Reviews of BELS, St. Pauls Bay, Malta

Total number of reviews: 93

NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.

Average Rating

Based on 93 reviews of former students of BELS

Accommodation
Overall rating BELS, St. Pauls Bay, Malta	4.2
City	4.0
Organisation	4.2
Facilities	4.0
Social activities	3.7
Quality of teaching	4.3
Value for money	4.2
Homestay	4.1
Shared Flat (apartment)	3.7
Other	5.0

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Individual Reviews

BELS

5. Feb. 2024

1. Iwona (60 years)

101.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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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.

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Friendly school, helpful staff.

City/place

The town is well connected, as is all of Malta. Perfect for outings on package tours as well as independent travel around the island. Safe town, where you could eat well and relax by the sea.

29. Jan. 2024

2. Halina (58 years)

102.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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Very nice, friendly atmosphere of teaching.

9. Jan. 2024

3. Roberto (62 years) Germany
103.Course: General English Standard [English] - 4 weeks

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All the people are very friendly! And the flats are very good!!! Thank you BELS!

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It is a place for cheap tourism, but it is good for learning English.

20. Nov. 2023

4. Marleen Switzerland
104.Course: Young Adults General English [Englisch] - 6 weeks

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7. Sep. 2023

5. Krystsina

105.Course: Young Adults Intensive English - 2 weeks

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31. Aug. 2023

6. Roberta Italy
106.Course: General English Intensive - 1 week

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23. Aug. 2023

7. Monja (16 years)

107.Course: Young Adults General English [Englisch] - 2 weeks

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A lot of rubbish.

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Unfortunately, except for two students, there were only older students in the course!!!

10. Aug. 2023

8. Annabel (18 years)

108.Course: General English Standard [English] - 1 week

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Superior Plus Residence

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small but very beautiful

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Repairs took a long time to be done.

10. Aug. 2023

9. Louise (14 years)

109.Course: Junior Day Programme - Course only - 1 week

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Pleasant teacher (Sanja). Fun way of teaching.

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The composition of the groups, which does not really reflect the levels. Premises in need of refreshment.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Nothing to declare

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Very expensive for the service obtained.

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A bit cheap, not very clean.

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They could hand out a file, a notebook and pens.

3. Aug. 2023

10. Anna (46 years)

110.Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks

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Actuallu I liked everything. Great teachers, interesting lessons, nice atmosphere.

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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.

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.

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None

17. Apr. 2023

11. Heike (55 years)

111.Course: General English Intensive - 1 week

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Too small classrooms, changing teachers, supervised junior activity by broken English-speaking tutors.

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Under Construction, dirty

20. Oct. 2022

12. Thomas (52 years)

112.Course: General English Intensive - 1 week

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31. Aug. 2022

13. Annette (54 years)

113.Course: General English Standard - 1 week

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30. Aug. 2022

14. Mirco (24 years)

114.Course: General English Intensive [Englisch] - 3 weeks

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28. Aug. 2022

15. Fiona (13 years)

115.Course: Junior Day Programme - Course + Activities - Easter & Autumn - 1 week

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23. Aug. 2022

16. Guillaume (19 years)

116.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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Meet new people, good teachers

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Teaching not fast enough and not enough rewarding

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Great

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Great family with whom I was able to practice English all the time

2. Aug. 2022

17. Iuliia

117.Course: Parent + Child Course - English for Young Learners (Summer) [Английский] - 2 weeks

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2. Aug. 2022

18. Alisa (47 years)

118.Course: Parent + Child Course - English for Young Learners (Summer) [Английский] - 2 weeks

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26. Jul. 2022

19. Zeno (13 years)

119.Course: Junior Camp - Residence [Inglese] - 2 weeks

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The hotel accommodation, really bad

20. Jun. 2022

20. Monica (48 years)

120.Course: General English Intensive [English] - 1 week

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6. Sep. 2021

21. Selina Germany
121.Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks

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28. Jul. 2021

22. Mirosława (58 years)

122.Course: General English - Mini Group - 2 weeks

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The teaching method

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Lack of safety measures related to the pandemic, lack of school's interest in resolving students' problems.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Do not use BELS school services as the student will not receive any assistance in the event of problems arising from the school's activities.

Other comments

No interest when the student is unhappy with the way the school operates.

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Amazing place for a vacacion.

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One day before my trip to Malta, I received information that the mini group course I booked would not be created

21. Jun. 2021

23. Mifuyu (21 years) Japan
123.Course: General English Intensive [English] - 20 weeks

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22. Feb. 2021

24. Wiesława Malta
124.Course: General English Standard - 3 weeks

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13. Sep. 2020

25. Aleksandra Poland
125.Course: General English Standard [Angielski] - 1 week

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12. Dec. 2019

26. Kim (33 years) South Korea
126.Course: General English Intensive - 7 weeks

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If you really wanna improve your English, I think going to England is way better. There are lots of cheap and nice schools in England. Personally I regret my decision to choose this school and Malta, so I cancelled my last 2 weeks courses after my first week.

23. Oct. 2019

27. Alexia (39 years) Italy
127.Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks

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16. Oct. 2019

28. Murat (45 years)

128.Course: General English Standard [Englisch] - 1 week

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30. Sep. 2019

29. Fatima Zahra (33 years) Spain
129.Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks

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Teachers are very well and friendly.

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The school has to organize the lessons and schedules better because we only did 1 unit of the book per week and we had a lot of time to do more lessons of grammar and vocabulary.

3. Sep. 2019

30. Anna (18 years) Czech Republic
130.Course: General English Intensive [Angličtina] - 3 weeks

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30. Aug. 2019

31. Mattia (14 years) Italy
131.Course: English for Young Learners (20) - 2 weeks

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29. Aug. 2019

32. Behrem (41 years) Germany
132.Course: General English Intensive [Englisch] - 3 weeks

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28. Aug. 2019

33. Lorenzo (18 years) Italy
133.Course: General English - Mini Group - 2 weeks

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31. Jul. 2019

34. Alessandro (13 years) Italy
134.Course: Parent + Child Course - English for Young Learners - 1 week

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30. Jul. 2019

35. Ilaria (56 years) Italy
135.Course: General English Standard - 1 week

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29. Jul. 2019

36. Renata (42 years) Poland
136.Course: General English Intensive 30 - 12 weeks

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This is school for adults, teenagers rarely come. The atmosphere at school is nice. The majority of people come from Europe.

12. Jul. 2019

37. Tibor (18 years) Hungary
137.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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17. Jun. 2019

38. Sehmus (28 years) Switzerland
138.Course: General English Intensive [English] - 4 weeks

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17. Jun. 2019

39. Natalia (40 years) Spain
139.Course: General English - Mini Group [English] - 1 week

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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.

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.

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In my opinion, the superior residence was nice, but is far away to the school. There were no shops or supermarket nearby and public transport in Malta is horrible.

20. May. 2019

40. Heike Helena (48 years) Germany
140.Course: General English Standard - 1 week

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20. May. 2019

41. Simón Andrés (16 years) Germany
141.Course: General English Standard - 1 week

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24. Dec. 2018

42. Maurice (23 years)

142.Course: General English Intensive - 1 week

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Speaking lessons in the afternoon

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Speaking lessons

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Transfer fee of EUR 45 is excessive. Selling a book that costs EUR 30 for EUR 55 ...

27. Nov. 2018

43. Ewa (49 years) Poland
143.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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School is not big, friendly, good teachers.

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I'm happy and I think I'll be back there.

31. Oct. 2018

44. Mario (46 years)

144.Course: General English Standard [Englisch] - 1 week

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Everything was so straightforward. Regular meeting on Mondays for cross-class communication.

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The mentioned reunion

30. Oct. 2018

45. Alexia (38 years)

145.Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks

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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.

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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)

21. Aug. 2018

46. Olga (43 years)

146.Course: General English Intensive - Mini Group - 2 weeks

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16. Aug. 2018

47. Lucrezia (16 years)

147.Course: General English Standard [Inglese] - 1 week

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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

Other comments

I was satisfied with the experience although short

7. Aug. 2018

48. Agnieszka (47 years) Poland
148.Course: General English - Mini Group - 2 weeks

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our teacher Su

1. Aug. 2018

49. Robert (16 years)

149.Course: General English Intensive - Mini Group - 2 weeks

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27. Jul. 2018

50. Fabio (54 years)

150.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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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

26. Jul. 2018

51. Marko (30 years) Finland
151.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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Clean and airconditioned facilities, and very good level of teaching and teaching materials.

8. Jul. 2018

52. Megumi (38 years)

152.Course: General English Standard [英語] - 10 weeks

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Most teachers were great.

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The organization of the school was very bad. Most students were dissatisfied with the accommodation, in particular.

Other comments

It may not be a problem in a short period of time, but if you plan to stay for a long time, I think it is better to tell the reception a little bit.

25. Jun. 2018

53. Rosa (50 years)

153.Course: General English Standard [Inglés] - 1 week

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Very professional and kind. Highly recommended.

25. Jun. 2018

54. Farida

154.Course: General English Standard [Английский] - 2 weeks

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14. Jun. 2018

55. Rosa (46 years)

155.Course: General English Intensive [Inglés] - 4 weeks

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Insider tips about what future students should not miss

The school has no library, no computers or place to use your laptop. There is only 30 minutes lunch so no time to go out but there is no place to eat inside the school.

Other comments

You have to check stuff related to the studies with your own mobile phone but the WIFI network falls continuously ... Too many students in class, all talking at once making it complicated to understand each other. There isn't actually much chance to talk in the conversation classes.

12. Feb. 2018

56. Maria (19 years)

156.Course: General English Intensive - 1 week

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18. Dec. 2017

57. Stefanie (40 years)

157.Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks

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Very well organized school with teachers who enjoy teaching.

16. Oct. 2017

58. Dzianis (30 years)

158.Course: General English Intensive [Английский] - 2 weeks

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THE QUALITY OF TEACHING.

9. Oct. 2017

59. Štefan (30 years) Slovakia
159.Course: General English Standard - 4 weeks

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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.

5. Sep. 2017

60. Gabriella (16 years) Italy
160.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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the extra activities in the afternoon

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Personnel are very kind and they always help you out.

1. Sep. 2017

61. Chiara (16 years) Italy
161.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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20. Aug. 2017

62. Kimberly (16 years) Netherlands
162.Course: General English Standard - 1 week

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You could learn on your own way and won't get forced to think another way.

14. Aug. 2017

63. Edwin (48 years) Netherlands
163.Course: General English Standard - 1 week

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28. Jul. 2017

64. Cheikh Malainine (22 years) France
164.Course: General English Standard - 24 weeks

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18. Jul. 2017

65. Aleksei (13 years) Russia
165.Course: Junior camp (12-17 years) - Homestay - 2 weeks

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10. Jul. 2017

66. Gian Raffaele (9 years) Italy
166.Course: General English Standard - 1 week

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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.

10. Jul. 2017

67. Gian Gaetano (51 years) Italy
167.Course: General English Standard - 1 week

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Quality of the lessons and the complete coverage of English skills(grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary). A lot of time for conversation.

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Kindness, style of all operators. Very good organization.

17. Oct. 2016

68. Lisa (24 years)

168.Course: General English Standard - 3 weeks

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5. Sep. 2016

69. Patrizia (48 years)

169.Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks

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The availability, the kindness and the efficiency of the teachers

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to use both spaces as the technological tools

12. Aug. 2016

70. Doris (54 years)

170.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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The teacher was very open-minded and gave us additional task. She responded very well to everyone.

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The class rooms are a bit small and there was only one room with a projector.

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There should be more joint activities organized to get to know each other better. In the summer there were not a lot of elderly students (50 plus) there. It would be good if some activities were customized for this generation.

9. Aug. 2016

71. Aitor (43 years)

171.Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeks

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9. Jun. 2016

72. Vladislav (23 years)

172.Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeks

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6. Jun. 2016

73. Olesya (23 years)

173.Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeks

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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.

18. Apr. 2016

74. Martina (33 years)

174.Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks

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Everyone knows everyone. The school is small but mighty.

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All leisure activities organized by the school.

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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!

14. Sep. 2015

75. Mariia (32 years)
175.Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks

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Location. Teaching.

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I spent two wonderful weeks on Malta in BELS school. The ideal location of the school allowed me to enjoy studying as well as swimming and being on Malta. Most of the students were older than 25 years old, so they had some life experience, which made conversations during lessons much more interesting. The teaching process was organized very well. Especially I would like to thank my teachers Dayton and Lorraine for their interesting and useful lessons.

6. Sep. 2015

76. Alberto (51 years)

176.Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks

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31. Aug. 2015

77. Roberta (37 years)

177.Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks

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The familiar environment.

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There are no pc to be used for individual exercises.

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I made very few writing exercises and a few specific exercises of listening and pronunciation.

18. Aug. 2015

78. Salima (36 years)

178.Course: General English Standard - 3 weeks

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availability of those who work in there

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Many teachers are young but well prepared

8. Jul. 2015

79. Ulrich (48 years)

179.Course: General English Intensive (1 Wo.) + General English Standard (1 Wo.) - 2 weeks

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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.

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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.

28. Oct. 2014

80. Chiara (22 years)

180.Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks

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13. Oct. 2014

81. Giorgio (26 years)

181.Course: General English Standard - 3 weeks

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The availability of the administration and the atmosphere in general.

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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.

10. Oct. 2014

82. Daniel (25 years)

182.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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25. Aug. 2014

83. Mariarosaria (36 years)

183.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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25. Aug. 2014

84. Hélène (32 years)

184.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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Small and quiet school. The average age suited me well (about 25-30ans)

7. Oct. 2013

85. Maria Begoña (53 years)

185.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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The advanced course had a good teacher

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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.

5. Aug. 2013

86. Simona (25 years)

186.Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks

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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.

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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.

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School serious and effective

10. Jun. 2013

87. Linda (37 years) Italy
187.Course: General English Standard - 1 week

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Homestay Executive

11. May. 2013

88. Simon (26 years) Italy
188.Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks

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The staff.

21. Jul. 2012

89. Chiara (16 years)

189.Course: Group 20 - 1 week

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the teachers and the garden

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there's no Internet connection available

4. Jun. 2012

90. Izabela (41 years) Poland
190.Course: Group Course 30 - 2 weeks

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30. May. 2012

91. Maria (32 years)

191.Course: Group 20 - 2 weeks

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the mother tongue teacher (Susan)and the ease with which I moved between the accommodation and the school, that are located close by.

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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

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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.

19. Sep. 2011

92. Cristobal (20 years) Spain
192.Course: Group 20 - 3 weeks