
You are what you make yourself! - One of the first English language schools in Malta, am Language Studio has a history for offering quality English language courses and customer satisfaction
About Us
What makes am Language Studio a credible organisation?
· One of the first English Language schools in Malta, am Language Studio has a history for offering quality English Language courses and customer satisfaction.
· Established in 1987, am Language Studio is a founder member of FELTOM (Federation of English Language Teaching Organizations of Malta), the association for quality English Language schools in Malta.
· am Language Studio is licensed by the Ministry of Education in Malta and all our departments are ISO 9001 accredited.
What makes our Courses different from other schools?
· Courses are offered in a friendly and personal, yet professional environment.
· Our course philosophy is simple and effective combining the latest innovative teaching techniques with personal attention.
· All our teachers are qualified and are native speakers
· As a small organization we can concentrate on your individual needs and help you improve your use of English.
· More then just English, we help students with accommodation arrangements and leisure activities
· Led by a young and dynamic team, from the administration office to teachers and leisure personnel, every effort is made to make your experience in Malta one to remember!
am Language Studio – Courses
By offering a varied package of English language Courses, we are committed to giving students from all over the world the opportunity to improve their use of English in a stimulating yet relaxed environment. Find a course that suits you and let us help you reach your language objective in our English Language School in Malta.
Choose from the categories below to find the right course for you! Learn English at am Language Studio and open up to a world of opportunity!
Adult Courses
The most popular course at am Language Studio, General English, is designed to give students a solid introduction to the English language and devotes special attention to grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and pronunciation.
Meet people from all around the world and learn English in a modern yet relaxed environment. am Language Studio offers the best value for money and guarantees you a personalised approach to your language needs. We will be able to lead you to a level of English that is suited to your needs.
General English: The most popular course at am Language Studio, General English, is designed to give students a solid introduction to the English language and devotes special attention to grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and pronunciation.
Intensive English: By devoting more hours to tuition, students can give their English a kick-start in a relatively short period of time.
English Mini Group: This course is designed to cover the same course content as outlined in our General English Course.
Individual Lessons: Individual lessons offer students the opportunity to make their learning more focused and pertinent to their needs.
Combination English: With this course, students benefit from group classes in the General English Course and individual lessons when the teacher’s undivided attention is focused on their specific needs.
English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
Our ESP (English for Specific Purposes) Courses consist of Medical English, Legal English and English for Tourism, or any other particular subject a group may wish to study. The courses are designed according to participants’ specific needs and their future objectives. Students are given the opportunity to improve their ability to communicate in English, using generic jargon whether medical, legal, that used in the tourism sector, or any other specialist field.
Please note that these are specialist courses and therefore require a minimum of 4 students per class. For individual bookings please refer to our English Combination Course (am200105a OR am200105b) which will allow you to participate in General English group classes and specialise in your chosen subject with Individual Tuition.
Medical English:Our ESP (English for Specific Purposes) Courses consist of Medical English, Legal English and English for Tourism, or any other particular subject a group may wish to study.
Legal English: Our ESP (English for Specific Purposes) Courses consist of Medical English, Legal English and English for Tourism, or any other particular subject a group may wish to study.
English for Tourism: Our ESP (English for Specific Purposes) Courses consist of Medical English, Legal English and English for Tourism, or any other particular subject a group may wish to study.
Any Specialist Subject: Our ESP (English for Specific Purposes) Courses consist of Medical English, Legal English and English for Tourism, or any other particular subject a group may wish to study
Cambridge Exam Preparation
BEC is offered at two levels, Vantage and Higher. BEC examinations are ideal for students who are preparing for a career in business.
With the world fast becoming a smaller place, it is now more common for non-native English speakers to attend an English-speaking university, or to migrate to an English-speaking country. Students interested in sitting for an internationally recognised examination can take an Examination Preparation Course with am Language Studio covering the major examinations; the Cambridge Examination Courses plus IELTS, TOEFL, TOLES and WEFT. These courses are available all year round.
Courses vary from 4 to 12 weeks depending on the examination and the needs and level of the applicant. Spread over 30 sessions a week, each session being 45 minutes long, participants focus on grammar awareness and use of language. They develop their four skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking, and also concentrate on more specific examination subject requirements.
BEC (Business English Certificate):BEC is offered at two levels, Vantage and Higher. BEC examinations are ideal for students who are preparing for a career in business.
FCE (First Certificate in English):FCE is at Level 3 in the Cambridge five level system. This course has widespread recognition in commerce and industry such as public or secretarial work in banking, airlines, catering and hospitality.
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English): CAE is at Level 4 in the Cambridge five level system. This course indicates a high level of language competence for candidates wishing to use English for professional or study purposes.
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): CPE is at Level 5 in the Cambridge five level system. This course indicates an advanced level of competence which is recognised as fulfilling entrance requirements in English language to British universities and many universities in other English-spe...
50+ Courses
Life is full of adventure and joining a class of younger students can be one for you too! Our General English Course is offered at all levels and is designed to give mature students a solid introduction to the English language while enjoying a rel...
General English: Life is full of adventure and joining a class of younger students can be one for you too! Our General English Course is offered at all levels and is designed to give mature students a solid introduction to the English language while enjoying a rel...
Intensive English: Based on the same course content as our General English Course, mature students can maximise their stay in Malta by following a more intensive programme.
Individual Lessons: Individual lessons offer students the opportunity to make their learning more focused and pertinent to their needs.
Combination English: With this course students benefit from group classes in the General English Course and individual lessons when the teacher’s undivided attention is focused on their specific needs.
Special Interest Closed Group: This programme is designed for a normal tourist wishing to combine improving their English communication skills with a cultural holiday in Malta.
Junior Courses
The most popular course at am Language Studio is designed to give students a solid introduction to the English language and devotes special attention to grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and pronunciation.
Teenage General English: The most popular course at am Language Studio is designed to give students a solid introduction to the English language and devotes special attention to grammar, vocabulary building, conversation and pronunciation.
Teenage Practical Outdoor Sessions with Teacher: This course is made up of the Teenage Course in the morning and informal outdoor sessions with a teacher in the afternoon.
Teenage Easter Packages in Host Family: Our Teenage English Courses are designed to stimulate students to work on their English language skills over the Easter period and during the summer months (June, July, and August).
Teenage Summer Packages in Host Family: Our Teenage English courses are designed to stimulate students to work on their English language skills over the Easter period and during the summer months (June, July, and August).
Teenage Summer Camp in Residence: Our Teenage Camp (14 to 18 years old) is designed to introduce the English language to the students in a fun and dynamic manner.
Kids Summer Camp in Residence: Help your kids beat the summer boredom and try something new! Enrol your child in our am Language Kids Camp and start them early on the road to new opportunities.
Professional Courses
As the globalisation process becomes more complete people are increasingly aware of the fact that English is the language of modern trade.
Learning English is all about self development. Improve the quality of your job and the opportunities in your life with a Language Course designed to help You as a modern professional.
General Business English: As the globalisation process becomes more complete people are increasingly aware of the fact that English is the language of modern trade.
Intensive Business English: With this course students can maximise their studies by following a more intensive programme. The course is designed to let students cover new material on the basis of what they already know.
Business English Mini Group: This course is designed to cover the same course content as outlined in our General Business and Intensive Business courses.
Individual Business English: Individual lessons with the full and continuous attention of the teacher offer students the opportunity to practise and go over areas of their choice.
Combination Business English: This course is an ideal way for students to combine a Business English course with individual attention.
Intensive Business English Mini Group + Individual Tuition: With this course students follow the Intensive Business English Course but with fewer students in the classroom allowing them to benefit from more teacher attention followed up with individual tuition.
Long Stay/Academic Year
Our Long Stay Courses offer students the opportunity to practise and develop their English language skills more thoroughly over an extensive period of time, focusing on fluency, grammar, vocabulary, conversation and pronunciation. Using modern course books and a wide range of our resource materials, they can expect to participate in pair and group work and take on an active role in the classroom. While conventional texts and audio equipment form the basis of the lesson structure, teachers encourage language use through role-play, problem solving, discussions and story telling.
The courses are designed to help students improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, increase their English vocabulary and give them more confidence with English. They put the knowledge they gain in class to everyday use and make steady progress through each level.
Students can follow either the General English Course or the Intensive English Course. These are offered at all levels and in periods of 8, 12, 24 and 36 weeks. The longer the course, the better the prospects of becoming fluent in the English language.
General English: Our Long Stay Courses offer students the opportunity to practise and develop their English language more thoroughly over an extensive period of time, focusing on fluency, grammar, vocabulary, conversation and pronunciation.
Intensive English: Our Long Stay Courses offer students the opportunity to practise and develop their English language more thoroughly over an extensive period of time, focusing on fluency, grammar, vocabulary, conversation and pronunciation.
Exam Preparation
IELTS is administered jointly by The British Council, IDP Education Australia and the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
With the world fast becoming a smaller place, it is now more common for non-native English speakers to attend an English-speaking university or to migrate to an English-speaking country. Students interested in sitting for an internationally recognised examination can take an Examination Preparation Course with am Language Studio covering the major examinations; the Cambridge Examination Courses plus IELTS, TOEFL, TOLES and WEFT.
These courses are available all year round.
Courses vary from 4 to 12 weeks depending on the examination and the needs and level of the applicant. Spread over 30 sessions a week, each session being 45 minutes long, participants focus on grammar awareness and use of language. They develop their four skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking and also concentrate on more specific examination subject requirements.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): IELTS is administered jointly by The British Council, IDP Education Australia and the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): An American examination. TOEFL scores are required for purposes of admission by more than 2,400 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.
TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills): The TOLES examinations were developed to meet the demand from law firms, companies, legal institutions, lawyers and law students for an accurate method of assessing an individual's proficiency of legal English.
WEFT (Written English for Tourism): Set by LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce Institute), WEFT tests a candidate’s skills to communicate effectively in English at customer liaison level for the hospitality, travel and tourism industries.
Sports Courses
Surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Maltese Islands are perfect for learning how to dive and for developing your sailing and windsurfing skills. Combine any of our English courses with Diving, or Sailing, or Windsurfing.
What a fantastic way to learn English!
Diving into English: Scuba diving connects you with nature. It takes you to a different world with new colours, shapes and textures.
Sailing into English: The Maltese Islands have some of the best sailing and windsurfing conditions in the Mediterranean. Cool winds and calm seas make Malta the ideal location to learn how to become a confident and competent sailor, or windsurfer while improving your Engl...
Windsurfing into English: The Maltese Islands have some of the best sailing and windsurfing conditions in the Mediterranean. Cool winds and calm seas make Malta the ideal location to learn how to become a confident and competent sailor or windsurfer.
e-Learning Courses
The e-learning course has been developed as a follow-up course for students who have already attended an EFL course with am Language Studio at the levels indicated below. The course includes interactive learning activities for students to work through independently, offering them further opportunity for practice in areas of grammar that they may have already studied during their language course at am Language Studio.
At each level, the course is designed to give students more of a challenge, extending their learning potential. The tasks predominantly involve listening and reading skills, varying in intensity from general to more specific, giving students further possibility to develop their reading and, more importantly, their listening skills. The interactive tasks incorporate multiple choice and gap-fill exercises, and are designed to broaden students’ range of vocabulary and further their language awareness. The flexibility of the course allows students to work at their own pace.
am Language Studio - Accommodation
An important part of any language stay is finding the right type of accommodation to suit your requirements. We offer a great choice of cost-effective accommodation to complement your learning experience and we promise to ensure that you are happily accommodated at all times.
With a large number of approved host families, a variety of self-catering shared apartments as well as a good selection of hotels all within walking distance of our schools, we are sure to find an accommodation option suited to your needs. With am language studio you choose your level of comfort and we will provide it for your stay.
Whatever your choice, am Language Studio will provide you with an accommodation profile clearly indicating the price, facilities, services and level of comfort.
We guarantee that you will get what we promise when booking accommodation through am Language Studio.
Executive Host Families
Staying with an English-speaking Maltese family is an excellent way of maximising your educational experience with am Language Studio. We Maltese have our own way of life so staying in a family environment can be fun. It gives you the opportunity to practise your English and it will provide you with an enriched cultural experience that you will remember for the rest of your life!
Having said this, family homes are not hotels and living with a family is, at times, a delicate thing. Bear in mind that you will be entering a family’s home and that you will have to integrate into their way of life. Choose this option if you are open-minded, fun-loving and ready to learn about Maltese customs and traditions. It is an ideal choice for students wanting to practise their English and experience living in Malta at an affordable price.
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am Language Studio is committed to offering quality home-stay programmes. Students will receive a Host Family Profile of their host family when their application is confirmed by our letter of acceptance. Students choosing Executive Host Family will be placed in a single room, with their own bathroom. The student will be the only student in the family, unless specifically requested otherwise, and the student will be provided with Internet Access.
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Should any student have any problem with their host family accommodation they are to inform us immediately in writing and we will do all we can to solve the problem within 48 hours of receipt of the written complaint. Should we be unable to resolve any valid complaint within 48 hours am Language Studio will do everything possible to change the student’s accommodation immediately.
Self-Catering Shared Apartments
An am Language Studio apartment is your best option for cost-effective, independent accommodation while learning English in Malta. You have more independence and the opportunity to cook your own meals while enjoying the company of other students from different countries. Our apartments are centrally located and close to local amenities like cafés, bars, restaurants, shops and buses and all are within walking distance of am Language Studio (maximum distance 15 minutes on foot). While all apartments are approved by our organisation, each one may offer particular features and different facilities.
Executive Apartments
An am Language Studio apartment is your best option for cost-effective, independent accommodation while learning English in Malta. You have the privacy of your own space and the opportunity to cook your own meals while enjoying the company of other students from different countries. Our apartments are centrally located and close to local amenities like cafés, bars, restaurants, shops and buses and are all within walking distance of am Language Studio (maximum distance 15 minutes on foot).
Welcome Hamper in the Apartment
am Language Studio kindly offers a token of convenient items to welcome you to Malta and make the start of your stay as comfortable as possible. A small selection of local delicacies and basic necessities are delightfully packaged in a little hamper basket for you. We hope that these introductory items assist you at the start of your stay until you become familiar with the local stores and can gather things you will need. Items include:
· A small Maltese Ftira – a local traditional bread
· Butter sachets
· Peppered Gbejna – a typical Maltese cheese
· A little pot of Maltese honey
· Fresh milk
· Tea Bags
· Coffee
· Sugar
· 2 portions of fresh fruit
· Toilet roll
· Washing up-liquid
· 1.5 ltr Bottle of Mineral Water |