English language education in Malta

This article is about English language education in Malta. See also the list of English language schools in Malta or the article about ERASMUS in Malta.

[edit] English teaching is a strong industry

English Language teaching has a 30-year tradition in Malta and the industry has now grown to some 40 schools.

[edit] Why many choose to learn English in Malta

The quality of the teaching and English courses is perceived to be high. Furthermore, this is a great place to spend holiday time when class time is over. For many students, particularly the adults, it's an opportunity to explore the history of the Mediterranean as historical sites are easily accessible. There are varied entertainment options too, such as cinemas, all films screened in English, theatre, concerts, sports activities, a large number of restaurants and a climate that makes it easy to enjoy all these activities.

[edit] A little bit of history

English is one of Malta's two official languages. Over 150 years of British colonial rule the English language played a leading role in society. It is the principal language for some Maltese families and a second language for others. The status of English today In the educational field English is not just a core subject it is also the language used to teach other subjects such as the sciences and other subjects such as geography history etc.