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am Language StudioSliema, Malta

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

34 students - overall rating
299, Manwel Dimech Street - SLM1054 Sliema - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40 of students are from Italy

Location: AM Language Studio is on the northeastern coast of Malta, in the fishing village of Sliema. The school is situated in the centre of Sliema, a short walk from many shops, eateries and within a 10-minute walk of the Sliema Ferry port and local attractions such as Fort Tigné.

School facilities: The school is equipped with great facilities including an Internet Lounge, Student Café, a Rooftop Open Terrace and a student library for self-learning. All classes have Interactive Whiteboards and are air-conditioned, making sure students are in the optimal atmosphere for reaching their language goals.

Course selection: AM Language studio has a vast amount of courses, preparing students for a variety of opportunities and further study. These courses include English for the Work environment, Business English, Teacher refresher courses, CLIL Teacher Training and TEFL Certification courses, as well as General English courses which are available to students of all levels. The school also supplies Easter and summer courses to teenagers, available as fully immersive with accommodation, or as lessons and activities only programmes. IELTS preparation courses and Private lessons are also readily available.

Social and Cultural: If you would like assistance in the planning of your time in Malta and Sliema, AM language school will be happy to assist with full activity and excursion programmes available for adults and teenagers. The school is also happy to offer some inside knowledge as to where the best places for enjoying the local nightlife are, ensuring there is something for everyone.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Online
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for am Language Studio include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee

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Student opinions about am Language Studio, Sliema

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
am Language Studio, Sliema
34 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Organisation
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
2.5 

Rating: 2.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (14 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 50+ years (15 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very good teachers - they love what they do. The whole process is conveniently organised - from payment and accommodation, to the organisation of the classes themselves. I really liked the school.
Disliked
The course I took was 16 weeks long. I started with the last 4 and then moved to the beginning. It would have been nice to know it in advance - I would have just changed the course dates.
Insider tip: It's important to take the intensive course straight away.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I have enjoyed it very much - all to the point.
Course: General Course (4 weeks) + Intensive (4 weeks) - 8 weeks
Review date: 16. Oct. 2023 by Iurii Zorin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very good classes! They work with an interactive whiteboard, which is very convenient. All the staff are very nice and helpful. Affordable program options. I can highly recommend it.
Disliked
The headmistress is very strict which makes the teachers tense when something happens.
Review details
Course: General Course  - 1 week
Review date: 22. Nov. 2021 by Kanaz Farhangi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Mix of nationalities among the students Excellent teachers, interactive methods, guaranteed linguistic progress
Disliked
I enjoyed everything and hope to return in the summer for a longer stay
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The intensive is good for improving speaking because it focuses on speaking
Other comments It is a very good school and you really improve!
Course: Intensive Course  - 1 week
Review date: 9. Jan. 2023 by Isabella Casartelli Tettamanti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The students were thrilled. Wishes were implemented brilliantly, levels were spontaneously adapted and increased.
Review details
Course: 3 hours per day on the 18th and on the 19th from 13:00 – 16:30 - 1 week
Review date: 25. Jun. 2024 by Group Ines Aitenbichler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
All perfect!!! Very attentive professors and very peaceful classroom climate.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: A good team
Other comments Very welcoming school
Course: Teenage Summer Course - Lessons & Activities Only [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Aug. 2023 by Renèe Gallo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The mini group we booked was also organised for 2 people.
Disliked
For a long time it was unclear whether the textbook should be changed again or whether it was already the right one.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Mini group with 2 people = extremely good
Course: Mini Group 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2024 by Detlef Nescholta
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Excellent teacher, interesting way of conducting classes.
Disliked
High turnover of students in classes
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good mix of group and individual conversation classes.
Course: Combination Course (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 4. Jul. 2022 by Andrzej Matyja
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Top location of the school and modern rooms.
Disliked
Organisation of the school and activities very poor.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I would not recommend Business English at the school.
Course: Business Course 30 - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Jul. 2024 by Cornelia Hergott
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The classes were very dynamic and efficient.
Disliked
The first day is a little bit chaotic for the new students. I mean finding the different buildings alone is not easy.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was efficient. I learned a lot during these 2 weeks.
Course: Combination Course (20 group + 5 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. May. 2023 by Georgina Horváth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Mini group even with 2 people
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: 2-person mini group perfect
Course: Mini Group 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2024 by Sabine Nescholta
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
School activities places
Review details
Course: General Course [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jul. 2023 by Marco Comerci
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of am Language Studio compared to ratings of all schools in Malta

 am Language Studio SliemaAverage 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 school4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

am Language Studio

Accreditations and Quality seals
FELTOMISO 9000/9001Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalELT Council
English teacher qualifications
70% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at am Language Studio and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1987

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Lounge

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • 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: 16
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 375
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 275
Junior courses - In summer: 875
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 150
Minimum age of students
18 years
12 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: 17 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 40%
France 20%
Germany 10%
Turkey 5%
Spain 5%
Netherlands 4%
Switzerland 2%
Brazil 2%
Korea 1%
Japan 1%
Chile 1%
Other nationalities 9%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 65%
18-24 years 12%
25-34 years 10%
35-50 years 8%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 11 years higher than in summer.

Information for all courses offered by am Language Studio

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Guardme Insurance: EUR 11 per week.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 €. 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 19 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 07 Jun 2025, 29 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 21 Sep 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 13 Dec 2025, 22 Dec 2025, 23 Dec 2025, 24 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 29 Dec 2025, 30 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025.
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.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 3 days before the course is due to start.
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.

Airport transfer

Malta International Airport:
31 € one way
46 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Sliema and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Sliema page. For flight comparisons to Sliema, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

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:
150 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
25 €
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

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Orientation walk
- Welcome party
- Beach club
- Paceville Nights

Adults - Paid activities

See:
- Mdina
- Grand Harbour
- Three Cities
- Blue Grotto
- St John Cathedral

Do:
- Take a boat trip
- Visit Gozo and Comino
- Go to a local feast
- Water sports
- Visit prehistoric temples

Junior - Free activities

Not offered.

Junior - Paid activities

Included in the packages.
activity possible
Ballet
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Sailing
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about am Language Studio

  • The am Language Studio has the perfect Easter course for your daughters. The school offers the following activities & trips:
    • Argotti Gärten Floriana
    • San Anton Gardens Balzan
    • Dingli Cliffs
    • Marsaxlokk Fischerdorf
    • Valletta Waterfront
    • Vittoriosa Waterfront
    • Valletta City
    • Mdina und Rabat

    The price for the Teenage Easter Course: Lessons + Activities only (12 -18 years) includes 20 English lessons in the morning + 10 outdoor activities with maximum 4 students in one group in the afternoon + welcome Pack + materials