- Clubclass English Language School Malta

Clubclass Malta - English in Malta – Swieqi

Club Village: Situated in the heart of Swieqi, one of Malta's most popular residential areas, Clubclass Residential Language School perfectly combines a focused learning environment with a relaxed leisure resort atmosphere. Modern but informal classrooms provide the ideal academic environment while a wide range of in-house educational facilities, including a small library and self-study room, will ensure an overall first class learning experience.

Clubclass Residential Language School is not just about learning English; it is also about enjoying your visit to Malta.

A few minutes walk will take you to the heart of Maltese nightlife - Paceville. Here a vast selection of night-clubs, bars, restaurants and cafes make this place one of the most densely concentrated late-night entertainment areas anywhere in the Mediterranean. However, if a relaxed daytime environment is more to your liking, then a 15 minute bus trip from outside the Club Village will take you into the heart of Sliema, the island's prime shopping centre where the latest fashions and technology highlight Malta's European heritage.

A trip to a beautiful Mediterranean island would quite simply not be complete unless the sea is within walking distance. For those who want to swap the Club Village's pool for the clear blue Mediterranean Sea, a short 20 minute walk will take you to St. George's Bay, a popular beach surrounded by some of Malta's leading hotels.

Language School – Clubclass

Clubclass is licensed by the Ministry of Education of Malta and the Malta Tourism Authority. Being a licensed school means that all our teachers are qualified, our premises are regularly inspected and students are placed in licensed accommodation only.

Clubclass is a full member of FELTOM [Federation of English Language Teaching Organizations Malta]; this ensures that the courses, accommodation and services offered by the school are of the highest standard. As a member of FELTOM, Clubclass is governed by a Code of Academic Conduct which incorporates a mechanism for customer protection.

Clubclass is an Approved Examination Centre in Malta for City & Guilds Pitman’s ESOL exams. City & Guilds Pitman examinations are taken by over half a million candidates worldwide each year and are recognized as evidence of meeting the English Language requirements by major Universities in Europe and around the world.

Clubclass is authorized to prepare students for the diploma and degree courses offered by the University of London [External Programme] in Malta. Courses available include BSc [Hons] Business; BSc [Hons] Computing & Information Systems; BSc [Hons] Economics & Management; BA [Hons] English; BSc [Hons] Information Systems & Management; and, BSc [Hons] Management.

Clubclass is a professional and very modern language school licensed by the Ministry of Education of Malta and The Malta Tourism Authority, and a full member of FELTOM [Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta]. Clubclass amenities include:

The teachers at Clubclass are all fully qualified and have completed a Teaching English as a Foreign Language [TEFL] course. Moreover, they all receive regular in-house training to keep them up-to-date and in touch with changes in students’ requirements. Our teachers are very dedicated and readily available to assist students with their needs; an indication of their professional commitment.

Clubclass - Adult Programmes

These courses are specially created for mature students. Various types of courses have been devised to suit the individual needs and expectations of adult language learners

Our courses for adults are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Language Learning and Teaching established by the Council of Europe. Courses are offered at six levels that range from beginner to advanced, with each level in between offering incremental language development. All courses at Clubclass have been designed to engage, stimulate and motivate students. This combination of factors has been shown to deliver the most rapid results for communication and practical usage. Lessons are delivered by highly experienced and professional teaching staff using the latest educational materials.

The appropriate level of language-learning is established during the first session by means of a placement test. This determines language ability in four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Regular monitoring is also carried out to assess progress. The Director of Studies is always available to offer support and advice about any academic issues. On completion of their course students receive a certificate that confirms attendance and level attained.

General English – Standard: This course provides effective training for students who need English for work, study or travel. Experienced teachers use a course book and supplementary material to help students produce and practice the four language skills. The aim of this course is to help them to communicate, and emphasis is placed on encouraging fluency and confidence in the English language.

General English - Standard Mini Group: Smaller classes ensure more student teacher interaction and will help to improve use of English as quickly as possible. Experienced teachers plan lessons to include a combination of speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading, vocabulary building, writing and grammar. The aim of this course is to provide practice in using language and grammar in a wide range of situations, developing the skills and vocabulary that help students to become more effective speakers.

General English – Intensive: Students join the Standard Course in General English which allows them to practice all language skills. The Intensive Course offers additional lessons which are devoted to speaking, where students wishing to focus on improving their oral fluency can discuss and debate a wide range of topics. The aim of this course is to help students to communicate, and emphasis is placed on encouraging their fluency and confidence in the English language.

General English - Intensive Mini Group: An intensive course in General English for smaller groups ensuring maximum participation and interaction in class. Lessons include a mixture of speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading, vocabulary building, writing and grammar. Students also join fluency lessons that are designed to develop practical communication skills leading to greater fluency in everyday English.

General English - Person To Person: This is an intensive course which is 100% focused on individual English language requirements and designed to match specific needs. This is the most flexible and personal course available that will quickly help students achieve greater fluency and accuracy in the English language.

Combination Course – Standard: This flexible course combines group lessons with person to person lessons. During the group lessons, students will improve their general English skills with participants of the same level. The person to person lessons focus on specific language/vocational needs through tailored tuition designed to meet the individual’s requirements. This combination will accelerate progress and promote fluency and accuracy of spoken English.

Combination Course – Standard Mini Group: This course combines lessons in a smaller group with person to person lessons. The mini group lessons ensure more student-teacher interaction time while the person to person lessons concentrate on the student’s particular needs. By having fewer participants in the group class, this combination course will ensure quicker progress.

Combination Course – Intensive: Our most intensive course combines more person to person lessons with fluency lessons in a group. The greater amount of direct student-teacher interaction time makes it possible for the participant’s language needs to be addressed more effectively. This, combined with fluency lessons offers the best opportunity for students to achieve more immediate results.

Business English – Standard: This course is aimed at individuals who need to improve their Business English skills. Topics covered include Business English expressions and participants can practise giving presentations, writing business correspondence, negotiating and telephone skills, and preparation of business plans. General fluency lessons help participants develop practical communication skills.

Business English – Intensive: This flexible course combines Business English lessons in a group with person to person lessons. Participants will improve their overall knowledge of business English during the group classes and focus on their particular needs in the individual classes. This combination helps participants accelerate their progress towards proficiency in business English.

Business English - Person To Person: Our most intensive Business English course is designed to assist participants develop the skills they need for use in business contexts in the most effective manner through direct student-teacher interaction. The specialised Business English trainers at Clubclass can plan their lessons to cater for the specific professional requirements of the participant.

Exam Preparation – Cambridge: The Cambridge Exam Preparation course deals with all aspects of English – reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and vocabulary. Exam preparation lessons focus on the skills needed to be successful in the exam. Regular testing is also carried out to monitor progress and effectively deal with any language areas that require special attention.

Exam Preparation – IELTS: The IELTS Exam Preparation Course focuses on the particular skills required to successfully sit for this exam. Students’ progress is monitored through regular tests designed along the same lines as the exam itself. Students may opt to take the exam either at a centre in Malta or in their own country.

Exam Preparation – TOEFL: The TOEFL Exam Preparation Course is designed to improve the student’s overall language ability in addition to developing the language skills necessary to be successful in this exam. Experienced teachers provide complete and careful preparation for all aspects of the exam including practice interviews and mock examinations under authentic exam conditions.

Clubclass - Junior Programmes

These courses have been specially developed for school groups and other organised closed groups of adults that may wish to benefit from a collective learning experience that is either purely language oriented or that combines special interest programmers with language learning.

Clubclass Malta – Accommodation

Club Apartments: Our Club Village one and two bedroomed self-catering apartments are specially designed to cater for all the students' needs.

ALL APARTMENTS INCLUDE:

-1 or 2 bedrooms (air-conditioned at night)

-Bathroom

-Kitchenette
-Satellite television
-Direct-dial-in telephone
-Wall safe (to be paid locally)

Cleaning of apartments and change of bed linen takes place on a weekly basis. Towels are changed twice a week. Here at Clubclass Residential Language School, students of different nationalities are, wherever possible, mixed in the apartments to ensure that the only common language is English. However, all your requests will be considered and our accommodation team will do their best to satisfy your demands.

Clubclass also offers student accommodation in self-catering flats or houses close to the school. The bedrooms are spacious and well furnished. In the accommodation there are communal bathrooms; there is also a fully equipped kitchen where students have the opportunity to get together and practice their English while cooking. Maid service is not provided, however, once a week students can take their towels and bed linen to be changed at the main residence. Students choosing accommodation in a student house are entitled to make use of all the facilities at the main residence.

A range of accommodation, all inspected and licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority, is available to ensure that every budget and requirement is catered for. The shared apartments and one bed roomed apartments are situated in the residence, within the same building as the school. Other alternatives – the student houses, a student hostel, host families and hotels – are within close proximity to the school.

One Bedroomed Apartment: These apartments are situated within the same building as the school and are ideal for one person travelling alone or two persons travelling together, who do not want to share their apartment with other students.

Shared Apartments: This type of accommodation is situated within the same building as the school and is ideal for students who would like to share their apartment with others. Shared apartments can be booked as either single or shared bedroom.

Student Hostel: The hostel is situated across the road from the school and consists of bedrooms with private bathrooms and a shared kitchen. It is ideal for persons who would like to enjoy student life but want the privacy of their own bedroom.

Student Houses: The houses are situated across the road from the school and consist of shared bedrooms and bathrooms, and a shared kitchen. This budget accommodation is ideal for those who would like to experience student life to the full.

Host Families: The cultural differences between nations have always been enthralling to people. Residing at a host family during your visit to Malta will help you understand Maltese ways and traditions as you will effectively become part of that family for the time you are here. The specially selected families are instructed to use English with students at all times to enhance the students' language practice.

Accommodation at host families is on a half-board basis (continental breakfast and dinner ). The families are all within walking distance from the school.

Hotel: For those students who prefer to stay in hotel accommodation, Clubclass can offer a wide range of options and can make all the necessary bookings. Most of Malta's leading 4 and 5 star hotels are situated within a short distance from the school.

Clubclass - Social Activities

Based on the principle of work and fun, we have set up a full programme of superb entertainment to ensure your English language learning experience is complemented with a fun package. Our experienced leisure team have prepared a variety of activities guaranteed to give you that little extra which will make your visit to Malta an unforgettable one.

Theme nights and parties, sports competitions, and cultural and leisure excursions are but a few of the activities aimed at complementing your education programme. The pool deck at our Club Village offers the ideal setting for our afternoon and evening activities as the carefree atmosphere combined with the enthusiasm of our young group leaders ensure numerous hours of fun and laughter. Our activities also include night boat trips to Comino (depending on the season) where you can swim in the crystal clear blue sea while enjoying the on-board entertainment - to cite just one example.

Cultural visits are a highlight of the leisure programme as we give you the opportunity to relive 5,000 years of history. Trips to the capital Valletta and former capital Mdina, two fortified cities built by the Knights of St. John, are a living memory of years gone by. Valletta with its straight long streets provides a fascinating contrast to Mdina with its narrow winding roads.

Malta's sister island, Gozo, is a unique and tranquil place where traditional values have been preserved and time seems to stand still. Gozo is renowned for its natural beauty and cultural sites.

Other places we visit are the Blue Grotto, Dingli Cliffs, the mysterious Neolithic Temples, reputed to be older than Stonehenge in Britain and the pyramids of Egypt, and the Three Cities - Cospicua, Senglea and Vittoriosa.

Excursions are normally carried out in specially hired vans or coaches but we also cater for the more adventurous and organise Jeep Safaris to certain locations. Students normally drive themselves around the island following a guide up front. The thrills of off-roading are also on the cards.

The Clubclass Residential Language School team also organise beach trips to Malta's splendid bays - where you can enjoy the sea or simply concentrate on going back home with a suntan!!!

There is a lot to do at the Club Village itself. Relaxing by the pool deck or taking a dip is always a favourite pastime with our students while the more active students could trim their bodies at our health and fitness centre. The younger at heart can also enjoy a few hours at the well-equipped games room or take some time to sit down and do some reading at the study centre.

History and Culture Programme

Valletta Tour: An excursion visiting key touristic sites in the city built by the Knights of St. John. Viewing the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barrakka Gardens, the students will get a panoramic vista of the massive fortifications that protect this historical Renaissance city. Other attractions include the Cathedral of St. John with its magnificent polychrome marble floor, the Palace of the Grandmasters which houses the armoury of the knight and the Maltese Parliament. The 'Malta Experience', a spectacular audio-visual show focusing on the cultural and historical tradition of the Maltese Islands concludes the tour.

Mdina 'The Silent City', Rabat, Buskett & Dingli Cliffs: The medieval, fortified city of Mdina, with its labyrinth of streets enriched by magnificent palaces, houses, churches and an imposing cathedral takes the students on a living journey back in time. The imposing bastions offer breathtaking views of the island. Just outside the old capital's 'Greek Gate' lies the village of Rabat with its churches and Roman catacombs. Buskett Gardens and Dingli Cliffs are a few minutes away by car.

The Three Cities - Senglea, Cospicua And Vittoriosa: This tour unfolds the history of Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa, to discover the splendour of one of the most important parts of Malta during the period of the knights. Vittoriosa, known as 'Birgu', is the old maritime capital of Malta. The Phoenicians who sailed the Mediterranean around 1000 B.C. used 'Birgu' as one of their most important harbours. The sister cities of Senglea and Cospicua are also famous for the shipyards which are still in use today. Senglea, built on a grid system like Valletta, is named after Grand Master Claude de la Sengle.

The Neolithic Period: The Neolithic temples of Tarxien and Hagar Qim are a fine example of Maltese prehistory. Malta's rich heritage in stone is revealed in all its mysterious splendour as one ponders on the mathematical precision and religious fervour that went into the building of these unique buildings. The excursion includes a visit to Ghar Dalam, with its well-preserved remains of extinct mammals. The tour ends with an exciting boat trip on one of the local colourful fish boats through the crystal clear waters of the Blue Grotto.

Mosta, Ta' Qali Crafts Village and Marsaxlokk: The most remarkable thing about Mosta is the dome of its church. The dome survived a direct hit in World War II and is reputed to be the fourth largest unsupported dome in the world. Ta' Qali Crafts Village is 'the place' for local hand-made arts and crafts - an ideal place for souvenir hunting. This tour ends at the fishermen's hamlet of Marsaxlokk. Here students can admire the wide array of brightly coloured boats and watch local fishermen mending their nets and unloading the fresh catch of fish.

Gozo - The Island With The Three Hills: Gozo, the serene sister island of Malta has a character entirely of its own. After a short sea ferry trip from the mainland, the tour proceeds to Calypso's cave, the legendary home of Ulysses. This scenic spot commands a breathtaking view of the singular red sands of Ramla Bay. Other attractions included in the tour are the Ggantija Prehistoric temples dating from between 3600 B.C. and 3000 B.C., the Ta' Pinu Sanctuary, the Azure Window at Dwejra with its Inland Sea, the fortified city 'Cittadella' of Victoria and the picturesque fishing village of Xlendi.

Clubclass - Leisure Programme

COMINO AND THE BLUE LAGOON: An activity not to be missed is a boat trip to the enchanting island of Comino renowned for its unforgettable crystal clear waters of the Blue Lagoon. The day is spent at one's own leisure sun bathing, swimming, or diving off the boat. Comino also provides some of the finest spots on the islands for snorkelling and diving, with several spectacular caves to explore.

The Splash and Fun Park And The Mediterraneo Marine Park: Experience the thrills and enjoy the fun on the great water chutes of The Splash & Fun Park, which boasts of the highest and longest water chutes in this part of the Mediterranean. In addition, the park contains a large lagoon shaped swimming pool, and an exciting children's park. The Mediterranean Marine Park is a fun-filled educational visit at the home of dolphins, sea lions, and a variety of other wonderful animals.

Cinema: Students may choose from a variety of Blockbuster movies at the 16-screen American-Style Eden Century multiplex. All screens have the latest projection and digital sound technology, are fully air-conditioned and offer a total of 4,500 luxury seats laid out in stadium style affording maximum seating comfort.

Evening Activities: The students' evening leisure time can be filled with a number of entertaining activities that will make their time in Malta a truly memorable experience. Such activities include beach barbeques, karaoke, discos, and games nights.

Sports Games and Adventures

Bowling: Bowling at the Eden Superbowl Centre, Malta's number one fully air-conditioned, computerised Tenpin Bowling centre offering 20 lanes of bowling and a variety of entertainment, from fun bowling through to National bowling leagues and International tournaments. Equipped with a giant video wall and a 5k sound system providing non-stop entertainment, from various sporting events to pop concerts; an Internet Café, and other entertainment facilities such as a pool table, video games and a bar and snack bar.

Trekking: Clubclass offers two types of treks - the 'Historical Trek' which passes through particular historical landmarks, and the 'Extreme Trek' which takes students through some of the most rugged and beautiful countryside in Malta.

Climbing, Abseiling and Aerial Ropeway: For the more adventurous students, Clubclass can organise climbing, abseiling and aerial ropeways at various locations around Malta and Gozo. These are ideal activities for adult students who want to spend an exciting day challenging nature and enjoying the wonderful views afforded by the Maltese countryside.

Educational Treasure Hunt in Mdina: Students will be grouped into small teams. Each team will then be issued with a pouch containing a questionnaire, notebook, pencil and any maps or other paperwork required. The aim is to solve as many of the puzzles as possible in the time allocated. The winning team may then be awarded a prize.

Mountain Biking And Jeep Safari: Experience Malta and Gozo's most breathtaking views and countryside by bike or jeep. The routes are offered with varying degrees of challenge from a leisurely pace through various country lanes, to hard and rough offroading.

Caving and Camping: The Maltese archipelago is dotted with small caves and a few larger ones. As most of the larger caves can only be accessed by boat, this event is organised weather permitting. For camping, Clubclass provides the tents and the food, and the students will have to pitch the tents themselves - with a bit of help if required.

Assault Course, Bridge Building and Raft Building: For these activities, students will be grouped into teams. Teams will then be briefed and given easy to follow instructions of how to tackle the course, build a bridge or build a raft. The Clubclass co-ordinator will be there to help out and give hints. The winning team may then be awarded a prize.

Horse Riding: Horse riding can be carried out throughout the whole year, however in summer we recommend horse riding early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Students can choose between professional riding lessons and pony trekking in the countryside.

Outdoor Sports: Clubclass can organise various sports activities such as football, basketball, tennis, etc, at several sports centres in the area. Malta's temperate climate allows the students to enjoy outdoor activities practically all the year round.

Water Sports: Clubclass can organise various water sport activities such as windsurfing, canoeing, sailing and water skiing. Professional diving courses can also be organised with one of the many approved diving schools who take the students to some of the most wonderful diving sites in the Mediterranean.

Educational Visits

Visit to The Malta Freeport: The Malta Freeport is a major maritime transhipment centre in the middle of the Mediterranean. The three main activities which take place at this transhipment hub are container handling, oil products bunkering and storage and industrial warehousing. Students will be able to see state-of-the-art transhipment facilities in action, and learn more about the day-to-day operations of the Malta Freeport.

Visit to Reverse Osmosis Plant: Malta's fresh water comes from the sea. Reverse Osmosis is a process which employs the use of semi-permeable membranes for the desalting/demineralising of water. Students are given a hands-on explanation of how seawater is pumped through semi-permeable membranes at high pressure to produce high quality fresh water.

Visit to Ghammieri: An unusual but very rewarding outing is a visit to Malta's national farm at Ghammieri. On this excursion students are told about the different types of crops which are grown in Malta, crop rotation, and experimentation with different crop varieties. The students can also learn a lot about animal husbandry where they will get the opportunity to see various types of farm animal at close quarters.

Visit To Vineyards: The culture of wine making in Malta dates back to the early 1900s. The climate in Malta is generally warm and there are no biting winds, fog, snow or frost. Students will be shown how vines are grown up wooden poles with the foliage trained to cross overhead wires, providing natural shade and protection for the fruit underneath. Students will then be given a detailed explanation of the wine making process - from the harvesting of the grapes, to fermentation, barrel ageing, blending and finally to the bottling of a fine vintage local wine

Visit to Local Brewery: Maltese beers are very popular with locals and tourists alike. A visit to one of Malta's two breweries will provide the students with a highly informative experience of the beer making process from the boiling of the wort in the Boiling Coppers to the final bottling of the finished product.

Visit to The Play Mobil Manufacturing Plant: An experience not to be missed is a visit to Play Mobil, Malta's largest toy factory and home of the world famous plastic figures with their enchanting homes, castles, wild-west forts and hundreds of exciting accessories. On this visit the students will tour the entire production process and see state-of-the-art plastic injection machines turn raw plastic into colourful Play Mobil figures in their attractive presentation boxes.