ACE English, Malta
Teachers are the greatest asset and are the main reason for the success which students manage to achieve by the end of their course. The ACE English Malta academic staff are passionate about teaching and helping students to develop their English skills. Once you get to know this teaching team, you'll find out that you can love learning as much as they love teaching!
The teachers bring their energy and passion to every lesson, and they are ready to share that drive and energy with anyone who wants to learn. Academic Managers also recognize that there is no single method of teaching that suits all situations and each individual student's needs. That's why the ACE academic staff are eager to practice an eclectic variety of teaching methods, combining more traditional and novel methodologies in order to meet the needs of all the students.
The students at the ACE English school in Malta come from different countries and have different levels of knowledge, but they all share the same desire to learn English. Some of them are just starting to learn the language, while others are already at an advanced level.
Regardless of the level, all students at the school work on their skills and strive for success in learning English.
EAQUALS Accreditation
- ACE English Malta is accredited by the EAQUALS association. EAQUALS stands for "Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality Language Services." It is a leading international association of language education providers that focuses on promoting high-quality language teaching and learning. Being an EAQUALS school means that the school have met specific international quality standards in areas such as teaching methods, curriculum, teacher qualifications, facilities, and overall learning experience.
Bildungs Urlaub
- In principle, every employee in Germany who has been working for his company for at least 6 months has the right to attend courses or classes on various topics for up to 5 days out of their work year. These courses and classes have to be recognised as eligible for Bildungsurlaub by Federal States within Germany. For ACE courses to have received recognition as Bildungsurlaub-eligible is a mark of the academic and professional integrity and validity of the courses and lessons that school offer.
ELT Council
- The mission of the ELT Council is to foster development in the ELT profession and sector. Malta boasts an ELT sector and level of professionalism in ELT which is quite uniquely well-structured and carefully monitored, being practically the only language-learning destination in the world with legislation that ensures that every licensed school maintains a national quality standard.
Trinity College London
- Accreditation is evidence of the objective reliability and consistency of ACE course learning outcomes in terms of meeting international standards of English language skills.
Erasmus+
- Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Its budget of €14.7 billion will provide opportunities for over 4 million Europeans to study, gain experience and train abroad. Being included in the Erasmus+ programme places ACE amongst some of the trusted and renowned institutions that are part of the Erasmus mission of integration, cooperation and exchange.
European Language Label
- The European Language Label (ELL) is an award encouraging new initiatives in the field of teaching and learning languages, the rewarding of new techniques in language teaching, and the spreading the knowledge of languages' existence, thereby promoting good practice.
The space where ACE English Malta is located is the cutting edge of innovative classroom design. The sleek design throughout represents school visionary objective to provide students with cutting-edge education relevant to the changing social and economic landscapes of the twenty-first century, with cutting-edge technology, exquisite furnishings, and vibrant but minimalist color palette.
Language school has a wide patio where students can take a breather during their break, free Wi-Fi throughout the facility, a little library, a chill-out room with coffee, cold drinks, and food vending machines, and more.
Courses
General English - 20 lessons per week
Anyone looking to strengthen their command of the English language in a wide range of contexts would benefit from this course. The primary goal of General English course is to help students communicate effectively in a variety of contexts via the study of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing.
There are general English classes for students at all skill levels, from Absolute Beginners (A1) to Native Speakers (C1). The modern course materials have been designed in-house by seasoned instructors to be both engaging and demanding.
In all lessons, teachers make the most of the interactive whiteboard in each classroom.
General English - 30 lessons per week
Anyone looking to strengthen their command of the English language in a wide range of contexts would benefit from this course. General English course is designed to improve students' ability to speak, read, write, and listen in a variety of contexts.
This course builds on the foundation of ACE General English by adding an additional 10 sessions designed to help students become more confident public speakers. The afternoon lessons will provide further reinforcement of the material covered throughout the day and will help students practice speaking the language at a fluent level.
General English (combination) - 30 lessons per week
ACE General English 20 and 10 individual classes come together to form this rigorous program. For maximum efficiency in learning, students can zero in on the specific areas where they feel they need improvement.
Since the sessions are tailored to the individual needs of each student, they are ideal for people who want to study diligently and gain a deep understanding of the language.
General English (combination) - 40 lessons per week
These intensive classes are a combination of ACE General English 20 and 20 individual ones.
Because of this, students can zero in on the specific areas where they feel they need to improve the most quickly. Students who want to go deep into the language might benefit from this program because the sessions are tailored to their specific needs.
Individual General English - 10 lessons per week
Private lessons are tailor-made for each student.
In a one-on-one setting, students can focus on whatever aspects of the language they feel need the most attention. This could be anything from rigorous work on speaking or listening to greater pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, or testing preparation. The one-on-one setting allows the instructor to focus entirely on the pupil, allowing for far more rapid progress than is possible in a group setting.
General English, Business, Exam Preparation, Academic, Architecture & Civil Engineering, Art & Design, Aviation, Creative Writing, Finance, Historical & Cultural Engagement, Hospitality, Law, Maritime, Medicine, Photography, Travel & Tourism, and many more are all available as individualized courses.
Business English - 20 lessons per week
Students who want to learn how to communicate effectively in a variety of business, marketing, and financial settings will benefit greatly from this course.
The course incorporates General English with a focus on Business and Finance, as well as the opportunity to study for the Cambridge ICFE and BEC exams.
Communication in meetings, with experts, over the phone, during presentations, and in social business interaction are all areas where students can put their newly acquired language skills to the test.
Business English - 30 lessons per week
This course is designed for those who want to learn how to communicate effectively in English in a variety of business, marketing, and financial settings.
It includes both general English and business and finance-specific lessons, as well as the opportunity to study for the Cambridge ICFE and BEC exams.
Students will improve their formal and informal business communication skills in this course that consists of ACE Business English 20 classes and an additional 10 group sessions.
Business English - 40 lessons per week
Students in the ACE Business group course will learn both general English proficiency and business and finance-specific themes, vocabulary, lexical items, and structures, with the added benefit of being able to prepare for the Cambridge ICFE and BEC exams.
Students will improve their formal and informal business communication skills in this course that consists of ACE Business 20 classes and an additional 20 group sessions.
Business English (combination) - 30 lessons per week
This intensive program combines ACE Business 20 with 10 individual tutoring sessions. Students are given the opportunity to focus on a narrow subfield of business study.
Since these classes are tailored specifically to the needs of the students, they offer an exceptional and one-of-a-kind educational experience.
Skills developed:
- Fluency in reading, writing, hearing, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
- Proficiency in business and financial slang, report-writing, and public-speaking
- Knowledge of business and marketing terminology, as well as proficiency in advertising and sales-speech presenting
- Optional Cambridge ICFE and BEC Exam Prep
Business English (combination) - 40 lessons per week
This is an intensive program consisting of 20 individual lessons in addition to the ACE Business 20 course. Students are given the opportunity to focus on a narrow subfield of business study.
Private lessons give you the opportunity to work closely with your instructor to develop a curriculum that is tailored to your specific needs and interests, allowing you to accelerate your progress toward your professional goals.
Everything on this course is taught through and tailored to the context of the students' specific business environment and area, from the fundamental skills of listening, reading, and writing to more specialized topics like grammar and pronunciation.
Exam preparation (Cambridge ESOL) - 30 lessons per week
Take a Cambridge Exam Preparation Course with ACE English Malta and get ready to take the Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Key (KET), Preliminary (PET), First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), or Certificate in Proficiency in English (CPE) exams. March, June, and December are the most common times for Cambridge examinations. Although classes begin 8 weeks prior to an exam, students who already have an English proficiency level appropriate for their chosen exam may choose to enroll as early as 4–6 weeks beforehand.
All across the world, educational institutions and professional organizations recognize and respect these tests. They are an obvious way to show that you can write and speak English, which can help you get into college and find a job.
Qualified instructors will help students improve their general English proficiency and their skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
They will engage in cultural events and practice their fluency in English in order to better grasp the language and prepare for exams.
As part of the curriculum, students will be tested using traditional exam papers.
Exam preparation (IELTS - International English Language Testing System) - 30 lessons per week
Intended for those who will be attending school or working in an environment where English is the primary language of communication, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assesses candidates' proficiency in all four language skills necessary for effective communication in English. More than 4,500 schools in 120 different countries accept it.
If you are not a natural English speaker and want to attend college, you will almost certainly need to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
In Malta, you can take your exams once a month, and you'll get your grades in just three weeks. The majority of UK universities require a score of 6.0 or better before admitting a student, but international institutions vary widely in their requirements.
Housing
Close to the ACE English Malta campus are a number of shared, fully-furnished, self-catering flats.
Typical layouts include a combined living/kitchen/dining space, main bathroom, and three double bedrooms. Rooms are available as doubles, triples. Shared housing like this is great for students who want to meet people from all over the world, experience new cultures, and improve their English skills via conversation.
Apartments come fully furnished with a living room, kitchen, dining area, television, free Wi-Fi (in the living room), fan, coin-operated air conditioning and heating, and all bedding and bath towels you might need.
Once a week, the apartments are cleaned and the linens and towels are changed. The utility costs associated with your stay are rolled into your room rate.
Supplement for privat bathroom - 50 EUR per week per person.
Shared, fully-furnished, self-catering apartments are available close to the ACE English Malta campus.
The common layout includes a kitchen, a dining space, a living room, and three double bedrooms. Students who are looking to meet people from all over the world, experience new cultures, and improve their English skills would benefit greatly from staying in this type of housing.
All apartments come completely furnished with a living room, kitchen, dining room, television, free Wi-Fi (in the living room), fan, coin-operated air conditioning and heating, and bedding and bath towels.
Each apartment receives a weekly deep cleaning and weekly linen and towel changes. The cost of utilities like water and electricity are rolled into the room rate.
Supplement for privat bathroom - 100 EUR per week per person.
Host family (shared room with half board)
Thoroughly vetted host families provide invaluable opportunities for students to speak English in natural settings. Making friends for life is only one of the many benefits of living with a host family.
Because living with a host family is such a crucial aspect of an exchange student's time in Malta, ACE English Malta only work with the most welcoming and accommodating families. A responsible member of school staff is responsible for finding loving homes for pupils.
Accommodations with host families might range from a shared room with half board, depending on the needs of the individual student.
Host families are routinely inspected to ensure they are upholding school high standards and providing students with the quality they have come to expect.
The majority of the host families provide free Wi-Fi, but a few families charge the students a small fee.
Host family (single room with half board)
Spending time with a host family and learning about their culture may be a rewarding experience that can lead to lasting connections.
ACE English Malta know how important it is for students to have a positive and pleasant homestay experience during their time in Malta, thus school only work with the best families in the area. One of school staff members is committed to finding wonderful host families for kids.
The student can choose between a private with half board with a host family.
The majority of the host families provide free Wi-Fi, but a few families charge the students a small fee.
In addition to apartments, school can also place you with Maltese host families who are happy to welcome language students into their homes.
By staying with one of hand-picked host families, you will have the opportunity to speak English on a daily basis and in the context of family life, as well as gain a deeper understanding of Maltese culture and traditions through conversations with locals. Choosing to live with a host family is a rewarding and unique experience that can pave the way for lasting relationships and friendships. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
The majority of the host families provide free Wi-Fi, but a few families charge the students a small fee.
The time spent with a host family during a student's exchange to Malta is invaluable. To make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible, ACE English Malta only works with the most reputable host families. One of school staff members is responsible for finding great host families for kids. The specific benefits and advantages of staying with a host family will depend on your needs, but typically include:
- Opportunity to learn about life in Malta
- Opportunities to practice English outside the classroom
- Complete immersion in Maltese life
The majority of the host families provide free Wi-Fi, but a few families charge the students a small fee.