am Language Studio

Who you will meet
60% women
Class size
Max 12 8 on average
Average age
28 younger in summer
Minimum age
8
Nationalities
11

About am Language Studio

Learn English in Sliema, Malta, at a school that has been teaching it since 1987. Lessons are communicative and classes are small, averaging 8 students.

The centre of Sliema is a 6-minute walk away. The school also runs a leisure programme, which gives you more chances to use English outside the classroom.

Class size Max 12 8 on average
Average age 28 younger in summer
Minimum age 8
Nationalities 11

am Language Studio is right for you if you…

  • Want to be in central Sliema
  • Enjoy a social, lively atmosphere
  • Prefer a large, long-established school
  • Like practising English outside lessons

Is am Language Studio right for you?

This school suits English learners who want a central Sliema base, small classes and a lively social programme. If you prefer a quiet, boutique-scale school, a smaller setting is a better fit.

Plan your language trip

Start with the students. Start date, trip length and language level are set per student next.

Choose the best time to visit am Language Studio

See how busy the school typically is throughout the year and choose the month that best suits your preferences.

Sliema in July: 26°C Sliema in January: 14°C

November: Very quiet

The quietest stretch of the year. Ideal if you would rather take the school and the destination at a slower pace, with fewer people around you.

Busyness describes how full the school is, not class size or who you will study with.

Courses & accommodations

The offering of am Language Studio

General Courses

4 courses

Everyday classes for speaking, listening, reading and writing. The starting point for most students.

  • 20–30 lessons a week
  • 1 to 52 weeks
  • A2–C1

From €270 per week

See the 4 courses

General Long Term Courses

1 course

Everyday classes for speaking, listening, reading and writing. The starting point for most students.

  • 20 lessons a week
  • 8 to 52 weeks
  • A2–C1

€256 per week

Read about this course

General + Private Courses

2 courses

One teacher, one student. Content and pace follow whatever you need to work on.

  • 25–30 lessons a week
  • 1 to 52 weeks
  • A2–C1

From €410 per week

See the 2 courses

Business Courses

2 courses

General classes plus a theme such as culture, work or a specific programme.

  • 20–30 lessons a week
  • 1 to 52 weeks
  • A2–C1

From €425 per week

See the 2 courses

Exam Preparation Courses

1 course

Targeted practice for official exams, built around the exam dates.

  • 20 lessons a week
  • 1 to 52 weeks
  • A2–C1

€270 per week

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Prive Exam Preparation Courses

2 courses

Targeted practice for official exams, built around the exam dates.

  • 25–30 lessons a week
  • 1 to 52 weeks
  • A2–C1

From €410 per week

See the 2 courses
Plan your trip Dates, availability and your price for the course you pick.

Shared Apartment

1 stay

Your own room in a flat with housemates. You cook for yourself.

  • Single Room and Shared Room
  • No meals
  • Shared self catering apartments from €280

€280 per week

Sunday to Saturday.

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Host Family

1 family

A private room in a local household, with meals at the table. The most of the language you will speak outside class.

  • Single Room and Twin Room
  • Breakfast or half board
  • Host family from €265

€265 per week

Sunday to Saturday. Your family is matched after booking.

How host family matching works
Plan your trip Rooms, meal plans and prices for your own dates.

Your first day at am Language Studio

Monday starts with a welcome meeting, where you meet the school team and the activity coordinator. You receive your timetable once your level is confirmed.

If you complete the online placement test after booking, your level is already settled when you walk in. If not, you take the test at the school on your first day. Your welcome documents include a map and welfare information. The school recommends a sweater or cardigan because the classrooms are air-conditioned. Bring a laptop or tablet too, if you have one.

How the day goes

Step 1 of 3

Orientation and full induction, with a needs analysis on arrival

What you do outside class at am Language Studio

Your week starts with an orientation walk and a welcome evening, and the programme keeps going from there. A weekly disco or party is included in all courses, along with weekly beach club entrance from June to September. Beyond Sliema, trips take in Valletta, Mdina and the Three Cities. The programme also includes boat trips, visits to Gozo and Comino, and visits to prehistoric temples.

Ways to meet people

Orientation walk

Your first week starts with an orientation walk, included with every course.

Welcome evening

A welcome evening is included in all courses, giving new arrivals an easy first night out together.

Weekly disco or party

One disco or party per week is included with every course.

School café

The school's own café and student bar area is the place for coffee, breakfast or lunch between classes.

Activities you can join at am Language Studio

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City tour
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Historical site tour
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Festivals and ferias
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Welcome party
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Social evening
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Beach day
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Sports and games
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Hiking
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Day trip to nearby city
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Weekend trip
Boat trips
Trips to gozo and comino
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Barbecue

What classes are like at am Language Studio

In class at am Language Studio, you spend your time speaking English, not listening to explanations about it. The teaching is communicative and student-centred. Classes average 8 students and never go above 12. Lessons can be scheduled in the morning, afternoon or evening, between 08:30 and 20:30, and a standard course runs 20 sessions a week. After booking, you take an online placement test and the school emails your level and timetable.

8
students on average, never more than 12
45 min
per lesson, from 08:30
20–30
lessons a week, your choice
A2–C1
from A2 to C1

Social life at am Language Studio

Many students arrive on their own, so there is no need to bring a ready-made group. People get to know each other at the school's café, on the terrace and in the common lounge, and the social programme keeps going alongside lessons. Before you arrive, the school's Facebook and WhatsApp channels give you a first chance to say hello. The cards below show the main ways it happens.

Men and women

Male 40% Female 60%

Slightly more women than men, though not by much.

This mix of men and women is an average from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.

Student age

8+Admitted from
17Average in summer
28Outside peak season

Age distribution

  • Under 18: 42%
  • 18-24: 14%
  • 25-34: 19%
  • 35-50: 10%
  • 50+: 15%
These ages are averages from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.

11 nationalities

  • Italy 42%
  • France 22%
  • Germany 12%
  • Türkiye 5%
  • Spain 4%
  • Switzerland 3%
  • Brazil 2%
  • Netherlands 2%
  • Chile 1%
  • Japan 1%
  • Other 6%
This mix of nationalities is an average from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.

A day at am Language Studio

A weekday here, as most students experience it.

08:30

Morning lessons

Group lessons start in the morning on weekdays. Lessons run from 08:30, and the exact timetable you get depends on your course and level.

10:00

Mid-morning break

The usual pause between lesson blocks. The school's café is on site if you want a coffee.

12:00

Lunch

Time for lunch. You can eat at the school café or head out into Sliema, where the centre is a 6-minute walk away.

14:00

Afternoon activity

Outdoor activities take place on weekday afternoons, such as garden visits or trips to historical and cultural sites.

Facilities and quality marks at am Language Studio

From where you study to where you unwind: this is what you will find at the school.

Social spaces

  • Cafeteria
  • Common Lounge
  • Student Bar

Comfort

  • High-Speed Wi-Fi Throughout
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating

Study

  • Library
  • Self-Study Area

Outdoor

  • Terrace

Classroom

  • Digital Interactive Whiteboards

General

  • Reception

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Feltom External inspection, renewed every 3 years.
  • ISO 9001 External inspection.
  • Bildungsurlaub Recognised under public legislation.

Safety & wellbeing at am Language Studio

Reception staff are on hand during school hours, and students receive emergency numbers and a safety briefing on arrival. Attendance is tracked. If you are absent unexpectedly, the school contacts you to find out why.If something goes wrong, such as a theft or harassment, tell a member of staff straight away. They guide you through the next steps and help you reach the authorities when needed. Every incident is logged and reviewed by the relevant staff.

Emergency response under 5 minutes

The school's average emergency response time is under 5 minutes.

60% of staff first-aid trained

Around 60% of staff are first-aid trained, and a trained member of staff is scheduled every day.

No serious incidents in two years

No serious incidents were recorded at the school in the past two years.

Where am Language Studio is

299 Triq Manwel Dimech, Tas-Sliema SLM 1054, Malta

Nearby

  • am Language Studio School location
  • Sliema Center 6 minutes’ walk
  • Sliema Promenade 8 minutes’ walk
  • Sliema beach 13 minutes’ walk
  • Ġnien Indipendenza 13 minutes’ walk
  • Pjazza Tigné 19 minutes’ walk

Getting there

If you arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA) in Luqa, the school can arrange a transfer for you. You can also take the Airport Direct TD3 bus to Sliema.

  • Airport transfer

    Ask the school to arrange an airport transfer from Malta International Airport. A school representative welcomes you at the airport.

  • Airport transfer

    If you book a taxi transfer through the school, the taxi waits for up to 60 minutes after your flight lands.

  • Bus

    Take the Airport Direct TD3 bus, which connects the airport with Sliema, Gżira and St Julian's. It leaves from the airport bus terminal, signposted from arrivals.

  • TD3 serves several Sliema stops, including Torri, Chalet and Ferries. Check the operator's current timetable before you travel.

  • Taxi

    Buy a prepaid fixed-rate taxi ticket at the taxi booth in the Welcomers' Hall. Airport taxis run 24 hours a day.

What students say about am Language Studio

“I recommend that everyone have this experience and come to Malta. The school's location, the activities, and the teachers are all wonderful. Seema is very good. Branko is a nice teacher.”
Oct 2026
Mert

“I recommend that everyone have this experience and come to Malta. The school's location, the activities, and the teachers are all wonderful. Seema is very go…”

Oct 2026
Morris

“I can highly recommend the AM Language School. The school organizes activities every day after class. I had lessons with Joseph L., he is an excellent teach…”

Oct 2026
Isabella

“Joseph is a very professional and empathetic teacher. The school is high quality and engaging in terms of study as well as recreational and cultural activiti…”

Oct 2026

Practical information at am Language Studio

The key school facts, terms and travel information in one place.

School details Address, minimum age and lesson details
Address
am Language Studio
299 Triq Manwel Dimech, Tas-Sliema SLM 1054, Malta
Minimum age
8 years
Lesson length
45 minutes
Booking, payment and cancellation The terms that apply to your language trip
Payment policy
Flexible (recommended) This is an Extralingo preferred policy

After the school confirms your booking, you pay a 30% down payment within 5 days. The full payment is due 29 days before arrival.

Cancel and change
Free cancellation This is an Extralingo preferred policy

Flexible date changes and a full refund, up to 30 days before arrival. 50% refund between 29 and 1 days prior to arrival. No refund after the course starts.

Free cancellation This is an Extralingo preferred policy

100% refund on the accommodation price up to 60 days before arrival. 50% refund between 59 and 30 days prior to arrival. No refund after 30 days before arrival.

Accommodation deposit
€150 in cash on arrival, refunded at the end of your stay
Travel, visa and closing days Information that can depend on your nationality and travel dates
Airport transfer
€30 one way, €50 return, Airport transfers on request.
School closings

Sliema has the following national holidays. Please note that schools might be closed on these days. The school will inform you about the exact dates once you request a booking.

Republic Day (Jum ir-Repubblika) 13 December 2026
Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck (In-Nawfraġju ta’ San Pawl) 10 February 2027
Feast of St. Joseph (San Ġużepp) 19 March 2027
Freedom Day (Jum il-Ħelsien) 31 March 2027
Worker's Day (Jum il-Ħaddiem) 1 May 2027
Sette Giugno (Sette Giugno) 7 June 2027
Feast of St.Peter and St.Paul (L-Imnarja) 29 June 2027
Assumption Day (Santa Marija) 15 August 2027
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Feast of Our Lady of Victories (Il-Vittorja) 8 September 2027
Independence Day (L-Indipendenza) 21 September 2027
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni) 8 December 2027
Republic Day (Jum ir-Repubblika) 13 December 2027
Christmas Day (Il-Milied) 25 December 2027
Student life questions

Frequently asked questions about am Language Studio

Practical answers about the school and your stay.

Where can I get coffee, breakfast or lunch at the school?
The school has its own café, serving coffee, breakfast and lunch. A tuck shop is also on site.
Is Wi-Fi free at the school?
Yes. Wi-Fi at the school is free and included with all courses.
Can I get a local SIM card?
Yes. A SIM card is provided free on request.
Which free-time activities are included in the course price?
Every course includes the orientation walk, the welcome evening and one disco or party per week. From June to September, one beach club entrance per week is included too.
What is there to do near the school after class?
Sliema Centre is a 6-minute walk away, and Sliema Promenade is an 8-minute walk away. Sliema beach and Ġnien Indipendenza are each a 13-minute walk. Pjazza Tigné takes 19 minutes on foot.
Are meals included with host family accommodation?
Yes. With a host family, breakfast, a packed lunch and dinner are provided.
Is Wi-Fi available where I stay?
In shared apartments, Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and common areas. With a host family, it is available at an extra charge.
How often are rooms cleaned and towels provided?
Host family stays include weekly cleaning and weekly towels. Shared apartments are also cleaned weekly.
Is there a curfew if I stay with a host family?
Yes. A curfew of 23:00 applies to students staying with host families. Whether you get your own key depends on the host.

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