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Cambridge CAE 30 Lessons (22.5hrs) per week

IELS Malta - Institute of English Language Studies Limited
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ADULT COURSES
Our English courses are designed to help you achieve your goals. We offer a flexible range of courses to meet your personal aims, regardless of your age, nationality and reasons for learning English.
Our teachers draw from a range of approaches and methodologies to create a student focused learning environment adapted to each student’s needs.

Cambridge Exam Courses (FCE, CAE, CPE) are available in various levels: Upper intermediate/B2 (FCE), Advanced/C1 (CAE) and Proficiency/C2 (CPE).

Your teacher will give you the training and support that you need in order to pass your exam. Throughout the course you will extend your knowledge and use of grammar and vocabulary. You will also complete a number of practice tests to help you develop the skills you will need to be successful in your exam. Your teacher will also monitor your progress and give you feedback on your strengths and weaknesses to help you progress and achieve your goal. You should expect to do approximately two hours of homework each day.

You will need to complete an entrance test before starting the course in order to ensure that you take the course that is right for you.

Lessons per week (hours): 30 lessons (22.5 hours)
Average class size:15 students
Maximum class size: 12 students
Week: 6
Level: FCE: B1+, CAE: B2+, CPE: C1+
Timetable: Morning or Afternoon
Start Date: Fixed dates

***Minimum Age***
Students under 18 are legally minors and are subject to additional terms and conditions

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
6 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (02 Feb - 13 Mar, 27 Apr - 05 Jun, 13 Jul - 21 Aug and 26 Oct - 04 Dec)
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
10 Feb 2026, 19 Mar 2026, 31 Mar 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 08 Sep 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 01 Jan 2027

IELS Malta 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 schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Sliema to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

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

WHY CHOOSE IELS MALTA?
- Classes of all levels
- Start date every Monday throughout the year
- Placement test and end of course certificate
- 8-12 weeks average to complete a level
- Experienced and highly qualified teachers with CELTA/TEFL Certificates
- 24-hour student emergency support service
- Number of classrooms: 45
- School capacity: 700
- A modern, large, designer-finished, vibrant school with topnotch technology and facilities
- Over 40 years of academic experience and superior quality
- Cambridge English Educational Partnership
- A welcoming and stimulating multilingual environment
- Students from all over the world
- Latest teaching techniques
- Student lounge and study areas
- Communicative and interactive environment
- A beautiful school residence*** superior within 5 minutes on foot
- IELS Lodge right above the school
- A wide range of host homes to choose from
- A buzzing area with sea, shops, restaurants and bars within 5 minutes on foot
- Weekly Leisure, Cultural and Activity programme
- Helpful and passionate staff

IELS Erasmus+
Organisation ID => E10081031
PIC => 943051946

Year opened
1985
Number of classrooms
45

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at IELS Malta - Institute of English Language Studies Limited varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

IELS Malta teaches students from all over the world, including:

Brazil
1%
Colombia
1%
France
1%
Germany
1%
Italy
1%
Japan
1%
South Korea
1%
Spain
1%
Turkey
1%
Other
91%

School holidays

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

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
10 Feb 2026, 19 Mar 2026, 31 Mar 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 08 Sep 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 01 Jan 2027

School location

Malta is perfectly located in the middle of the Mediterranean surrounded by crystal clear blue waters. A popular tourist destination that is known for its warm climate, breathtaking landscapes and its extraordinary 7,000 years of history. It provides the perfect destination for a multi-activity holiday. Malta is also considered to be one of the safest countries in the world. The country has two official languages, English and Maltese, both languages being equally spoken across the islands.

IELS Malta is located in the popular seaside tourist town of Sliema. While the word ‘Sliema’ means peace in Maltese, the town has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Dotted with charming cafes, restaurants, gardens, and a quirky melange of old and new shops, Sliema is a bustling town that oozes local charm. Another thing that makes this vibrant locality so appealing, you’re never more than a few minutes from the sea! The Sliema promenade is a 2km seaside walk.

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Reviews

50% recommend

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"Teacher is good"

YUKO NANJO, student from UK

activity is not going well cuz they keep same activites every week. especially, when it was first day, we have only club activity for isocianl whose activity starts very late at night so that most of students could not join it.

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Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
20 May 2024 - 31 May 2024
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Dyeneffer Oliveira, Centre Sales Manager on behalf of the Welfare Manager at IELS Malta - Institute of English Language Studies Limited responded to this review.
24 June 2024

Dear Yuko,

Thank you for your feedback. We take all feedback very constructively and use it as an opportunity for improvement. We always work on offering a wide range of activities, however, it also depends on other factors such as availability, weather conditions, number of bookings etc. Therefore, it might happen that some activities repeat.

We are always happy to discuss students’ requests in person, please feel free to talk to the Leisure Team at school reception.

Best Regards,

IELS Malta

"The school and education were more than I ever expected. Excellent!"

Anette Mäkelä, student from Finland

Education in the school was high quality and interesting. Groups were good sizes and supported learning. I recommend!

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Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
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Date of study
8 Aug 2022 - 12 Aug 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
IELS (Institute of English Language Studies), Sales Team at IELS Malta - Institute of English Language Studies Limited responded to this review.
05 September 2022

Dear Anette,

Thank you very much for your feedback and we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us.

It is always nice to hear great reviews as yours.

We are looking forward to welcoming you again in our school.

Warm regards,

IELS Team

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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 80 € 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 Sliema 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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