Thank you for your interest in the IPSA Consortium
English Language School
in Valletta, Malta!

Malta's mild winters and guaranteed summer sunshine make the island a popular destination for English language learners and holidaymakers alike. Malta's beaches, miles of coastline and clear blue seas are an obvious attraction for sun-lovers and water sports enthusiasts. But Malta also offers a particularly rich and varied historical and cultural heritage encompassing 6,000 years of civilization. Here you can find prehistoric temples dating back to times before the building of the pyramids in Egypt and the city of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, bears witness to the architectural genius of the Knights of St John in the 16th century.

Application Deadlines

The first step to enrolling is to complete an Application form as far in advance as possible. This will insure that there will be space available for you in your selected course. Normally, we must receive your application and a full payment of fees no later than 30 days before the program starts. Acceptance of late applications is subject to space availability.

How to apply?

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Please send us the folowing:

1. Completed application (printed or online).
   
   
2. An autobiographical essay including reasons for wishing to study abroad.
   
   
3. A non-refundable application fee of US$75 and the tuition deposit of $200 (if you apply less than 30 days before the beginning of your program, please add a late registration fee of $60). The tuition deposit is part of the cost of your course and is deducted from the total tuition fees after conversion in Euro according to the current exchange rate. Please note that your application will be considered only when your payment of the application fee and deposit has been received.

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Terms and Conditions

General

IPSA and Member Schools are not liable in any cases of force majeure (according to the law) or for actions of the students and their consequences.

Minimum age

There is a minimum age of 11 years for students participating in Young Learner Residential Courses. There is a minimum age of 18 years for students participating in adult courses. There is no upper age limit.

Visa Support

In case of students requiring a Visa Application Support to enter Malta, payment of Invoice must be made in full prior to Confirmation Letter and Letter of Invitation being sent. Should the visa not be granted by the competent authorities, all money paid by the student (less application and registration fees, Visa Support Fee, administration fee of 200 Euro, courier services fees and bank charges, if any) will be refunded in full. The Confirmation Letter and the Letter of Invitation must be sent back to the Enrollment Center before we can make a refund. There is no any refund once the visa has been received by the student.

Postponement of Courses, Changes and Last Minute Bookings

1. The office must receive written notification at least 14 days before your course begins in order to transfer the registration to a later course date. Changes made after that time are subject to a EUR 50 fee.
2. For last minute bookings/late payments (arrival within 30 days) a 60 Euro supplement will be charged.

Classes

• Should a national holiday fall on a class day those hours are not recoverable by group students. Private students can reschedule those hours. Courses have set schedules that can be found on the enclosed Schedule & Price sheets; however, the school reserves the right to change the schedule if necessary.

Accommodations

In the event that all single rooms in families have been allocated, the school holds the right to allocate sharing rooms refunding any difference in costs to the student. In the event that all family accommodation is allocated, the school reserves the right to make alternative arrangements of comparable lodging.

Prices and details for hotels, guesthouses and self-catering apartments are available upon request.

Arrival and Departure Dates

We recommend that you arrive the day prior to the start of your course and leave the day following your last class. However, if necessary we can usually arrange a few extra days with your host family before or after your course.

Student Behavior

It is understood that any participate in a our program will obey the laws of the host country. This of course forbids the use of illegal drugs and alcohol consumption by minors. Students are expected to be courteous and respectful at all times and abusive behavior will not be tolerated. The School reserves the right to expel (without refund) any student whose behavior violates the school’s policies or those of special program providers, tour operators, etc. Furthermore, any expenses incurred by the IPSA and school in terminating the program of a student who violates the center’s policies will be the responsibility of the participant.

Attendance policy

Students are required to attend at least 80% of scheduled classes and to complete all homework assignments. Failure to do so may result in the withholding of course certificates. If a student repeatedly does not attend classes without giving 2 hours advance notice, disciplinary action may be taken. In the case of any student requiring a visa to study in Malta failing to attend classes regularly, the appropriate authorities will be informed by the school of any such failure. If a student regularly misbehaves or causes disturbance of any kind whatsoever or fails to observe school policies guidelines and/or regulations he/she will be subject to any disciplinary action whatsoever as the school may deem fit. In such cases the student will have no right or pretension of any refund whatsoever.

Medical Insurance

It is recommended that you have medical insurance to cover you against accident or sickness while in Malta.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

You must inform the office in writing. Cancellation fees are charged as follows, and any balance is refunded less non-refundable items (application fee, registration fee, courier service fees) and bank/payment processing fees (if any):

More than 21 days before the course begins: administration fee of 200.00 Euro;
Less than 21, but more than 14 days before the course begins: administration fee of 200.00 Euro and a cancellation fee of 25% of the fees paid;
Less than 14, but more than 7 days before the course begins: administration fee of 200.00 Euro and a cancellation fee of 50% of the fees paid;
Less than 7 days before the course begins: administration fee of 200.00 Euro and a cancellation fee of 75% of the fees paid.

In no case money will be refunded once the course and/or lodging has started. No refund can be given for partial attendance or the discontinuance or interruption of a course or lodging.