Learning English in Malta
Farmhouse Malta has affiliations with two different
Language Schools, both are situated within 15 minutes to the farmhouse.
Alternatively Farmhouse Malta can arrange for a fully qualified teacher
to come to the Farmhouse to conduct lessons, either privately or groups.
English is one of two official languages in Malta - the other being
Maltese - and has been for almost 200 years. The education system is
still based on the English model and all of Malta and Gozo speak both
English and Maltese, with some schools retaining the English language as
its primary language whilst others have opted for Maltese. Malta is one
of only a few truly bilingual countries. English language newspapers,
books and magazines are sold everywhere, and much of the Islands’
cultural program is in English.
As well as the legacy of English language the English
also left other cultural heritage - people still drive on the left!
Malta also has a rich and varied cultural and historical back ground
that together with an excellent climate gives the ideal balance of
combining learning with a holiday. This is what makes Malta an ideal
destination for an English Language School experience. Hence the growing
number of English language Schools in Malta.
English language teaching is well established in
Malta, so schools have a pool of experienced teachers for all ages and
abilities. There are over 30 language schools in Malta and Gozo, each
with its own range of English language Courses leisure programs.
The standards of the Language Schools are controlled
by Feltom, an independent organization that ensures a constant
monitoring of the teaching of English.
Enjoy a backdrop of unrivalled weather, stunning
scenery and all sorts of activities from sports to cultural tours. All
language schools organize extra-curricula programs to help you make more
of your stay by getting to know the country and its people who are
generally open minded and interested in all cultures.
Apart from the classroom, there is plenty of
opportunity to practice the living language. Most English Language
Schools in Malta are situated in and around St Julian’s, which is the
center of all Nightlife. Here, you’ll find that warm, southern
hospitality blends perfectly with Anglo-Saxon traditions to create a
unique charm.
