[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":292},["ShallowReactive",2],{"guide-en-faq-studying-in-malta":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":277,"description":278,"extension":279,"keywords":280,"meta":284,"navigation":285,"path":286,"publishedAt":287,"readTime":288,"seo":289,"stem":290,"updatedAt":287,"__hash__":291},"content_en\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Ffaq-studying-in-malta.md","FAQ: studying English in Malta",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":257},"minimark",[9,13,17,20,25,43,45,49,64,66,70,81,83,87,90,92,96,99,101,105,108,110,114,121,123,127,130,132,136,142,148,150,154,157,159,163,166,168,172,175,177,181,195,197,201,208,210,214,221,223,227,249,251],[10,11,5],"h1",{"id":12},"faq-studying-english-in-malta",[14,15,16],"p",{},"Quick answers to the most common questions. No fluff.",[18,19],"hr",{},[21,22,24],"h2",{"id":23},"do-i-need-a-visa","Do I need a visa?",[14,26,27,28,32,33,36,37,42],{},"For stays up to 90 days: ",[29,30,31],"strong",{},"no"," (most nationalities enter visa-free under Schengen). For 90+ days: ",[29,34,35],{},"yes"," — you need a D-Visa, applied for before travel. ",[38,39,41],"a",{"href":40},"\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-student-visa","Full visa guide",".",[18,44],{},[21,46,48],{"id":47},"how-much-does-it-cost","How much does it cost?",[14,50,51,52,55,56,59,60,42],{},"A 4-week course with accommodation and living costs runs ",[29,53,54],{},"EUR 2,200–3,200",". A 24-week programme is ",[29,57,58],{},"EUR 10,000–14,000"," before work income. ",[38,61,63],{"href":62},"\u002Fguides\u002Fcost-of-studying-in-malta","Full cost breakdown",[18,65],{},[21,67,69],{"id":68},"can-i-work-while-studying","Can I work while studying?",[14,71,72,73,76,77,42],{},"Yes, if your course is ",[29,74,75],{},"15+ weeks",". You can work up to 20 hours\u002Fweek. Average earnings: EUR 480\u002Fmonth. ",[38,78,80],{"href":79},"\u002Fguides\u002Fstudy-and-work-in-malta","Work-and-study guide",[18,82],{},[21,84,86],{"id":85},"is-malta-safe","Is Malta safe?",[14,88,89],{},"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.",[18,91],{},[21,93,95],{"id":94},"do-i-need-to-speak-english-already","Do I need to speak English already?",[14,97,98],{},"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.",[18,100],{},[21,102,104],{"id":103},"whats-the-weather-like","What's the weather like?",[14,106,107],{},"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.",[18,109],{},[21,111,113],{"id":112},"how-does-the-20-discount-work","How does the 20% discount work?",[14,115,116,117,42],{},"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. ",[38,118,120],{"href":119},"\u002Fcalculator","See prices in the calculator",[18,122],{},[21,124,126],{"id":125},"what-is-feltom","What is FELTOM?",[14,128,129],{},"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.",[18,131],{},[21,133,135],{"id":134},"homestay-or-student-residence","Homestay or student residence?",[14,137,138,141],{},[29,139,140],{},"Homestay:"," live with a local family, meals included, more English immersion. EUR 150–250\u002Fweek. Best for short stays and younger students.",[14,143,144,147],{},[29,145,146],{},"Residence:"," shared accommodation with other students, kitchen access, more independence. EUR 120–300\u002Fweek. Best for 8+ weeks.",[18,149],{},[21,151,153],{"id":152},"can-i-travel-around-europe","Can I travel around Europe?",[14,155,156],{},"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.",[18,158],{},[21,160,162],{"id":161},"do-i-need-travel-insurance","Do I need travel insurance?",[14,164,165],{},"Yes, it's mandatory for Schengen entry. Minimum EUR 30,000 medical coverage for the full duration of your stay.",[18,167],{},[21,169,171],{"id":170},"how-do-i-get-to-malta","How do I get to Malta?",[14,173,174],{},"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).",[18,176],{},[21,178,180],{"id":179},"whens-the-best-time-to-go","When's the best time to go?",[14,182,183,186,187,190,191,194],{},[29,184,185],{},"September–November:"," best value (good weather, lower prices, fewer tourists). ",[29,188,189],{},"June–August:"," peak season (beach + nightlife, higher prices, more jobs). ",[29,192,193],{},"January–March:"," cheapest (mild weather, quiet, maximum study focus).",[18,196],{},[21,198,200],{"id":199},"how-far-in-advance-should-i-book","How far in advance should I book?",[14,202,203,204,207],{},"For courses under 12 weeks: 4–6 weeks ahead. For 13+ weeks (D-Visa required): start at least ",[29,205,206],{},"3 months"," before your intended start date.",[18,209],{},[21,211,213],{"id":212},"is-malta-better-than-ireland","Is Malta better than Ireland?",[14,215,216,217,42],{},"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. ",[38,218,220],{"href":219},"\u002Fguides\u002Fmalta-vs-ireland","Full comparison",[18,222],{},[21,224,226],{"id":225},"still-have-questions","Still have questions?",[228,229,230,238,243],"ol",{},[231,232,233,237],"li",{},[38,234,236],{"href":235},"\u002Fquote","Get a free quote"," — we respond same day",[231,239,240,242],{},[38,241,236],{"href":235}," — 60 seconds, no commitment",[231,244,245,248],{},[38,246,247],{"href":119},"Calculate your price"," — with 20% discount",[18,250],{},[14,252,253],{},[254,255,256],"em",{},"Last updated: May 2026.",{"title":258,"searchDepth":259,"depth":259,"links":260},"",2,[261,262,263,264,265,266,267,268,269,270,271,272,273,274,275,276],{"id":23,"depth":259,"text":24},{"id":47,"depth":259,"text":48},{"id":68,"depth":259,"text":69},{"id":85,"depth":259,"text":86},{"id":94,"depth":259,"text":95},{"id":103,"depth":259,"text":104},{"id":112,"depth":259,"text":113},{"id":125,"depth":259,"text":126},{"id":134,"depth":259,"text":135},{"id":152,"depth":259,"text":153},{"id":161,"depth":259,"text":162},{"id":170,"depth":259,"text":171},{"id":179,"depth":259,"text":180},{"id":199,"depth":259,"text":200},{"id":212,"depth":259,"text":213},{"id":225,"depth":259,"text":226},"faq","The 15 most common questions about studying English in Malta — visa, cost, work, weather, safety, and more — answered directly.","md",[281,282,283],"faq studying in malta","study english malta questions","malta english school faq",{},true,"\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Ffaq-studying-in-malta","2026-05-27",7,{"title":5,"description":278},"en\u002Fguides\u002Ffaq-studying-in-malta","YCHNHQiSZBztnYoqfbZJy410exr66ahytKy0wYkvuXs",1781121256237]