WELCOME TO MALTA! The Maltese archipelago is made up of 3 Islands Malta, Gozo and Comino. Pop 425,000 Approx.

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2 WELCOME TO MALTA! The Maltese archipelago is made up of 3 Islands Malta, Gozo and Comino. Pop 425,000 Approx. English is an official language on the islands The Islands enjoy 300+ days of sunshine each year with long warm summers and short mild winters. Temperature around +15C in winter and +32C in summer. The EF School is situated in the vibrant town of St Julian s on the island of Malta

3 WHY MALTA > 3 Best Internet Connected country in the WORLD > 2 Best Diving site in the WORLD > 2 Most Historical and cultural dense country in the world > 1 Best climate as Voted > Diverse Industry : > Tourism > Finance (Cheapest EU Corporate Tax) > Call Centre niche > Gaming Industry Niche > Shipping & Yachting

4 SCHOOL FACILITIES Study Room Student Lounge TV and ILab Computers Library with books, audiobooks and DVDs FREE Wireless Wifi in the school CRAVE KITCHEN Cafeteria serving lunches and snacks Healthy & Fresh EF Beach Club Exclusive to EF Specialized school for Professionals / Long term students

5 CRAVE KITCHEN Opening times: 07:45 17:00 Allergies or dietary requirements

6 Exclusive EF Beach Club

7 ACADEMICS > BASIC (summer only) 20 lessons per week > GENERAL 26 lessons per week (incl.4 Special Interest Classes) > INTENSIVE 32 lessons per week (incl. 10 Special Interest Classes) > EXAM PREPARATION 32 lessons per week (incl. 10 exam prep. Special Interest classes) > BUSINESS ENGLISH 32 lessons per week (incl. 10 Business English Special Interest classes) > ACADEMIC YEAR (9 or 11 months either General or Intensive) > SEMESTER ABROAD (6 months either General or Intensive)

8 General Students choose 2 Blocks - Intensive Students choose 5 Blocks ONLY Intensive Students ACADEMICS Topic Level Blocks/ Week Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Course Options Description Cambridge ESOL Preparation B2 + 5 x x x x x Exam Strategies B1 + 5 x x x x x Intensive Grammar A2 / B1 / B2 5 x x x x x Business English B1 + 5 x x x x x Fundamentals of Writing A2 + B1 2 x x Academic Writing B2+ 2 x x Grammar ALL LEVELS 2 x x Conversation A1 / A2 / B1 1 x Speaking Skills B2+ 2 x Hospitality & Tourism A2 + B1 1 x Pronunciation ALL LEVELS 1 x Vocabulary ALL LEVELS 1 x Communication ALL LEVELS 1 x Course preparation for Cambridge ESOL exams - PET, FCE, CAE and CPE. Courses held 3 times a year for exams in March, June and December. Course preparation for TOEFL and IELTS - focus on preparing students to face exam challenges - courses run all year round. Traditional approach towards learning grammar - intensive focus specifically on grammar points pertaining to student level and ability. Topics tackled here are derived from the EF Business Communication Book - however supplementary and authentic material used in line with specific student needs. There is also focus on written tasks such as ing, writing letters, writing memos, compiling CVs and giving presentations. An introductory course focused on helping students to write better starting from writing sentences through to writing paragraphs and short essays. The course is designed to assist students in becoming confident and competent writers for academic purposes - course includes brainstorming, drafting, proofreading, editing, revising and presenting a final product. Communicative approach towards learning and grammar and using structures correctly in a social context. The main idea of the Conversation Course is to focus on the students' ability to express themselves in everyday situations. The main aim of this course is to enable students to gain confidence in speaking and presenting in English - students will learn how to appropriately choose and research a topic, how to give informative presentation and how to speak with confidence. This course provides students with an introductory overview on the hospitality and tourism industry. Students are also introduced to the administrative aspects of hospitality. Students will learn the secrets to clear English speech by gaining control over voice, pronunciation and intonation. Focuses on language awareness and provides students with learning strategies to notice and recognise language patterns, with the aim of using these outside the classroom. Focuses on strategies for effective speaking, building upon established competence targets.

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10 INTERSNHIPS & UNIVERSITY Students who would like a more holistic and hands on experience can book an INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT. Both General or Intensive students can opt for this and the courses are generally split as follows: 4 weeks course + 4 weeks placement 8 weeks course + 8 weeks placement (Popular) 12 weeks course + 12 weeks placement ( best choice) Students who are interested in reading for a degree at the University of Malta can approach the Academics Office to get all necessary help with the application process and entry requirements.

11 LSP FOCUS GROUPS LSP Classes Every Thursday Social Network Event LSP Activities Cultural Tours, Lectures, Wine Tasting, Trekking and more LSP Welcome Event every Monday

12 50+ FOCUS GROUPS Specific Classes Courses Start Wk 10 / 16 / 20 / 41 / 45 2 Week Course Residence or Hotel Single Room Full Cultural Program available upon arrival (to be bought separately)

13 ACTIVITIES EF Educational and Cultural Tours Annual Events Isle of MTV and Jazz Festival Sports Nights EF Beach Club Water Sports- Windsurf, Sailing, Kayak and more EF Student Parties Weekend Trips or Day Trips to Sicily

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15 ACCOMMODATION FAMILIES HOST Experience life in a Maltese family environment Multicultural experience Twin or Single Rooms Half Board Basis May take up to 1 hr by public bus All Host Families within 5-10 minute walk to bus stops Laundry included Internet options available

16 ST GEORGES BEACH Residence with sharing rooms / bathrooms Single / Twin / Multi 2 min walk from school and 1min form the beach club and the beach. Brand new 2016 high-end residence rooms, sharing kitchen & laundry facilities, FREE wifi and 24hrs reception. ( Ideal for people who want to live in the heart of it all ) BALLUTA BAY Self-Catering luxury shared apartments, Single / Twin Rooms, 15 min walk from school High-end apartments, full kitchen & laundry facilities, Large common area with sea view balcony, FREE WIFI, Safe facility per person. Use of Pool. ( Ideal for Professional )

17 Balluta Bay Shared Apartments

18 St. Georges Beach Residence

19 ESSENTIAL INFO EF Malta offers welfare and visa support Public Transport 2 Euro a ride or weekly pass day & night for 21 Euro EF Malta Address: The Mayfair Business Complex, Lower St. Augustine Street, St Julian s STJ 3312 EF Malta Emergency Number:

20 NATIONALITY MIX 8% Italian 8% Spanish 8% French 7% Germany 6% Arabic We have 40 Nationalities off peak and 70 Nationalities at peak Over 90 Nationalities all year round Age Oct to May - 50% 25+ and 50% under 25 (with 50% Long term students) June to Sept :35% under 18, 35% 18 to 25, 30% over 25

21 UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

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23 National Geographic There is no place like Malta : School Director Interview : Tour of the School : EF LOVE - Malta

24 WELCOME TO EF MALTA!