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Skylark Mediterranean School of English

Msida, Malta
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School Introduction

Welcome to Skylark Mediterranean School of English, a young and friendly language school in Msida. Skylark is within walking distance of the University of Malta (which is one of the oldest in Europe), the Yacht Marina and Sliema - Malta’s largest and most modern town. The school is also on a major bus route, which can take you to Valletta - the capital city of Malta, or St Julian’s – Malta’s nightlife and entertainment centre.

The school is a three storey building with large and comfortable classrooms.
• Classes and facilities are fully accessible for people with special needs
• All classes are air-conditioned
• Teaching facilities include audio/visual equipment
• Leisure facilities include a citrus garden, a roof terrace and a games room
• The school has a cafeteria and a free internet-cafe

Our English Language lessons are conducted by professional and dynamic teachers. All our teachers are fully qualified and specially trained to teach English to foreign students.

We offer an exciting and interesting leisure and activity programme that combines education, entertainment and fun. We guarantee our students an experience they will never forget! At Skylark you will feel like you are part of one big family!

At Skylark we also help students with their daily needs as well as with any academic problems they may have. For example, should they need advice about their flight tickets, visa, host family or even about applying to the University of Malta; our counselors are always available to offer help.
All our students have access to the internet in our computer lab, which is open all day.
These extra services are given free of charge.

ESL Program Introduction

GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES


General English Mini-Intensive Course (GEMI)
• 15 lessons per week.
• Maximum of 10 students per class.
• Timetable: Mondays to Fridays 09:00-10:30; 11:00– 11:45
• Course Duration: 1 to 52 weeks.

General English Semi-Intensive Course (GESI)
• 20 lessons per week.
• Maximum of 10 students per class.
• Timetable: Mondays to Fridays 09:00-10:30; 11:00– 11:45
• Course Duration: 1 to 52 weeks.
• If there is only 1 student at a particular level, the lessons will be reduced to 10.
• If there are only 2 students at a particular level, the lessons will be reduced to 15.


General English Intensive Course (GEI)
• 30 lessons per week.
• Maximum of 10 students per class.
• Timetable: Mondays to Fridays 09:00-10:30; 11:00– 12:30; 13:00-14:30
• Course Duration: 1 to 52 weeks.
• If there is only 1 student at a particular level, the lessons will be reduced to 15.
• If there are only 2 students at a particular level, the lessons will be reduced to 20.

BUSINESS/ESP COURSES

Business/Technical English Semi-Intensive Course (BESI)
• 20 lessons per week.
• Maximum of 6 students per class.
• Timetable: Mondays to Fridays 09:00-10:30; 11:00-12:30
• Course Duration: 1 to 52 weeks.
• If there is only 1 student at a particular level, the lessons will be reduced to 10.

Business/Technical English Intensive Course (BEI)
• 30 lessons per week.
• Maximum of 6 students per class.
• Timetable: Mondays to Fridays 09:00-10:30; 11:00-12:30; 13:00-14:30
• Course Duration: 1 to 52 weeks.
• If there is only 1 student at a particular level, the lessons will be reduced to 15.



ACADEMIC (EXAM PREPARATION COURSES)

Cambridge English Examination Courses
• 20 (semi-intensive) or 30 (intensive) lessons per week.
• Maximum of 6 students per class.
• Timetable: Mondays to Fridays 09:00-10:30; 11:00-12:30 (Semi Intensive).
Or Mondays to Fridays 09:00-10:30; 11:00-12:30; 13:00-14:30 (Intensive).
• Tests: Twice a year (December and June).
• If there is only 1 student at a particular level, the lessons will be reduced to 10 (Semi-Intensive) or 15 (Intensive).
• If there are only 2 students at a particular level, the lessons will be reduced to 15 (Semi-Intensive) or 20 (Intensive).
• Courses are available at all the following test levels: KET, PET, FCE, CAE and CPE.
• Specifically set course-books and audio-visual materials are used throughout the courses.
• A series of mock tests prepared exclusively by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) in all five test papers (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and Use of English) are held in the last week/s of each course.
• We can also offer this type of tuition on a one-to-one basis or in combination with another course.

IELTS ฎ and TOEFLฎ Preparation Courses
• 20 (semi-intensive) or 30 (intensive) lessons per week.
• Maximum of 6 students per class.
• Timetable: Mondays to Fridays 09:00-10:30; 11:00-12:30 (Semi Intensive).
or Mondays to Fridays 09:00-10:30; 11:00-12:30; 13:00-14:30 (Intensive).
• Tests: Monthly (special sessions can also be arranged).
• If there is only 1 student at a particular level, the lessons will be reduced to 10 (Semi-Intensive) or 15 (Intensive).
• If there are only 2 students at a particular level, the lessons will be reduced to 15 (Semi-Intensive) or 20 (Intensive).
• IELTS: Students are prepared for either the Academic Version of the test (for University or college admission purposes) or the General Version (for emigration purposes to Britain, Australia, Ireland, Canada or New Zealand).
• TOEFL: Both paper and computer-based materials are used. TOEFL is taken for University or College admission in English-speaking countries or for emigration purposes to the U.S.A. or Canada.
• Specifically set course-books and audio-visual materials are used throughout the courses.
• Students sit for mock tests in all test papers before taking the actual tests.
• We can also offer this type of tuition on a one-to-one basis or in combination with another course.
• TOEIC and other test-preparation courses are available upon request.

PRIVATE LESSONS (One-to-One)

General English/ Business English/ ESP/ Computer Studies
• Available on their own or in conjunction with a class course.
• Minimum of 2 lessons of 60 minutes each.
• Available in the morning or in the afternoon.
• Private lessons can be taken at our premises or on location (eg. offices/hotels).
• ESP courses include: Medical English, English for IT, English for Tourism, Legal English, English for Engineers, English for the Aviation Industry, etc.

Semi-Individual Lessons
• Semi-Individual courses consist of private lessons intended for two persons of a similar level booking together (e.g. a couple, colleagues).
• Available on their own or in conjunction with a class course.
• Minimum of 2 lessons of 60 minutes each.
• Available in the morning or in the afternoon.
• Semi-Individual lessons can be taken at our premises or on location (e.g. offices/hotels).

Background Data

Schedule & Fees

Starting dates are every Monday (+ other dates depending on students' flight dates)

Prices:

Winter 01.01.06 - 31.05.06, 01.10.06 - 31.12.06
General English Mini intensive (15 lessons per week) - EUR 72.00 per week
General English Semi intensive(20 lessons per week) - EUR 95.00 per week
General English Intensive (30 lessons per week) - EUR 145.00 per week
Private lessons: EUR 20.00 per hour

Summer 01.06.06 - 30.09.06
General English Mini intensive (15 lessons per week) - EUR 87.00 per week
General English Semi intensive(20 lessons per week) - EUR 115.00 per week
General English Intensive (30 lessons per week) - EUR 165.00 per week
Private lessons: EUR 25.00 per hour

Application fee: EUR 50.00

Accommodation Self catering: Single room EUR 95.00 or Shared room EUR 69.00

Airport transfers One way EUR 18.00 Both Ways EUR 36.00

Special Courses & Features

Housing/Accommodation Info

We can book accommodation for all our students and help them with any problems they might have during their stay. All Host families are selected by the school and are always monitered to ensure that they provide an excellent service.

Contact Info

Skylark Mediterranean School of English
29, Victor Denaro Street
Msida
MSD 04

Tel
00356 21316604
Fax
00356 21316605
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