English Language Academy
151 Chamber House, Triq Edgar Bernard Street Gzira
>ELA is licensed by the Malta Department of Education & is an accredited founder member of FELTOM
>Established since 1988
>Teachers are experienced & fully qualified
>Our ‘small’ school status enables us to maintain our reputation that provides a personal service & a ‘family’ atmosphere
>We offer a variety of courses for all ages starting from 4 years, with small, international groups
>ELA is also the only TOEFL iBT examination centre in Malta
>Our accommodation is within walking distance





School location
General Information
- Minimum age of students: 4
- Lesson duration: 45 min
- Maximum class size: 10
- Average number of students in group: 10
- Number of classrooms: 30
- School's foundation year: 1988
- Level placement test on the first day: yes
- The nearest airport: Luqa International Airoprt
- Distance from the nearest airport: 9.3 km
- School opening times: 08.30
- School closed on national and regional holidays: 08.12.2022, 13.12.2022, 25.12.2022, 01.01.2023, 10.02.2023, 19.03.2023, 31.03.2023, 07.04.2023, 01.05.2023, 07.06.2023, 29.06.2023, 15.08.2023, 08.09.2023, 21.09.2023, 08.12.2023, 13.12.2023, 25.12.2023
- Distance from the airport: MLA-Malta International Airport km
Facilities
- Balcony / terrace
- Library
- Free WIFI
- Printer for student use
- Dining room
- Garden
- Computer lab
- Self study room
- Canteen
- Lounge with TV
Facilities for disabled people
- Reception adapted for the disabled
- Classrooms adapted for the disabled
Classroom equipment
- Interactive whiteboard in all classrooms
- Air conditioning in all classrooms
- Heating in all classrooms
Course materials:
Top student nationalities
Courses
General English Group 20 lessons
Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
Maximum course length in weeks | 52 |
lessons per week | 20 |
Lesson duration | 45 min |
Minimum age of students | 18 |
Maximum age of students | 100 |
Average number of students in group | 8 |
Maximum group size | 10 |
Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Registration fee charged by the school | 30 € |
High season supplement per week | 50 € |
High season dates | 12.06.2023 - 09.09.2023 |
Course description
A general course aimed at students who would like to improve their communication skills in English. The course focuses on all 4 skill areas of the language, together with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Our trained teachers make use of a number of relevant conversation topics in order to facilitate students’ learning.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
Intensive English Group 30 lessons
Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
Maximum course length in weeks | 52 |
lessons per week | 30 |
Lesson duration | 45 min |
Minimum age of students | 18 |
Maximum age of students | 100 |
Average number of students in group | 8 |
Maximum group size | 10 |
Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Registration fee charged by the school | 30 € |
High season supplement per week | 50 € |
High season dates | 12.06.2023 - 09.09.2023 |
Course description
A general course aimed at students who would like to improve their communication skills in English. The course focuses on all 4 skill areas of the language, together with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Our trained teachers make use of a number of relevant conversation topics in order to facilitate students’ learning.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
Child General English Group 20 lessons
Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
Maximum course length in weeks | 12 |
lessons per week | 20 |
Lesson duration | 45 min |
Minimum age of students | 13 |
Maximum age of students | 17 |
Average number of students in group | 8 |
Maximum group size | 12 |
Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Registration fee charged by the school | 30 € |
High season supplement per week | 50 € |
High season dates | 12.06.2023 - 09.09.2023 |
Course description
These courses are run for teenagers travelling with their parent(s) during the summer months. Lessons of parents and their children will start and finish at the same time. Parents MUST supervise and be reponsible for their children during break times. Accommodation in Self-Catering Apartment or Host Family or Hotel is available on request.
Parent Adult Courses: Please refer to Adult Courses.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates
Junior Summer All-Inclusive Programme (13 - 17 years) - Student Residence
Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
Maximum course length in weeks | 7 |
lessons per week | 20 |
Lesson duration | 45 min |
Minimum age of students | 13 |
Maximum age of students | 17 |
Certificate of course attendance | yes |
High season dates | 12.06.2023 - 09.09.2023 |
Course description
The price includes:
Registration fee
GE Group 20 for Juniors
Residence Accommodation on Full Board
Arrival & Dep. Airport Transfers
Full Leisure Activity Programme
Guard.me Travel & Medical Insurance
24/7 Welfare Assistance
Online Placement Test
Group Leader Supervision (School, Activities and in Junior Residence)
Welcome Pack
Student Card
Basic Course Materials
Course Certificate
Mobile SIM Card
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates
Junior Summer All-Inclusive Programme (13 - 17 years) - Host Family
Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
Maximum course length in weeks | 7 |
lessons per week | 20 |
Lesson duration | 45 min |
Minimum age of students | 13 |
Maximum age of students | 17 |
Certificate of course attendance | yes |
High season dates | 12.06.2023 - 09.09.2023 |
Course description
The price includes:
Registration fee
GE Group 20 for Juniors
Host Family Accommod. on Full Board
Arrival & Dep. Airport Transfers
Full Leisure Activity Programme
Guard.me Travel & Medical Insurance
24/7 Welfare Assistance
Online Placement Test
Group Leader Supervision (School, Activities and in Junior Residence)
Welcome Pack
Student Card
Basic Course Materials
Course Certificate
Mobile SIM Card
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates
Business English Group 20 lessons pw
Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
Maximum course length in weeks | 52 |
lessons per week | 20 |
Lesson duration | 45 min |
Minimum age of students | 18 |
Maximum age of students | 100 |
Maximum group size | 6 |
Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Registration fee charged by the school | 30 € |
High season supplement per week | 50 € |
High season dates | 12.06.2023 - 09.09.2023 |
Course description
These rank amongst the most popular courses at ELA, mainly thanks to our experienced Business English tutors’ ability to teach a highly engaging syllabus in a fun communicative way. Topics covered include business correspondence, presentations, business-related vocabulary, CV writing, negotiations and business phoning amongst others.
Course levels
Course start dates
Business Intensive English Group 30 lessons pw
Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
Maximum course length in weeks | 52 |
lessons per week | 30 |
Lesson duration | 45 min |
Minimum age of students | 18 |
Maximum age of students | 100 |
Maximum group size | 6 |
Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Registration fee charged by the school | 30 € |
High season supplement per week | 50 € |
High season dates | 12.06.2023 - 09.09.2023 |
Course description
These rank amongst the most popular courses at ELA, mainly thanks to our experienced Business English tutors’ ability to teach a highly engaging syllabus in a fun communicative way. Topics covered include business correspondence, presentations, business-related vocabulary, CV writing, negotiations and business phoning amongst others.
Course levels
Course start dates
TOEFL iBT Exam Prep Course - 20 lessons pw
Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
Maximum course length in weeks | 52 |
lessons per week | 20 |
Lesson duration | 45 min |
Minimum age of students | 18 |
Maximum age of students | 100 |
Maximum group size | 6 |
Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Registration fee charged by the school | 30 € |
High season supplement per week | 50 € |
High season dates | 12.06.2023 - 09.09.2023 |
Course description
ELA is the only certified TOEFL iBT test center in Malta, meaning that students have the added advantage of sitting for the exam on their school premises! ELA boasts of the most comprehensive and up-to-date collection of study material and software on the island, together with tutors specialised in preparing you for this exam. An excellent pass rate is what makes this course so popular at ELA.
Course levels
Course start dates
TOEFL iBT Exam Course - 30 lessons pw
Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
Maximum course length in weeks | 52 |
lessons per week | 30 |
Lesson duration | 45 min |
Minimum age of students | 18 |
Maximum age of students | 100 |
Maximum group size | 6 |
Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Registration fee charged by the school | 30 € |
High season supplement per week | 50 € |
High season dates | 12.06.2023 - 09.09.2023 |
Course description
ELA is the only certified TOEFL iBT test center in Malta, meaning that students have the added advantage of sitting for the exam on their school premises! ELA boasts of the most comprehensive and up-to-date collection of study material and software on the island, together with tutors specialised in preparing you for this exam. An excellent pass rate is what makes this course so popular at ELA.
Course levels
Course start dates
IELTS Exam Prep - 20 lessons pw
Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
Maximum course length in weeks | 52 |
lessons per week | 20 |
Lesson duration | 45 min |
Minimum age of students | 18 |
Maximum age of students | 100 |
Maximum group size | 6 |
Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Registration fee charged by the school | 30 € |
High season supplement per week | 50 € |
High season dates | 12.06.2023 - 09.09.2023 |
Course description
ELA also offers preparation courses for both the Academic and General Training modules of IELTS. Our experienced IELTS tutors cover the four skills forming the four sections of the exam using the best available study material on the market. This course is available both as a group or an individual course.
Course levels
Course start dates
Accommodation
Host Family ADULTS & JUNIORS (Short stay - 1 to 7 weeks) Single room - Full board
Our accommodation team works hard to select host families that provide a clean, comfortable, friendly, and English-speaking environment. All our host families are licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority. Breakfast and dinner time give you an excellent opportunity to interact with your host and put any functional English you learnt in class into practice.
Price includes: | bedding |
Minimum stay in weeks | 1 |
Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 0 € |
High season supplement per week | 42 € |
High season dates | 10.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 |
Supplements
Special Diet Supplement (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Celiac, Vegan, Lactose Free, Halal) | 70 € per week |
Private Bathroom Supplement | 77 € per week |
Host Family ADULTS & JUNIORS (Short stay - 1 to 7 weeks) Single room - Half board
Our accommodation team works hard to select host families that provide a clean, comfortable, friendly, and English-speaking environment. All our host families are licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority. Breakfast and dinner time give you an excellent opportunity to interact with your host and put any functional English you learnt in class into practice.
Price includes: | bedding |
Minimum stay in weeks | 1 |
Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 0 € |
High season supplement per week | 42 € |
High season dates | 10.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 |
Supplements
Special Diet Supplement (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Celiac, Vegan, Lactose Free, Halal) | 70 € per week |
Private Bathroom Supplement | 77 € per week |
Host Family ADULTS & JUNIORS (Short stay - 1 to 7 weeks) Shared room - Full board
Our accommodation team works hard to select host families that provide a clean, comfortable, friendly, and English-speaking environment. All our host families are licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority. Breakfast and dinner time give you an excellent opportunity to interact with your host and put any functional English you learnt in class into practice.
Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 0 € |
High season supplement per week | 49 € |
High season dates | 10.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 |
Supplements
Special Diet Supplement (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Celiac, Vegan, Lactose Free, Halal) | 70 € per week |
Private Bathroom Supplement | 49 € per week |
Host Family ADULTS & JUNIORS (Short stay - 1 to 7 weeks) Shared room - Half board
Our accommodation team works hard to select host families that provide a clean, comfortable, friendly, and English-speaking environment. All our host families are licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority. Breakfast and dinner time give you an excellent opportunity to interact with your host and put any functional English you learnt in class into practice.
Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 0 € |
High season supplement per week | 42 € |
High season dates | 10.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 |
Supplements
Special Diet Supplement (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Celiac, Vegan, Lactose Free, Halal) | 70 € per week |
Private Bathroom Supplement | 49 € per week |
Host Family ADULTS & JUNIORS (Long stay - 8 weeks & over) Single room - Half board
Our accommodation team works hard to select host families that provide a clean, comfortable, friendly, and English-speaking environment. All our host families are licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority. Breakfast and dinner time give you an excellent opportunity to interact with your host and put any functional English you learnt in class into practice.
Minimum stay in weeks | 8 |
Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 0 € |
High season supplement per week | 35 € |
High season dates | 10.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 |
Supplements
Special Diet Supplement (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Celiac, Vegan, Lactose Free) | 70 € per week |
Private Bathroom Supplement | 77 € per week |
Host Family ADULTS & JUNIORS (Long stay - 8 weeks & over) Single room - Full board
Our accommodation team works hard to select host families that provide a clean, comfortable, friendly, and English-speaking environment. All our host families are licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority. Breakfast and dinner time give you an excellent opportunity to interact with your host and put any functional English you learnt in class into practice.
Minimum stay in weeks | 8 |
Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 0 € |
High season supplement per week | 42 € |
High season dates | 10.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 |
Supplements
Special Diet Supplement (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Celiac, Vegan, Lactose Free, Halal) | 70 € per week |
Private Bathroom Supplement | 77 € per week |
Host Family ADULTS & JUNIORS (Long stay - 8 weeks & over) Shared room - Full board
Our accommodation team works hard to select host families that provide a clean, comfortable, friendly, and English-speaking environment. All our host families are licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority. Breakfast and dinner time give you an excellent opportunity to interact with your host and put any functional English you learnt in class into practice.
Minimum stay in weeks | 8 |
Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 0 € |
High season supplement per week | 63 € |
High season dates | 10.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 |
Supplements
Special Diet Supplement (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Celiac, Vegan, Lactose Free, Halal) | 70 € per week |
Private Bathroom Supplement | 49 € per week |
Host Family ADULTS & JUNIORS (Long stay - 8 weeks & over) Shared room - Half board
Our accommodation team works hard to select host families that provide a clean, comfortable, friendly, and English-speaking environment. All our host families are licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority. Breakfast and dinner time give you an excellent opportunity to interact with your host and put any functional English you learnt in class into practice.
Price includes: | access to free WIFI in the building, access to kitchen, weekly cleaning, access to the laundry room, heating, bedding, TV, shared bathroom |
Minimum stay in weeks | 8 |
Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 0 € |
High season supplement per week | 21 € |
High season dates | 10.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 |
Supplements
Special Diet Supplement (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Celiac, Vegan, Lactose Free, Halal) | 70 € per week |
Private Bathroom Supplement | 49 € per week |

Apartment ELA Self-Catering Apartment (Short stay - 1 to 7 weeks)
ELA offers accommodation in shared apartments exclusively for the use of its students!
Our self-catering apartments are all 5-minutes on foot from our school, and may be booked either on a single room basis or shared room basis (twin or triple rooms).
Price includes: | access to free WIFI in the building, access to kitchen, weekly cleaning, access to the laundry room, heating, bedding, TV, shared bathroom |
Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Sunday prior to the course to Sunday after the course |
Minimum age | 18 |
Maximum age | 100 |
Distance from school walking | 5 min |
Extra nights bookable: | Yes |
Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 0 € |
High season supplement per week | 42 € |
High season dates | 10.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 |
Supplements
Private Bathroom Supplement - double room | 49 € per week |
Private Bathroom Supplement - single room | 77 € per week |
Apartment ELA Self-Catering Apartment (Long stay - 8 weeks & over)
ELA offers accommodation in shared apartments exclusively for the use of its students!
Our self-catering apartments are all 5-minutes on foot from our school, and may be booked either on a single room basis or shared room basis (twin or triple rooms).
Price includes: | access to free WIFI in the building, access to kitchen, weekly cleaning, access to the laundry room, heating, bedding, TV, shared bathroom |
Minimum age | 18 |
Minimum stay in weeks | 8 |
Distance from school walking | 5 - 10 min |
Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 0 € |
High season supplement per week | 42 € |
High season dates | 10.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 |
Supplements
Private Bathroom Supplement - double room | 49 € per week |
Private Bathroom Supplement - single room | 77 € per week |
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE BOOKING.
Description of the booking process, deposit payment, balance payment
1. Making a booking.
1.1 The booking will be made via langart.net through an online booking system.
2. Deposit payment
2.1 A deposit, in the amount specified in the booking process, to secure a place on the course, will be charged to the student at the time of booking.
3. Balance payment
3.1 The balance will be paid by the student to the school directly.
3.2 For the payment of the balance, the school will issue an invoice to the student, with the deposit deducted, and forward it to the student along with confirmation of enrolment and other documents relating to the booking. The invoice will include the methods of payment accepted by the school, as well as the deadline for payment.
For latest booking terms, to include changing the booking, cancellations, withdrawal from the course, and others, visit:
https://elamalta.com/en/terms-conditions-adults/
https://elamalta.com/en/terms-conditions-teenage/
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