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GSE - Gateway School of EnglishSt. Julians, Malta

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3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Overall school rating of GSE - Gateway School of English, St. Julians
Ranked #10 of 12 English schools in St. Julians
School
Location of the school
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Facilities
3.3 

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Social activities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation
3.3 

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Value for money
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
2.7 

Rating: 2.7/5.0

Other
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
2.2 

Rating: 2.2/5.0

(6)
Students 18-30 years
2.8 

Rating: 2.8/5.0

(5)
Students 31-49 years
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

(13)
Students 50+ years
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

(9)
What we like about the school
  • Located in a quiet neighbourhood, only 12 minutes’ walk from the vibrant area of Spinola Bay and St Julian’s Bay.
  • On campus accommodation offered
  • On campus accommodation very close to school
What we dislike about the school
  • Course books are an extra expense.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

St. Julians is a small resort town in Malta, 30 minutes by public transport from Valletta, the capital of the island. St. Julians has good transport connections to most main cities in Malta, making it a great base for travelling around during your stay. Within the city there is plenty on offer, including a number of bays for enjoying the Mediterranean sun. Spinola Bay is the pivotal point of the city, and Gateway School of English, their well-established English language school, is a 12-minute walk from this vibrant location. The school is tucked away in a peaceful area of St. Julians, but is only a small walk to reach the main road where there is a regular bus connection to all parts of the city. It is recommended to buy a 7-Day Explore Card, which allows you to jump on and off the bus for a week as often as you want throughout Malta and Gozo, the next island.

The school offers a number of interesting courses, including in areas such as business, a wide selection of exam courses, teacher training courses, conversational English, and specialist courses focused on sports, cultural activities and history. The staff at Gateway school of English are both qualified and experienced in teaching English as a second language and are all native speakers, without exception. The classrooms come with all the latest equipment, with interactive whiteboards and audio visual facilities to deliver the digital course material in a comfortable environment. This standard is reflected throughout the school, with a well-stocked library and a self-study area with ultra-modern computer facilities.
  • The language school GSE - Gateway School of English was founded in St. Julians, Malta in 2002.
  • Legal name / parent company: Netz Educational Services Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: MT15815303
  • Abbreviated name of school: GSE St. Julians

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Online
Private
Business
Exam Preparation
Specialty Courses

Information for all courses offered by GSE - Gateway School of English

Comments about courses

Weekend courses in General English, Business English and IELTS may also be available upon request, subject to availability.

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 € per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 40 €. 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, 10 Feb 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 31 Mar 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, 29 Mar 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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 Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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GSE - Gateway School of English (GSE)

“"Our promise: individual attention, great international experience with mix of nationalities, excellent tuition & learning about different cultures."”
Karl Sammut
– 
Karl Sammut
Director of GSE - Gateway School of English
Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalELT Council
English teacher qualifications
100% 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 8:45
Student gender mix
48% male / 52% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at GSE - Gateway School of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoMaestro - logoWestern Union - logoCash payment - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 15
    Number of public PC workstations: 3

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Adapted for deaf students

    • Adapted for blind students

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 100
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 100
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 100
Minimum age of students
18 years
4 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Malta International Airport:
25 € one way
50 € return (both ways)
More information about airports around St. Julians and how to get from the airport to St. Julians on your own here on our St. Julians 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:
30 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet0.5 km
Baseball0.5 km
Basketball0.5 km
Cooking0.3 km
Dancing2 km
Diving0.5 km
Field Hockey1 km
Football (soccer)0.2 km
Horse riding2 km
Music0.5 km
Rugby0.5 km
Sailing0.3 km
Swimming0.2 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing0.3 km
Yoga0.3 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered

Adults - Paid activities

Full-day trip:
Marsaxlokk Fishing Village, Blue Grotto Beach, and Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples (EUR 17)
The Three Cities and Fort Rinella (EUR 33)

Half-day trip:
Valletta’s guided tour (EUR 27)
Valletta sightseeing and shopping (EUR 16)
Mdina and Ta’ Qali Crafts Village (EUR 17)
Rabat, Buskett Forest, Dingli Cliffs and Mosta Dome (EUR 17)

Valletta by night (EUR 15)
Mdina by night (EUR 19)
Malta Aviation Museum and Ta’ Qali Crafts Village (EUR 25)
The National Stadium and Ta’ Qali Crafts Village (EUR 20)
The Three Cities by night (EUR 32)
Luzzu night harbour cruise (EUR 17)
Evening bowling at the Eden Superbowl in St. Julian’s (EUR 7.50)
Archery in Lija, the Three Villages and San Anton Gardens (EUR 18)

Accommodation

Ratings of GSE - Gateway School of English compared to ratings of all schools in Malta

 GSE - Gateway School of English St. JuliansAverage of all other schools in Malta
Overall school rating3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

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 GSE - Gateway School of English, St. Julians

Liked
Age range for Young Learners. Good option for young kids who want to start English lessons to avoid classes with teenagers. Most schools offer wider age range which is not beneficial for younger kinds. Our son who was reluctant to start learning English was encouraged to speak and now he is eager to continue classes back at home.
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

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Young Learner (4 to 12 years) 20 - 2 weeks
9. Sep. 2018
Liked
I particularly enjoyed all the classes with the teacher. Clayton is a super lecturer! Great atmosphere and excellent course organisation.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: 50+ Programme - 2 weeks
17. Apr. 2023
Liked
I liked the school's atmosphere, the trips and the teaching system.
Disliked
I did not like the conversation classes that one of the lecturers taught. As a result, some students did not participate in the classes because they were not interesting.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: 50+ Programme - 2 weeks
17. Oct. 2021
Liked
Staff is very kind, caring and helpful.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss There was no kitchen/kitchen facilities in the residence besides a fridge so it was not easy to make a dinner. Canteen has very nice food! You have to go to the office and request the trips as they are quite often not well promoted. In the end they end up not happening because they don't have the minimum amount of people. Apart from that, language assessments should involve speaking too, as it caused some problems if they are good in grammar but they are not able to speak.
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)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

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

Other
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments Thank you, it was a nice 2 weeks with you:)
Course: Intensive English  - 2 weeks
29. Oct. 2018

Map  

No. 1 Bosfru Street - SGN 1953 St. Julians
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    Rating: 4.2/5.0

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Questions and answers about GSE - Gateway School of English

  • Yes, there is a kitchen with a microwave and a refrigerator for student use.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 07, 2022
  • In the rooms there is heating/air conditioning that works on coins. For 1 eur you can get about 3 to 4 hours of heating, but it can be turned off at any time.
    Karl, from Gateway School of English - Nov 10, 2022
  • The 50+ course is available from level A2 to level C1.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 17, 2023
  • Yes, basic kitchen facilities, including a kettle, are available in the school residence.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 17, 2023
  • All classes are topic-based and include the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as language systems such as vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. This is the communicative approach to language teaching.
    Karl, Director from GSE - Gateway School of English, St. Julians - Feb 06, 2024

FAQ about GSE - Gateway School of English,

  • If you are enrolling through our agency, the payment is made in 2 parts: a first payment to our agency (this is the deposit to start your enrolment process) and then the rest of the fees to be paid to the school.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 15, 2023
  • No, towels are provided in this accommodation.
    Gosia Mazur, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 17, 2023
  • No, this is not a course for seniors but a programme for students of mixed ages. The average age at this school is 35, so you'll be with relatively mature students. If you only want to be with Seniors (50+), I recommend the 50+ Programme. Please note that this course has specific start dates.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 25, 2023
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Gateway varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Lessons) to 15 students (Intensive General English Group)
  • 100% of teachers at GSE - Gateway School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at GSE - Gateway School of English comes from Italy with a 15% representation, followed by students from Spain (15%) and Poland (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • GSE - Gateway School of English offers courses from 4 years (Young Learners 20, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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