Malta pairs a Mediterranean-island lifestyle with a mature, EU-regulated English-teaching sector. English is an official language, schools are inspected, and the student mix is genuinely international, which keeps you speaking English outside class.
What it costs
General English tuition typically runs €180–260 per week, with intensive courses higher. Remember that tuition is only part of the bill: accommodation, the airport-and-back, meals and the EU-wide cost of living add up quickly, especially in peak summer.
Accreditation to look for
Choose a school licensed by the ELT Council (Malta's regulator) and, ideally, a member of a recognised association. Accreditation is your assurance of teacher qualifications, class-size limits and consumer protection.
Nationality mix & seasons
- Summer (Jun–Aug): busiest and priciest; large teen cohorts and a heavy European mix.
- Shoulder & winter: smaller classes, lower prices, more adult learners — often better value and more speaking time per student.
How Malta compares on value
Malta is excellent for a European base, but weekly tuition plus EU living costs mean a month often lands well above a comparable stay in Asia. If your priority is maximum one-to-one speaking per dollar, it is worth comparing Malta against an intensive, all-inclusive option like studying English in the Philippines, where room and meals are usually bundled into the price.