Learn English at GEOS Language School in Sliema

If you want to learn English at GEOS Language School in Sliema, AEI Study Abroad Agency offers free counseling and placement services for English courses!

Contact us to know the cost of your language trip, including school registration, English course, course material, airport reception service, international insurance and accommodation.

The Language School

The Maltese islands, situated almost at the centre of the Mediterranean, offer the attraction of clear blue waters, secluded bays and sandy beaches while, in the towns, medieval walled citadels and splendid baroque churches and palaces reflect the rich history of the islands. Malta's rich historical heritage spans a period of 7000 years from their unique megalithic origins to the present day.
While welcoming you to our Language Centre, we hope that your experience here with us in Malta will be both enjoyable and fruitful in your academic pursuits. Our staff will be always at your disposal in order to make your visit to Malta a success.

The English Courses

Intensive English

This course starts every Monday and caters for students from beginner to advanced level. This course is for students with an interest in improving their English in a wider, general context, whether it is for travel, friendship or their career. The course is divided into morning and afternoon components, making it possible for students to study full-time and take electives. Regular testing is done to monitor the students’ performance and give feedback.

Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses

The Cambridge exams test students’ ability to use English (their vocabulary resource, their understanding of grammar) and their abilities in the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). The exams take place over three days. The Reading, Use of English and Writing tests are held on one day, and the Speaking test (interview), and the Listening test on separate days.

There are four different types of exam courses and is subject to availability at the school.

- Preliminary English Test (PET). For students at an upper-elementary level.
- First Certificate in English (FCE). For students at an intermediate level.
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). For students at an upper-intermediate level.
- Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) . For students at an advanced level (close to native speaker level).

IELTS Exam courses

The IELTS test is the standard test for students intending to study in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It is also recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. IELTS provides a reliable assessment of a student’s ability to read, write, speak and listen accurately in English.

TOEFL Exam courses

TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. Many universities and institutions around the world use TOEFL scores as a condition of entry, especially in the USA and Canada.

TOEFL can now be taken as a written test or as a computer-based test. The test has four sections, which must all be answered. The sections are Listening, Structure, Reading and Writing. The difference between the written and the computer-based tests is that the computer-based test is computer-adaptive. This means that the computer chooses the next questions on how well you answered the last question.

English for Business Purposes

Students who wish to improve their English skills for business will certainly benefit from taking this course. It also prepares students for entry into business courses, or to take the Cambridge Business English Certificate. The course gives students practice in reading and writing business correspondence, and to communicate verbally (telephone skills, presentations, talks and business meetings). The focus is also on building the students' business vocabulary, as well as improving students' research skills.

Holiday English Course Programs

Students can have the opportunity to combine an English language course with a sightseeing or adventure holiday! Holiday programs can be designed to focus on English and/or recreational activities, can be combined with homestay and a 24 hour emergency support service.
Our Holiday programs offer the student a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Activities range from pleasant barbecues and picnics to day trips to famous places.
A program can be designed to suit any requests.

Accommodation options

Students have the following housing options:

Homestay

A Homestay is the greatest experience you can have when you travel. In an instant, you make friends and become a part of a family with whom you will correspond forever. You will play a great part in global exchange, promoting understanding and respect for other cultures and views.

Our Student Services Departments ensure that students are placed in caring and experienced Homestay families, while carefully matching families to students' Homestay requests. Students' welfare is as important to the school as their academic achievement, and we believe that this is what distinguishes us from other schools.

Schools provide 24-hour emergency contact numbers, which allow not only for students to feel safe and at ease, but their families in their own countries can have a peace of mind, too.

Au Pair (dependent on the school)

Au Pair is a program that places students with local host families that seek help with childcare or household tasks. In exchange for working, a student receives accommodation and meals.

Generally to be eligible for the au pair program, students must:

• Be between 18 and 30 years old, in good health, mature and responsible
• Speak English at a minimum of Intermediate level
• Be able to show that they have some experience in childcare and household duties (such as cleaning, ironing and cooking)
• Provide references (An international driver's license, though not compulsory, would be an advantage)

Alternative Accommodation

Although GEOS does not really recommend alternative accommodation we understand that for some students it is the best option. This is why all schools are able to help in finding alternative accommodation i.e. backpackers, flat mates etc.

Schools will always have listings of shared accommodation arrangements and the friendly staff is always there to help any student who may have an enquiry.