General English 20

EC English Language Schools: Malta 30+

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Course description

The General 20 course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students are active participants and learn grammar, vocabulary and common expressions by working and speaking with their classmates.
Please note that the first day is mainly focused on pre-test and orientation
This is the timetable of the student:
08:30 - Student arrival and check-in
09:00 - Placement test and interviews
11:00 - Welcome breakfast and orientation with various EC staff members
12:00 - Welcome tour of school neighbourhood

Students taking courses with 20 or 24 lessons per week will not have class on the first day due to orientation, while those taking courses with 30 lessons per week will have two classes in the afternoon on the first day after orientation.

Course topics

Students learn through context and real situations that help them to learn in a natural way. Teachers supply new topics daily, and utilize textbooks, authentic materials and resources, including newspapers, videos and the internet, to show and teach English in an everyday context.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 May 2024, 07 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 13 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024

EC Malta 30+ does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Break
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in St Julian's.

Class size

Average 11 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 30 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

100% recommend

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"I am satisfaid"

Jack Czugajewski, student from Sweden

everything was like I expected
location, local etc
best school ever, maybe because students are motivated, they pay !
nice teachers !

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Date of study
14 Nov 2022 - 18 Nov 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"If I had not done it, I would have regrets"

Nahal Merati, student from Belgium

First of all, when the weather is nice, everybody is in a good mood, so for me it was a great experience because i have never been in malta before.

I like the activities, there were cheap and good organisations.
About the facilities, i was going on foot to my apartment and from to school, so it was easy.

The Location of the school in my opinion is not good and can be better.

I liked all the teachers, so sympathetic and helpful.

The only think that i can say to improve the quality of courses is, that the teacher has to vary the topic and also consider a good balance between the vocabulary and grammar. I practically had no grammar during one week, and i find that regrettable. They focus just to groups work to more practice and vocabulary.

I hope that my opinion can help you to improve the quality of the courses in malta.

Best regards

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
21 Oct 2019 - 25 Oct 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Recomendable"

Susana Castrejon Fernandez, student from Spain

The experience has been positive.

1. the course: I had problems because there were no people with my level, and they changed me several times in the group. And I could not do my Business English course during the 3 weeks. A little chaos.

a) the first week classes from 9 to 12.15 were not business, and intensive hours (13.00-14.30) there was no group with my level.
They offered to exchange my intensive classes (7, 5 hours of class) for a private class of 1 hour. or go to English for Work (with 12 people).

One day I went to English for Work but I did not like it and the rest of the days I preferred to go to business classes even if it was not my level

b) the second week if I had my business course (9 to 12.15) and change the intensive hours (because there was no group) for a private class of 1 hour.

I think this change was not fair or equitable because I paid enough money for the small group classes and I did not receive them as such.

c) the third week if I had my business course both from 9 to 12.15 and from 13.00 to 14.30 (this week was the best and the one I liked the most).

Classes if I liked, I learned and raised the level.

The least I liked is that I did an online level test and they already knew my level. If there were no people, they had to have warned me and I would have changed course and paid a lot less (as I pack for a small group course).

2) As for the teachers, I had 7, all with a great experience and each with their style. I have NO complaint, perhaps the one I liked the least was Rafael Cali. The best Edward.

3) the situation of the school is very central

4) The school is very well (facilities), and offers free classes of conversation, grammar, listening- -
And the best things are the activities you propose, so as not to get bored and meet people.

5) The accommodation I look for me, I was staying at the house of a friend of my brother.

If I go back to an English course, I would definitely go back to this School but I would not contract so many classes.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
8 Apr 2019 - 26 Apr 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

EC Malta 30+ offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Twin room, half board

NZ$ 454
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of St Julian's
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 454
When choosing to stay with a homestay, students have the unique opportunity to share and experience the day to day life of a Maltese family together with all the diversity of the Maltese culture.

Students can choose between twin and single room accommodation. For those students choosing twin room accommodation they can expect to be placed with a student of a different nationality or they can choose to share with a friend.

Each room will provide the student with storage space for clothes, a chair and desk (if not in the bedroom students will be able to use a designated area for studying) as well as good lighting, mirror, waste paper bin. Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family and they will also offer students one clothes wash per week and anything extra is at the discretion of the host family.

Whilst staying in a host family students will have access to communal rooms such as the lounge, dining area and kitchen although most students will not be able to use the cooking facilities and each family will advise the student on what a student has access to in the kitchen. Bathrooms will be shared with the host family.

Booking a superior homestay enables a student to have their own bathroom which will either be en-suite to the bedroom or located outside the bedroom however these facilities will be for the sole use of the student during their stay.

Arrival Day: Saturday or Sunday

Departure Day: Saturday or Sunday

Homestay - Single room, Bed & breakfast

NZ$ 628
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of St Julian's
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 628
When choosing to stay with a homestay, students have the unique opportunity to share and experience the day to day life of a Maltese family together with all the diversity of the Maltese culture.

Students can choose between twin and single room accommodation. For those students choosing twin room accommodation they can expect to be placed with a student of a different nationality or they can choose to share with a friend.

Each room will provide the student with storage space for clothes, a chair and desk (if not in the bedroom students will be able to use a designated area for studying) as well as good lighting, mirror, waste paper bin. Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family and they will also offer students one clothes wash per week and anything extra is at the discretion of the host family.

Whilst staying in a host family students will have access to communal rooms such as the lounge, dining area and kitchen although most students will not be able to use the cooking facilities and each family will advise the student on what a student has access to in the kitchen. Bathrooms will be shared with the host family.

Booking a superior homestay enables a student to have their own bathroom which will either be en-suite to the bedroom or located outside the bedroom however these facilities will be for the sole use of the student during their stay.

Arrival Day: Saturday or Sunday

Departure Day: Saturday or Sunday

Homestay - Single room, half board

NZ$ 657
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of St Julian's
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 657
When choosing to stay with a homestay, students have the unique opportunity to share and experience the day to day life of a Maltese family together with all the diversity of the Maltese culture.

Students can choose between twin and single room accommodation. For those students choosing twin room accommodation they can expect to be placed with a student of a different nationality or they can choose to share with a friend.

Each room will provide the student with storage space for clothes, a chair and desk (if not in the bedroom students will be able to use a designated area for studying) as well as good lighting, mirror, waste paper bin. Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family and they will also offer students one clothes wash per week and anything extra is at the discretion of the host family.

Whilst staying in a host family students will have access to communal rooms such as the lounge, dining area and kitchen although most students will not be able to use the cooking facilities and each family will advise the student on what a student has access to in the kitchen. Bathrooms will be shared with the host family.

Booking a superior homestay enables a student to have their own bathroom which will either be en-suite to the bedroom or located outside the bedroom however these facilities will be for the sole use of the student during their stay.

Arrival Day: Saturday or Sunday

Departure Day: Saturday or Sunday
student-residence

Campus Hub Residence - Twin room, shared bathroom, self catering

NZ$ 377
weekly
Age range: 30 years old and older
Address: The Campus Hub Residence. University of Malta, , Msida. MSD 2080, Malta
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 377
Description of Local Area
Campus Hub Residence is centrally located in L-Imsida, right near the University of Malta, which conveniently provides easy transportation to and from all locations around Malta. Restaurants, fast food, and everyday shops can be found within walking distance at every corner. This area provides a real feel of student community life.

Description of Accommodation
These newly built premises are designed and styled perfectly for a student’s lifestyle. Several different room options to choose from, suiting any need. All communal areas are fully loaded with Smart TV’s and comfortable lounge furniture. A fully equipped kitchen with ample cooking space, dining area, and breakfast zone. Onsite laundry and gym facilities, and a 5-minute bus ride to Malta’s National Pool complex – the Campus Hub Residency is a great choice for any student.

Miscellaneous
Cleaning Service is provided free of charge once a week. Tidying up and refreshing rooms, bathrooms and common areas. Towels and linen also changed weekly. For daily upkeep of the apartment, students must buy their own cleaning material
Launderettes on site. Ask reception for direction and fees.
Luggage drop-off is not allowed
Kitchen utensils are provided free of charge (Cutlery, crockery, pots and pans). No deposit needed
All Utility Bills and use of A/C included
Bed linen, one (1) bath towel and one (1) bathmat are provided. However, students should bring their own beach towels
Hairdryer provided at school’s reception against a refundable supplement

Campus Hub Residence - Single room, shared bathroom, self catering

NZ$ 628
weekly
Age range: 30 years old and older
Address: The Campus Hub Residence. University of Malta, , Msida. MSD 2080, Malta
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 628
Description of Local Area
Campus Hub Residence is centrally located in L-Imsida, right near the University of Malta, which conveniently provides easy transportation to and from all locations around Malta. Restaurants, fast food, and everyday shops can be found within walking distance at every corner. This area provides a real feel of student community life.

Description of Accommodation
These newly built premises are designed and styled perfectly for a student’s lifestyle. Several different room options to choose from, suiting any need. All communal areas are fully loaded with Smart TV’s and comfortable lounge furniture. A fully equipped kitchen with ample cooking space, dining area, and breakfast zone. Onsite laundry and gym facilities, and a 5-minute bus ride to Malta’s National Pool complex – the Campus Hub Residency is a great choice for any student.

Miscellaneous
Cleaning Service is provided free of charge once a week. Tidying up and refreshing rooms, bathrooms and common areas. Towels and linen also changed weekly. For daily upkeep of the apartment, students must buy their own cleaning material
Launderettes on site. Ask reception for direction and fees.
Luggage drop-off is not allowed
Kitchen utensils are provided free of charge (Cutlery, crockery, pots and pans). No deposit needed
All Utility Bills and use of A/C included
Bed linen, one (1) bath towel and one (1) bathmat are provided. However, students should bring their own beach towels
Hairdryer provided at school’s reception against a refundable supplement

Campus Hub Residence - Single room, private bathroom, self catering

NZ$ 725
weekly
Age range: 30 years old and older
Address: The Campus Hub Residence. University of Malta, , Msida. MSD 2080, Malta
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 725
Description of Local Area
Campus Hub Residence is centrally located in L-Imsida, right near the University of Malta, which conveniently provides easy transportation to and from all locations around Malta. Restaurants, fast food, and everyday shops can be found within walking distance at every corner. This area provides a real feel of student community life.

Description of Accommodation
These newly built premises are designed and styled perfectly for a student’s lifestyle. Several different room options to choose from, suiting any need. All communal areas are fully loaded with Smart TV’s and comfortable lounge furniture. A fully equipped kitchen with ample cooking space, dining area, and breakfast zone. Onsite laundry and gym facilities, and a 5-minute bus ride to Malta’s National Pool complex – the Campus Hub Residency is a great choice for any student.

Miscellaneous
Cleaning Service is provided free of charge once a week. Tidying up and refreshing rooms, bathrooms and common areas. Towels and linen also changed weekly. For daily upkeep of the apartment, students must buy their own cleaning material
Launderettes on site. Ask reception for direction and fees.
Luggage drop-off is not allowed
Kitchen utensils are provided free of charge (Cutlery, crockery, pots and pans). No deposit needed
All Utility Bills and use of A/C included
Bed linen, one (1) bath towel and one (1) bathmat are provided. However, students should bring their own beach towels
Hairdryer provided at school’s reception against a refundable supplement
apartment

Standard Shared apartment - Twin room, shared bathroom, self catering

NZ$ 396
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 396
Shared apartments offer more freedom and independence. You will find students sharing with other international students, so such apartments are suited to those who wish to be more self-sufficient.

They are good value for money and offer a good, basic level of accommodation.

Distance to school: depending upon location, from 5 minutes to 15 minutes walk journey.

Standard Shared apartment - Single room, shared bathroom, self catering

NZ$ 628
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 628
Shared apartments offer more freedom and independence. You will find students sharing with other international students, so such apartments are suited to those who wish to be more self-sufficient.

They are good value for money and offer a good, basic level of accommodation.

Distance to school: depending upon location, from 5 minutes to 15 minutes walk journey.

Comfort One Bedroom Apartment - Self catering (price per apartment, sleeps max 2)

NZ$ 889
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Ball Street, Paceville, Malta
Location: Roulette Apartments
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 889
Roulette Apartments consist of a block of 11 apartments providing a great community to meet other students. There are 5 apartments which have 2 twin bedrooms and 6 apartment which have 1 twin bedroom; 2 apartments on each floor and 1 apartment on the top floor, all accessible by a lift. Each apartment is fully equipped with kitchen including oven, hob, microwave, toaster and fridge freezer, living and dining area with cable TV, shower room and bedroom. Each apartment also has a balcony.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 55 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to St Julian's based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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