing you most want to fix, with a full hour just for you. If you have a specific weakness, an accent to work on, or an exam or interview coming up, this is the course to book.

16+, all levelsStarts every Monday20 group plus 10 private lessons
ACE Combination 40

The same idea with twice the private lessons: 20 group lessons and 20 one-to-one lessons a week. It is the most intensive course at ACE short of going fully private. It suits a professional with a deadline even more than a student with a summer. 20 hours a week of a teacher’s full attention is a different experience from a class, and your progress shows it.

16+, all levelsStarts every Monday20 group plus 20 private lessons
ACE General English 30+

The same syllabus, in a class of fellow adults. ACE runs separate A1+, A2, B1 and B2 classes for students aged 30 and over, at 10, 20 or 30 lessons a week. They focus on the English adults use every day: work, travel and dealing with people. You study with classmates at your stage of life, so the conversations feel natural. St Julian’s in August is a lively, young place, and this course gives you your own group within it.

30 and over, levels A1+ to B2Starts every Monday10, 20 or 30 lessons a week
ACE Business English

20, 30 or 40 lessons a week, in a class of 8 students at most. That size is what makes the course work: everyone takes part in every negotiation and every presentation. It covers meetings, negotiations, presentations, phone and video calls, and written English for reports and email. With only 8 in the room, the content adapts to the people in it. So a group of engineers and a group of hotel managers each get the 4 weeks they need.

16+, intermediate upwardsStarts every Monday20, 30 or 40 lessons, max 8 per class
ACE Business Combination

Business English with private lessons added: 20 group lessons with 8 students at most, plus 10 or 20 one-to-one lessons a week. In the private lessons you bring your own material, like the presentation you really have to give or the interview you are preparing for. You work on it with a teacher, on your real case. This is the course companies book when they send someone.

16+, intermediate upwardsStarts every Monday20 group plus 10 or 20 private lessons
IELTS preparation

30 lessons a week for the exam that most universities and immigration systems outside the United States ask for. You cover all 4 parts, the timing and every task type, so you walk in on the day knowing exactly what to expect. The school recommends at least 6 weeks, and that is good advice. You sit the exam at a test centre in Malta. Tell us the score you need and by when, and we will tell you if your weeks are enough before you pay for anything.

16+, intermediate upwardsStarts every Monday30 lessons a week, 6 weeks recommended
Cambridge exam preparation

30 lessons a week preparing for B2 First or C1 Advanced. You work on interactive whiteboards, with past papers and timed mock exams. A Cambridge certificate never expires, while an IELTS score is usually accepted for 2 years. So Cambridge is a great choice if you are building your CV, and IELTS if you have one university deadline to meet. The course runs for 6 weeks or more, timed so you sit the exam at the end.

16+, B2 for First, C1 for AdvancedTimed to the exam sessions30 lessons a week, from 6 weeks
ACE Personalised, one to one

10, 20, 30 or 40 private lessons a week, just you and your teacher, for adults of 18 and over. The whole course is built around what you need. That could be pronunciation, grammar you want to fix for good, the vocabulary of your industry or the confidence to speak without rehearsing. It is the fastest way to progress, and it is the right choice more often than people think. A fortnight of this can do more for you than 2 months in a general class.

18+, all levelsStarts every Monday10 to 40 private lessons a week
Junior programme

For teenagers aged 13 to 17. Your son or daughter has lessons every morning, with sports, cultural visits and activities in the afternoons and evenings. Accommodation, meals and supervision are all part of the package. Malta is a great place to send a teenager: it is small and safe, English is an official language, and the beach is part of every week. You can book it as an individual stay or as a summer programme.

13 to 17 years oldYear round, with a summer programmeLessons, accommodation and activities included
Family and kids courses

Parents and children study at the same time, in the same building, each at their own level. Children from 3 to 12 take private lessons, 10 or 20 a week. Teenagers join the junior classes, and adults take a general or business course. The timetables line up, so the family has free time together. Families of 4 or more can book a private flat instead of sharing an apartment. It is a lovely way to travel as a family, and it is why many parents choose ACE.

Children from 3, adults any ageStarts every MondayPrivate lessons for children, group for adults
Groups and Erasmus+

Closed classes for a school, university or company group, taught only to your own people. The level and content are agreed in advance, and the leisure programme is built around what the group came for. ACE is an approved Erasmus+ provider, so schools and institutions in the European Union already have a funding route. It is also recognised for German Bildungsurlaub, the statutory educational leave that lets employees in Germany take paid time off to study. Tell us the group size and dates and we will send you a quote.

School, university and company groupsDates agreed with the groupClosed classes, Erasmus+ and Bildungsurlaub
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Most adults start with General English at 20 or 30 lessons. If you have one thing to work on, the combination courses are made for you. And the family courses are why many parents choose Malta

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What should you know before enrolling at ACE English Malta?

The things worth settling before you book. We took the answers from the school’s own course pages and student handbook, and from what students ask us every week.

Costs, Dates, Application Process and other Considerations

Application Process - Send us the contact form and an advisor gets back to you with the steps for your country. You find out whether your passport needs a visa for Malta, which documents you need and how long each stage takes. Malta is in the Schengen area, so for many nationalities this part is quick. You take the placement test online before you travel, so you start in the right class on your first morning. If your son or daughter is under 18, we put in writing who is responsible for them, where they sleep and who meets them at the airport, before anything is booked. We fill in the forms and send them for you. You only deal with the school directly if you want to.

Dates of the Program - Everything starts on a Monday, all year round. That goes for General English, the conversation course, both combination courses, Business English, the one-to-one lessons and the 30+ classes. The exam courses also start on Mondays. They need at least 6 weeks and work best when they end at an exam session, so plan those a little further ahead. The junior summer programme runs on summer dates, and group bookings are arranged around the group. The school closes on Maltese public holidays, and the handbook lists them at the start of each year.

Length of the Program - From 1 week, with no fixed maximum. We suggest at least 2 weeks, and most adults book 4 to 8. The exam courses need at least 6 weeks. If you stay more than 90 days, your visa and your right to work change, so tell us early if you are thinking of a long stay. It affects the paperwork, not the price. Give us your dates and we will tell you what fits.

Costs - Malta is kind to your budget, and together with the weather that is most of its appeal. Tuition, accommodation and living costs all stretch a long way here, often far enough to add extra weeks to your stay. Your total depends on the course, the number of weeks, the accommodation and the season, and summer costs the most. Use the form at the bottom of this page and you get the full quote in writing before you commit to anything. It covers tuition, materials, accommodation, transfers and any promotion running. If you want a figure first, our cost of studying abroad calculator gives you an estimate to start from.

Health Insurance - If you are from the European Union, bring your European Health Insurance Card. It covers state healthcare in Malta on the same terms as a Maltese resident. For repatriation and missed classes, we usually suggest a travel policy as well. If you are from anywhere else, you need private medical and travel insurance for your whole stay, and your visa application asks for it. The school strongly recommends cover for every international student, and we can arrange it with your booking.

Minimum Age - 16 for the adult courses, so at 16 you study in a class with adults. The one-to-one courses for adults start at 18. Children from 3 and teenagers from 13 have private courses of their own. The junior programme takes 13 to 17 year olds, with supervision and a full activity programme. The 30+ classes are just for students aged 30 and over. There is no upper age limit on any course.

Minimum English Level - None for General English. It runs across 7 levels, from A1 beginner to C2 proficiency, and welcomes complete beginners. Business English and the exam classes need intermediate or above, because specialist English works best once the everyday language is in place. You take the placement test online before you travel. If you have not, arrive at about 07:15 on your first morning and you sit it then.

Visa Regulations - It depends on your passport, and for many people the answer is short. Malta is in the European Union and the Schengen area. If you are from the EU or the EEA, you need nothing: just arrive and enrol. For everyone else, a course of up to 90 days is covered by a Schengen visa, if your nationality needs one. If you already hold a Schengen residence permit, you can come without another visa. For more than 90 days, you apply for a national long-stay visa before you travel, and a residence permit once you are here. ACE issues the enrolment documents for each route, and we prepare the application with you, translations included, at no extra cost.

Working While You Study: - Yes, on a longer course. If you are from the EU or the EEA, you can work without a permit. If you are from anywhere else, you need an English course of more than 90 days at an ELT Council licensed school, like ACE English Malta. After your first 3 months, and once you have renewed your visa in Malta, you can apply for a work permit through Jobsplus. With it, you can work up to 20 hours a week. So your first 3 months are all about your English, and the job comes after. Tell us if working is part of your plan and we will tell you what applies to your nationality.

Accommodation - You have 3 options, all arranged by the school. Most adults choose the ACE apartments. You get a single or twin room in a shared 2, 3 or 4-bedroom flat, with a full kitchen, a washing machine, linen, towels and a weekly clean. The flats are 10 to 30 minutes’ walk from school, in St Julian’s, Swieqi, Balluta, Sliema or Pembroke. They are self-catering, and your flatmates are your classmates, so this is where the social life happens. A host family adds meals and a lot more English at the end of the day. It is what we recommend for a first stay or a younger student. Hotels suit shorter or more comfortable stays, and families of 4 or more can take a private flat. The apartments have a refundable deposit. Write to us and we will price each option for your dates.

Extra Curricular Activities - There is a programme every week, and a lot of it is outdoors, because this is Malta. Think boat parties and island cruises, beach volleyball at St George’s Bay, the Coral Lagoon walk, Mellieħa Bay, San Anton Gardens and Café del Mar. There are trips to Valletta, Mdina and the Blue Grotto, and the ferry to Gozo and Comino for the Blue Lagoon. The school also runs free conversation and grammar classes and a weekly student party. You get gym partnerships and discounted scuba diving, and the school can arrange car or bicycle hire. Some activities are included and the bigger excursions have a fee. We will tell you which is which for your dates.

Airport Pickup - Malta International Airport is about 25 minutes from St Julian’s by road. ACE arranges transfers with your booking, and for students under 18 they are included. Low-cost airlines fly to Malta from most of Europe, so it is easy and affordable to reach. If you prefer to make your own way, the airport bus and taxis are simple to use, and we send you the route with your confirmation.

First day of classes - The school opens at 07:30. If you took the placement test online, you go straight to the welcome, a tour of the building and your class. If not, arrive at about 07:15 and sit the test first. You get your timetable, your student card and your welcome pack. You see the internet café, the library, the lounge areas and the terrace, and you find out which of the 3 timetable slots your class uses. Progress tests are monthly. With 80% attendance, you leave with the school’s official certificate.

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Keep in mind that the biggest cost is usually not the course itself, but living costs. So before you choose the cheapest school, look at the whole picture

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One floor in St Julian’s, 2 minutes from the bay

ACE teaches on Level 4 of the Bay Street Complex at St George’s Bay. There is a shopping centre downstairs, cafés, restaurants and a supermarket on the doorstep, and a bay you can swim in at the end of the road. The school has wifi throughout, a 12-station internet café, a small library, chill-out and lounge areas and a large terrace. The classrooms have interactive media boards. The coast bus to Sliema and Valletta stops outside.

Location: Bay Street Complex, Level 4, St George’s Bay, St Julian’s STJ 3311, Malta

About Malta

Malta is an archipelago in the middle of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily and closer to North Africa than to mainland Europe. About half a million people live on its 3 inhabited islands, and the whole country is smaller than many cities. You can cross it in an hour, so everything is a bus ride away. Everyone who wanted the middle of the Mediterranean has ruled it at some point, and each left something behind. You find Phoenician and Roman remains, and megalithic temples at Ġgantija that are older than the pyramids at Giza. The Maltese language has Arab roots, and the Knights of St John built the fortified city of Valletta. The British ran Malta until 1964 and left red post boxes, driving on the left and the English language. Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most concentrated historic cities in Europe. St Julian’s, where the school is, is the modern side of Malta: bars, restaurants, hotels and the bays where people swim.

The weather in Malta

The weather is a big part of why students choose Malta, so here are the details. The island gets around 300 days of sunshine a year. Summer, from June to September, is hot and dry, often in the low 30s. The sea stays warm enough to swim in from May into November. Spring and autumn are the best times to come: warm, bright and quieter, with the sea still warm in October. Winter is mild, around 15 degrees in January. It is the wettest season, and most days are still sunny. Bring sun protection whatever month you come. For winter evenings, pack something warm, because Maltese buildings are designed to keep the heat out.

Malta in images

An aerial view of the Maltese coast and its harbours
An international student in the old streets of Malta
A beach in Malta, a short bus ride from St Julian’s

Honey-coloured limestone, water that really is that blue, a walled city built by knights and a bay at the end of the school’s road. In Malta you always have something to do after class.

Source: Visit Malta

What do students say about studying at ACE English Malta?

Two students who have already done it, in their own words. One came from Brazil and one from South Korea, and both talk about the same thing: the teachers, and the people they met in class.

Claudia T. from Brazil, ViveCampus student

Studying at ACE English Malta was one of the best experiences of my life! I loved the teachers, the teaching style, and the experiences shared with people from different countries in the classroom.

Claudia T., Brazil
Nayeon K. from South Korea, ViveCampus student

ACE was the best choice for me. There are fun activity leaders, kind staff and friendly students. Thank you to everyone, especially to my amazing teacher Justin.

Nayeon K., South Korea

Student testimonials from ACE English Malta share students’ experiences at the language school.

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ACE English Malta in images

International students at ACE English Malta in St Julian’s
An ACE English Malta student with her course certificate
Students in an English class at ACE English Malta in St Julian’s
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How ViveCampus can help you

A ViveCampus advisor helps you find the right programme for you, based on your goals, needs and budget.

Our advice is completely free, and the process is 100% transparent. You make all your payments directly to ACE English Malta.

When you apply through ViveCampus, you get support from both the school and our team. We help you through the application, the visa, the accommodation and your arrival.

You also get an international student card with thousands of discounts, plus other benefits your advisor will explain.

Steps you should follow

1. Tell us your goal

A short chat about your needs, level, budget, dates and what you are looking for.

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We answer all your questions about costs and requirements.

3. We handle the paperwork

Application, letter of acceptance and the documents your visa or permit needs.

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Accommodation confirmed, payments processed, and someone to call whenever you need a hand.

For more than 17 years, ViveCampus has helped over 5,000 students through this process. If something unexpected comes up, our experienced team knows how to sort it out quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What people ask our advisors before booking a course at ACE English Malta: visas and work, English on the island, levels and exams, the weather and the costs.

Do I need a visa to study in Malta?

It depends on your passport, and for many people the answer is short. Malta is in the European Union and the Schengen area. So if you are from the EU or the EEA, you need nothing: just arrive and enrol. For everyone else, a course of up to 90 days follows the Schengen rules. You need a Schengen visa if your nationality requires one, and nothing if it does not. If you already hold a Schengen residence permit, you can simply travel. For more than 90 days, you apply for a national long-stay visa before you leave, and a residence permit after you arrive. ACE issues the enrolment documents for each route, and we prepare the application and translations with you at no extra cost.

How much does ACE English Malta cost?

Malta is great value for an English course, and that is why many students look at it first. Tuition, accommodation and daily life all stretch your budget, often far enough to buy you extra weeks. Your total depends on the course, the number of weeks, the accommodation and the season, and summer costs the most. Send us the contact form and we send you a full written quote: tuition, materials, accommodation, transfers and any promotion running for your dates. For a rough total first, try our cost of studying abroad calculator. Our advice is free.

Do people in Malta really speak English?

Yes, every day. English and Maltese are the official languages of the Republic of Malta. English is the language of the courts, government, business and most university teaching, and it is on every road sign. Malta was a British colony until 1964, and English stayed when the British left. So the pharmacist and the bus driver use it all day long. For you, that means real practice outside the classroom, and that is what makes your English grow fastest on a language trip.

How many students are in a class, and how long is a lesson?

A general English class averages 15 students, a figure the school publishes. Business English never goes above 8. Lessons last 45 minutes, the standard in Malta. So 20 lessons a week give you 15 hours of teaching, and 30 lessons give you 22.5 hours. Keep that in mind when you read your quote, so you know exactly how many hours of class you get.

Can I work while I study in Malta?

Yes, on a long enough course. With an EU or EEA passport, you can work without a permit. With any other passport, you need an English course of more than 90 days at an ELT Council licensed school, like ACE English Malta. After your first 3 months, and once you have renewed your visa in Malta, you can apply for a work permit through Jobsplus. With it, you can work up to 20 hours a week. So plan your budget around your studies, and see a job as a bonus for the second part of a long stay. Tell us early if working is part of your plan and we will tell you what applies to your nationality.

What level of English do I need to start?

None for General English. ACE teaches 7 levels, from A1 beginner to C2 proficiency, and welcomes complete beginners. The group classes run from A1 to C1. Business English, IELTS and Cambridge need intermediate or above, because specialist English works best once the everyday language is in place. You take the placement test online before you travel. If you have not done it, come in at about 07:15 on your first morning and sit it before class.

Which timetable should I choose?

At ACE this is a real choice, because the 20-lesson course runs in 3 slots: 8:00 to 11:15, 11:45 to 15:00, or 15:30 to 18:45. Most students take the morning slot, and it is a great default. You finish before the hottest part of the day, with the whole afternoon for the beach, a trip or a job. The afternoon slot suits late risers, and anyone who wants to dive or swim in the morning while the bays are empty. The early afternoon slot is the quietest, and it often has places in peak summer. Tell us how you want your day to look and we will book to match.

When can I start, and how long should I stay?

Courses start any Monday of the year, so you pick the date. Length is the bigger question. A single week is a holiday with lessons in it. From 2 weeks, you start to see progress. Most adults book 4 to 8 weeks, and that is where you notice a real change. The exam courses need at least 6 weeks, and the school is right about that. Beyond 90 days your visa and your right to work change, so plan a long stay from the start. Tell us your dates and we will tell you what fits.

What accommodation is available?

Shared apartments, a host family or a hotel, all arranged by the school. Most adults choose the ACE apartments. You get a single or twin room in a 2, 3 or 4-bedroom flat, with a proper kitchen, a washing machine, linen, towels and a weekly clean. The flats are 10 to 30 minutes on foot, in St Julian’s, Swieqi, Balluta, Sliema or Pembroke. They are self-catering, and your flatmates are your classmates, so this is where the social side of your trip happens. A host family includes meals and gives you several more hours of English a day. It is what we recommend for a first stay or a younger student. Hotels suit shorter or more comfortable stays, and a family of 4 or more can book a private flat. Send us the form and we will price each one for your dates.

Where exactly is the school?

On Level 4 of the Bay Street Complex at St George’s Bay, in St Julian’s. There is a shopping centre in the same building, cafés, restaurants and a supermarket a minute away, and a bay you can swim in at the end of the road. St Julian’s is where Malta goes out in the evening, with Paceville, the bars and the restaurants all within walking distance. The coast bus to Sliema and Valletta stops outside the door. The school has wifi throughout, a 12-station internet café, a mini library, lounge areas, a large terrace and interactive media boards in the classrooms.

Is Malta a good place to study, or just a good place for a holiday?

Both, and you choose the balance. As a place to study, Malta gives you a lot. English is an official language, so your practice outside class is real. ACE is licensed by the state regulator and accredited by EAQUALS, and classes average 15 students. St Julian’s in August is also full of young people on holiday, and the beach is always there. To get the most English out of your stay, take the 30-lesson course, choose a host family and think about coming in spring or autumn. That way you get the island and the progress.

Is ACE English Malta accredited?

Yes. The school is licensed by the ELT Council, which sits under Malta’s Ministry for Education. The ELT Council licenses every school and every individual teacher. So the teacher in front of your class has been approved by the state as well as hired by the school. ACE is also an accredited member of EAQUALS, the European body that inspects language schools against a published standard and can withdraw accreditation. And it is an approved Erasmus+ provider, recognised for German Bildungsurlaub educational leave.

What makes Malta a good place to learn English?

Budget, weather and easy paperwork, and Malta gives you all 3. Tuition, accommodation and daily life stretch your budget a long way. You get around 300 days of sun, and a sea you can swim in from May into November. English is an official language, so you hear it from the airport onwards. Schools are licensed by the ELT Council, which also licenses every teacher. Malta is in the European Union and Schengen, so for many students the paperwork is light. And a course of more than 90 days can open the door to a work permit. If you want fluency, sunshine and a budget that stretches into extra weeks, Malta is a great fit.

How do I apply to ACE English Malta from my country?

Start with the form on this page. A ViveCampus advisor replies in your language with everything that depends on where you live. You find out whether your passport needs a visa for Malta, which documents to gather, and how the 90-day threshold works if you want a long stay or a job. You also get the total cost and the start dates that still have places. If your son or daughter is under 18, we put the supervision, accommodation and transfers in writing, so you can read them before you decide. You do not need anything ready for that chat, and it is all free.

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