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Living in Malta as a local

Malta is a bit like an onion. Most tourists only experience the outer layer or two, sticking to touristic areas like Sliema and Bugibba, perhaps venturing to a couple of popular sites here and there. Dare to go deeper and you will find an endless series of layers where you can be exposed to more […]

EC Malta hosts meetup with Google's John Mueller

On Thursday 23rd July 2015, EC Malta was proud to host an informal SEO / Webmaster meetup with Mr John Mueller, Webmaster Trends Analyst at Google. It all started when Mr Mueller posted this message on his Google Plus profile: Any webmasters / SEOs in Malta interested in meeting for a coffee / chat next […]

Stunning Artwork created for EC Malta

At EC Manchester and EC Washington, DC, students study English surrounded by murals that embellish the classroom walls. Last weekend, the artist who designed the schools’ murals collaborated with EC once again, on an artwork that he painted over three days at the Sliema Arts Festival in Malta. elDimitry painted a mural entitled Detras está la Urbe (the city […]

Academic Mentors: What do they do?

Learning English abroad is sure to be an enriching experience no matter where you choose to study. If you’re looking to develop your language skills and challenge yourself academically, then an Academic Year course could be the best fit for you. The AY course is ideal for those students who would like to develop their […]

TOP 6 ways to practise your English in Malta

The following are some locations or activities that can encourage you to read, speak English in social situations and enjoy new experiences in the company of English speakers.   1. Visit the Bibliotheca in Valletta Whenever the hustle and bustle of Malta becomes too much and you crave a spot of quiet, the National Library […]

What do you know about Malta?

We are excited to announce that we have just launched our Malta Travel Guide, which is especially designed for language students! The guide is full of information about living and learning English in Malta, including tips about the best places to practise your English and get the most out of your experience on this stunning […]

Choosing a Language School – What age are the other students?

  ‘Am I too old to take an English course?’ is a common question and the answer is simple: NO, you are never too old, or too young, to do an English language course! However, if you want to know exactly who will be studying with you, schools should let you know their age mix, […]

EC Artist to Participate in Sliema Arts Festival

Blue skies, crystal clear water and an abundance of festivals, concerts and activities to choose from; there’s nothing quite like summer in Malta. This year, we’re extremely excited to be involved in the Sliema Arts Festival, arguably one of the most exciting events of the season. Taking place only 10 minutes from our school and right next […]

Top 5: What's on in Bristol?

Studying in the UK means having an unbeatable opportunity to be immersed and learn English in the place where the language was born. Today, we’re taking a closer look at what this beautiful and fun-loving city has to offer this summer. [hs_action id=”1321″]   Bristol Harbour Festival | 17th – 19th July 2015 Enjoy a weekend full of […]