What we like about the school
- Onsite school residence.
- Overlooking and just 2 minutes away from the sea
- Best rated school in Malta
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
BELS
The language school BELS was founded in St. Pauls Bay, Malta in 1997. The school is located in the north east of Malta in the picturesque seaside resort of St. Paul's Bay. There is a swimming bay within a 3 minutes walk from the language centre. A few minutes away, lies the neighboring town of Bugibba where clients can enjoy a good nightlife and the sandy beaches of Mellieha and Golden Sands are a 20 minutes bus ride.
The school address is: 550, St. Paul\'s Street, SPB 2418 - St. Pauls Bay (Malta).
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
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:
8Number of public PC workstations:
3Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25 € per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 70
- Adult courses throughout the year: 40
- Junior courses in summer: 110
- Junior courses throughout the year: 40
Average age of students
- in summer: 25 years
- throughout the year: 30 years
- Special recommendations for students over 30 years
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 12
- Adult courses throughout the year: 9
- Junior courses in summer: 15
- Junior courses throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 12 years for specific Junior courses
English teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
17
10
8
17
7
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Malta International (MLA).It takes 35 minutes by taxi to school.
Language school closed
In 2017 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2017 - 08.Jan.2017, 10.Feb.2017, 19.Mar.2017, 31.Mar.2017, 14.Apr.2017, 17.Apr.2017, 01.May.2017, 07.Jun.2017, 29.Jun.2017, 15.Aug.2017, 08.Sep.2017, 21.Sep.2017, 08.Dec.2017, 13.Dec.2017, 18.Dec.2017 - 31.Dec.2017If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
Lessons per week: 30 | Max. group size: 12
181 € per week
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| Price in € | 190181 | 380361 | 570542 | 760722 | 11401083 | 14001330 | 17501663 | 21001995 | 32003040 | 38403648 | 175167 |
| Price in US$ | 215 | 430 | 645 | 859 | 1289 | 1582 | 1978 | 2373 | 3616 | 4339 | 198 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
Morning: 9:15 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
High season
High season supplement per week: 60 €High season dates 24.Jun.2017 - 03.Sep.2017
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Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 12
124 € per week
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| Price in € | 130124 | 260247 | 390371 | 520494 | 780741 | 920874 | 11501093 | 13801311 | 20001900 | 24002280 | 115110 |
| Price in US$ | 147 | 294 | 441 | 588 | 882 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 2260 | 2712 | 130 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 12:45
Morning: 9:15 - 12:45
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 €High season dates 24.Jun.2017 - 03.Sep.2017
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Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 15
649 € per week
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| Price in € | 665649 | 12851253 | 19251877 | 25652501 | 32053125 | 38453749 | 44854373 | 51254997 | 57655621 | 64056245 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 772 | 1491 | 2233 | 2975 | 3717 | 4459 | 5202 | 5944 | 6686 | 7428 | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Includes 20 lessons/week + leisure programmePrice includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
On campus, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Includes 20 lessons/week + leisure programmePrice includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Starting dates
2017: 24.Jun.2017, 01.Jul.2017, 08.Jul.2017, 15.Jul.2017, 22.Jul.2017, 29.Jul.2017, 05.Aug.2017, 12.Aug.2017, 19.Aug.2017, 26.Aug.2017.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 14:30 - 17:45
Morning: 14:30 - 17:45
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Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 15
556 € per week
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| Price in € | 570556 | 10701044 | 16051565 | 21402087 | 26752609 | 32103130 | 37453652 | 42804173 | 48154695 | 53505217 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 662 | 1241 | 1862 | 2482 | 3103 | 3723 | 4343 | 4964 | 5584 | 6205 | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Includes 20 lessons/week + leisure programmePrice includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Includes 20 lessons/week + leisure programmePrice includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Starting dates
2017: 24.Jun.2017, 01.Jul.2017, 08.Jul.2017, 15.Jul.2017, 22.Jul.2017, 29.Jul.2017, 05.Aug.2017, 12.Aug.2017, 19.Aug.2017, 26.Aug.2017.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:45
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:45
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Note: All courses offered by BELS, St. Pauls Bay can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Comments about courses:No HIGH SEASON supplement applicable for bookings of 20 weeks and more.
No group courses offered for beginners. Beginner level students will have their lessons reduced and we offer private lessons until they reach elementary level and can join a class.
Group lessons on public holidays which fall on weekdays are not made up. Only individual lessons are made up for.
The arrival transfer is compulsory for all students.
No group courses offered for beginners. Beginner level students will have their lessons reduced and we offer private lessons until they reach elementary level and can join a class.
Group lessons on public holidays which fall on weekdays are not made up. Only individual lessons are made up for.
The arrival transfer is compulsory for all students.
Accommodation
Single room, No meals
3 reviews
220 € per week
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| Price in € | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 220 |
| Price in US$ | 262 | 524 | 786 | 1047 | 262 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Reduced price 8-19 weeks: 200€/week in low season and 400€/week in high season
Price extra night:
50 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)Room Occupancy:
Single room.Distance from school:
3 minutes walkingIncludes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
High season dates 24.Jun.2017 - 02.Sep.2017High season
High season supplement per week: 200 € 
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
7 reviews
210 € per week
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| Price in € | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 210 |
| Price in US$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 250 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Reduced price 8-19 weeks: 200€/week in low season and 280€/week in high season.
Price extra night:
40 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)Room Occupancy:
Single room.Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Dates
High season dates 24.Jun.2017 - 02.Sep.2017High season
High season supplement per week: 80 € Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
7 reviews
175 € per week
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| Price in € | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 175 |
| Price in US$ | 209 | 417 | 625 | 833 | 209 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Reduced price 8-19 weeks: 165€/week in low season and 225€/week in high season
Price extra night:
40 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)Room Occupancy:
Twin room.Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
High season dates 24.Jun.2017 - 02.Sep.2017High season
High season supplement per week: 60 € 
Twin room, No meals
3 reviews
150 € per week
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| Price in € | 150 | 300 | 450 | 600 | 150 |
| Price in US$ | 179 | 357 | 536 | 714 | 179 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Reduced price 8-19 weeks: 130€/week in low season and 320€/week in high season
Price extra night:
40 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)Room Occupancy:
Twin room.Distance from school:
3 minutes walkingIncludes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
High season dates 24.Jun.2017 - 02.Sep.2017High season
High season supplement per week: 190 € Twin room, No meals
4 reviews
120 € per week
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| Price in € | 120 | 240 | 360 | 480 | 120 |
| Price in US$ | 143 | 286 | 429 | 571 | 143 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
40 € (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)Room Occupancy:
Twin room.Distance from school:
5 minutes walkingIncludes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
Fully booked on: 04.Sep.2017 - 31.Dec.2017High season dates 24.Jun.2017 - 02.Sep.2017
High season
High season supplement per week: 130 € - Arrival Transfer is COMPULSORY for all types of accommodations.
Extra nights in high season (all options): €60/night
Host family supplements:
Special Diet (except vegetarian): €50 per week (€60 in high season)
Private Bathroom: €50 per week (€60 in high season)
The Maltese Environmental Contribution tax will be charged separately for ALL accommodations for students age 18 and up:
0,50€/night to a maximum of 5,00€ per continuous stay.
- Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?no
- Single room: on request
- Optional airport transfer
Malta International Airport:for 45 €(pick up);for 65 €(return trip)
Reviews
4.4/5.0
Overall rating
34 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.2/5.0
Organisation
4.2/5.0
Facilities
3.9/5.0
Social activities
3.8/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.4/5.0
Value for money
4.4/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.2/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.3/5.0
Other
4.3/5.0
Students liked about BELS, St. Pauls Bay
Simona25 years - Italy
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.
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Apartment
5.0/5.0
Additional information
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.
Other comments: School serious and effective
Simon26 years - Italy
The staff.
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Patrizia48 years - Italy
The availability, the kindness and the efficiency of the teachers
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0/5.0
Other
3.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: to use both spaces as the technological tools
Olesya23 years - Russian Federation
The work of administrators at the reception, the quality of teaching of some teachers (Clair)
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
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.
Martina33 years - Switzerland
Everyone knows everyone. The school is small but mighty.
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
School Residence
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: All leisure activities organized by the school.
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!
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