A 3-month (12-week) English course in Malta costs €2,040–2,544 for General English, according to the official 2026 price lists of IH Malta and Maltalingua, and €2,880–3,504 for an intensive course. With school accommodation in a shared room, the total you pay the school is around €4,400–5,300. And one detail few people explain: 12 weeks vs 13 weeks changes your visa, work rights and transport.
1. Price of a 12-week course (official 2026 price lists)
| Course, 12 weeks | IH Malta | Maltalingua |
|---|---|---|
| General English, 20 lessons/week | €2,040 | €2,544 |
| Intensive, 30 lessons/week | €2,880 | €3,504 |
| Admin fee | Included in the long-term offer | None |
| Summer supplement | None on the long-term offer | +€50/week, 22-06 to 28-08-2026 |
That works out at €170 (IH Malta) and €212 (Maltalingua) a week for General English: cheaper than booking 4 weeks on their own. Compare General English with the intensive course.
2. Accommodation for 12 weeks
Maltalingua school apartments, 2026, per person:
| Room | Nov–Mar (€196/wk) | Spring & autumn | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared, 12 weeks | €2,352 | €2,688 (€224/wk) | €273/week |
| Single, 12 weeks | €3,612 (€301/wk) | €4,284 (€357/wk) | €441/week |
Maltalingua says it offers apartment discounts for courses of 8 weeks or more: ask for the figure before booking. Finding your own place? Read student accommodation costs in Malta.
3. Total paid to the school: two examples
| Item | Winter (Nov–Mar) | Spring or autumn |
|---|---|---|
| General English 12 weeks (Maltalingua) | €2,544 | €2,544 |
| Shared room 12 weeks | €2,352 | €2,688 |
| Airport transfer | €25 | €25 |
| Eco tax (cap per stay) | €22.50 | €22.50 |
| Total | €4,943.50 | €5,279.50 |
With IH Malta's course (€2,040) and the same accommodation, the total is about €500 lower. Flights, food and going out are extra: see the real 3-month budget.
4. 12 weeks or 13: what changes
| 12 weeks (84 days) | 13+ weeks (over 90 days) | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa (visa-exempt nationals) | Not needed | National D visa, applied for at least 9 weeks ahead |
| Visa (other nationals) | Schengen C visa for the length of the course | National D visa |
| Work (non-EU) | No | Yes, max. 20 h/week after the first 3 months |
| Student tallinja card | No (requires a course longer than 3 months) | Yes, for full-time courses (ages 17–59) |
| Funds to show | No D-visa requirement | 75% of the minimum wage per month of course (≈ €745/month) |
If you just want to improve your English and go home, 12 weeks is the simplest length. If you want to stay and work, 13 weeks won't get you far (you'd work one week): think 6 months. More in study and work in Malta.
5. How much will my English improve in 3 months?
It depends on your starting level and your hours: intensive is 30 lessons a week, about 360 over 12 weeks; General English, 240. Level-by-level estimates in how many class hours to notice progress.
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Information checked on 2026-10-05. Sources: 2026 price lists of IH Malta (price list and long-term offer) and Maltalingua; Identità – Central Visa Unit (courses over and under 90 days, student employment, visa-exempt countries, D visa checklist); Malta Public Transport (tallinja card); Eurostat (2026 minimum wage).