General English Standard
General English 20 lessons per week
- Course title
- General English Standard
- Course hours
- 09:15 - 12:45
- Course days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- School admin. fee
- €55.00

- Lesson duration
- 45
- Course certificate
- Yes
- Minimum age
- 16
- Average number of students
- Course materials
- €35.00 Mandatory and not included
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
General English group course at BELS Malta, in St Paul's Bay, in the north of Malta: 20 lessons (15 hours) a week in the morning, in classes of up to 12 students (8 on average). It covers speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary, with online material linked to the coursebook, a student assessment report and a course certificate. Students booking 1 to 7 weeks are guaranteed morning lessons. Lessons last 45 minutes, Monday to Friday, from beginner (pre-A1) level. Courses start every Monday; minimum stay 1 week, minimum age 16. Registration fee €55 and course material €35 (paid once). No lessons on Maltese public holidays falling on weekdays: individual lessons are rescheduled and group lessons replaced by a free activity. From 12 weeks, long-term rates apply (minimum age 18) and students get 2 weeks of holiday for every 12 weeks booked, notified 2 weeks in advance. Students staying 8 weeks or more may occasionally have afternoon classes.
BELS Malta (St Paul's Bay)
550 West, St. Paul's Street, St Pauls Bay, Malta
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About the school: BELS Malta (St Paul's Bay)
Number of classrooms: 14
Average nº of student per classroom: 8
Minimum student age: 16
Placement test on the first day:
Distance from the airport: 20 km.
Closest airport: Malta International Airport
Year the school opened:
School opening times: 9:00 - 14:30
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Terms & Conditions: BELS Malta (St Paul's Bay)
Other terms
BELS terms and conditions (summary; full text: belsmalta.com/terms-and-conditions):
- Cancellation or postponement up to 22 days before arrival: full refund minus a €55 administration fee. Cancellation 21 days before arrival: 25% of the total invoice. Between 8 and 20 days before: 50%. 7 days or less before the start date, or not starting on the booked date: no refund.
- Postponements depend on availability: the first one is free, each further one costs €30, up to a maximum of 3 months (12 weeks). Change of booking fee: €30.
- The remaining balance is paid to BELS 21 days before arrival, free of bank charges.
- Visa: the acceptance letter is issued after full payment. If the visa is refused, BELS refunds the invoice minus the registration fee, the visa processing fee (€60) and bank charges.
- Students staying in BELS accommodation (including homestay) must book the arrival transfer and send their flight details at least 10 days before arrival; otherwise the transfer and accommodation may be cancelled without refund. Arrival transfers include up to 1 hour of waiting; departure transfers 15 minutes.
- Long-term students (12+ weeks) have 2 weeks of holiday for every 12 weeks booked, notified 2 weeks in advance; accommodation is credited only if the room is vacated.
- In classes of 1 to 3 students, lessons may be reduced to 60-65% of the usual number, with more teacher attention.
- No lessons on Maltese public holidays falling on weekdays.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended (BELS offers it at €20 per week).
- Complaints must be made in writing while the student is at the school.
- Bookings at BELS Malta with any part of the stay from November 2027 may be moved to BELS's new campus and residences in Bugibba.