[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":3068},["ShallowReactive",2],{"guides-en":3},[4,467,902,1819,2084,2316,2677],{"id":5,"title":6,"body":7,"category":451,"description":452,"extension":453,"keywords":454,"meta":459,"navigation":460,"path":461,"publishedAt":462,"readTime":463,"seo":464,"stem":465,"updatedAt":462,"__hash__":466},"content_en\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fbest-time-to-study-in-malta.md","Best time to study English in Malta",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":440},"minimark",[10,14,22,25,30,145,147,151,154,156,160,163,173,176,178,182,188,191,193,197,200,203,212,214,218,401,403,407,432,434],[11,12,6],"h1",{"id":13},"best-time-to-study-english-in-malta",[15,16,17,21],"p",{},[18,19,20],"strong",{},"Quick answer:"," September–October is the sweet spot — warm weather (22–28°C), lower prices, fewer tourists. But every season has its advantages.",[23,24],"hr",{},[26,27,29],"h2",{"id":28},"by-season","By season",[31,32,33,58],"table",{},[34,35,36],"thead",{},[37,38,39,43,46,49,52,55],"tr",{},[40,41,42],"th",{},"Season",[40,44,45],{},"Months",[40,47,48],{},"Temp",[40,50,51],{},"Price",[40,53,54],{},"Social",[40,56,57],{},"Study focus",[59,60,61,83,104,124],"tbody",{},[37,62,63,69,72,75,78,81],{},[64,65,66],"td",{},[18,67,68],{},"Spring",[64,70,71],{},"Mar–May",[64,73,74],{},"16–25°C",[64,76,77],{},"Medium",[64,79,80],{},"Good",[64,82,80],{},[37,84,85,90,93,96,99,102],{},[64,86,87],{},[18,88,89],{},"Summer",[64,91,92],{},"Jun–Aug",[64,94,95],{},"28–38°C",[64,97,98],{},"High",[64,100,101],{},"Maximum",[64,103,77],{},[37,105,106,111,114,117,120,122],{},[64,107,108],{},[18,109,110],{},"Autumn",[64,112,113],{},"Sep–Nov",[64,115,116],{},"20–28°C",[64,118,119],{},"Medium-low",[64,121,80],{},[64,123,80],{},[37,125,126,131,134,137,140,143],{},[64,127,128],{},[18,129,130],{},"Winter",[64,132,133],{},"Dec–Feb",[64,135,136],{},"10–16°C",[64,138,139],{},"Low",[64,141,142],{},"Quiet",[64,144,101],{},[23,146],{},[26,148,150],{"id":149},"spring-marchmay","Spring (March–May)",[15,152,153],{},"Best balance of weather and price. Beach weather starts in April. Schools fill up from May. Good for students who want sun without extreme heat.",[23,155],{},[26,157,159],{"id":158},"summer-juneaugust","Summer (June–August)",[15,161,162],{},"Peak everything: heat (35°C+), prices (+15–25% on accommodation), social life (beach clubs, boat parties, Paceville at maximum capacity), and job availability (tourism season).",[15,164,165,168,169,172],{},[18,166,167],{},"Go if:"," you're 18–25 and want the full experience. ",[18,170,171],{},"Avoid if:"," you hate heat or have a tight budget.",[15,174,175],{},"Book accommodation with air conditioning — it's not optional in July\u002FAugust.",[23,177],{},[26,179,181],{"id":180},"autumn-septembernovember","Autumn (September–November)",[15,183,184,187],{},[18,185,186],{},"The recommendation for most people."," September still feels like summer (28°C, beach is perfect). Prices drop. Tourists leave. Schools are less crowded. Seasonal jobs are still available in September.",[15,189,190],{},"October is cooler (22°C) but still beach-worthy — the Mediterranean holds heat. November gets fresher and occasional rain starts.",[23,192],{},[26,194,196],{"id":195},"winter-decemberfebruary","Winter (December–February)",[15,198,199],{},"Cheapest time of year. Accommodation drops 10–20%. Flights are cheaper. Schools are quiet — smaller classes, more teacher attention.",[15,201,202],{},"Weather: 10–16°C with occasional rain. Nothing compared to a Canadian or Irish winter. You'll need a light jacket, not a parka.",[15,204,205,207,208,211],{},[18,206,167],{}," you want maximum study focus at minimum cost. ",[18,209,210],{},"Skip if:"," you need beach and nightlife to stay motivated.",[23,213],{},[26,215,217],{"id":216},"month-by-month-value","Month-by-month value",[31,219,220,235],{},[34,221,222],{},[37,223,224,227,229,232],{},[40,225,226],{},"Month",[40,228,51],{},[40,230,231],{},"Weather",[40,233,234],{},"Best for",[59,236,237,251,263,276,289,302,315,329,341,362,375,388],{},[37,238,239,242,245,248],{},[64,240,241],{},"January",[64,243,244],{},"Cheapest",[64,246,247],{},"10–14°C",[64,249,250],{},"Budget + focus",[37,252,253,256,258,261],{},[64,254,255],{},"February",[64,257,244],{},[64,259,260],{},"10–15°C",[64,262,250],{},[37,264,265,268,270,273],{},[64,266,267],{},"March",[64,269,139],{},[64,271,272],{},"13–18°C",[64,274,275],{},"Early birds",[37,277,278,281,283,286],{},[64,279,280],{},"April",[64,282,77],{},[64,284,285],{},"15–22°C",[64,287,288],{},"Balance",[37,290,291,294,296,299],{},[64,292,293],{},"May",[64,295,77],{},[64,297,298],{},"18–25°C",[64,300,301],{},"Beach starts",[37,303,304,307,309,312],{},[64,305,306],{},"June",[64,308,98],{},[64,310,311],{},"24–32°C",[64,313,314],{},"Summer begins",[37,316,317,320,323,326],{},[64,318,319],{},"July",[64,321,322],{},"Highest",[64,324,325],{},"28–36°C",[64,327,328],{},"Peak season",[37,330,331,334,336,338],{},[64,332,333],{},"August",[64,335,322],{},[64,337,95],{},[64,339,340],{},"Peak heat",[37,342,343,348,352,357],{},[64,344,345],{},[18,346,347],{},"September",[64,349,350],{},[18,351,119],{},[64,353,354],{},[18,355,356],{},"24–30°C",[64,358,359],{},[18,360,361],{},"Best value",[37,363,364,367,369,372],{},[64,365,366],{},"October",[64,368,139],{},[64,370,371],{},"20–26°C",[64,373,374],{},"Still warm",[37,376,377,380,382,385],{},[64,378,379],{},"November",[64,381,139],{},[64,383,384],{},"16–22°C",[64,386,387],{},"Winding down",[37,389,390,393,395,398],{},[64,391,392],{},"December",[64,394,244],{},[64,396,397],{},"12–16°C",[64,399,400],{},"Christmas in Malta",[23,402],{},[26,404,406],{"id":405},"next-steps","Next steps",[408,409,410,419,426],"ol",{},[411,412,413,418],"li",{},[414,415,417],"a",{"href":416},"\u002Fcalculator","Calculate your price"," — with 20% discount",[411,420,421,425],{},[414,422,424],{"href":423},"\u002Fquote","Get a free quote"," — pick your dates",[411,427,428],{},[414,429,431],{"href":430},"\u002Fguides\u002Fcost-of-studying-in-malta","Cost of living breakdown",[23,433],{},[15,435,436],{},[437,438,439],"em",{},"Last updated: May 2026. Temperatures based on Malta Meteorological Office averages.",{"title":441,"searchDepth":442,"depth":442,"links":443},"",2,[444,445,446,447,448,449,450],{"id":28,"depth":442,"text":29},{"id":149,"depth":442,"text":150},{"id":158,"depth":442,"text":159},{"id":180,"depth":442,"text":181},{"id":195,"depth":442,"text":196},{"id":216,"depth":442,"text":217},{"id":405,"depth":442,"text":406},"planning","Spring, summer, autumn, or winter: when to go to Malta for your English course depending on budget, weather, and goals.","md",[455,456,457,458],"best time to study in malta","when to go to malta","malta weather for students","cheapest time to study in malta",{},true,"\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fbest-time-to-study-in-malta","2026-05-27",6,{"title":6,"description":452},"en\u002Fguides\u002Fbest-time-to-study-in-malta","msAXwNVyDgl0fzo_uX-ag2XKaZ2M5V8cy6NBpRxa3Co",{"id":468,"title":469,"body":470,"category":889,"description":890,"extension":453,"keywords":891,"meta":896,"navigation":460,"path":897,"publishedAt":462,"readTime":898,"seo":899,"stem":900,"updatedAt":462,"__hash__":901},"content_en\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fcost-of-living-in-malta.md","Cost of living in Malta for students in 2026",{"type":8,"value":471,"toc":874},[472,475,485,487,491,494,566,568,572,610,613,616,618,622,661,664,666,670,720,722,726,787,789,793,798,801,805,808,812,815,817,821,824,843,846,848,850,867,869],[11,473,469],{"id":474},"cost-of-living-in-malta-for-students-in-2026",[15,476,477,480,481,484],{},[18,478,479],{},"The number:"," a student in Malta spends ",[18,482,483],{},"EUR 440–640 per month"," on living costs — excluding course and accommodation. That's roughly half of Dublin and a third of London.",[23,486],{},[26,488,490],{"id":489},"rent-by-area","Rent by area",[15,492,493],{},"If your school includes accommodation, skip this section. This is for students renting independently (usually 12+ weeks).",[31,495,496,509],{},[34,497,498],{},[37,499,500,503,506],{},[40,501,502],{},"Area",[40,504,505],{},"Shared room\u002Fmonth",[40,507,508],{},"Profile",[59,510,511,522,533,544,555],{},[37,512,513,516,519],{},[64,514,515],{},"St Julian's",[64,517,518],{},"EUR 450–650",[64,520,521],{},"Student hub, Paceville, beaches. Most expensive.",[37,523,524,527,530],{},[64,525,526],{},"Sliema",[64,528,529],{},"EUR 400–600",[64,531,532],{},"Seafront, shopping, slightly calmer.",[37,534,535,538,541],{},[64,536,537],{},"Gżira\u002FMsida",[64,539,540],{},"EUR 300–450",[64,542,543],{},"Budget-friendly, well-connected by bus.",[37,545,546,549,552],{},[64,547,548],{},"Valletta\u002FFloriana",[64,550,551],{},"EUR 350–500",[64,553,554],{},"Historic, fewer students.",[37,556,557,560,563],{},[64,558,559],{},"St Paul's Bay",[64,561,562],{},"EUR 250–400",[64,564,565],{},"Cheapest, but far from schools.",[23,567],{},[26,569,571],{"id":570},"food","Food",[31,573,574,584],{},[34,575,576],{},[37,577,578,581],{},[40,579,580],{},"Option",[40,582,583],{},"EUR\u002Fmonth",[59,585,586,594,602],{},[37,587,588,591],{},[64,589,590],{},"Cooking mostly",[64,592,593],{},"EUR 180–250",[37,595,596,599],{},[64,597,598],{},"Mix (cook weekdays, eat out weekends)",[64,600,601],{},"EUR 250–350",[37,603,604,607],{},[64,605,606],{},"Eating out frequently",[64,608,609],{},"EUR 400–550",[15,611,612],{},"Supermarket prices: bread EUR 1.20, milk EUR 1, chicken EUR 6–8\u002Fkg, beer EUR 1.50. Cheapest supermarkets: Lidl, Pavi, Smart.",[15,614,615],{},"Restaurant meal: EUR 12–18. Quick lunch (pizza\u002Fwrap): EUR 5–8. Pastizzi (the Maltese snack): EUR 0.50.",[23,617],{},[26,619,621],{"id":620},"transport","Transport",[31,623,624,633],{},[34,625,626],{},[37,627,628,630],{},[40,629,580],{},[40,631,632],{},"Cost",[59,634,635,645,653],{},[37,636,637,640],{},[64,638,639],{},"Monthly bus pass (Tallinja)",[64,641,642],{},[18,643,644],{},"EUR 26",[37,646,647,650],{},[64,648,649],{},"Single ticket",[64,651,652],{},"EUR 1.50–2",[37,654,655,658],{},[64,656,657],{},"Bolt\u002Ftaxi (St Julian's → Valletta)",[64,659,660],{},"EUR 8–12",[15,662,663],{},"The EUR 26 monthly pass covers the entire island. Best transport value of any study-abroad destination in Europe.",[23,665],{},[26,667,669],{"id":668},"phone","Phone",[31,671,672,685],{},[34,673,674],{},[37,675,676,679,682],{},[40,677,678],{},"Provider",[40,680,681],{},"Monthly plan",[40,683,684],{},"Data",[59,686,687,698,709],{},[37,688,689,692,695],{},[64,690,691],{},"GO Mobile",[64,693,694],{},"EUR 10",[64,696,697],{},"10 GB",[37,699,700,703,706],{},[64,701,702],{},"Vodafone Malta",[64,704,705],{},"EUR 12",[64,707,708],{},"12 GB",[37,710,711,714,717],{},[64,712,713],{},"Melita",[64,715,716],{},"EUR 15",[64,718,719],{},"20 GB",[23,721],{},[26,723,725],{"id":724},"entertainment","Entertainment",[31,727,728,737],{},[34,729,730],{},[37,731,732,735],{},[40,733,734],{},"Activity",[40,736,632],{},[59,738,739,747,755,763,771,779],{},[37,740,741,744],{},[64,742,743],{},"Beaches",[64,745,746],{},"Free (all public)",[37,748,749,752],{},[64,750,751],{},"Paceville clubs",[64,753,754],{},"Free entry",[37,756,757,760],{},[64,758,759],{},"Beer at a bar",[64,761,762],{},"EUR 3.50–5",[37,764,765,768],{},[64,766,767],{},"Cinema",[64,769,770],{},"EUR 8–10",[37,772,773,776],{},[64,774,775],{},"Gym",[64,777,778],{},"EUR 25–40\u002Fmonth",[37,780,781,784],{},[64,782,783],{},"Ryanair weekend trip",[64,785,786],{},"EUR 20–50 one way",[23,788],{},[26,790,792],{"id":791},"three-monthly-budgets","Three monthly budgets",[794,795,797],"h3",{"id":796},"tight-eur-400month","Tight — EUR 400\u002Fmonth",[15,799,800],{},"Cook everything, free beaches, selective socialising. Viable but requires discipline.",[794,802,804],{"id":803},"comfortable-eur-600month","Comfortable — EUR 600\u002Fmonth",[15,806,807],{},"Cook weekdays, eat out twice a week, go out on weekends, one excursion per month. The sweet spot for most students.",[794,809,811],{"id":810},"generous-eur-800month","Generous — EUR 800\u002Fmonth",[15,813,814],{},"Eat out regularly, Bolt occasionally, weekend trips to Sicily or Rome, no penny-counting.",[23,816],{},[26,818,820],{"id":819},"how-work-income-covers-it","How work income covers it",[15,822,823],{},"With a 15+ week course and work permit (20h\u002Fweek at EUR 6\u002Fhour):",[825,826,827,833,836],"ul",{},[411,828,829,830],{},"Monthly income: ",[18,831,832],{},"EUR 480",[411,834,835],{},"Comfortable budget: EUR 600",[411,837,838,839,842],{},"Work covers: ",[18,840,841],{},"80%"," of living costs",[15,844,845],{},"In peak season (EUR 7.50\u002Fhour): EUR 600\u002Fmonth — covers everything.",[23,847],{},[26,849,406],{"id":405},[408,851,852,857,862],{},[411,853,854],{},[414,855,856],{"href":430},"See total course + accommodation cost",[411,858,859],{},[414,860,861],{"href":416},"Calculate your price with 20% discount",[411,863,864],{},[414,865,866],{"href":423},"Get a personalised quote",[23,868],{},[15,870,871],{},[437,872,873],{},"Last updated: May 2026. Prices based on Malta supermarkets, telecoms, and housing portals.",{"title":441,"searchDepth":442,"depth":442,"links":875},[876,877,878,879,880,881,887,888],{"id":489,"depth":442,"text":490},{"id":570,"depth":442,"text":571},{"id":620,"depth":442,"text":621},{"id":668,"depth":442,"text":669},{"id":724,"depth":442,"text":725},{"id":791,"depth":442,"text":792,"children":882},[883,885,886],{"id":796,"depth":884,"text":797},3,{"id":803,"depth":884,"text":804},{"id":810,"depth":884,"text":811},{"id":819,"depth":442,"text":820},{"id":405,"depth":442,"text":406},"costs","Monthly expenses in Malta: rent by area, groceries, transport, phone, and entertainment. With budgets at EUR 450, 600, and 800.",[892,893,894,895],"cost of living in malta","cost of living malta student","monthly expenses malta","how much per month in malta",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fcost-of-living-in-malta",7,{"title":469,"description":890},"en\u002Fguides\u002Fcost-of-living-in-malta","autXW6SN3C3s0LkLzUw5YBwXJkQV_Ep1Xpd-ra8dz78",{"id":903,"title":904,"body":905,"category":889,"description":1805,"extension":453,"keywords":1806,"meta":1812,"navigation":460,"path":1813,"publishedAt":1814,"readTime":1815,"seo":1816,"stem":1817,"updatedAt":1814,"__hash__":1818},"content_en\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fcost-of-studying-in-malta.md","Cost of studying English in Malta in 2026",{"type":8,"value":906,"toc":1788},[907,910,925,928,930,934,944,948,1044,1051,1055,1127,1134,1136,1140,1143,1214,1220,1224,1288,1290,1294,1297,1351,1354,1372,1374,1378,1382,1470,1474,1555,1559,1680,1683,1685,1689,1692,1745,1748,1751,1753,1755,1774,1777,1779],[11,908,904],{"id":909},"cost-of-studying-english-in-malta-in-2026",[15,911,912,913,916,917,920,921,924],{},"A 4-week English course in Malta costs between ",[18,914,915],{},"EUR 640 and EUR 1,000"," (tuition only, with 20% discount). Including accommodation and living expenses, a full 4-week study programme runs ",[18,918,919],{},"EUR 2,200–3,200",". A 24-week programme — the most popular for work-and-study students — comes to ",[18,922,923],{},"EUR 10,000–14,000"," all in.",[15,926,927],{},"These are real prices based on 2026 rates from FELTOM-accredited schools. Below, we break down every cost line by line.",[23,929],{},[26,931,933],{"id":932},"english-course-fees","English course fees",[15,935,936,937,943],{},"Course fees depend on the type of course, duration, and school. Malta has over 14 schools accredited by ",[414,938,942],{"href":939,"rel":940},"https:\u002F\u002Ffeltom.org",[941],"nofollow","FELTOM",", the federation that regulates English language teaching on the island.",[794,945,947],{"id":946},"weekly-rates-list-price-vs-discounted","Weekly rates (list price vs. discounted)",[31,949,950,966],{},[34,951,952],{},[37,953,954,957,960,963],{},[40,955,956],{},"Course type",[40,958,959],{},"List price\u002Fweek",[40,961,962],{},"With 20% off",[40,964,965],{},"Hours\u002Fweek",[59,967,968,983,998,1014,1030],{},[37,969,970,973,975,980],{},[64,971,972],{},"General English",[64,974,593],{},[64,976,977],{},[18,978,979],{},"EUR 144–200",[64,981,982],{},"20",[37,984,985,988,990,995],{},[64,986,987],{},"Intensive English",[64,989,601],{},[64,991,992],{},[18,993,994],{},"EUR 200–280",[64,996,997],{},"30",[37,999,1000,1003,1006,1011],{},[64,1001,1002],{},"Business English",[64,1004,1005],{},"EUR 220–300",[64,1007,1008],{},[18,1009,1010],{},"EUR 176–240",[64,1012,1013],{},"20–25",[37,1015,1016,1019,1022,1027],{},[64,1017,1018],{},"IELTS\u002FCambridge Prep",[64,1020,1021],{},"EUR 230–320",[64,1023,1024],{},[18,1025,1026],{},"EUR 184–256",[64,1028,1029],{},"25–30",[37,1031,1032,1035,1037,1042],{},[64,1033,1034],{},"Mini Group (max 6)",[64,1036,551],{},[64,1038,1039],{},[18,1040,1041],{},"EUR 280–400",[64,1043,982],{},[15,1045,1046,1047,1050],{},"Through Maltalingo, you pay ",[18,1048,1049],{},"20% less"," than the school's published rate. No agency fees, no registration surcharge. The discount applies to the course fee at any FELTOM school we work with.",[794,1052,1054],{"id":1053},"total-course-cost-by-duration","Total course cost by duration",[31,1056,1057,1070],{},[34,1058,1059],{},[37,1060,1061,1064,1067],{},[40,1062,1063],{},"Duration",[40,1065,1066],{},"General English (20% off)",[40,1068,1069],{},"Intensive (20% off)",[59,1071,1072,1083,1094,1105,1116],{},[37,1073,1074,1077,1080],{},[64,1075,1076],{},"4 weeks",[64,1078,1079],{},"EUR 640",[64,1081,1082],{},"EUR 880",[37,1084,1085,1088,1091],{},[64,1086,1087],{},"8 weeks",[64,1089,1090],{},"EUR 1,280",[64,1092,1093],{},"EUR 1,760",[37,1095,1096,1099,1102],{},[64,1097,1098],{},"12 weeks",[64,1100,1101],{},"EUR 1,920",[64,1103,1104],{},"EUR 2,880",[37,1106,1107,1110,1113],{},[64,1108,1109],{},"24 weeks",[64,1111,1112],{},"EUR 3,840",[64,1114,1115],{},"EUR 5,280",[37,1117,1118,1121,1124],{},[64,1119,1120],{},"48 weeks",[64,1122,1123],{},"EUR 7,680",[64,1125,1126],{},"EUR 10,560",[15,1128,1129,1130,1133],{},"For your exact price, use our ",[414,1131,1132],{"href":416},"price calculator"," — it shows the cost in your preferred currency, updated in real time.",[23,1135],{},[26,1137,1139],{"id":1138},"accommodation-costs","Accommodation costs",[15,1141,1142],{},"Most FELTOM schools offer their own accommodation or have partnerships with local residences. For short stays (4–12 weeks), school-arranged accommodation is typically the most convenient option.",[31,1144,1145,1158],{},[34,1146,1147],{},[37,1148,1149,1152,1155],{},[40,1150,1151],{},"Type",[40,1153,1154],{},"EUR\u002Fweek",[40,1156,1157],{},"Includes",[59,1159,1160,1170,1181,1192,1203],{},[37,1161,1162,1165,1167],{},[64,1163,1164],{},"Homestay (half board)",[64,1166,593],{},[64,1168,1169],{},"Private room, breakfast + dinner",[37,1171,1172,1175,1178],{},[64,1173,1174],{},"Homestay (breakfast only)",[64,1176,1177],{},"EUR 150–200",[64,1179,1180],{},"Private room, breakfast",[37,1182,1183,1186,1189],{},[64,1184,1185],{},"Shared student residence",[64,1187,1188],{},"EUR 120–180",[64,1190,1191],{},"Shared room, kitchen access",[37,1193,1194,1197,1200],{},[64,1195,1196],{},"Private student residence",[64,1198,1199],{},"EUR 200–300",[64,1201,1202],{},"Private room, kitchen access",[37,1204,1205,1208,1211],{},[64,1206,1207],{},"Independent apartment",[64,1209,1210],{},"EUR 400–700\u002Fmonth",[64,1212,1213],{},"Self-arranged, varies by area",[15,1215,1216,1219],{},[18,1217,1218],{},"Most popular areas for students:"," St Julian's (nightlife, largest school presence), Sliema (seafront, shopping), Gżira\u002FMsida (more affordable, well-connected), Valletta (historic, quieter).",[794,1221,1223],{"id":1222},"course-accommodation-packages","Course + accommodation packages",[31,1225,1226,1242],{},[34,1227,1228],{},[37,1229,1230,1233,1236,1239],{},[40,1231,1232],{},"Package",[40,1234,1235],{},"Course (20% off)",[40,1237,1238],{},"Accommodation",[40,1240,1241],{},"Total",[59,1243,1244,1259,1273],{},[37,1245,1246,1249,1251,1254],{},[64,1247,1248],{},"4 weeks — General + shared residence",[64,1250,1079],{},[64,1252,1253],{},"EUR 600",[64,1255,1256],{},[18,1257,1258],{},"EUR 1,240",[37,1260,1261,1264,1266,1269],{},[64,1262,1263],{},"12 weeks — Intensive + homestay",[64,1265,1104],{},[64,1267,1268],{},"EUR 2,400",[64,1270,1271],{},[18,1272,1115],{},[37,1274,1275,1278,1280,1283],{},[64,1276,1277],{},"24 weeks — General + shared residence",[64,1279,1112],{},[64,1281,1282],{},"EUR 3,600",[64,1284,1285],{},[18,1286,1287],{},"EUR 7,440",[23,1289],{},[26,1291,1293],{"id":1292},"living-costs","Living costs",[15,1295,1296],{},"Malta is one of the most affordable study destinations in Europe. Monthly living costs for a student are roughly half of what you'd spend in Dublin, London, or Toronto.",[31,1298,1299,1308],{},[34,1300,1301],{},[37,1302,1303,1306],{},[40,1304,1305],{},"Category",[40,1307,583],{},[59,1309,1310,1317,1324,1332,1340],{},[37,1311,1312,1315],{},[64,1313,1314],{},"Food (cooking + occasional dining out)",[64,1316,601],{},[37,1318,1319,1322],{},[64,1320,1321],{},"Transport (Tallinja monthly pass)",[64,1323,644],{},[37,1325,1326,1329],{},[64,1327,1328],{},"Mobile phone (prepaid SIM)",[64,1330,1331],{},"EUR 10–15",[37,1333,1334,1337],{},[64,1335,1336],{},"Leisure (socialising, beach, excursions)",[64,1338,1339],{},"EUR 150–250",[37,1341,1342,1346],{},[64,1343,1344],{},[18,1345,1241],{},[64,1347,1348],{},[18,1349,1350],{},"EUR 440–640",[15,1352,1353],{},"Key facts:",[825,1355,1356,1363,1366,1369],{},[411,1357,1358,1359,1362],{},"The Tallinja bus pass is ",[18,1360,1361],{},"EUR 26\u002Fmonth"," and covers the entire island",[411,1364,1365],{},"All beaches are public and free",[411,1367,1368],{},"Supermarkets (Lidl, Pavi) keep grocery costs low — about EUR 50\u002Fweek",[411,1370,1371],{},"A meal at a mid-range restaurant costs EUR 12–18",[23,1373],{},[26,1375,1377],{"id":1376},"total-budget-three-common-scenarios","Total budget: three common scenarios",[794,1379,1381],{"id":1380},"short-course-4-weeks","Short course — 4 weeks",[31,1383,1384,1397],{},[34,1385,1386],{},[37,1387,1388,1391,1394],{},[40,1389,1390],{},"Item",[40,1392,1393],{},"EUR",[40,1395,1396],{},"USD (approx.)",[59,1398,1399,1410,1421,1432,1443,1454],{},[37,1400,1401,1404,1407],{},[64,1402,1403],{},"Course (General, 20% off)",[64,1405,1406],{},"640",[64,1408,1409],{},"$700",[37,1411,1412,1415,1418],{},[64,1413,1414],{},"Shared residence",[64,1416,1417],{},"600",[64,1419,1420],{},"$655",[37,1422,1423,1426,1429],{},[64,1424,1425],{},"Living expenses",[64,1427,1428],{},"550",[64,1430,1431],{},"$600",[37,1433,1434,1437,1440],{},[64,1435,1436],{},"Return flights (varies by origin)",[64,1438,1439],{},"200–800",[64,1441,1442],{},"$220–870",[37,1444,1445,1448,1451],{},[64,1446,1447],{},"Travel insurance",[64,1449,1450],{},"50",[64,1452,1453],{},"$55",[37,1455,1456,1460,1465],{},[64,1457,1458],{},[18,1459,1241],{},[64,1461,1462],{},[18,1463,1464],{},"EUR 2,040–2,640",[64,1466,1467],{},[18,1468,1469],{},"$2,225–2,880",[794,1471,1473],{"id":1472},"medium-course-12-weeks","Medium course — 12 weeks",[31,1475,1476,1486],{},[34,1477,1478],{},[37,1479,1480,1482,1484],{},[40,1481,1390],{},[40,1483,1393],{},[40,1485,1396],{},[59,1487,1488,1499,1509,1520,1529,1539],{},[37,1489,1490,1493,1496],{},[64,1491,1492],{},"Course (Intensive, 20% off)",[64,1494,1495],{},"2,880",[64,1497,1498],{},"$3,140",[37,1500,1501,1503,1506],{},[64,1502,1414],{},[64,1504,1505],{},"1,800",[64,1507,1508],{},"$1,960",[37,1510,1511,1514,1517],{},[64,1512,1513],{},"Living expenses (3 months)",[64,1515,1516],{},"1,650",[64,1518,1519],{},"$1,800",[37,1521,1522,1525,1527],{},[64,1523,1524],{},"Return flights",[64,1526,1439],{},[64,1528,1442],{},[37,1530,1531,1533,1536],{},[64,1532,1447],{},[64,1534,1535],{},"120",[64,1537,1538],{},"$130",[37,1540,1541,1545,1550],{},[64,1542,1543],{},[18,1544,1241],{},[64,1546,1547],{},[18,1548,1549],{},"EUR 6,650–7,250",[64,1551,1552],{},[18,1553,1554],{},"$7,250–7,900",[794,1556,1558],{"id":1557},"long-course-24-weeks-work-and-study","Long course — 24 weeks (work-and-study)",[31,1560,1561,1571],{},[34,1562,1563],{},[37,1564,1565,1567,1569],{},[40,1566,1390],{},[40,1568,1393],{},[40,1570,1396],{},[59,1572,1573,1583,1594,1605,1616,1624,1635,1652,1663],{},[37,1574,1575,1577,1580],{},[64,1576,1403],{},[64,1578,1579],{},"3,840",[64,1581,1582],{},"$4,185",[37,1584,1585,1588,1591],{},[64,1586,1587],{},"Shared residence (24 weeks)",[64,1589,1590],{},"3,600",[64,1592,1593],{},"$3,925",[37,1595,1596,1599,1602],{},[64,1597,1598],{},"D-Visa (required for 90+ days)",[64,1600,1601],{},"150",[64,1603,1604],{},"$165",[37,1606,1607,1610,1613],{},[64,1608,1609],{},"Living expenses (6 months)",[64,1611,1612],{},"3,300",[64,1614,1615],{},"$3,595",[37,1617,1618,1620,1622],{},[64,1619,1524],{},[64,1621,1439],{},[64,1623,1442],{},[37,1625,1626,1629,1632],{},[64,1627,1628],{},"Travel insurance (6 months)",[64,1630,1631],{},"250",[64,1633,1634],{},"$275",[37,1636,1637,1642,1647],{},[64,1638,1639],{},[18,1640,1641],{},"Total (gross)",[64,1643,1644],{},[18,1645,1646],{},"EUR 11,340–11,940",[64,1648,1649],{},[18,1650,1651],{},"$12,360–13,015",[37,1653,1654,1657,1660],{},[64,1655,1656],{},"Work income (5 months x EUR 480)",[64,1658,1659],{},"-2,400",[64,1661,1662],{},"-$2,615",[37,1664,1665,1670,1675],{},[64,1666,1667],{},[18,1668,1669],{},"Total (net)",[64,1671,1672],{},[18,1673,1674],{},"EUR 8,940–9,540",[64,1676,1677],{},[18,1678,1679],{},"$9,745–10,400",[15,1681,1682],{},"Students on courses of 15+ weeks can apply for a work permit allowing up to 20 hours\u002Fweek. At an average of EUR 6\u002Fhour, that's roughly EUR 480\u002Fmonth — enough to cover most living expenses.",[23,1684],{},[26,1686,1688],{"id":1687},"how-the-20-discount-works","How the 20% discount works",[15,1690,1691],{},"Maltalingo negotiates group rates with FELTOM-accredited schools in Malta. Because we send a consistent volume of students, schools offer us preferential pricing. We pass 100% of that discount to you.",[31,1693,1694,1706],{},[34,1695,1696],{},[37,1697,1698,1700,1703],{},[40,1699],{},[40,1701,1702],{},"Traditional agency",[40,1704,1705],{},"Maltalingo",[59,1707,1708,1721,1734],{},[37,1709,1710,1713,1716],{},[64,1711,1712],{},"Service fee",[64,1714,1715],{},"EUR 200–500",[64,1717,1718],{},[18,1719,1720],{},"EUR 0",[37,1722,1723,1726,1729],{},[64,1724,1725],{},"Course price",[64,1727,1728],{},"List price (or higher)",[64,1730,1731],{},[18,1732,1733],{},"20% below list",[37,1735,1736,1739,1742],{},[64,1737,1738],{},"Who pays the agency?",[64,1740,1741],{},"You do",[64,1743,1744],{},"The school (commission)",[15,1746,1747],{},"You don't pay us anything. The school pays a commission when you enrol — and that commission comes from the school's standard rate, not from your pocket.",[15,1749,1750],{},"Every school we work with is FELTOM-accredited. That's our minimum standard.",[23,1752],{},[26,1754,406],{"id":405},[408,1756,1757,1763,1769],{},[411,1758,1759,1762],{},[414,1760,1761],{"href":416},"Calculate your exact price"," — choose your course length, type, and currency",[411,1764,1765,1768],{},[414,1766,1767],{"href":423},"Get a free personalised quote"," — takes 60 seconds, no commitment",[411,1770,1771,1773],{},[414,1772,424],{"href":423}," — we respond the same day",[15,1775,1776],{},"All schools are FELTOM-accredited. No service fees. No hidden costs.",[23,1778],{},[15,1780,1781],{},[437,1782,1783,1784,1787],{},"Last updated: May 2026. EUR\u002FUSD conversion at EUR 1 = USD 1.09. Prices based on 2026 rates from FELTOM-accredited schools. ",[414,1785,1786],{"href":416},"Use the calculator"," for live exchange rates.",{"title":441,"searchDepth":442,"depth":442,"links":1789},[1790,1794,1797,1798,1803,1804],{"id":932,"depth":442,"text":933,"children":1791},[1792,1793],{"id":946,"depth":884,"text":947},{"id":1053,"depth":884,"text":1054},{"id":1138,"depth":442,"text":1139,"children":1795},[1796],{"id":1222,"depth":884,"text":1223},{"id":1292,"depth":442,"text":1293},{"id":1376,"depth":442,"text":1377,"children":1799},[1800,1801,1802],{"id":1380,"depth":884,"text":1381},{"id":1472,"depth":884,"text":1473},{"id":1557,"depth":884,"text":1558},{"id":1687,"depth":442,"text":1688},{"id":405,"depth":442,"text":406},"Real prices for English courses in Malta: tuition, accommodation, living costs, and how to get 20% off at any FELTOM-accredited school.",[1807,1808,1809,1810,1811],"cost of studying english in malta","how much does it cost to study in malta","malta english course prices","english language school malta cost","study english malta price",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fcost-of-studying-in-malta","2026-05-26",8,{"title":904,"description":1805},"en\u002Fguides\u002Fcost-of-studying-in-malta","b06hZqCF-ZU5X2-RsSO1DZj1JIqeE3DEQfK-TB5XPco",{"id":1820,"title":1821,"body":1822,"category":2073,"description":2074,"extension":453,"keywords":2075,"meta":2079,"navigation":460,"path":2080,"publishedAt":462,"readTime":898,"seo":2081,"stem":2082,"updatedAt":462,"__hash__":2083},"content_en\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Ffaq-studying-in-malta.md","FAQ: studying English in Malta",{"type":8,"value":1823,"toc":2055},[1824,1827,1830,1832,1836,1852,1854,1858,1870,1872,1876,1887,1889,1893,1896,1898,1902,1905,1907,1911,1914,1916,1920,1926,1928,1932,1935,1937,1941,1947,1953,1955,1959,1962,1964,1968,1971,1973,1977,1980,1982,1986,2000,2002,2006,2013,2015,2019,2026,2028,2032,2048,2050],[11,1825,1821],{"id":1826},"faq-studying-english-in-malta",[15,1828,1829],{},"Quick answers to the most common questions. No fluff.",[23,1831],{},[26,1833,1835],{"id":1834},"do-i-need-a-visa","Do I need a visa?",[15,1837,1838,1839,1842,1843,1846,1847,1851],{},"For stays up to 90 days: ",[18,1840,1841],{},"no"," (most nationalities enter visa-free under Schengen). For 90+ days: ",[18,1844,1845],{},"yes"," — you need a D-Visa, applied for before travel. ",[414,1848,1850],{"href":1849},"\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-student-visa","Full visa guide",".",[23,1853],{},[26,1855,1857],{"id":1856},"how-much-does-it-cost","How much does it cost?",[15,1859,1860,1861,1863,1864,1866,1867,1851],{},"A 4-week course with accommodation and living costs runs ",[18,1862,919],{},". A 24-week programme is ",[18,1865,923],{}," before work income. ",[414,1868,1869],{"href":430},"Full cost breakdown",[23,1871],{},[26,1873,1875],{"id":1874},"can-i-work-while-studying","Can I work while studying?",[15,1877,1878,1879,1882,1883,1851],{},"Yes, if your course is ",[18,1880,1881],{},"15+ weeks",". You can work up to 20 hours\u002Fweek. Average earnings: EUR 480\u002Fmonth. ",[414,1884,1886],{"href":1885},"\u002Fguides\u002Fstudy-and-work-in-malta","Work-and-study guide",[23,1888],{},[26,1890,1892],{"id":1891},"is-malta-safe","Is Malta safe?",[15,1894,1895],{},"Yes. It's an EU member state with very low crime rates. Violent crime is rare. Standard precautions apply in busy nightlife areas (Paceville), same as any tourist spot.",[23,1897],{},[26,1899,1901],{"id":1900},"do-i-need-to-speak-english-already","Do I need to speak English already?",[15,1903,1904],{},"No. FELTOM schools accept all levels from A1 (complete beginner) to C2 (advanced). You take a placement test on day one and join a class at your level.",[23,1906],{},[26,1908,1910],{"id":1909},"whats-the-weather-like","What's the weather like?",[15,1912,1913],{},"300 days of sunshine per year. Summer: 28–35°C. Winter: 10–16°C. Beach weather from April to November. If you hate extreme heat, avoid July–August.",[23,1915],{},[26,1917,1919],{"id":1918},"how-does-the-20-discount-work","How does the 20% discount work?",[15,1921,1922,1923,1851],{},"Maltalingo negotiates group rates with FELTOM schools. We pass 100% of the discount to you. You pay no service fees — the school pays us a commission from their standard rate. ",[414,1924,1925],{"href":416},"See prices in the calculator",[23,1927],{},[26,1929,1931],{"id":1930},"what-is-feltom","What is FELTOM?",[15,1933,1934],{},"The Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta — the body that accredits and regulates English schools in Malta. FELTOM-accredited means qualified teachers, controlled class sizes, and audited facilities. All schools we work with are FELTOM-accredited.",[23,1936],{},[26,1938,1940],{"id":1939},"homestay-or-student-residence","Homestay or student residence?",[15,1942,1943,1946],{},[18,1944,1945],{},"Homestay:"," live with a local family, meals included, more English immersion. EUR 150–250\u002Fweek. Best for short stays and younger students.",[15,1948,1949,1952],{},[18,1950,1951],{},"Residence:"," shared accommodation with other students, kitchen access, more independence. EUR 120–300\u002Fweek. Best for 8+ weeks.",[23,1954],{},[26,1956,1958],{"id":1957},"can-i-travel-around-europe","Can I travel around Europe?",[15,1960,1961],{},"Yes. Malta is in the Schengen zone — you can visit 26 European countries without border controls. Ryanair and Wizz Air fly from Malta to dozens of cities for EUR 20–50.",[23,1963],{},[26,1965,1967],{"id":1966},"do-i-need-travel-insurance","Do I need travel insurance?",[15,1969,1970],{},"Yes, it's mandatory for Schengen entry. Minimum EUR 30,000 medical coverage for the full duration of your stay.",[23,1972],{},[26,1974,1976],{"id":1975},"how-do-i-get-to-malta","How do I get to Malta?",[15,1978,1979],{},"No direct flights from the Americas. Common connections through Lisbon, Rome, Frankfurt, Madrid, or Istanbul. Flight time: 14–20 hours total. From Malta airport to St Julian's\u002FSliema: 20–30 minutes by taxi (EUR 20–25).",[23,1981],{},[26,1983,1985],{"id":1984},"whens-the-best-time-to-go","When's the best time to go?",[15,1987,1988,1991,1992,1995,1996,1999],{},[18,1989,1990],{},"September–November:"," best value (good weather, lower prices, fewer tourists). ",[18,1993,1994],{},"June–August:"," peak season (beach + nightlife, higher prices, more jobs). ",[18,1997,1998],{},"January–March:"," cheapest (mild weather, quiet, maximum study focus).",[23,2001],{},[26,2003,2005],{"id":2004},"how-far-in-advance-should-i-book","How far in advance should I book?",[15,2007,2008,2009,2012],{},"For courses under 12 weeks: 4–6 weeks ahead. For 13+ weeks (D-Visa required): start at least ",[18,2010,2011],{},"3 months"," before your intended start date.",[23,2014],{},[26,2016,2018],{"id":2017},"is-malta-better-than-ireland","Is Malta better than Ireland?",[15,2020,2021,2022,1851],{},"Depends on your profile. Malta wins on cost, weather, and work permit access (15 weeks vs 25). Ireland wins on long-term job market and higher wages. ",[414,2023,2025],{"href":2024},"\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-vs-ireland","Full comparison",[23,2027],{},[26,2029,2031],{"id":2030},"still-have-questions","Still have questions?",[408,2033,2034,2039,2044],{},[411,2035,2036,2038],{},[414,2037,424],{"href":423}," — we respond same day",[411,2040,2041,2043],{},[414,2042,424],{"href":423}," — 60 seconds, no commitment",[411,2045,2046,418],{},[414,2047,417],{"href":416},[23,2049],{},[15,2051,2052],{},[437,2053,2054],{},"Last updated: May 2026.",{"title":441,"searchDepth":442,"depth":442,"links":2056},[2057,2058,2059,2060,2061,2062,2063,2064,2065,2066,2067,2068,2069,2070,2071,2072],{"id":1834,"depth":442,"text":1835},{"id":1856,"depth":442,"text":1857},{"id":1874,"depth":442,"text":1875},{"id":1891,"depth":442,"text":1892},{"id":1900,"depth":442,"text":1901},{"id":1909,"depth":442,"text":1910},{"id":1918,"depth":442,"text":1919},{"id":1930,"depth":442,"text":1931},{"id":1939,"depth":442,"text":1940},{"id":1957,"depth":442,"text":1958},{"id":1966,"depth":442,"text":1967},{"id":1975,"depth":442,"text":1976},{"id":1984,"depth":442,"text":1985},{"id":2004,"depth":442,"text":2005},{"id":2017,"depth":442,"text":2018},{"id":2030,"depth":442,"text":2031},"faq","The 15 most common questions about studying English in Malta — visa, cost, work, weather, safety, and more — answered directly.",[2076,2077,2078],"faq studying in malta","study english malta questions","malta english school faq",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Ffaq-studying-in-malta",{"title":1821,"description":2074},"en\u002Fguides\u002Ffaq-studying-in-malta","YCHNHQiSZBztnYoqfbZJy410exr66ahytKy0wYkvuXs",{"id":2085,"title":2086,"body":2087,"category":2304,"description":2305,"extension":453,"keywords":2306,"meta":2311,"navigation":460,"path":2312,"publishedAt":462,"readTime":1815,"seo":2313,"stem":2314,"updatedAt":462,"__hash__":2315},"content_en\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-student-visa.md","Malta student visa guide 2026",{"type":8,"value":2088,"toc":2295},[2089,2092,2102,2104,2108,2111,2116,2136,2139,2145,2147,2151,2158,2162,2194,2198,2224,2233,2238,2240,2244,2251,2254,2256,2258,2276,2278],[11,2090,2086],{"id":2091},"malta-student-visa-guide-2026",[15,2093,2094,2097,2098,2101],{},[18,2095,2096],{},"The short answer:"," for courses up to 90 days (12 weeks), most nationalities don't need a visa — you enter as a Schengen tourist. For courses longer than 90 days, you need a ",[18,2099,2100],{},"D-Visa"," (long-stay visa), applied for before travel through VFS Global.",[23,2103],{},[26,2105,2107],{"id":2106},"under-90-days-no-visa-needed","Under 90 days: no visa needed",[15,2109,2110],{},"Citizens of Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and most LATAM countries can enter Malta visa-free for up to 90 days under the Schengen agreement.",[15,2112,2113],{},[18,2114,2115],{},"What you need at the border:",[825,2117,2118,2121,2124,2127,2130,2133],{},[411,2119,2120],{},"Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages)",[411,2122,2123],{},"Return flight or itinerary",[411,2125,2126],{},"Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+ medical coverage — mandatory for Schengen)",[411,2128,2129],{},"School enrolment letter",[411,2131,2132],{},"Proof of funds (EUR 48\u002Fday of stay)",[411,2134,2135],{},"Proof of accommodation",[15,2137,2138],{},"In practice, Malta immigration rarely checks everything. But have the documents accessible.",[15,2140,2141,2144],{},[18,2142,2143],{},"Can you work on a tourist entry?"," No. The work permit requires a course of 15+ weeks and a D-Visa.",[23,2146],{},[26,2148,2150],{"id":2149},"over-90-days-d-visa-required","Over 90 days: D-Visa required",[15,2152,2153,2154,2157],{},"Since ",[18,2155,2156],{},"1 March 2024",", all non-EU citizens staying longer than 90 days must obtain a D-Visa before travelling. This applies to all LATAM nationalities.",[794,2159,2161],{"id":2160},"documents-needed","Documents needed",[408,2163,2164,2167,2170,2173,2176,2179,2182,2185,2188,2191],{},[411,2165,2166],{},"Valid passport (6+ months, 2+ blank pages)",[411,2168,2169],{},"School acceptance letter (FELTOM\u002FELT Council accredited)",[411,2171,2172],{},"Proof of course payment (first term minimum)",[411,2174,2175],{},"Medical insurance (EUR 30,000+, full duration of stay)",[411,2177,2178],{},"Proof of accommodation in Malta",[411,2180,2181],{},"Bank statements (3 months, showing EUR 48\u002Fday minimum)",[411,2183,2184],{},"Police clearance certificate (apostilled, less than 6 months old)",[411,2186,2187],{},"2 passport photos (white background, ICAO standard)",[411,2189,2190],{},"Completed application form",[411,2192,2193],{},"Flight itinerary",[794,2195,2197],{"id":2196},"process","Process",[408,2199,2200,2206,2209,2212,2215,2218,2221],{},[411,2201,2202,2203],{},"Choose your school and course — ",[414,2204,2205],{"href":423},"get a quote with 20% discount",[411,2207,2208],{},"Receive acceptance letter from the school",[411,2210,2211],{},"Gather documents (2–3 weeks)",[411,2213,2214],{},"Book appointment at VFS Global in your country",[411,2216,2217],{},"Attend appointment, submit documents, provide biometrics",[411,2219,2220],{},"Wait for processing (4–8 weeks)",[411,2222,2223],{},"Collect passport with visa stamped",[15,2225,2226,2229,2230,1851],{},[18,2227,2228],{},"Cost:"," EUR 100 (consular fee) + EUR 50 (VFS premium service, optional) = ",[18,2231,2232],{},"EUR 100–150 total",[15,2234,2235],{},[18,2236,2237],{},"Start the process at least 3 months before your intended course start date.",[23,2239],{},[26,2241,2243],{"id":2242},"the-work-permit-15-weeks-unlocks-it","The work permit: 15+ weeks unlocks it",[15,2245,2246,2247,2250],{},"If your course is 15 weeks or longer, you can apply for a work permit once in Malta — up to ",[18,2248,2249],{},"20 hours per week",". Average earnings: EUR 480\u002Fmonth, which covers most living expenses.",[15,2252,2253],{},"The work permit is linked to a specific employer and processed through Jobsplus (Malta's employment agency). Your school can help with the application.",[23,2255],{},[26,2257,406],{"id":405},[408,2259,2260,2266,2271],{},[411,2261,2262,2265],{},[414,2263,2264],{"href":416},"Calculate your course price"," — with 20% off, in your currency",[411,2267,2268,2270],{},[414,2269,866],{"href":423}," — we coordinate the school acceptance letter",[411,2272,2273,2275],{},[414,2274,424],{"href":423}," — we can answer visa questions same-day",[23,2277],{},[15,2279,2280],{},[437,2281,2282,2283,2288,2289,2294],{},"Last updated: May 2026. Always check ",[414,2284,2287],{"href":2285,"rel":2286},"https:\u002F\u002Fidentitymalta.com",[941],"Identity Malta"," and ",[414,2290,2293],{"href":2291,"rel":2292},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vfsglobal.com",[941],"VFS Global"," for the latest requirements.",{"title":441,"searchDepth":442,"depth":442,"links":2296},[2297,2298,2302,2303],{"id":2106,"depth":442,"text":2107},{"id":2149,"depth":442,"text":2150,"children":2299},[2300,2301],{"id":2160,"depth":884,"text":2161},{"id":2196,"depth":884,"text":2197},{"id":2242,"depth":442,"text":2243},{"id":405,"depth":442,"text":406},"visa","Do you need a visa to study in Malta? Under 90 days: no. Over 90 days: D-Visa required. Here's the full process, documents, costs, and timeline.",[2307,2308,2309,2310],"malta student visa","d-visa malta","study visa malta","do i need a visa for malta",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-student-visa",{"title":2086,"description":2305},"en\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-student-visa","Ui_6BHXvwFSUtdnWb2jHoR1T9np0HsX5TbC4IOQ_Itw",{"id":2317,"title":2318,"body":2319,"category":2664,"description":2665,"extension":453,"keywords":2666,"meta":2671,"navigation":460,"path":2672,"publishedAt":462,"readTime":2673,"seo":2674,"stem":2675,"updatedAt":462,"__hash__":2676},"content_en\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-vs-ireland.md","Malta vs Ireland: where to study English in 2026",{"type":8,"value":2320,"toc":2654},[2321,2324,2327,2329,2333,2438,2440,2444,2451,2458,2463,2465,2469,2472,2475,2477,2481,2487,2493,2499,2505,2507,2511,2514,2516,2520,2526,2532,2534,2538,2625,2627,2631,2645,2648,2650],[11,2322,2318],{"id":2323},"malta-vs-ireland-where-to-study-english-in-2026",[15,2325,2326],{},"Both are English-speaking European countries where you can work while studying. But they're very different experiences. This guide compares them honestly — if Ireland is better for your profile, we'll say so.",[23,2328],{},[26,2330,2332],{"id":2331},"quick-comparison","Quick comparison",[31,2334,2335,2348],{},[34,2336,2337],{},[37,2338,2339,2342,2345],{},[40,2340,2341],{},"Criteria",[40,2343,2344],{},"Malta",[40,2346,2347],{},"Ireland",[59,2349,2350,2363,2374,2386,2399,2412,2425],{},[37,2351,2352,2357,2360],{},[64,2353,2354],{},[18,2355,2356],{},"Course cost (4 weeks)",[64,2358,2359],{},"EUR 640 (with 20% off)",[64,2361,2362],{},"EUR 800–1,200",[37,2364,2365,2370,2372],{},[64,2366,2367],{},[18,2368,2369],{},"Living costs\u002Fmonth",[64,2371,1350],{},[64,2373,2362],{},[37,2375,2376,2380,2383],{},[64,2377,2378],{},[18,2379,231],{},[64,2381,2382],{},"300 days of sun, 15–35°C",[64,2384,2385],{},"Frequent rain, 5–18°C",[37,2387,2388,2393,2396],{},[64,2389,2390],{},[18,2391,2392],{},"Work permit",[64,2394,2395],{},"20h\u002Fweek with 15+ week course",[64,2397,2398],{},"20h\u002Fweek with 25+ week course",[37,2400,2401,2406,2409],{},[64,2402,2403],{},[18,2404,2405],{},"Minimum wage",[64,2407,2408],{},"~EUR 5.50\u002Fhour",[64,2410,2411],{},"EUR 12.70\u002Fhour",[37,2413,2414,2419,2422],{},[64,2415,2416],{},[18,2417,2418],{},"Travel in Europe",[64,2420,2421],{},"Schengen (26 countries, no border control)",[64,2423,2424],{},"Not Schengen",[37,2426,2427,2432,2435],{},[64,2428,2429],{},[18,2430,2431],{},"Size",[64,2433,2434],{},"Small island (316 km²)",[64,2436,2437],{},"Large island, Dublin is a metropolis",[23,2439],{},[26,2441,2443],{"id":2442},"cost-malta-wins-significantly","Cost: Malta wins significantly",[15,2445,2446,2447,2450],{},"Monthly living costs in Malta (EUR 440–640) are roughly ",[18,2448,2449],{},"half"," of Dublin (EUR 800–1,200). The bus pass alone tells the story: EUR 26\u002Fmonth in Malta vs EUR 120 in Dublin.",[15,2452,2453,2454,2457],{},"Over a 12-week course, the total cost difference is ",[18,2455,2456],{},"EUR 3,000–5,000"," — enough for another month of study or flights across Europe.",[15,2459,2460,1851],{},[414,2461,2462],{"href":416},"See exact Malta prices in our calculator",[23,2464],{},[26,2466,2468],{"id":2467},"weather-sun-vs-rain","Weather: sun vs rain",[15,2470,2471],{},"Malta has 300 days of sunshine per year. Ireland has about 150 days of rain in Dublin. Malta's winter rarely drops below 10°C. Ireland's summer barely reaches 18°C.",[15,2473,2474],{},"If weather affects your mood and motivation, this is a major factor.",[23,2476],{},[26,2478,2480],{"id":2479},"work-different-trade-offs","Work: different trade-offs",[15,2482,2483,2486],{},[18,2484,2485],{},"Malta lets you work sooner"," — 15 weeks vs 25 in Ireland. For a 24-week course: 5 months of work in Malta vs 0 in Ireland (you don't hit the 25-week minimum).",[15,2488,2489,2492],{},[18,2490,2491],{},"Ireland pays more per hour"," — EUR 12.70 minimum wage vs EUR 5.50–7 in Malta. If maximising income is the goal, Ireland wins.",[15,2494,2495,2498],{},[18,2496,2497],{},"But cost of living eats the difference."," EUR 480\u002Fmonth in Malta covers nearly all living costs. EUR 1,100\u002Fmonth in Dublin covers about 60%.",[15,2500,2501,2504],{},[18,2502,2503],{},"Ireland wins for long-term careers."," Dublin hosts European HQs of Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Stripe. If your plan is 1–2 years leading to a tech career, Ireland offers what Malta can't.",[23,2506],{},[26,2508,2510],{"id":2509},"europe-access","Europe access",[15,2512,2513],{},"Malta is Schengen. Ireland is not. From Malta, a EUR 20–50 Ryanair flight takes you to Rome, Barcelona, Paris, or Berlin — no passport control. From Ireland, you need flights and may face immigration checks to enter the continent.",[23,2515],{},[26,2517,2519],{"id":2518},"honest-downsides","Honest downsides",[15,2521,2522,2525],{},[18,2523,2524],{},"Malta:"," small island (gets repetitive after 3 months), brutal summer heat (38°C in August), limited job market beyond hospitality, slow buses.",[15,2527,2528,2531],{},[18,2529,2530],{},"Ireland:"," expensive housing crisis in Dublin, depressing winter (dark at 4pm, constant rain), 25-week minimum for work permit, disorganised immigration system (IRP).",[23,2533],{},[26,2535,2537],{"id":2536},"who-should-choose-what","Who should choose what",[31,2539,2540,2550],{},[34,2541,2542],{},[37,2543,2544,2547],{},[40,2545,2546],{},"Your profile",[40,2548,2549],{},"Better destination",[59,2551,2552,2561,2570,2579,2589,2598,2607,2616],{},[37,2553,2554,2557],{},[64,2555,2556],{},"Budget priority",[64,2558,2559],{},[18,2560,2344],{},[37,2562,2563,2566],{},[64,2564,2565],{},"4–24 weeks",[64,2567,2568],{},[18,2569,2344],{},[37,2571,2572,2575],{},[64,2573,2574],{},"Want sun and beach",[64,2576,2577],{},[18,2578,2344],{},[37,2580,2581,2584],{},[64,2582,2583],{},"Want to travel Europe",[64,2585,2586,2588],{},[18,2587,2344],{}," (Schengen)",[37,2590,2591,2594],{},[64,2592,2593],{},"Want to work quickly (15 weeks)",[64,2595,2596],{},[18,2597,2344],{},[37,2599,2600,2603],{},[64,2601,2602],{},"Want long-term tech career",[64,2604,2605],{},[18,2606,2347],{},[37,2608,2609,2612],{},[64,2610,2611],{},"Want to stay 1+ year",[64,2613,2614],{},[18,2615,2347],{},[37,2617,2618,2621],{},[64,2619,2620],{},"Prefer big city",[64,2622,2623],{},[18,2624,2347],{},[23,2626],{},[26,2628,2630],{"id":2629},"decided-on-malta","Decided on Malta?",[408,2632,2633,2637,2641],{},[411,2634,2635,418],{},[414,2636,417],{"href":416},[411,2638,2639,2043],{},[414,2640,424],{"href":423},[411,2642,2643,2038],{},[414,2644,424],{"href":423},[15,2646,2647],{},"If Ireland makes more sense — good luck. The important thing is to go.",[23,2649],{},[15,2651,2652],{},[437,2653,2054],{},{"title":441,"searchDepth":442,"depth":442,"links":2655},[2656,2657,2658,2659,2660,2661,2662,2663],{"id":2331,"depth":442,"text":2332},{"id":2442,"depth":442,"text":2443},{"id":2467,"depth":442,"text":2468},{"id":2479,"depth":442,"text":2480},{"id":2509,"depth":442,"text":2510},{"id":2518,"depth":442,"text":2519},{"id":2536,"depth":442,"text":2537},{"id":2629,"depth":442,"text":2630},"comparison","Honest comparison of Malta and Ireland for English study abroad: cost, weather, visa, work rights, nightlife, and which destination suits your profile.",[2667,2668,2669,2670],"malta vs ireland","malta or ireland to study english","malta vs ireland for language school","study english europe",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-vs-ireland",10,{"title":2318,"description":2665},"en\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-vs-ireland","N_2JATMG2DzTCC51B1XA47BHTU1_7cD3tiRsL0_vr30",{"id":2678,"title":2679,"body":2680,"category":3055,"description":3056,"extension":453,"keywords":3057,"meta":3062,"navigation":460,"path":3063,"publishedAt":462,"readTime":3064,"seo":3065,"stem":3066,"updatedAt":462,"__hash__":3067},"content_en\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fstudy-and-work-in-malta.md","Study and work in Malta: everything you need to know",{"type":8,"value":2681,"toc":3041},[2682,2685,2702,2704,2708,2712,2736,2740,2778,2780,2784,2787,2839,2845,2851,2853,2857,2861,2876,2880,2887,2891,2944,2947,2949,2953,3010,3013,3015,3017,3034,3036],[11,2683,2679],{"id":2684},"study-and-work-in-malta-everything-you-need-to-know",[15,2686,2687,2690,2691,2694,2695,2697,2698,2701],{},[18,2688,2689],{},"The key fact:"," if your English course in Malta is ",[18,2692,2693],{},"15 weeks or longer",", you can apply for a work permit allowing up to ",[18,2696,2249],{},". At EUR 6\u002Fhour average, that's ",[18,2699,2700],{},"EUR 480\u002Fmonth"," — enough to cover most of your living costs.",[23,2703],{},[26,2705,2707],{"id":2706},"the-rules","The rules",[794,2709,2711],{"id":2710},"requirements","Requirements",[408,2713,2714,2721,2726,2729],{},[411,2715,2716,2717,2720],{},"Course of at least ",[18,2718,2719],{},"15 weeks"," at a FELTOM or ELT Council accredited school",[411,2722,2723,2725],{},[18,2724,2100],{}," approved (mandatory for stays over 90 days since March 2024)",[411,2727,2728],{},"Actively enrolled and attending classes",[411,2730,2731,2732,2735],{},"Work permit applied through ",[18,2733,2734],{},"Jobsplus"," (Malta's employment agency)",[794,2737,2739],{"id":2738},"whats-allowed","What's allowed",[31,2741,2742,2752],{},[34,2743,2744],{},[37,2745,2746,2749],{},[40,2747,2748],{},"Allowed",[40,2750,2751],{},"Not allowed",[59,2753,2754,2762,2770],{},[37,2755,2756,2759],{},[64,2757,2758],{},"Up to 20 hours\u002Fweek",[64,2760,2761],{},"More than 20 hours\u002Fweek",[37,2763,2764,2767],{},[64,2765,2766],{},"Employed work (any sector)",[64,2768,2769],{},"Freelance or self-employed",[37,2771,2772,2775],{},[64,2773,2774],{},"Changing employer (new permit)",[64,2776,2777],{},"Working without a valid permit",[23,2779],{},[26,2781,2783],{"id":2782},"what-jobs-do-students-get","What jobs do students get?",[15,2785,2786],{},"Mostly hospitality and service sector. Be realistic — you won't get an office job or a tech role.",[31,2788,2789,2799],{},[34,2790,2791],{},[37,2792,2793,2796],{},[40,2794,2795],{},"Sector",[40,2797,2798],{},"Typical pay",[59,2800,2801,2809,2817,2825,2832],{},[37,2802,2803,2806],{},[64,2804,2805],{},"Waiter\u002Fbarista",[64,2807,2808],{},"EUR 5.50–7\u002Fhour",[37,2810,2811,2814],{},[64,2812,2813],{},"Retail",[64,2815,2816],{},"EUR 5.50–6.50\u002Fhour",[37,2818,2819,2822],{},[64,2820,2821],{},"Hotel reception",[64,2823,2824],{},"EUR 6–8\u002Fhour",[37,2826,2827,2830],{},[64,2828,2829],{},"Restaurant\u002Fdelivery",[64,2831,2808],{},[37,2833,2834,2837],{},[64,2835,2836],{},"Events (summer)",[64,2838,2824],{},[15,2840,2841,2844],{},[18,2842,2843],{},"Where to look:"," Jobsplus.gov.mt, Facebook groups (\"Jobs in Malta\"), WhatsApp groups from your school, walking into restaurants in St Julian's and Sliema with a printed CV.",[15,2846,2847,2850],{},[18,2848,2849],{},"Best season:"," June–September. Tourism explodes and demand for staff is high.",[23,2852],{},[26,2854,2856],{"id":2855},"the-maths","The maths",[794,2858,2860],{"id":2859},"standard-scenario-20-hoursweek-at-eur-6hour","Standard scenario: 20 hours\u002Fweek at EUR 6\u002Fhour",[825,2862,2863,2866,2871],{},[411,2864,2865],{},"Weekly: EUR 120",[411,2867,2868,2869],{},"Monthly: ",[18,2870,832],{},[411,2872,2873,2874],{},"Over 5 working months (in a 24-week course): ",[18,2875,1268],{},[794,2877,2879],{"id":2878},"what-that-covers","What that covers",[15,2881,2882,2883,2886],{},"Monthly living costs in Malta: EUR 440–640. Your work income of EUR 480 covers ",[18,2884,2885],{},"75–100%"," of your living expenses. The course and accommodation come from your savings — the job keeps you going day to day.",[794,2888,2890],{"id":2889},"impact-on-total-budget-24-week-course","Impact on total budget (24-week course)",[31,2892,2893,2905],{},[34,2894,2895],{},[37,2896,2897,2899,2902],{},[40,2898],{},[40,2900,2901],{},"Without work",[40,2903,2904],{},"With work",[59,2906,2907,2917,2928],{},[37,2908,2909,2912,2915],{},[64,2910,2911],{},"Total cost",[64,2913,2914],{},"EUR 11,940",[64,2916,2914],{},[37,2918,2919,2922,2925],{},[64,2920,2921],{},"Work income",[64,2923,2924],{},"—",[64,2926,2927],{},"-EUR 2,400",[37,2929,2930,2935,2939],{},[64,2931,2932],{},[18,2933,2934],{},"Net cost",[64,2936,2937],{},[18,2938,2914],{},[64,2940,2941],{},[18,2942,2943],{},"EUR 9,540",[15,2945,2946],{},"That's a 20% reduction in your total cost — on top of the 20% course discount from Maltalingo.",[23,2948],{},[26,2950,2952],{"id":2951},"malta-vs-ireland-for-work-and-study","Malta vs Ireland for work-and-study",[31,2954,2955,2965],{},[34,2956,2957],{},[37,2958,2959,2961,2963],{},[40,2960],{},[40,2962,2344],{},[40,2964,2347],{},[59,2966,2967,2981,2991,2999],{},[37,2968,2969,2972,2976],{},[64,2970,2971],{},"Minimum course for work permit",[64,2973,2974],{},[18,2975,2719],{},[64,2977,2978],{},[18,2979,2980],{},"25 weeks",[37,2982,2983,2986,2989],{},[64,2984,2985],{},"Hours allowed",[64,2987,2988],{},"20h\u002Fweek",[64,2990,2988],{},[37,2992,2993,2995,2997],{},[64,2994,2405],{},[64,2996,2408],{},[64,2998,2411],{},[37,3000,3001,3004,3007],{},[64,3002,3003],{},"Cost of living",[64,3005,3006],{},"EUR 440–640\u002Fmonth",[64,3008,3009],{},"EUR 800–1,200\u002Fmonth",[15,3011,3012],{},"Malta's lower entry barrier (15 vs 25 weeks) and lower cost of living mean your work income stretches further, even though the hourly rate is lower.",[23,3014],{},[26,3016,406],{"id":405},[408,3018,3019,3024,3029],{},[411,3020,3021,418],{},[414,3022,3023],{"href":416},"Calculate the price of a 15+ week course",[411,3025,3026,3028],{},[414,3027,866],{"href":423}," — we'll recommend schools with the best employment support",[411,3030,3031,3033],{},[414,3032,424],{"href":423}," — we advise on optimal course duration for work-and-study",[23,3035],{},[15,3037,3038],{},[437,3039,3040],{},"Last updated: May 2026. Salary data based on Jobsplus Malta and FELTOM 2024 reports.",{"title":441,"searchDepth":442,"depth":442,"links":3042},[3043,3047,3048,3053,3054],{"id":2706,"depth":442,"text":2707,"children":3044},[3045,3046],{"id":2710,"depth":884,"text":2711},{"id":2738,"depth":884,"text":2739},{"id":2782,"depth":442,"text":2783},{"id":2855,"depth":442,"text":2856,"children":3049},[3050,3051,3052],{"id":2859,"depth":884,"text":2860},{"id":2878,"depth":884,"text":2879},{"id":2889,"depth":884,"text":2890},{"id":2951,"depth":442,"text":2952},{"id":405,"depth":442,"text":406},"work-study","Work permit rules, job types, realistic salaries, and how working part-time in Malta can cover your living costs while you study English.",[3058,3059,3060,3061],"study and work in malta","work permit malta students","part time work malta","can i work while studying in malta",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fstudy-and-work-in-malta",9,{"title":2679,"description":3056},"en\u002Fguides\u002Fstudy-and-work-in-malta","sVlzO4CGfYfoUsnBxvFsBUtphu_Mw8ppQ2JxtfqIJIU",1781121252565]