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Erasmus+

International House

Malta

Course Catalogue

Last revised – 7th February, 2017

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Contents

Abbreviations used in this catalogue 3

Information about the institution

- General information 4

- 2017 Academic calendar 4

- FAQs 5

- General admissions requirements 5

- Registration procedure 6

- ECTS credit allocation 6

Programme information

- General description of Erasmus KA1 initiatives and course structure 7

- Individual course units

Training course in Advanced Classroom Management and Techniques 8

Training course in Phonology 10

Training course in Methods and Approaches 11

Training course in Technology and the Classroom 12

Training course in How to Teach Exams 13

Training course in CLIL in the EFL Classroom 14

Training course in Teaching 1 to 1 and Small Groups 15

- Code of Conduct 16

- Erasmus Student Charter - https://erasmus.ihmalta.com/additional-

info/#Erasmus_Student_Charter 16

- International House Malta Erasmus Policy Statement 17

General information for students

- Map 19

- Accommodation 20

- Meals 21

- Insurance 21

- Students with Special Needs 21

- Visa information 22

- Learning Facilities 22

- Sport and Leisure Facilities 23

- Other information: Transport 23

- Other information: Emergency numbers 23

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Abbreviations used in this catalogue

CLIL – Content Language Integrated Learning

CPD - Continuous Professional Development

IQA – Internal Quality Assurance

NCFHE – National Commission for Further and Higher Education

PIC – Personal Identification Code

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Information about the institution

International House Malta

128, Triq Is-sirk, Swieqi, St Julian’s SWQ3211, Malta

Phone: +356 2138 4139

Email: dos@ihmalta.com

Established in 2001, International House Malta is a small institute providing English language

services to a range of local and international students.

Classes are air-conditioned and equipped with interactive whiteboards. There is a student

and teacher training library, and students also have access to self-study resources books and

DVDs for students to borrow and read/watch in their free time, as well as a number of

online resources that can be accessed from home or in the school. WiFi is available

throughout the building.

During breaks and after lessons, relax and socialise with other students in our garden area

or rooftop terrace.

Academic calendar

2017 course dates

advanced classroom management and techniques

10th July 25th September

phonology 24th July 18th September

approaches and methodology 31th July 16th October

technology and the classroom 17th July 23rd October

how to teach exam classes 7th August 30th October

CLIL 26th June 14th August

how to teach 1 to 1 classes 5th June 21st August

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Other dates available for closed groups on request (minimum 5 students).

FAQs

What is Erasmus+ ?

The Erasmus+ programme provides funding for activities in education, training, youth and sport in all sectors of Lifelong Learning (Higher Education, Further Education, adult education, schools, youth activities etc) for the period 2014 - 2020.There a large number of funding proposals on offer, which means more opportunities for you. KA 1 (Key Action 1) supports the mobility of learners and staff, giving teachers, trainers, volunteers and staff of educational institutions the chance to experience a learning/professional experience in another country. Under this action, it is the organisation, school, university or college that applies for funding and not the individual teacher. (See how to apply) Erasmus+ funding can help with funding towards course fees, travel costs, accommodation

and other living costs for individual teachers and groups of teachers and educators who

would like to travel to Malta to participate in our professional development courses.

What is our PIC number?

923716451

How many courses can I apply for?

Erasmus+ will fund two 5-day courses. You should check with your school or organisation to ensure that the courses you decide on are in line with their goals and priorities.

General admission requirements

Minimum requirements:

18+ years old

B1+ English level

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Registration procedure

How to apply

Under Key Action 1, individuals cannot apply directly for a grant. Your organisation, school,

university or college must apply. Contact the person responsible for staff development

within your school and ask them to submit the application for you.Your organisation must

submit a training and development plan for either 1 or 2 years in line with the EU 2020

Education, Training, Youth and Sport Proposal requesting a grant. Ask if your organisation is

already registered with a PIC. Identify which course(s) fulfil your training objectives.Before

filling in your funding application, the person responsible for funding must ensure that:

Your school, college, university or institute is registered in the Unique Registration Facility

(URF).

Your school will be given a PIC (Personal Identification Code) number.

The school, college, university or institute must then submit your application with the

National Agency. The funding application must be under Key Action 1 (Mobility of

individuals in the field of education, training and youth).

You can download your application from your National Agencies. The deadline for 2017

applications is February 2nd, 2017.

All inter-institutional documents related to Mobility must be signed BEFORE the start date

of the Mobility.

ECTS credit allocation

We plan to have all of our current course catalogue accredited with ECTS points by the end

of 2017.

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Academic support systems - Learning resources and student support

Students receive information regarding courses, accommodation, enrolment procedures

and Malta in general via our website and through initial correspondence. On the first day,

students are given a school tour and the surrounding area. Materials will be provided

during the course itself in the form of photocopied resources or PDFs. Additional online

resources will be shared throughout the course via regular email correspondence.

Our facilities are equipped with IWBs and the necessary texts for students to access during

the course. Our materials will also be provided as handouts or electronically for students’

own study and revision. Tutors will be available to support students within office hours and

via email within reasonable limits. Scheduled tutorials will also give learners an opportunity

to receive personalised feedback and advice on how to best achieve results and manage

their workload.

Resources will be made available to students while on-site and further video and

recommended reading in the form of internet links.

For further information, see our NCFHE approved IQA Policy Document.

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Erasmus+ KA1 mobilities

Main course initiatives

to develop innovative teaching methods to improve skills and competences of academic staff to acquire and/or refresh pedagogical skills to encourage the sharing of best practices to allow teachers to add to their CPD through flexible learning pathways

Course structure:

Mornings (9:00 – 12.30) entail observations of experienced teachers and DVD resources OR English classes to ensure students can maximise their studies through improved language skills. Afternoons (13.00 – 16.30) consist of workshops in the specific area of interest. Homework tasks will be set to ensure participants have incorporated areas covered to an appropriate depth and a final exam and certificate will be issued at the end of the course. Total course time = 30 contact hours + pre- and post-course tasks, extra reading and self-study.

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Training course in Advanced Classroom Management and Techniques

Course Type Non Degree Course Course Code ERADV Qualification Awarded Certificate Duration 50 hours Proposed* ECTS Credits 2 General Objectives of the Course The course aims to provide participants with a range of practical skills to help ensure an engaging and student-centred classroom, focusing on how to help learners meet their learning objectives. Learning Objectives and Intended Skills By the end of the course, participants will:

have observed experienced teachers and reflected on what constitutes good classroom practice

have improved their boardwork skills be able to use instruction cycles clear and consistently have widened their repertoire of activities for use in the classroom and for homework be able to provide a higher quality of feedback to their students have an action plan for their continued development post-course

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Observation or language classes

Principles of planning

Classroom dynamics

Effective instructions and task setting

Using your voice

Using the whiteboard

Peer teaching assignment set

Teaching language systems

Conveying and checking meaning

A more student-centred

approach

Giving feedback

Correction techniques

Revision Reevaluating homework

Resources and materials

Games and activities

Peer teaching assignment final

Q & A

*Peer teaching assignment

Creating a PLN Feedback, final discussion and

action plans

Mode of Study Face-to-face Language of Instruction English

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Teaching methods and workload Workshops, group work, peer teaching. Additional reading, homework tasks and assignments. Estimated work load is about 50 - 60 hours. Name of lecturer For additional information, please contact the Director of Studies dos@ihmalta.com Admission Requirements B1+ level of English Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

*Peer teaching will be assessed by our resident CELTA tutors and grading is as follows:

Homework task 40%

Assignment – action plan 20%

Peer teaching 40%

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Training course in Phonology

Course Type Course Code Non Degree Course ERAPH Qualification Awarded Certificate Duration 50 hours Proposed* ECTS Credits 2 General Objectives of the Course The course aims to familiarise participants with how sounds are made in English, common learner problems of different nationalities, the phonemic script as a classroom tool and practical exercises to use with students. Learning Objectives and Intended Skills By the end of the course, participants will:

have looked at the theory of how sounds are made

be confident using the phonemic chart

have increased awareness of individual sounds, features of connected speech, word stress rules, sentence stress and intonation

have practised transcribing spoken language

have experienced a number of practical classroom activities to help their students improve their pronunciation

be able to integrate pronunciation as a regular feature of classroom practice. Course contents

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Language classes OR Observation or language classes

Pronunciation beliefs

The phonemic chart

How sounds are made

Pronunciation rules

Word stress Weak forms

Transcription

Features of connected

speech Sentence stress

Intonation

Common learner errors and how to address them

Practical classroom activities

Bringing it all together – integrating

pronunciation into your classroom

End of course exam

Mode of Study Language of Instruction Face-to-face English Teaching methods and workload Workshops, individual and group work, peer teaching. Additional reading, homework tasks and assignments. Estimated work load is about 50 - 60 hours. Name of lecturer For additional information, please contact the Director of Studies dos@ihmalta.com Admission Requirements B1+ level of English Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading Peer teaching - 50% End of course exam – 50%

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Training course in Methods and Approaches Course Type Course Code Non Degree Course ERAPP Qualification Awarded Certificate Duration 50 hours Proposed* ECTS Credits 2 General Objectives of the Course The course aims to examine the history of different methods in English Language Teaching and understand where the techniques used in today’s classrooms have their origins. Approaches and methodology

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills By the end of the course, participants will:

have covered the main approaches in the teaching of English be able to identify where different aspects of classroom practice evolve from have experienced a number of these in the classroom setting have evaluated their pros and cons and suitability for the teacher’s own context

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Language classes OR Observation or language classes

Overview of the history of ELT Experimental practice peer

teach assignment Grammar

translation

Audiolingual method

Situational approach TPR

Suggestopedia The Silent Way

CLL NLP

Lexical Approach TBL CLIL

Dogme

Principled eclecticism and

coursebook principles

*Final presentation Knowledge

review

*Final presentations will be assessed by our resident CELTA tutors.

Mode of Study Face-to-face Language of Instruction English Teaching methods and workload Workshops, individual and group work, peer teaching. Additional reading, homework tasks and assignments. Estimated work load is about 50 - 60 hours. Name of lecturer For additional information, please contact the Director of Studies dos@ihmalta.com Admission Requirements B1+ level of English Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading Assignment – 50% Presentation - 50%

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Training course in Technology and the Classroom Course Type Course Code Non Degree Course ERTEC Qualification Awarded Certificate Duration 50 hours Proposed* ECTS Credits 2 General Objectives of the Course The course aims to increase teachers’ confidence and basic skills in using different technology in the classroom. Learning Objectives and Intended Skills By the end of the course, participants will:

become aware of key issues related to digital literacy have a knowledge of basic terminology have explored a range of tech tools that can be used in the classroom have a concrete project to implement with a group of students upon return to their own

context

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Language classes OR Observation or language classes

Key issues in digital literacy

f2f vs online and blended learning

Wikis and blogs

Video and podcasts

Social media in the classroom

Apps

IWBs

Webquests

Augmented reality

Moodles

VLE platforms for f2f

Final presentations – my new project

*Participants will follow-up on their final presentation by actually doing it with a group of students and evaluating its strengths and weaknesses.

Mode of Study Language of Instruction Face-to-face English Teaching methods and workload Workshops, individual and group work, peer teaching. Additional reading, homework tasks and assignments. Estimated work load is about 50 - 60 hours. Name of lecturer For additional information, please contact the Director of Studies dos@ihmalta.com Admission Requirements B1+ level of English Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading Exam on key concepts – 30% Presentation - 40% Assignment – post-course evaluation – 30%

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Training course in how to teach exams

Course Type Course Code Non Degree Course ERATEX Qualification Awarded Certificate Duration 50 hours Proposed* ECTS Credits 2 General Objectives of the Course The course aims to familiarise participants with basic Language Assessment Literacy knowledge and a range of practical skills as to how to teach strategies, and align teaching and learning to assessment in a meaningful way. Learning Objectives and Intended Skills By the end of the course, participants will have:

looked at different kinds of exams on the market today examined basic testing theory principles explored ways of exploiting texts practised different parts of the exam and strategies looked at how to balance skills and systems work worked with speaking and writing band descriptors learnt a number of practical classroom ideas

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Language classes OR Observation or language classes

Introduction to exam teaching

Basic test theory

Speaking tests – tasks,

descriptors, grading and

teaching advice

Writing - tasks, descriptors, grading,

feedback and teaching advice

Skills and systems

Reading and

listening

Exploiting texts

Practical classroom tasks

Mode of Study Language of Instruction Face-to-face English Teaching methods and workload Workshops, individual and group work, peer teaching. Additional reading, homework tasks and assignments. Estimated work load is about 50 - 60 hours. Name of lecturer For additional information, please contact the Director of Studies dos@ihmalta.com Admission Requirements B1+ level of English Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading Exam on key concepts – 50% Assignment – course planning – 50%

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Training course in CLIL in the EFL Classroom

Course Type Course Code Non Degree Course ERACLIL Qualification Awarded Certificate Duration 50 hours Proposed* ECTS Credits 2 Learning Objectives and Intended Skills By the end of the course, participants will:

have observed experienced teachers and reflected on what constitutes good classroom practice

have bome aware of the underlying principles of CLIL in and outside an EFL classroom be able to plan, adapt, and create materials for a CLIL lesson have widened their repertoire of activities for use in the classroom and for homework be able to provide a higher quality of feedback to their students have an action plan for their continued development post-course

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Observation or language classes

Underlying principles of CLIL

CLIL in and outside a language lesson CLIL and student

motivation

CLIL with different age

groups Task-based

learning Projects in an EFL clarroom

Teaching skills within CLIL

Productive sklls Receptive skills

Dealing with vocabulary

Resources and materials

Materials’ design Lesson

planning

*Peer teaching assignment

Creating a PLN Feedback, final discussion and

action plans

Mode of Study Face-to-face Language of Instruction English Teaching methods and workload Workshops, individual and group work, peer teaching. Additional reading, homework tasks and assignments. Estimated work load is about 50 - 60 hours. Name of lecturer For additional information, please contact the Director of Studies dos@ihmalta.com Admission Requirements B1+ level of English Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading Exam on key concepts – 30% Assignment – essay on teaching context and implementation of CLIL Assignment – lesson plan with materials – 50% *Peer teaching will be assessed by our resident CELTA tutors.

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Training course in Teaching 1 to 1 and small groups

Course Type Course Code Non Degree Course ERA121 Qualification Awarded Certificate Duration 50 hours Proposed* ECTS Credits 2 General Objectives of the Course The course aims to familiarise participants with the differences between 1 to 1 and group classes and equip them with a range of resources and techniqies for work in this context. Learning Objectives and Intended Skills By the end of the course, participants will:

have examined the nature of 1 to 1 classes and the benefits and constraints they entail

have developed a Needs Analysis suitable for 1 to 1 learners

have looked at lesson and course planning

examined available resources and how activities can be adapted to suit the 121 classroom

created a learner profile and course plan for a student of their choice

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Language classes OR Observation or language classes

Differences

between 1 to 1

and group

classes

Needs Analysis

Lesson planning

Course planning

Materials

(coursebook and

authentic)

Activities and

resources

Reformulating

writing

Reformulating

speaking

Ways of giving

feedback

Responding to

learners

assignments

Mode of Study Language of Instruction Face-to-face English Teaching methods and workload Workshops, individual and group work, peer teaching. Additional reading, homework tasks and assignments. Estimated work load is about 50 - 60 hours. Name of lecturer For additional information, please contact the Director of Studies dos@ihmalta.com Admission Requirements B1+ level of English Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading Practical assignment – responding to the learner - 60% (30% on written feedback, 30% spoken) Assignment – course plan – 40%

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Code of conduct

Student Code of Conduct Behaviour International House students are expected to arrive on time, attend classes on a regular basis, participate fully in discussions, submit all homework tasks and treat fellow students and staff with respect and courtesy.

Adherence to IH Charters The International House Charters outline its policy of equality and fairness for all students. IH schools undertake not to discriminate in any way on grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age or religion.

Plagiarism It is expected that all student work submitted is their own work. Sources used for research purposes should be acknowledged in the bibliography and direct quotes marked in inverted commas and referenced.

Example: Direct quote: "One issue frequently raised is whether creativity can be taught?" (Maley, 2016, p 12).

Bibliography Xerri, D & Vassallo, O (eds) (2016). Creativity in English Language Teaching. Floriana, Malta: ELT Council.

If a student is found to be in violation of this policy, a fail mark and a written warning will be given. A second instance of this will result in immediate dismissal from the course.

Workload Course requirements will be made clear at the start of the course In the event of illness or valid extenuating circumstances, extensions may be granted but permission must be given before the deadline.

Complaints and Appeals Process A formal assessment result can be appealed if the student feels the judgement was not made fairly. Any appeal must be made in writing within 10 days of the grade being given. This should be addressed to the Director of Studies.

The issue will be discussed with Academic Managers and an impartial second opinion given, with IHWO (International House World Organisation) being used to moderate where necessary. A final decision will be made in writing within 5 working days.

Also see the Erasmus Student Charter - https://erasmus.ihmalta.com/additional-

info/#Erasmus_Student_Charter

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International House Malta Erasmus Policy Statement

International House Malta supports the EU Modernisation and Internationalisation Agenda

for Higher Education, and the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education allows us to build our

school’s international profile, focusing on mobility for students and teachers and

partnerships with countries/regions where teacher training opportunities may be limited or

beyond the financial reach of potential participants.

Our vision statement “teaching the world to talk” recognises the importance of

communication in the modern world and our desire to help students attain their language

goals, as well as for educators to upgrade their skills to better meet the needs of their

learners. Student engagement, inspirational teaching, learner training, promoting more

student-centred learning approaches and strenghtening the profile of students and staff is

integral to our teaching and learning beliefs, and we are committed to disemminating

information about best practice in language learning and teaching, Continuous Professional

Development for all staff and a spirit of constant enquiry and reflection.

International House Malta consists of a small but truly international team with staff from 12

countries and students from all around the world. We aim to promote the non-native

speaking teacher (nNEST) cause in the teaching of English and Higher Education in general,

and work towards fairer employment opportunities for all and recognition of the invaluable

role that nNESTs play not only in the teaching of English in local contexts in Europe but all

around the globe. We strive to provide realistic and attainable role models for educators

and students from other European and partner countries and to this end, mobility,

knowledge sharing, innovation and collaboration are fundamental concepts in our

programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Due to our locality, European nations will be amongst our priorities but we also plan to take

advantage of the language skills of our staff to establish partnerships through a range of

other languages; Russian, Korean and Italian currently being used as other languages of daily

communication. Selection of course participants and any employment opportunities that

arise within our organisation will be based purely on merit, without regard to sex, race,

ethnic origin, religion or social background. Applications from those with disabilities are

viewed on exactly the same academic grounds as those of other candidates.

We aim to share our knowledge of best practice through short-term mobilities in the form

of 5-day courses which can be combined to best suit the desired learning pathway of the

learner. We believe that the future will see greater flexibility in educational models with

students creating their own degree courses/learning pathways and that Vocational

Educational Training and Lifelong Learning are valued as equally valid forms of Higher

Education. As a result, we plan to have all of our current course catalogue accredited with

ECTS points by the end of 2017.

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Erasmus programmes and information regarding to the National Agency EUPA are

publicised via our website, social media, familiarisation visits and presentations given by

academic staff at local and international conferences.

The fundamental principles of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education will be addressed

as follows:

1. Increasing attainment levels to provide the graduates and researchers Europe needs

International House Malta recognises the importance of Higher Education as well as

Vocational Educational Training and Lifelong Learning. Therefore our short courses aim to

allow students to upgrade their skills in a short timeframe and also to customise learning

pathways to individual requirements and allow for greater flexibility. The small size of our

institute and dedicated academic team is highly responsive to demands that present

themselves in local and international education and we seek to offer greater vertical (non-

hierarchical) external diversity of different educational contexts.

We believe that the diversity of our staff and student body enriches us all through

knowledge, language and cultural exchange and transfer.

2. Improving the quality and relevance of higher education

Despite being a small centre, we aim to develop our range of modules to meet specific

requests from stakeholders and develop areas that are lacking in learning

opportunities/formalised learning contexts outside the workplace. We believe in the

importance of practice balanced with theory, and the application of learning to real-world

scenarios. It is our goal to create transferable skills and competences that will have an

immediate effect on everyday practice.

Our longer-term goal will be to create longer semester-based courses to allow for more

extensive student mobilities.

3. Strengthening quality through mobility and cross-border collaboration

By proactive planning and responding to participant and partner demand, we offer the

chance for participants to experience other academic contexts and culture. Promoting

international understanding through education is our motto.

4. Making the knowledge triangle work

The “knowledge triangle” between education, research and business allows for initial

training and skills upgrade based on perceived business and language needs in the local and

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international community. Our research recognises the need for more specialised training in

specific areas and responds to these educational and marketplace demands. In terms of

human resources, we aim to provide intern opportunities in the future, giving skills back to

the workplace.

Short ECTS accredited courses offer a valid altermative to those who do not wish to

undertake a full degree-based course of study yet still get the knowledge and credits to do

so at a later date.

5. Improving governance and funding

By using the PIER model (planning-implementation-evaluation review), we will continue to

improve on our academic and administrative processes to ensure that they are transparent,

participatory, inclusive and accountable. Regular monitoring and evaluation will also help us

to stay on track to achieve strategies and goals.

Erasmus Policy Statement, International House Malta

ECHE 2014 – 2020, February 2017

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General information for students

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Accommodation

We offer accommodation to suit all budgets Student residence Self-contained apartment[s] Host families Hotels from 3* to 5*

Our student residence, Villa Belview, is the most practical and economical we can offer. Situated less than a five-minute walk from our adult school in Swieqi, it not only offers budget accommodation right in the heart of the popular Paceville district but also the opportunity for our students to experience the sense of belonging to one big international family. Bright, airy and recently refurbished, on letting websites this property is also rated for the best value in the St Julian's area with guests “getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city”. Quadruple, triple, double and single rooms all come with the use of a shared bathroom. A self-contained one bedroomed as well as a three-bedroomed apartment make up this complex. Host Families A selection of host families from young couples with children to more mature hosts are

available within a twenty-minute walk radius from the school. Accommodation available

ranges from single bedrooms with en suite facilities to sharing bedrooms and bathroom

facilities.

Hotels

Whether students opt for the moderately priced Rokna Hotel, the modern Hotel Valentina,

the Argento boutique hotel or the superbly appointed InterContinental Hotel, the choice of

hotels all within walking distance of the school, is endless.

We also offer the possibility of our students staying at the 4* Paradise Bay Resort Hotel. This

hotel is located at the northernmost part of the island and is the venue of our Young

Learners Summer Programme. It is therefore much sought after by parents who opt to book

a few days’ holiday while their children are enjoying time with their new English-speaking

friends.

Also ideal for closed groups during the low season but also open to individual bookings, this

hotel is an oasis of peace and tranquillity and offers the perfect solution for students who

really wish to concentrate on their English studies away from the bright lights of St. Julian’s.

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Hotel prices are available on request and are subject to availability at the time of booking as

we have no control over the special offers that may appear from time to time on hotel sites

such as www.booking.com or Trivago.

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Meals

Host Family Accommodation

Students booked on bed and breakfast are entitled to continental breakfast

(tea/coffee/juice, toast with butter and a choice of spreads). Students booked on half board

with host families are entitled to continental breakfast (tea/coffee/juice, toast with butter

and a choice of spreads) and dinner (hot cooked meal, dessert/fruit and mineral water). Full

board is the same as half board but with the addition of a packed lunch (sandwiches, fruit

and mineral water). Students must respect the meal times established by their family.

Students should inform their family about food preferences, when they are not planning to

eat with the family, or if they would like to eat at a different time. A daily fee of €10 is

applied in the case of students with special dietary requirements (i.e. vegetarian, celiac,

kosher, hallal, etc.)

Hotel Accommodation

Students can book bed & breakfast, half board and full board basis at the hotels offered by

the school. Meal times and entitlement vary according to the chosen hotel.

Student residence

The residence is self-catering. There are a number of supermarkets and restaurants in the

Paceville/St Julian’s area.

Medical facilities

There is a pharmacy within 5 minutes’ walk from the school, attended by a doctor twice

daily. Students will be charged for medical services except so they are recommended to

take out insurance for the duration of their stay.

Students can also make an appointment at the Gzira Health Centre (phone 21344766 /

21337244)

https://health.gov.mt/en/phc/Pages/Health-Centres/Gzira-Health-Centre.aspx

Insurance

Students are encouraged to take out comprehensive health, accident and travel insurance

which covers the time from the enrolment start date until the enrolment end date

(coverage for cancellations, loss and theft of baggage and personal belongings, emergency

evacuation, and any other eventuality that may occur). The school will not be held liable for

any costs incurred as a result of the student having no or insufficient insurance cover.

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The school reserves the right to be fully reimbursed for any medical or related costs it may

incur on behalf of the student who requires urgent medical attention. Unless it is legally

imposed, the school will not accept any liability in the case of any accident, be it illness or

injury, or loss or damage of personal effects or property.

Students with Special Needs

Students suffering from any medical condition or disability are obliged to inform the school

upon registration, providing all the relevant details and information. The institute is

equipped with interactive whiteboards and has wheelchair-accessible classrooms and

bathroom.

Visa information

Learning facilities

Classrooms are equipped with IWBs and there is a small library area for students and a self-

study area on the 3rd floor. Other classrooms can also be used while they are not otherwise

in use.

WiFi is available throughout the school and there is a computer and printer for student use.

The academic team is on hand to offer further exercises, reading material, website

recommendations, etc, upon request.

Following arrival and registration at the University, ALL international students who stay for more than 3 months (ie: 90days) should apply for an e-Residence document. This document will also be used as an ID card and will allow you to travel within the Schengen Area, together with a valid passport.

The below information applies to current and prospective University of Malta students.

Original documents and copies are to be provided by the applicant. Only applications with complete documentation will be accepted.

For further information please visit the Identity Malta Agency website.

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Sport and leisure facilities

Leisure activities are outsourced to a leisure provider and are at an additional cost. There is

a gym within 5 minutes’ walk and the school can assist with setting up a membership.

Swimming, walking and running are other free options. The staff are happy to explain the

best routes/places to enjoy these activities.

Other information

Transport

Bus – Tickets that last 2 hours can be purchased onboard or visitors can buy two cards

specifically designed for visitors; the Explore card and the 12 Single Day Journey card.

See https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/tallinja-card more more information and

routes.

Taxi – ecabs is a fast reliable service that can be booked on 27138 3838 or online at

ecabs.com.mt

Emergency numbers

Police 119

Ambulance 112

School 24-hour emergency line +356 99289477

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