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International Foundation Year

European School of English Ltd
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Course description

This course is intended for students who would like to improve their level of English while studying academic subjects in preparation for undergraduate study in Business and IT at a university in an English-speaking country such as the UK, Canada, Australia, the US and Malta. The course offers excellent linguistic, academic and sociocultural preparation.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
24-30 weeks
Classes per week
26 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 May 2024, 07 Jun 2024, 29 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 08 Sep 2024, 21 Sep 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 13 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in St Julian's to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 17 years old and older
Average 18 years old

Certificate

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

ESE prides itself with having very high standards in the delivery of our courses and all our services. We are members of EAQUALS, IALC and Quality English as well as the local association FELTOM. In fact, we are the only school in Malta to have all such accreditations which are recognition of our high standards.
We are a large school however family run and are considered to be a market leader giving that personal attention to all our students. In fact, ESE has two schools operating out of the same building: ESE and ETI as well as an annexed school for the Teen summer programmes at a resort-style campus at the 4 star Salini Resort.
ESE offers mainstream courses (adults and teens) and ETI offers 30+, business communication and fluency and teacher training courses..
ESE is conveniently located on the fringe of the popular entertainment centre Paceville within walking distance to restaurants, bars and other places of interest. The beach of St George’s Bay and ESE's Adult Beach Club is just down the road from the school as is the old and quaint fishing village of St Julian’s with many restaurants and bars.
ESE also offers a great range of accommodation options from in-house Residence on B&B (popular with adult short term stays), self catering apartments within walking distance of ESE (popular with students staying long term) and hotels.

Year opened
1996
Number of classrooms
62

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All

University partners

ESE has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Malta. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Birmingham City University
Buckinghamshire New University
De Montfort University
Glasgow Caledonian University
Heriot-Watt University
Humboldt State University
Keele University
Kingston University
Leeds Metropolitan University
Liverpool John Moores University
London Metropolitan University
Middlesex University
Nottingham Trent University
Oxford Brookes University
Sheffield Hallam University
Southern Cross University
Southern Oregon University
Thompson Rivers University
University of Central Lancashire
University of Essex
University of Huddersfield
University of Idaho
University of Leeds
University of Lincoln
University of Liverpool
University of Malta
University of North Alabama
University of Northampton
University of Northumbria
University of Plymouth
University of Salford
University of St. Andrews
University of Sussex
University of Wales, Bangor
University of Westminster
University of Wolverhampton
University of Worcester
University of York

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at European School of English Ltd varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 18. In the summer, the average age is 18.

ESE teaches students from all over the world, including:

Germany
12%
France
11%
Turkey
10%
Italy
7%
Japan
7%
South Korea
7%
Czech Republic
6%
Switzerland
5%
Colombia
4%
Spain
4%
Brazil
3%
Other
24%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
01 May 2024, 07 Jun 2024, 29 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 08 Sep 2024, 21 Sep 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 13 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025

School location

ESE is conveniently located on the fringe of the popular Paceville, the entertainment hub of Malta. Within walking distance of the school, you will find restaurants, banks, bars, nightclubs, shops, casinos, two shopping centres, cinemas, a bowling alley, hotels. ESE also has its own in-house residence and ESE apartments are within short walking distances. The beach of St George’s Bay and ESE's Adult Beach Club is just down the road from the school as is the old and quaint fishing village of St Julian’s with many restaurants and bars.

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Reviews

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"Excellent and motivated teachers, good texts and support teams"

EUGENIO ROBERTSON, student from Chile

The location of the school, the study rooms and study environment, the teachers and support equipment such as texts and smart screens, excellent.
The teaching methodology and the adherence to the schedule by the teachers was very good.
The only negative criticism is that the course I took was to share with older adults and the average age of the 11 students in the course was 25 years old, but this did not cause learning problems during the 3 weeks.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
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School location
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
24 Apr 2023 - 12 May 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Well managed courses"

ANDRIS KABRAKS, student from Latvia

Location was perfect. The teacher was demanding and followed all the rules of COVID 19. She gave brilliant tips about places in Malta which we must to visit. I didn't use organized activities because I stayed in my family's apartment. I did it by myself. I liked everything.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
21 Jun 2021 - 2 Jul 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Anna, ESE Team at European School of English Ltd responded to this review.
22 November 2021

Hello Andris,
Thank you for your review and very pleased that you had a great experience at ESE and Malta.

"Nice experience"

Amra Kadic, student from Austria

It was only a week there. Actually to short time to get an overview of how everything works.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Date of study
11 Dec 2017 - 15 Dec 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Anna, ESE Team at European School of English Ltd responded to this review.
22 November 2021

Hi Amra,
Thank you for your review. We would be pleased to welcome you back so that you can experience all that we offer.

"Nice"

Balsie GNIMASSOUN, student from France

My experience at ESE was useful. It help me to get more confidence in my ability to understand and speak English. My private lesson (one to one) was very useful.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
16 Feb 2015 - 6 Mar 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Wonderful!!!!"

Andre Luiz Gomes de Oliveira, student from Brazil

The two weeks in ESE was a single experience. I liked of everything, but the multicultural contact (colleagues of 12 countries) and the high and good level of teachers (Sofia and Adam) was especial. Really, the location, structure, facilities, team ESE, activities, are perfect. Was hard to go away (my job... lol). Next year I will return. I loved!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
10 Nov 2014 - 21 Nov 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Anna, Marketing at European School of English Ltd responded to this review.
18 February 2015

Thank you for your feedback and pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back!

housing

Housing

ESE offers the following housing types:
homestay

ESE Host Family (Long term + 8 weeks)

$258
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$258
Staying with a host family is the perfect option for students looking for a home away from home. Experience life in a Maltese family and practice your English at the same time!

Our host families are carefully selected by our reservations team to ensure that you are hosted in a suitable, comfortable and welcoming environment. Most host families are located within an easy walking distance of the ESE main school. Breakfast and dinner are also included.

Please note this option is for students staying 'long term'- 8+ weeks. If you are staying for 1 - 7 weeks please choose the short term option.
apartment

ESE Self-Catering Apartment (Superior)

$264
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Paceville Ave, ST JULIANS, Not applicable STJ3103, Malta
Location: In the city center of St Julian's
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$264
If you want to share an apartment with other international language learners like yourself and experience a sense of independence, you should choose one of our self-catering apartments.

Our self-catering apartments are ideal for students staying for more than one or two weeks as they include cooking and laundry facilities.

ESE has apartment options available to suit all budgets, ranging from Economy, Superior and Superior Plus. This option is our Superior range.

These apartments are well-located, within a comfortable walking distance from school. They are fully equipped, air-conditioned and Wi-Fi is available. Weekly maid service and linen change are included.

ESE Self-Catering Apartment (Economy) (Long term 8 + weeks)

$207
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of St Julian's
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
$207
If you want to share an apartment with other international language learners like yourself and experience a sense of independence, you should choose one of our self-catering apartments.

Our self-catering apartments are ideal for students staying more than one or two weeks as they include cooking and laundry facilities.

ESE has apartment options available to suit all budgets, ranging from Economy, Superior and Superior Plus. This option is our Economy range.

Central Economy Apartments are located on the same road as the school. Valley View Apartments are also well-located, within a comfortable walking distance from school.

They are fully equipped, air-conditioned and Wi-Fi is available. Weekly maid service and linen change are included.

ESE Self-Catering Apartment (Superior) (Long term + 8 weeks)

$247
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of St Julian's
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
$247
If you want to share an apartment with other international language learners like yourself and experience a sense of independence, you should choose one of our self-catering apartments.

Our self-catering apartments are ideal for students staying for more than one or two weeks as they include cooking and laundry facilities.

ESE has apartment options available to suit all budgets, ranging from Economy, Superior and Superior Plus. This option is our Superior range.

These apartments are well-located, within a comfortable walking distance from school. They are fully equipped, air-conditioned and Wi-Fi is available. Weekly maid service and linen change are included.

Kindly note that this accommodation is only available for bookings of 8+ weeks (Long-term stay)
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 70 € 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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