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ABOUT
MALTA
Great location….
The beautiful islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino
are located at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Sea, providing
an ideal environment for both study and leisure. The islands are
only a few hours away from major European cities by air and within
easy reach of North Africa.
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climate….
Year-round sunshine, bright blue skies, very few rainy days,
Malta has a typical Mediterranean climate making an ideal
place to study English all year round. Annual Malta rainfall
is low, averaging 578mm a year, and the length of the dry
season in summer is longer than in neighbouring Italy. Sea
bathing is quite possible well in to the ‘winter’
months, and the peak beach season can last until mid- to
late October. |
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| Rich in culture….
During its history Malta was occupied by the Phoenicians,
the Romans, the Arabs, the Knights of St John, the French
and the British. You can see the influence of all of these
on today’s Malta, which gives it a fascinating appeal
- megalithic temples dating from 5,000 BC. baroque palaces
from the times of The Knights of St. John, medieval walled
towns, golden sandstone fortresses and buildings, with fine
examples of medieval, baroque and renaissance architecture.
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Perfect place to study English….
Malta has become a great place to learn English in the sunshine!
The islands became part of the British Empire in 1814 and remained
a British colony until 1964 when the islands gained their independence.
English is one of Malta’s two official languages and is becoming
more and more the preferred language among the youngsters. The influence
of the British can be seen everywhere: the Maltese drive on the
justify; the most important daily newspapers are in English; the
education system is British; the judicial system is British; shop
signs are in English; and you can even see red phone boxes in some
places or eat a typical English breakfast!
A warm welcome….
The Maltese are famous for their hospitality and warm welcome. Everyone
wants to help make your stay the most enjoyable. One of the many
celebrations not to be missed is the Maltese “Festa”,
a colourful event with magnificent firework displays and street
pageantry, which take place in every village on every weekend throughout
the summer and are where you can really see the Maltese in action!Come
and see for yourself! |