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General

Malta is made up of a group of islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. The island of Gozo is home to the Ggantija temple, the world’s oldest freestanding structure. Because of its strategic location, Malta has been occupied by the Phoenicians, Arabs, Romans, the Knights of St. John, the French and the British, all of whom have left their mark on the islands.

Malta became a British colony in 1814 and went on to achieve independence in 1964. Mediterranean culture is dominant in Malta, but 150 years of British rule left their mark. English is still an official language, the Maltese drive on the left side of the road and enjoy a nice English breakfast. The most popular daily newspaper is the Malta Times which is published in English.

Malta has something for everyone: Mediterranean climate, crystal-clear waters, an abundance of history, pretty villages, colorful feasts and celebrations. Malta also offers wonderful cafes and restaurants, a lively nightlife, a wide range of shops and, of course, English classes.

Learn English in your teacher's home

Individual immersion courses are the most exceptional and efficient programmes that we offer. Your teacher will give you lessons which suit you personally, reflect your interests and meet your needs. As you are the only student, the lessons will go at your pace. This method of learning is extremely effective, as you will not meet other speakers of your language.

Because you are living in your teacher’s home and using the language constantly, the learning process continues all day - not just during lessons, but during meals, day-to-day activities and on (optional) excursions. You are sure to make very rapid progress.

Programmes run from Sunday to Sunday. You will have the choice between 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours of classes per week.

You can enjoy a wide variety of cultural and athletic activities during your stay. Interests such as theatre, music, tennis, golf and riding are taken into consideration when we choose your host teacher.

We have a wide range of host teachers, allowing us to cater for youngsters, adults (including a wide range of professionals right up to the most senior positions) or retired professionals.

All our teachers have the necessary level of education and experience, are experts at giving individual lessons and offer a very high standard of accommodation. They are also chosen for their ability to make you feel welcome in their home.

Advantages

Advantages to Total Immersion

• Constant Contact with the Language
  Since participants in this programme are the only student with their teacher, they have absolutely no contact with their native tongue. This type of programme is without any doubt the fastest way to progress in your target language.
  
  The intensity of this kind of immersion requires an important effort on the part of the participants, who must have real motivation. The results are linked to the student’s mental investment: our former participants are systematically very positive, regardless of the language they learn or their destination.
  
• Professional and Experienced Teachers
  All of our teachers are qualified and experienced, have taken training specifically designed for this programme and offer excellent accommodation. Our teachers are further supported by a network of academic directors who organise lesson plans, validate the study materials and can be contacted at any time if needed.
  
• High Quality Programme
  We carefully select our teachers and families in function of the students profile, taking age, goals and wishes into consideration in order to ensure that all stays are adapted to student objectives. Upon request, we can generally place young students in families with children of the same age. We also try to respect other personal preferences, such as vegetarian diets, non-smoking families, families in the centre of a city, etc.
  
  We have teachers accustomed to working with youth or professionals, including managers or business people. The families have an excellent social environment and guarantee enriching and interesting contact in addition to progress in the chosen language.
  
• Programmes Adapted to the Situation of the Student
  These programmes are designed for motivated participants of all ages:
  • Many youths participate in this type of programme, which guarantees parents an excellent level of supervision and guidance with experienced and responsible families. The appropriateness of this programme for a child depends strongly on the child’s personality. We offer a cocooning option, which is obligatory for students under 15 and guarantees 24-hour supervision.
  • Students can profit from this type of experience to prepare for exams, catch up in the case of academic difficulty or a change in orientation, get a head start in their programme or prepare for a longer stay, such as study abroad.
  • Adults (professionals, retirees, …) often appreciate the quick results that this programme offers. Regardless of whether they seek to avoid courses with much younger students or have specific objectives, this motivating programme is an ideal solution.
  • Multiple members of the same family or friends who wish to stay together can stay with a teacher who has a sufficiently large house. If two people, with similar levels, wish to take courses together, they can do so at a 20% reduction in price.

Options

• Exam Preparation or Specific Vocabulary
  Your professor will create a lesson plan that is designed to prepare you for exams or allow you to acquire specific vocabulary for a specialized field. Specialty areas include medicine, engineering, law, information technology, architecture, tourism and many more.
  Please note that this option offers to prepare for exams but does not include them.
  
• Cocooning
  The Cocooning option guarantees the constant presence of the professor or an adult member of their family while the student is present. This option is required for students under 15 and recommended for students under 18.
  
• Five Star: Luxury Stays
  This programme is designed especially for business professionals or people who are accustomed to a high standard of living and wish to take their courses in comfort. The programme includes private bath, high quality accommodation and meals and greater personal attention for the student. Supplement: 100% of the price of standard programme.
  
• Option Junior VIP
  This program is designed for juniors used to a high standard of living and who want more comfort. It includes a private bathroom, accommodation and meals of superior quality, the option cocooning and a cultural visit per week.
  Supplement: 100% of the stay standard.
  
• Shared Stays
  Friends or family members may take lessons together on the condition that they have a comparable language level and that they wish to stay during the same dates.
  A reduction will be given to each student.
  
• Christmas Programme
  Programmes may also be scheduled during Christmas. A supplement will apply to stays that include the 24th, 25th or 26th December, the 31st of December or the 1st January.

Programmes

• Language course
  Students have the choice between 10, 15, 20, or 25 hours of classes per week.
• Language and Activities Programme
  Students may also choose to take 10 or 15 hours of private lessons and choose between 5 and 10 hours of activities with the teacher. Students establish the content of their programme directly with their teacher, according to their hobbies and local facilities. This option is designed to create a more active programme, and is often appreciated by younger students.
  There is a choice between 10 hours of teaching plus 5 or 10 hours of activities and 15 hours of teaching plus 10 hours of activities.
• Language and sport
  The Language and Sports programme includes 10 hours of language courses per week, room and board, 3 sessions of a sportive activity (unless otherwise indicated) with entry fees and transportation to the activity.
  • Diving for Beginners in Malta: courses for two weeks including 5 theoretical lessons, 5 lessons in a pool and 4 lessons in the sea. Do not forget to buy the Padi diving manual.
  • Diving for Experts in Malta: one week courses of 5 sessions of sea diving per week. Do not forget to bring a Padi dive manual and your diving aptitude certificate.
  • Windsurfing in Malta: 3 sessions per week, only available during the summer

Prices 2012

Prices are detailed in the table above. They include:

• Accommodation in a private room from Sunday to Sunday (7 nights)
• Full-board with your teacher (3 meals a day)
  
• The chosen course programme, books and the use of all academic material.
• Initial diagnostic exam and certificate of participation
• The assistance of the regional coordinator
  
• All administrative fees
• For the Language and Activities programme, 10 or 15 hours of courses plus 5 or 10 hours of activities (transportation and entry fees included)
  
  

Optional Supplements:

• If you wish, we can book your travel for you. Please make this clear when you enrol.
• Transportation from the airport or train station to the family
• Any extra nights in accommodation
  
• The options outlined above (exam preparation, specialized vocabulary cocooning or five stars)
• Supplement during the winter holidays for stays including the 24th, 25th, 26th or 31th of December, or the 1st of January
  
  

Remarks

• If two students of the same level wish to participate in a programme together, each will receive a reduction of 20%
• If a person wishes to accompany a student and share accommodation and board without classes, he will receive a 20% discount on the "10 hour" rate.
  

Dates

Programmes run from Sunday to Sunday, all year round.