How much does an English school in Malta cost in 2026? A General English course (20 lessons a week) costs €170–245 a week, according to the official 2026 price lists of IH Malta and Maltalingua: about €720–876 for 4 weeks in low season and €2,040–2,544 for 12 weeks. School accommodation adds €196–273 a week for a shared room. Below are the tables with every price, where it comes from, and totals for 1 and 3 months.
1. Course prices per week (official 2026 price lists)
| Course | IH Malta | Maltalingua |
|---|---|---|
| General English, 20 lessons/week | €180 (low season) – €245 (high) | €234 (1 week) – €207 (24+ weeks) |
| Intensive, 30 lessons/week | €250 – €315 | €343 (1 week) – €282 (24+ weeks) |
| Exam preparation (IELTS, Cambridge), 30 lessons | — | €349 (1 week) |
| Admin / booking fee | €75 | None, no material fees |
| Summer supplement | High-season price | +€50/week, 22-06 to 28-08-2026 |
Two things move the price most: length (the more weeks, the cheaper each week) and season (summer is the most expensive). If you are over 30 and want small groups, ETI Malta's General English 30+ (22.5 hours, max. 10 students per group) costs €425 a week, plus a €60 registration fee.
Not sure which intensity you need? Compare General English with the intensive course, or read general or intensive English.
2. Price by length: 4, 12 and 24 weeks
| Length | IH Malta, General 20 lessons | Maltalingua, General 20 lessons |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | €720 (low season) + €75 admin fee | €876 |
| 8 weeks | €1,360 (long-term offer) | €1,728 |
| 12 weeks | €2,040 (long-term offer) | €2,544 |
| 24 weeks | €3,720 (long-term offer) | €4,968 |
IH Malta's long-term offer has no admin fee and no high-season supplement. If you stay over 90 days and you are not an EU citizen, you need a D visa: requirements in study and work in Malta.
3. School accommodation per week
Maltalingua 2026 rates (St Julian's), per person per week:
| Type | Nov–Mar | Spring & autumn | Summer (21-06 to 30-08) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment, shared twin room | €196 | €224 | €273 |
| Apartment, single room | €301 | €357 | €441 |
| Host family, half board, twin | €287 | €322 | €406 |
| Host family, half board, single | €364 | €406 | €511 |
As a second reference, ETI Malta's residence costs €220–375 a week in a twin room and €300–545 in a single, plus a €25 weekly service fee. If you'd rather find your own place, read student accommodation costs in Malta first.
4. Fees most people forget
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Government eco tax | €1.50 per night, max. €22.50 per stay | Maltalingua, IH Malta |
| Airport transfer | €25 on arrival (mandatory with school accommodation) | Maltalingua |
| Admin / registration fee | €75 (IH Malta), €60 (ETI), €0 (Maltalingua) | 2026 price lists |
| Course book | €50, optional at IH Malta | IH Malta |
| Student tallinja card | €25 registration; free travel on day and night routes | Malta Public Transport |
The student tallinja card is for people aged 17–59 on a full-time course longer than 3 months. With it, buses, the Sliema–Valletta ferry and the Barrakka Lift are free.
5. Totals: what you pay the school
4 weeks in autumn (General English + shared twin in a school apartment)
| Item | Maltalingua |
|---|---|
| General English, 4 weeks | €876 |
| Apartment, twin, 4 weeks (autumn rate) | €896 |
| Airport transfer | €25 |
| Eco tax (cap per stay) | €22.50 |
| Total paid to the school | €1,819.50 |
12 weeks (General English, course only)
| School | Price |
|---|---|
| IH Malta (long-term offer) | €2,040 |
| Maltalingua | €2,544 |
Add flights, food and going out, which depend on you. We break them down in the cost of living in Malta as a student and in the 3-month budget.
6. How to pay less
- Book more weeks: at Maltalingua the weekly price drops from €234 to €207 from 24 weeks; IH Malta's long-term offer brings it to €155–170.
- Avoid summer: from late June to late August supplements apply and accommodation is 20–40% higher.
- Check dated promotions: Maltalingua keeps 2026 prices for 2027 courses booked before 31 October (summer weeks excluded).
- Ask what's included: admin fees, books and transfers change the total more than you'd expect.
If you want us to compare these schools (and others) for your dates, budget and length of stay, request free advice and we'll send you a quote with real numbers.
Information checked on 2026-10-05. Sources: 2026 price lists published on the websites of IH Malta (price list and long-term offer), Maltalingua and ETI Malta; Malta Public Transport (tallinja card). Prices can change: always confirm with the school before paying.