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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT IELS AND THE MALTESE ISLANDS!
THE IELS MALTA GUIDE
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WELCOME TO THE MALTESE ISLANDS!
We would like to thank you for choosing the
beautiful island of Malta as your destination and
we re so excited that you chose IELS Malta as your
English language school.
Please read through this guide and carry it with you,
it is full of essential information about the school!
ENJOY YOUR STAY IN MALTA,
The IELS Team
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Welcome
4 Contents
5 Typical 1st Day Schedule
6 1st Day Tips
7 School Facilities
8 Your Lessons
9 Visa Extensions
10 Health & Welfare
12 The Law
13 Accommodation
14 Host Home
15 Life in Malta
17 Weather
18 Exploring Malta
26 Transport
28 Discount Directory
29 Tips on making the
most of your stay
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1ST
DAY
TIPS
IF YOU NEED
ANYTHING
during your stay with
us, please speak to Like IELS on
any of the staff and Facebook for
they will be more than events, activity
happy to help you. programs and
contests!
Bring pens, Do not write in Join the
pencils & a your book on the welcome party
notebook with 1st two days in on Monday
you to class. case you need to night.
change level.
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SCHOOL IELS OPEN
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FACILITIES
Inform Reception
immediately if
you lost or found
anything!
You can leave If you lose or find
stamped postcards anything, please
at reception for inform reception
posting. immediately!
The bookshop is on You are free to Snacks & drinks are
the ground floor use the tablets in available from the
and sells a wide the lounge & read vending machines
range of books and or borrow library on the ground
postcards. books during floor and at Rocca
school hours. Nettuno next door.
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EXPULSION
YOUR IELS reserves the right
to expel students for
LESSONS unacceptable behaviour.
If you are expelled, you
will not be refunded for
the remainder of your
course or accommodation.
The cost of the return
flight will be at your own
expense.
Your lessons are The minimum
compulsory and attendance rate is
you are expected 80%.
to arrive on time.
You will be given Lessons are based Please fill in
a certificate with on a combination the welcome
your level & of book-based and goodbye
attendance rate on tasks and questionnaires to
the last Friday of supplementary help us improve!
your stay. materials.
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TIMELINE
VISA VISA EXEMPT
EXTENSIONS COUNTRIES
Apply within 2 weeks of
arrival in Malta.
COUNTRIES
NOT EXEMPT
Apply after 6 weeks in
Malta.
IF YOU WISH
TO STAY The whole
LONGER THAN process takes
90 DAYS IN +/- 4 weeks from the
MALTA moment you apply.
you will need to apply for
a Visa Extension.
Students must If you need to Come to Visa
always be in extend your visa, information
possession of a please inform the meetings, every
valid VISA, and/ Welfare Desk. Tuesday @ 12:30
or Visa Extension in the Media Hall.
when necessary.
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HEALTH & The whole team at IELS
Malta is dedicated to
WELFARE ensuring you have a happy,
problem-free stay.
The Welfare Desk is
situated in the leisure area
and is open from 08.30 to
17.00 Monday to Friday.
They are ready to help with
visas, accommodation, and
health problems.
You must be at least 17 to Pharmacies are marked on
buy alcohol and 18 to buy your street map.
tobacco.
Abortion is illegal in Malta. They close on Sundays &
Contraception is available public holidays, but one
from pharmacies. It’s remains open in each
illegal to have sex with district on a rota. Check
anyone under 18. www.ehealth.gov.mt
The use, possession, The airport pharmacy is
purchase or sale of any open every day from
drug is illegal. 07:30 to 22:00.
10 The IELS Malta GuideSchool doctor Mater Dei Hospital
Dr Navarro Gera (+356) 2545 0000
(+356) 9949 4115 30 minutes by taxi.
Available 24/7, he can
visit you at school or your St. James Capua Private
accommodation at a charge. Hospital
Fee: € 15-30 (+356) 2329 1000
15 minutes from the school.
Safety Tips
Keep your belongings with you at all time
Don’t leave your things unattended
Exercise caution when using any ATM
Do not bring an opened glass container of alcohol in
the street, or walk in swim wear, it is forbidden by
Maltese law
Emergencies
If you have an emergency out of school hours and
need help, you can call the welfare team on (+356)
9942 9617.
For any emergencies requiring an ambulance, the
fire brigade or the police, you should dial 112 and then
advise IELS staff immediately.
ielsmalta.com 11You must obey the laws of
this country. Some laws are
the same as in your country
THE LAW but some are not.
If you break the law the
Police may arrest you, and
you may be sent home at
your own expense.
Do not buy, sell or Do not drink in the Do not litter.
use drugs. street.
Do not steal. Do not buy or No topless
carry weapons. sunbathing.
12 The IELS Malta GuideACCOMMODATION
Our privately owned and managed Day’s Inn*** and The Howard***
Student Hotels are self-catering student residences situated in the
heart of Sliema, within walking distance of the adult learning centre.
Staying at an IELS Residence is a great way to
make friends and practise your English!
Free Wifi in the lobby areas.
For your own security, guests are not allowed into
the rooms.
Make sure that your valuables are locked away.
Look after your keys. Do not give them to anyone
and if you lose them please report this to the hotel
reception immediately.
If something is not working or is broken, please
inform the hotel reception or the Welfare Desk.
Accommodation guidelines are available in all IELS residences.
Please familiarise yourself with these regulations.
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HOME
Communicate! Please advise the Exchange contact
Ask about house family of any food details with the
rules & inform the intolerances or family so you can
family of any night allergies or if you easily reach each
out or change in will be eating out. other.
your schedule.
Your host will do a If you are unhappy If you are under
load of laundry and with the host 18 you have to be
change your bed home or have any back in your host
linen once a week. problems, please home by 23:59.
let us know right
away.
14 The IELS Malta GuideMany things will be different
in Malta from the way you
live at home. You may find
LIFE IN this a bit scary or you may
find it exciting. You can
MALTA always talk to anyone at IELS
if you’re a little homesick!
Maltese traditions The country’s Malta’s currency is
are a reflection of official languages the Euro (€). You
a mix of various are Maltese and can change money
cultures, mainly English, but Italian at many banks or
Mediterranean, is also widely exchange bureaus
and British. spoken. all over the islands.
Banks are usually The closest ATM Plugs are three
open until the early machine to IELS is pin (UK style) and
afternoons from 5 minutes away, at 230V. You can
Monday to Friday the Tigne Shopping find adaptors very
and until midday Complex. easily.
on Saturday.
ielsmalta.com 15We recommend Ask the Leisure To call a Maltese
bottled mineral Desk if you need number, dial +356
water although assistance getting a first. To call home
tap water is safe to Maltese SIM card. from a Maltese
drink. phone, first dial
your country code.
Shopping in Malta
Sliema, St Julians and Valletta are popular locations for
shopping & eating out. The main shopping areas around
the school are:
- Bisazza Street and Tower Road
- The Point Shopping Complex
- Plaza Shopping Centre
- Baystreet
Shops usually open from 09.00 to 13.00 and from 16.00
to 19.00 and close on Sundays and Public Holidays.
In Sliema shops are generally open throughout the day.
EU SIZE UK SIZE EU SIZE UK SIZE
WOMEN’S SIZE CONVERSIONS
MEN’S SIZE CONVERSIONS
36 3.5 40 6.5
37 4.5 41 7.5
38 5.5 42 8.5
39 6.5 43 9.5
40 7.5 44 10.5
41 8.5 45 11.5
16 The IELS Malta GuideWEATHER IN MALTA
ielsmalta.com 17EXPLORING
MALTA
MALTA HAS
EVERYTHING
YOU CAN WISH Malta is a small
independent nation
FOR state in the centre of the
& our Leisure Team Mediterranean sea, just below
has crafted an amazing Sicily in Southern Europe.
activity program! The Maltese Archipelago
consists of 3 main islands,
Malta, Gozo and Comino.
Our aim is to Ask the Leisure Ask us about other
help you explore, Desk for the activities you’d
experience and activity program. like to try, we’ll be
enjoy everything happy to help you!
our island has to
offer.
18 The IELS Malta GuideVALLETTA
TO DO L
IS T
Barrakka G
ardens & Si
With a large number of historic St John’s C ege Bell
o-Cathedr
buildings, Malta’s capital city is Grand Mas al
ter’s Palace
a World Heritage Site. In 2018, Republic St
reet shoppi
Valletta is also the European Capital Museums: ng
A
of Culture. Fine Arts, W rcheology,
ar
Boat 1.5 € 15min
TO DO L
IS
Walk thro
T
ugh the ci
ty MDINA
at h edral Malta’s former capital, also known
aul’s C
Visit St P
e Mdina E
xperience as the Silent City, consists of a
Watch th e at combination of both baroque and
ing c ak e
Eat amaz op terracmbs,
lla’s rooft aco medieval architecture. It is also
Fontane Rabat for catre !
Cross htoes, cafés & mo the set used in multiple scenes
churc
from the famous TV show Game
of Thrones.
Bus 13A 1.5 € 1h
+ Bus 51
ielsmalta.com 19BEACHES
BEST BE
ACHES
Ghadira B
ay, Mellie
Malta and Gozo are well known for Armier B ha
ay, Mellie
their sandy and rocky beaches with Gnejna B ha
each, Mg
crystal clear waters typical of the Paradise arr
Mediterranean. The beaches are Bay, Cirke
Golden B wwa
perfect for beach sports, snorkelling, ay, Mellie
Riviera, M h a
swimming or just sunbathing. ellieha
Bus 1.5 € +/- 1h
CRUISES
IS T
TO DO L
Cruise
Harbour omino The calm blue seas of the
ozo and C
Best of G Mediterranean around Malta are
ty
Boat Par e perfect for cruises.
M alta Cruis
Round
Sunset C
ruise Ask at the Leisure Desk for more
ay Trip details on cruises!
Com Din o
Departure: Sliema
Ferry
20 The IELS Malta GuideDIVING
BEST DIV
ING SPO
Dwejra B
TS
lue Hole
Diving is a very popular activity here Santa Mar
ia Caves
in Malta and with Dwejra Bay being Reqqa Ree
the third best diving spot in the f
Cirkewwa
world, it is a must do! P29
Għar Lapsi
IELS offers a variety of courses, from Inland Sea
and Tunnel
beginner to advanced, at discounted
rates.
BLUE GROTTO
Leap aboard one of Malta’s colourful ‘Luzzu’ boats and delve
into the clear bright waters of the Blue Grotto at Wied
iz-Zurrieq in the South of Malta.
At the Blue Grotto you’ll
discover numerous caves
through which you’ll sail
and experience the most
amazing turquoise, emerald
and blue waters.
Bus 13A 1.5 € 1h20
+ Bus 74
ielsmalta.com 21GOZO TO DO LIS
T
Dwejra Bay
Gozo is about 5km from Malta and
Picnic on th
is a much smaller island that feels e cliffs
Victoria: Cita
quite different from its larger sister. square, Cat del, it-Tokk
It is connected to Malta by a regular Gozo 360 hedral, armoury,
Museums:
ferry service. Gozo is more rural, Archeolog Folklore,
with a simple way of life rooted in Natural Scy, Old Prison,
ience
fishing and tradition.
Gozo is a very Gozo has plenty Throughout the
peaceful, stress-free of restaurants, year, ‘festas’ (feast
and quiet island, full specially in Victoria, days) are held in
of nature. Mgarr, Marsalforn each village with
and Xlendi. entertainment and
parades.
Bus Gozo 1.5 € 2h
222 Ferry 4.65 €
22 The IELS Malta GuideNIGHTLIFE
TO DO L
IS T
Welcome
Nightlife in Malta is diverse party on
Paceville Monday
and exciting. Party in Paceville, Festi
Malta’s nightclub capital, enjoy
Internatio
a great meal in one of the many n
on Friday al Students party
restaurants, relax and chat with
friends in a local wine bar or dance
until dawn at one of the famous
open air parties... the choice is
yours.
Join your IELS classmates You can find many different
for the welcome party (every types of restaurants and bars
Monday night) and the in Malta. The best areas to eat
International Student party out near the school include
(every Friday) and party the Sliema, St Julians and Valletta.
night away!
Paceville is the centre of A burst of colour, music and
Malta’s nightlife. You’ll find bright fireworks illuminate
many pubs, bars, restaurants the Maltese Summer nights
and club to suit every taste. during village festi. Ask the
Leisure Desk for details!
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TRANSPORT
Buses are the cheapest way to travel around Malta
and Gozo.
1 ticket = Winter 1,5€ / Summer 2€ / Night 3€
Bus card = 12 Single Day Journeys 15€
Student offer = 3 month card for 55€
Download the Tallinja App to plan your bus journey!
26 The IELS Malta GuideThere are many cab companies in Malta.
There is a cab station just a few minutes away
from the school.
You can also download the taxi app ‘‘Ecabs”.
Renting a car is a great way to explore the island.
You can hire a car with delivery and pick up from
your accommodation or the school.
All vehicles are fully insured and available to
anyone over the age of 21 (a young driver
supplement applies for students aged between
21 and 25).
In Malta we drive on the left, so when you cross
the road, don’t forget to look left, right, and left
again. Use traffic lights and zebra crossing when
crossing the road.
A great way to enjoy the beauty of Malta is by
cycling.
For a list of bicycle hire companies, go to
www.visitmalta.com/en/cycle-hire
Enquire at the Leisure Desk for information.
ielsmalta.com 27Show your
IELS student
card to get
discounts with
DISCOUNT the businesses
below.
DIRECTORY
Accessorize Klink Klink Eyelashes
Bisazza Street, Sliema St. Julian’s
Agenda Bookshop McDonald’s
The Point, Sliema All Outlets
Claire’s Accessories Merlin Library
St. George’s Road, St.Julian’s Bisazza Street, Sliema
Embassy Cinema Ronnie Photo Studio
St. Lucia’s Street, Valletta Tower Road, Sliema
Fort Fitness Seacret
Tigne Street, Sliema The Point, Sliema
Hard Rock Cafe Sports Locker
Baystreet, St. Julians Sqaq it-Torri, Sliema
& Valletta Waterfront
iCentre
Tagliaferro Centre, Sliema
28 The IELS Malta GuideTIPS TO MAKE
Speak English with
THE MOST OF other students as
much as possible
YOUR STAY
Start watching your
favourite TV shows
in English
Try not to speak Borrow English Attend the school’s
your native books from our movie nights
language with other library
students
STAYING IN A HOST HOME?
• Try to practise English as much as possible with the family
especially during evening meals.
• Make your own bed and leave your room tidy.
• Ask your host family before using the phone, the kitchen
or taking anything out of the fridge.
• Offer to pay if you break or damage anything.
• If your host family gives you a front door key, please do not
give it to anyone else.
• Keep your student card and house key separate.
ielsmalta.com 29IELS Malta
Institute of English www.ielsmalta.com
Language Studies,
Mattew Pulis Street,
Sliema SLM 3052
Tel. (+356) 2132 0381
info@ielsmalta.com @ielsmalta
EMERGENCIES
If you have an emergency out of school hours and need help,
you can call the Welfare Team on (+356) 9942 9617.
For any emergencies requiring an ambulance, fire brigade or
police you should dial 112.
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