Why study English in Malta?
Malta is the only country in the Mediterranean in which English is spoken with native language fluency throughout the whole territory. The 160 years of history under the British rule gave Malta a legacy of English, which it took forward by adopting English as one of its two official languages after Independence. Schooling and University is predominantly carried out in English. Combining this with Malta’s excellent climate and millennial history, providing the additional bonus of turning learning into leisure and leisure into learning, make Malta an ideal base for studying English.
About Malta
The Maltese archipelago consists of three islands – mainland Malta and its sister islands Gozo and Comino – with a total population of 400,000 inhabitants over an area of 316sq km and a coastline of 196.8km. The archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, with Malta 93km south of Sicily and 288km north of Africa.
Malta is a country of rich history that is saturated with attractions and places of interest. It is a history which spans 7,000 years, providing endless sites to visit – the Megalithic Temples of Malta and Gozo (including the Hypogeum, an underground temple hewn from rock), the Palaces, Churches, Forts and fortifications of the Knights of Malta and the baroque walled capital city of Valletta – host to theatre, concerts, exhibitions, museums and street events.
Malta, a member of both the Commonwealth and the European Union, is today fast becoming recognised as the Mediterranean centre of excellence in areas such as ICT, Online Gaming, Shipping, and Financial Services.