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A language school in St Julian's, Malta, to improve your English
ESE in St Julian's: learning English in a stimulating setting
ESE is a very pleasant option for a language course in St Julian's. The school lets you learn English in a lively setting, with a good balance between serious lessons and everyday quality of life.
A destination that brings the language to life beyond the classroom
In St Julian's, conversations do not stop when the lessons end. The pace of the town and its openness to the outside make practising English more spontaneous and help you make the most of the immersion.
Courses
Flexible start dates
General English - 20
20 lessons · 45 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Upper Advanced
Class
10 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
The basic course: work on listening, speaking, reading and writing, with grammar, everyday vocabulary and pronunciation. Students are grouped by level, with twelve people at most per class.
Starts take place every Monday. This formula suits anyone who wants to improve their English, whether on a short refresher stay or a longer stay with free time. An online placement test is required before arrival.
Flexible start dates
General English - 30
30 lessons · 45 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Upper Advanced
Class
10 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
The same programme as the basic formula, with more time devoted to learning: four lessons in the morning and two in the afternoon, more flexible and more focused on conversation.
For those who want to progress faster. Classes of twelve at most, starts every Monday, all levels from Starter+.
Flexible start dates
Business English - 20
20 lessons · 45 min
1 to 24 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Intermediate to Advanced
Class
5 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
A business English course that develops listening, speaking, reading and professional writing: work vocabulary, meetings, interviews, role-plays and writing clear emails, with grammar and pronunciation seen in context.
An intermediate level (B1) is required at minimum. Classes have six people at most; a needs analysis takes place on the first day, and access to the school's online learning platform is included.
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Flexible start dates
Intensive Business English
30 lessons · 45 min
1 to 24 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Intermediate to Advanced
Class
5 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
The business English programme, supplemented by individual sessions that the student directs towards their own needs: a mix of group exchange and personalised attention.
It is for those who want to study more intensively than in the standard formula. Intermediate (B1) level minimum.
Flexible start dates
IELTS - 30
30 lessons · 45 min
4 to 10 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Upper Intermediate to Upper Advanced
Class
8 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
IELTS preparation in two parts: in the morning, skills and exam techniques; in the afternoon, intensive practice of the four tests, with exercises in the style of the exam.
The student chooses the Academic module (university admission) or General Training (professional route or migration). Student presentations and monthly tutorials complement the course; twelve people at most per class, with a start every Monday.
Flexible start dates
TOEFL - 30
30 lessons · 45 min
4 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Upper Intermediate to Upper Advanced
Class
8 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
Preparation for the TOEFL iBT, an academic English test required by many universities and useful for a work or immigration file. The programme covers grammar review, pronunciation, vocabulary and practice on the four tests using past topics, with feedback from teachers.
Malta has no TOEFL test centre: the test is taken in the country of origin after the course. An essay is required before booking; classes of twelve at most.
Flexible start dates
TOEIC - 30
30 lessons · 45 min
4 to 10 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Upper Intermediate to Upper Advanced
Class
8 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
Preparation for the two TOEIC tests: Listening and Reading, and Speaking and Writing. The course relies on practice tests, the structure of the exam and the professional vocabulary it uses.
It suits adults who want a certificate recognised for work, recruitment or admission. There is no TOEIC centre in Malta: the test is booked in the country of origin, preferably close to the end of the course.
Flexible start dates
Cambridge Prep Exam PET
30 lessons · 45 min
8 weeks
Age
from 17 years
Levels
Intermediate to Upper Advanced
Class
max. 12
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
Preparation for the Cambridge PET exam (Preliminary English Test), at B1 level, for intermediate learners.
The morning is devoted to general exam skills and the afternoon to techniques specific to Cambridge tests, with monthly tutorials with the exams coordinator. Twelve students at most per class.
Flexible start dates
Cambridge Prep Exam FCE
30 lessons · 45 min
8 weeks
Age
from 17 years
Levels
Upper Intermediate to Upper Advanced
Class
max. 12
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
Preparation for the First Certificate (FCE), a Cambridge exam at B2 level, for upper-intermediate learners.
The course develops the four skills as well as fluency, grammar and vocabulary, with techniques targeted at the exam tasks. This exam is also offered in August.
Flexible start dates
Cambridge Prep Exam CAE
30 lessons · 45 min
8 weeks
Age
from 17 years
Levels
Advanced to Upper Advanced
Class
max. 12
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
Preparation for the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE), at C1 level, for advanced learners.
Mornings are devoted to exam skills and afternoons to tests specific to Cambridge, with monthly follow-up by the exams coordinator; a session is also available in August.
Flexible start dates
Cambridge Prep Exam CPE
30 lessons · 45 min
8 weeks
Age
from 17 years
Levels
Upper Advanced
Class
max. 12
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
Preparation for the Cambridge Proficiency English (CPE), level C2, for learners who already have a very advanced command of English.
The programme combines skills work and practice on exam tasks, in classes of twelve at most, with monthly tutorials.
Flexible start dates
50 + program
20 lessons · 45 min
2 weeks
Age
from 50 years
Levels
Beginner to Upper Advanced
Class
4 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
A programme for adults aged fifty and over: everyday English courses, focused on useful expressions and functional language for travelling and getting by day to day, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
A cultural activities programme accompanies the lessons: visits to Valletta, Mdina, Rabat and Gozo, a harbour cruise and a welcome dinner. Classes of twelve at most, open from Starter+ level.
Flexible start dates
Young Adults Host Family
20 lessons · 45 min
1 to 12 weeks
Age
from 17 years
Levels
Beginner to Upper Advanced
Class
max. 12
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
The school's young adults programme, for independent students who want flexibility and less supervision. This formula combines the course with accommodation in a host family, on half board.
There is no curfew; activity leaders supervise the stay and attendance is checked every day. A leisure programme, airport transfer and an end-of-course certificate are included.
Flexible start dates
Young Adults General English 20 - Residence
20 lessons · 45 min
1 to 12 weeks
Age
from 17 years
Levels
Beginner to Upper Advanced
Class
10 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at ESE
The young adults programme with a general English course, usually in the afternoon, and accommodation in a residence hotel on half board, next to or opposite the school.
Students have more autonomy, under the supervision of activity leaders and with daily attendance checks. Welcome evenings, boat trips and beach events punctuate the stay.
Accommodation
Host familly
Minimum age
17 years
Rooms
Double room, Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
Half board
This accommodation at ESE
Accommodation with a local family, on half board for adults. The families are chosen by the school team, after an interview and a home visit, and hold a licence from the Maltese tourism authority.
The school takes each person's needs into account, for example a diet or an allergy to animals, and presents this setting as warm and safe, conducive to practising English every day.
ESE Residence (1-7 weeks)
Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Double room, Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom, Private bathroom
Meals
No meals
This accommodation at ESE
A residence located within the school itself, in the heart of St Julian's, with modern twin rooms and a private bathroom, offered for single or double occupancy.
Air conditioning, a desk, free Wi-Fi, a reception open day and night, weekday cleaning and a weekly change of linen and towels. Coffee shops, restaurants and shops are nearby.
Apartments Economy (1-7 weeks)
Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
No meals
This accommodation at ESE
The Economy category: shared self-catering apartments, with single, double or triple rooms, an equipped kitchen, a laundry room, a lounge and dining room, free Wi-Fi, and a shared or private bathroom depending on the apartment.
One of them, Valley View, is in a quiet residential district of Swieqi, about fifteen minutes' walk from the school, with a large terrace or balcony. Weekly cleaning and linen change are included.
Apartments Economy (8 weeks +)
Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Double room, Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
No meals
This accommodation at ESE
The same Economy apartment category for long stays: self-catering shared accommodation in a residential district of Swieqi, with an equipped kitchen, a laundry room and free Wi-Fi.
Rooms are single, double or triple; the main bus stop is nearby and the nearest sandy beach is about fifteen minutes' walk away.
Apartments Superior (1-7 weeks)
Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Double room, Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
No meals
This accommodation at ESE
Recent, spacious and bright apartments, self-catering shared accommodation, with single or double rooms, a shared or private bathroom, and often a large balcony or terrace.
Equipped kitchen, laundry room, lounge, television, free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms. The Swieqi residential district is quiet, about fifteen minutes' walk from the school.
Apartments Superior (8 weeks +)
Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Double room, Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
No meals
This accommodation at ESE
The Superior category for long stays: a recent block of self-catering shared apartments in Swieqi, with an equipped kitchen, a laundry room, a lounge and air conditioning.
Cleaning and linen change every week; the main bus stop is a few minutes' walk away and the nearest sandy beach about ten minutes away.
Apartments Superior Plus (1-7 weeks)
Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Double room, Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom, Private bathroom
Meals
No meals
This accommodation at ESE
Recent apartments with single or double rooms, all with a private bathroom, designed for more mature students. Equipped kitchen with dishwasher, laundry room, lounge separate from the dining room, Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
The residential district is quiet, about fifteen minutes' walk from the school, with bus stops, supermarkets, pharmacies, bars and restaurants nearby.
Apartments Superior Plus (8 weeks +)
Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Double room, Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom, Private bathroom
Meals
No meals
This accommodation at ESE
The Superior Plus formula for long stays: small blocks of self-catering shared apartments, where each room has its own bathroom.
Services include water, electricity, air conditioning, weekly cleaning and a weekly change of linen and towels.
Studio Salini Resort (1-7 weeks)
Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Double room, Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom, Private bathroom
Meals
No meals
This accommodation at ESE
Self-catering studios within the Salini Resort: a double or two- or three-bed room with a bathroom, a private terrace overlooking the complex's garden, an equipped kitchenette and air conditioning.
The complex offers pools, bars, restaurants, a gym and a spa. A free shuttle links the complex to the school several times a day.
Studio Salini Resort (8 weeks +)
Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Double room, Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom, Private bathroom
Meals
No meals
This accommodation at ESE
The Salini Resort studio formula for long stays: an independent unit with a kitchenette, living area, terrace and daily cleaning, about fifteen minutes from the school by bus or car.
The complex's pools and services are available, and the free shuttle to the school runs several times a day. A coin-operated washing machine is available.
Host family - for Academic Course
Minimum age
17 years
Rooms
Double room, Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
Half board
This accommodation at ESE
Accommodation with a Maltese family, on half board: breakfast and dinner are included. The formula is open from seventeen years of age, in a single room or a shared room depending on the option booked, with a shared bathroom, and suits long stays.
The school chooses its families after interviews and an inspection of the accommodation, and each holds a licence from the Maltese tourism authority. It takes each person's needs into account, such as a diet or an allergy to animals. For adults, transport to the school is not organised.
Economy Apartments - for Academic Course
Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Double room, Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
No meals
This accommodation at ESE
Self-catering apartments for long stays, reserved for students aged eighteen and over, in a single or double room with a shared bathroom. Meals are not included: the kitchen is equipped, with a laundry room, a lounge and a shared dining room.
The school classes this accommodation in its Economy category, for tight budgets: free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, and apartments in residential districts close to the school, such as Medvista, facing Balluta Bay, or Springfields House.
Famille d'accueil (programme Young Adult 17-22)
Minimum age
17 years
Rooms
Double room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
Half board
This accommodation at ESE
In the young adults programme, accommodation with a Maltese family in a family setting, on half board: breakfast and dinner.
Young adults keep their autonomy, with no curfew, and activity leaders are present to support them.
Résidence-Hôtel (programme Young Adult 17-22)
Minimum age
17 years
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
Half board
This accommodation at ESE
In the young adults programme, accommodation in a hotel right next to the school: a three-star hotel beside the school or a boutique-style four-star hotel opposite, with breakfast and dinner.
Students are supervised by activity leaders, with no curfew and daily attendance checks.
Transfers offered
Transfers
Airport Transfer
Type : All types
Google reviews
What students say
★★★★★ 4.5 / 5 · 369 Google reviews
★★★★★ 5 / 5
It was a lovely learning experience, I met people from many different countries which helped me out to practice my English skills even more. The best English School in Malta 😊
A really cool camp! I really liked it. The teachers are very responsive, if anything happens, they will always help. It's a lot more fun, and if you need anything, they will help. It's the best school I've ever been to!
I recently completed the IELTS preparation course at ESE Malta and I am very satisfied with the experience. The course was well structured, the teachers were knowledgeable and supportive, and I found the lessons extremely helpful in improving my English skills and preparing for the IELTS exam. I would like to thank the entire ESE team for their professionalism and support. I highly recommend ESE Malta to anyone looking for high-quality English language and IELTS preparation courses ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My rating: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5)
📚 Nice, helpful teachers
⏰ Tardiness is tolerated
👥 Too many students per room / classrooms too small
🌬️ Poor ventilation & increased risk of illness
🧻 Hygiene issues (e.g. missing toilet paper)
🔨 Noise from construction work
🍺 Problematic normalization of alcohol & gambling
🚫 Rules in accommodations are partly not enforced
➡️ See below for detailed feedback
The school offers a nice opportunity to refresh your English and get more speaking practice.
My teachers were very kind and helpful.
📍However, the organization and execution leave a lot to be desired.
Many students do not seem to take rules or procedures seriously, which disrupts the lessons.
Tardiness is often tolerated, and waiting for late participants is not understandable. A more consistent approach to punctuality should be implemented.
The rooms are far too small for the number of people, and ventilation during lessons is insufficient. It gives the impression that a large number of students are being managed with as few teachers as possible. Especially considering that teachers here do not seem to be particularly well paid, this is even more unfortunate. In addition, some students attend classes despite being sick, making infections almost unavoidable—particularly stressful and unnecessary when you are abroad as a student.
Hygiene and facilities could be improved: for example, the toilet had no toilet paper on two days.
Ongoing construction work in the building caused unpleasant noise.
🍺The attitude toward alcohol seems very normalized: it appears to be a standard topic of conversation to consume alcohol. Gambling or working in gambling-related businesses to earn good money is almost promoted. This is alarming when considering that young people may not yet have the maturity to make healthy judgments and may be tempted by seemingly quick paths to wealth without being aware of the risks.
In addition, from conversations with different students, I know that basic house rules—especially in accommodations (e.g. visiting hours and overnight stays)—are not consistently enforced. While violations could theoretically be reported, there seems to be a reluctance among students to actually do so. The fact that such situations are therefore effectively tolerated is not acceptable, especially given the responsibility toward some underage students and the trust of parents. Clear supervision and consistent enforcement of rules are needed here.
Overall, stricter enforcement of rules and clear, binding communication of behavioral standards—especially for younger participants—are necessary.
📌Overall, it was a nice experience, but next time I would prefer a better-organized school—one that is punctual, hygienic, structured, and consistent in enforcing rules.
Ultimately, you pay for this service and therefore expect a certain level of quality that matches the price.
The European School of English (ESE) is a fantastic institution. As part of the Quality English family, it consistently ensures high quality for students and partners around the world. We are very proud to have them in our association.
The study environment appears well structured, with clear reference points for working effectively, with spaces that allow serious work while keeping room to breathe.
Why choose this school?
To learn English in St Julian's, this school offers a convincing balance between language progress, local immersion and quality of life. It is worth considering if you want to build a plan that is smoother, clearer and more reassuring.
