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BELSSt. Pauls Bay, Malta

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4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of BELS, St. Pauls Bay
Ranked #2 of 5 English schools in St. Pauls Bay
School
Location of the school
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Other
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

(19)
Students 18-30 years
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

(21)
Students 31-49 years
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

(34)
Students 50+ years
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

(15)
What we like about the school
  • Location with sea views, just 2 minutes walk from the sea.
  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • E-learning platform.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: BELS St. Paul's Bay is an English language school located in the picturesque town of St. Paul's Bay, Malta. The lively town centre of Bugibba is within a 10-minute walk of the school, ensuring that the area is ripe with eateries, shops, supermarkets, convenience stores and a range of locations for an active nightlife. The school is just a couple of minute's walk from the sea and offers great views from the classrooms.

Course selection: In addition to General English courses taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also provides all-inclusive packages all year round, immersive junior programmes throughout the summer months, Business English, Parent + Child programmes and more. Individual or two-to-one lessons are available in conjunction or independently from any other course.

Junior programmes are available during the holiday periods of Autumn, Spring and Summer.

School facilities: The school's modern premises are highlighted through their open classrooms and the natural light that enters, ensuring an optimal learning environment. The school facilities include a lounge area, a library, a games room, and a customer support desk for any questions that arise.

Accommodation: The school offers a choice of Residences within walking distance of the school. Homestay accommodations with local families are also available throughout the year.

Social and cultural: The areas surrounding BELS St. Paul's Bay are popular and offer an active nightlife. Attractions within walking distance of the school include Qawra Point Beach, the Malta National Aquarium, Bugibba Perched Beach and more.
  • The language school BELS was founded in St. Pauls Bay, Malta in 2007.
  • Legal name / parent company: BELS Ltd.
  • Tax registration ID: MT14238524

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Online
Private

Information for all courses offered by BELS

Comments about courses

No high season supplement for bookings of 12 weeks and more.

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
55.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 30 € per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 45 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 07 Jun 2024, 29 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 08 Sep 2024, 21 Sep 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 13 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
Note: All courses offered by BELS, St. Pauls Bay can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • Accommodation in St. Pauls Bay
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BELS

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOFELTOMIALCQEELT, MTA
English teacher qualifications
80% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:15
Student gender mix
33% male / 67% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at BELS and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 14

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for blind students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 90
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 45
Junior courses - In summer: 160
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 25
Minimum age of students
16 years
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 19 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Malta International Airport:
50 € one way
80 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Malta International (MLA).
More information about airports around St. Pauls Bay and how to get from the airport to St. Pauls Bay on your own here on our St. Pauls Bay page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
60 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing0.5 km
Diving-
Football (soccer)-
Golf-
Horse riding-
Music-
Sailing-
Swimming-
Windsurfing-
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

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Adults - Paid activities

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Junior - Free activities

As part of the Junior programmes: Music, drama, team-building activities, sport games, and more.

Junior - Paid activities

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Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Weekly Sample of a Young Adult Social Programme
Weekly Sample of a Young Adult Social Programme
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Weekly Sample of a Young Adult Social Programme
Weekly Sample of a Young Adult Social Programme
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Sample of Junior Social Activities
Sample of Junior Social Activities
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Junior Activities Sample Autumn 2023 Week 2
Junior Activities Sample Autumn 2023 Week 2
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Junior Activities Sample Autumn 2023 Week 1
Junior Activities Sample Autumn 2023 Week 1

Accommodation

Ratings of BELS compared to ratings of all schools in Malta

 BELS St. Pauls BayAverage of all other schools in Malta
Overall school rating4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Shared flat3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Student opinions about BELS, St. Pauls Bay

Liked
The school was very nice. It has 2 buildings. The first building is very modern and the classes are very nice and light. There is an interactive table in each class - it was great. There is air conditioning in classes. Second building is a typical school - older type. I had enjoyed the e-learning process.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Superior Residence
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English Standard - 4 weeks
9. Oct. 2017
Liked
The teacher assigned to me for the daily lessons has really responded to my expectations. The afternoon lesson has less responded to my needs but, over time, it was possible to meet my needs and therefore also in this case the school's response was positive.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Comfort Residence
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Other comments They need to improve (but I know that logistics aren't easy) the organization of the accommodation. Living with people of different ages (in my case I was 38 and the others 20) makes sharing the apartment, especially the management of communal areas, quite unpleasant (inability to keep it clean, in particular, but also noises and privacy)
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
30. Oct. 2018
Liked
I liked the informal atmosphere and the small size of the school, which allowed a personal relationship between teachers and students. I appreciated the careful management of the director and the teaching quality assessment carried out every week.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The target audience of the school is very diverse, both as age and as nationality, so that a comparison is made very rich and interesting.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Shared Apartment
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments School serious and effective
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
5. Aug. 2013
Liked
I am the father of Gian (Gian) who was the younger student of the A1 course. My son was happy with the course and with his teacher Jeremy. He appreciated the type of lessons and I realised he learned a lot of new words.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English Standard - 1 week
10. Jul. 2017
Liked
Quality of the lessons and the complete coverage of English skills(grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary). A lot of time for conversation.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Kindness, style of all operators. Very good organization.
Course: General English Standard - 1 week
10. Jul. 2017
Liked
The mother tongue teacher (Susan)and the ease with which I moved between the accommodation and the school, that are located close by.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss it is useful to print a copy of the Bels school price list, just in case there were to pay extra, to avoid errors as it happened to me
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Shared Apartment
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments the apartment in the residence of the school was absolutely perfect because it was near the sea and practically adjoining the school, and then easily accessible.
Course: Group 20 - 2 weeks
30. May. 2012
Liked
Very competent teacher. Very good imparting of the course material. New, good rooms. Customized group level. International students
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The city Valetta! The interaction between historic city centre and new elements is very well accomplished. Anybody from tourists to diplomats cross in the smallest space. Rabatt and Medina on the main island and you should check out the museums.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments The school is really very good. I had a bit of bad luck with the private accommodation, but many were extremely pleased with the private accommodation.
Course: General English Intensive (1 Wo.) + General English Standard (1 Wo.) - 2 weeks
8. Jul. 2015
Liked
This is school for adults, teenagers rarely come. The atmosphere at school is nice. The majority of people come from Europe.
Overall rating
Value for money
City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Comfort Residence
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English Intensive 30 - 12 weeks
29. Jul. 2019
Liked
Friendly atmosphere, correct approach by the teachers, stress-free learning, groups with optimum numbers of students.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss When completing the level test, do not shoot at random, but skip the incomprehensible tasks.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Friendly school, helpful staff.
Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks
5. Feb. 2024
Liked
Teachers, few students in the same class, the level of the students were similar. Teachers played interesting topics.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The weather in St. Paul's in very hot, keep that in mind. I think it would be better going in spring or autumn. there are also fewer students, furthermore the classes would be better. It was a very good experience to improve my skills. La Valetta is an a amazing city.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments I think that demanding a deposit of 100 euros in cash is excessive, since the banks charge us commissions for withdrawing money. I think they should allow paying the deposit by credit card. I think they should review the things that can go wrong in the apartment, before the student arrives.
Course: General English - Mini Group [English] - 1 week
17. Jun. 2019
Liked
The fact that in a group there were not too many people, and therefore the teachers could concentrate on everyone
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The basics, the rest is learned in the classroom
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I was satisfied with the experience although short
Course: General English Standard [Inglese] - 1 week
16. Aug. 2018
Liked
The work of administrators at the reception, the quality of teaching of some teachers (Clair)
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Choose the school in Malta with a small percentage of Russian students. BELS School is one of them.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeks
6. Jun. 2016
Liked
Everything was so straightforward. Regular meeting on Mondays for cross-class communication.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The mentioned reunion
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English Standard [Englisch] - 1 week
31. Oct. 2018
Liked
Clean and airconditioned facilities, and very good level of teaching and teaching materials.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks
26. Jul. 2018
Liked
All the people are very friendly! And the flats are very good!!! Thank you BELS!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Superior Residence
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English Standard [English] - 4 weeks
9. Jan. 2024
Liked
Actuallu I liked everything. Great teachers, interesting lessons, nice atmosphere.
Disliked
It would be easier if every student had a name badge and a second coffee machine would be useful so that you don't have to wait the whole break in line.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss High level, interesting classes, well prepared teachers. Worth going for at least 2 weeks.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: None
Other comments The school is situated in a good location, easy access, close to the sea, close to a shop and a kiosk with good food.
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
3. Aug. 2023
Liked
You could learn on your own way and won't get forced to think another way.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English Standard - 1 week
20. Aug. 2017
Liked
Small and quiet school. The average age suited me well (about 25-30ans)
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks
25. Aug. 2014
Liked
The availability of the administration and the atmosphere in general.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss If it could be a very formative experience or not it depends on you only. The school gives you all the possibility to take the maximum advantage from this experience. The best part is the numerous occasions to socialize and to use the English in real life. It is not only a school.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Superior Residence
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English Standard - 3 weeks
13. Oct. 2014
Liked
Small groups in the classroom and inclusion in the appropriate level
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Ask to be moved if they notice that the level is too high or low
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks
27. Jul. 2018
Liked
The availability, the kindness and the efficiency of the teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss to use both spaces as the technological tools
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
5. Sep. 2016
Liked
Very well organized school with teachers who enjoy teaching.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Superior Residence
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
18. Dec. 2017
Liked
Everyone knows everyone. The school is small but mighty.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss All leisure activities organized by the school.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Superior Residence
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments The staff of the school is very friendly, willing to help, flexible - they have all the positive characteristics you could wish for. I will come back next year. High recommended!
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
18. Apr. 2016
Liked
School is not big, friendly, good teachers.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments I'm happy and I think I'll be back there.
Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks
27. Nov. 2018
Liked
Very nice, friendly atmosphere of teaching.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks
29. Jan. 2024
Liked
The teaching methodology and the teacher
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Very professional and kind. Highly recommended.
Course: General English Standard [Inglés] - 1 week
25. Jun. 2018
Liked
Availability of those who work in there
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Many teachers are young but well prepared
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Superior Residence
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English Standard - 3 weeks
18. Aug. 2015
Liked
The advanced course had a good teacher
Insider tips about what future students should not miss We wasted quite a lot of time on the test the first day. they should send it in advance so we can start with the course before midday on Monday.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks
7. Oct. 2013
Liked
The extra activities in the afternoon
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Personnel are very kind and they always help you out.
Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks
5. Sep. 2017
Liked
Teaching method and teachers
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
12. Feb. 2018

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Questions and answers about BELS

  • If you plan to arrive or depart outside the standard check-in / check-out times, please contact us and we will ask the school if they can make an exception.
    All the apartments of the school include utensils so you will be able to prepare your own meals.
    Antonio, Area Manager from LCN - Apr 28, 2022
  • Of course, during your private lessons you can work on the topics that interest you most.
    When sending your reservation to the school, we will let the school know what specific topics you would like to focus on.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 25, 2022
  • Private lessons are additional lessons held at school. During these lessons, the teacher will focus only on the topics that interest you - this provides a personalized course, which is not possible during group lessons.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 28, 2022
  • The school offers two conversation courses: one as a standard course and the other as a mini group. These can be taken as stand alone courses, or as an add-on to a general English course.
    Carolyne Tomisson, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 31, 2022
  • If you need a desk to study/work, I recommend the Superior Plus residence which is the only one equipped with desks in the room.
    Paulina, from - Apr 05, 2023
  • The Standard course has lessons between 9:00 and 12:15 and Intensive between 9:00 and 14:15 approximately.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023
  • Yes, in summer a programme of activities is included. Activities are not included in the Young Adult programme outside of the high season. You can book some extra activities at the reception that are available to all students.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023
  • There is a maximum of 4 students in the room but most of the rooms are twin or triple.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023
  • There is a small cafeteria close by where students can get something to eat or they can bring their own food as well.
    Paulina, from BELS Malta - Jul 27, 2023
  • Activities begin after afternoon classes. This leaves enough time for the intensive course and activities.
    Paulina, from BELS Malta - Jul 27, 2023
    • All of our teachers are qualified to teach English, having obtained a TEFL or CELTA certificate. Our teachers come from all over the world, most of them from England, Ireland, Wales and Malta.
      We teach British English but of course each teacher has a different accent depending on where they are from. They still teach British English pronunciation in their classes.
      Arianna, Director of Studies - St. Paul's Bay from BELS Malta - Aug 31, 2023
    • The registration fee is normally valid for one year. This means that if you take another course within a year, the registration fee will not be charged again. Languagecourse.Net also offers an extra discount for returning students.
      Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 01, 2024

FAQ about BELS,

  • Yes, the school can create a personalized programme for your group. Please contact one of our agent with your group details in order to receive a personalized quote.
    Lisa Lebret, language travel agent from LanguageCourse.net - Sep 08, 2022
  • You can take the 5 individual lesson package over four weeks. The 10 lessons bundle is valid for eight weeks. 20 private lessons are to be used in 16 weeks of your start date.
    Carolyne Tomisson, School Partner Relations from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 31, 2022
  • The maximum recommended duration of staying in a homestay is 11 weeks. If you want to stay for 12 weeks or more in a homestay, it will be best to divide your stay between their campus in St Paul's Bay and their school in Gozo.
    Carolyne Tomisson, School Partner Relations from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 31, 2022
  • If you are not happy, it is important that you speak to your teacher immediately and he/she may be able to make some changes to the course. You can also get in touch with your manager at Languagecourse.net and let him or her know how you feel. If you let us know what the problem is as soon as possible, we can work with you to try to find a solution to the problem.
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 16, 2023
  • 80% of teachers at BELS hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at BELS comes from Italy with a 19% representation, followed by students from Germany (17%) and France (12%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • BELS offers courses from 7 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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