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“ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES I HAVE EVER HAD!” Ekaterina Ponomareva, Russia – Intensive English Y OVER E E A C THE NSTS R N S E I MALTA ENGLISH O50R 2015 F EXPE EXPERIENCE “In a foreign country you have been my first family. Your staff is very nice and professional and the atmosphere at NSTS is fantastic.” WELCOME Damiano Meneguzzi, Italy Intensive English MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDIES 4 NSTS MALTA ENGLISH EXPERIENCE 6 ADULT COURSES 8 INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH 9 THEMED ENGLISH LESSONS 9 BUSINESS ENGLISH 10 ONE-TO-ONE ABSORPTION & MINI GROUP 10 PARENT & CHILD 13 CLUB 50+: ENGLISH & THE MEDITERRANEAN CIVILISATION 13 ACADEMIC 14 HIGH SHOOL GAPYEAR EXPERIENCE 14 VOCATIONAL GAPYEAR EXPERIENCE 15 GENERAL ENGLISH & EXAM PREPARATION 16 UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 16 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME 16 SCHOOL GROUPS 18 GENERAL ENGLISH SPEAKING PRACTICE 19 CULTURAL IMMERSION 19 ENGLISH FOR MY FIRST JOB AND WORK TRAINING 19 VACATION 20 KIDS CAMP 22 TEENS ADVENTURE 22 TEENS ADVENTURE PLUS 22 “It was an amazing INDIESTYLETM 23 experience. I would do CELTA all over VOCATIONAL AND EXPERIENTIAL COURSES 24 WORKEXPERIENCE 24 again at NSTS.” TEACHER TRAINING 25 Victoria Agius, Malta CELTA ACCOMMODATION 26 NSTS CAMPUS RESIDENCE 26 NSTS HIBERNIA RESIDENCE 26 NSTS HOMESTAYS 29 NSTS BELLA VISTA RESIDENCE 29 GENERAL INFORMATION 30 JOIN OUR COURSES FOR YOUR NSTS MALTA ENGLISH EXPERIENCE “Thanks NSTS for this amazing experience. I wish you all a great summer!” Rosmarie Lins, Switzerland Club 50+ “Thank you very much to the friendly and helpful staff at NSTS for all your assistance throughout my internship experience.” Heather Stedman, Ireland WorkExperience Programme “NSTS was always there for me when I needed them. I had such a nice family who integrated me in their life and with them I had a lot of fun.” Svenja Runck, Germany 3 GapYear Experience MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDIES Welcome to the NSTS English Language Institute! We are committed to offering high quality education that meets both personal and professional needs. Tens of thousands of learners have followed English language programmes with us over the past 50 years. We believe in the best personal experience and outcome for every student, facilitated by experienced and highly-qualified teachers - using the latest teaching techniques to help students reach their full potential. Apart from excellent tuition, you will also receive the best personal support throughout your stay with us. “I met a lot of amazing people We invite you to find out more about us and the ways we and it’s made me want to travel around can offer you a unique and unforgettable learning and living experience – the NSTS Malta English Experience. the world to discover more and more cultures, countries and people.” Louis Grech Director of Studies Florie Mattieu, Belgium NSTS English Language Institute WorkExperience Programme 4 “You’re fantastic… “The host family and the school were very polite and kind! awesome and I was really happy with I miss you all at the support and the tips I received from NSTS!” NSTS.” Vito Candela, Italy Katharina Rover, Germany Intensive English GapYear Experience “WE BELIEVE IN THE BEST PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND OUTCOME FOR EVERY STUDENT” “We were very happy, thank you for the attention from staff during our stay. We have discovered an amazing destination, we are all in love with Malta.” Group of high school students from Seville 5 Spain – School groups THE NSTS MALTA ENGLISH EXPERIENCE AT NSTS WE KEEP CLASS SIZES SMALL, GUARANTEEING INCREASED STUDENT-TEACHER TIME AND A MORE PERSONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE* *For example Intensive English classes have an average of 6 and a maximum of 8 students. Business and Professional English classes have an average of 4 and maximum of 6 students 6 MALTA – THE HIDDEN GEM NSTS is located on the charming island of Malta, right in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea offering the best climate within the European Union with around 3000 hours of sunshine per year. The country is spread across 3 islands over the crystal clear sea and it offers breath-taking sceneries. Malta boasts a small population with a big heart. Family, hospitality and quality of life are core values. The Maltese are known for their generosity and openness to friendship and hospitality. English was adopted as an official national language in 1934 towards the end of the 164-year British rule, which came to an end in 1964 with independence. Just one year earlier, NSTS welcomed students to the country’s first-ever English language course for non-native speakers. As a truly bilingual nation, the Maltese are always up for conversation in English. Location, lifestyle, and an extraordinary cultural heritage and history dating back 7000 years to early civilisation, all make Malta an ideal choice for learning English abroad. THE NSTS EXPERTISE NSTS teachers are qualified and hold recognised qualifications such as TEFL Cert, CELTA and University Degrees in English. Moreover, the NSTS – English Language Institute was the first in Malta to be recognised as a Cambridge Exam Centre and international teacher training centre. Non-academic staff is also highly trained to ensure a holistic education and social experience for our learners and especially for the well-being of our young learners. At NSTS we keep class sizes small, guaranteeing increased student-teacher time and a more personal learning experience. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM At NSTS we recognise the importance of experiencing Malta beyond the classroom, by meeting people and having fun. We also put a great emphasis on supporting and looking after our students. Besides your English course you will also get: • 24/7 emergency support • Pastoral care for young learners and long term students • Access to an extensive programme of social and cultural activities and excursions • Optional airport meet & greet • Free Wi-Fi connection at the English Language Institute 7 ADULT COURSES Choose one of our adult courses to improve your English language skills while exploring the Maltese culture and lifestyle. All of our courses incorporate formal classroom tuition as well as dynamic, interactive lessons. With each course you will also receive: • One textbook • Welcome Pack & Orientation • NSTS Placement Test • Up to 3 invitations for social activities* • Free Wi-Fi at the English Language Institute • Weekly Focus Workshops • NSTS English Language Institute End of Course Certificate Choice of accommodation: • NSTS Campus Residence • NSTS Hibernia Residence • NSTS HomeStays • Hotels & Apartments *‘Club 50+: English & The Mediterranean Civilisation’ programme includes more activities. Please see programme details 8 INTENSIVE GENERAL THEMED ENGLISH ENGLISH LESSONS Join one of our most popular courses to expand Have you noticed how you remember facts about your vocabulary and to improve your grammar and subjects that interest you? Now imagine how much pronunciation. Classes are kept to a maximum of easier it would be to learn English through the topics 8 students to ensure you get a high quality English that you’re naturally interested in! Take a minimum learning experience. Small groups = more teacher- of 30 English lessons a week and choose to take 10 student interaction! During this course you may also Themed English Lessons out of your total 30. We register for a Weekly Focus Workshop at no extra have 8 fun themes rotating weekly to give you a great cost to brush up on your pronunciation or grammar. variety – the longer your course is the more topics Why not practise what you learnt with fellow students you can explore. outside of school? We will invite you to up to three social events each week. Themes: • Literature * Entry Level: A1*/ A2 • Interior Design * • Creative Writing Average/Maximum learners in class: 6/8 • Art History • Digital & Emerging Media Choose 20 / 25 / 30 lessons of 45 minutes each per • Fashion week • English Through Film * • English Through Music Customise your course with available Add-ons: • Business English Entry Level: B1 • One-to-One Absorption * B1+ entry level required • Themed English Lessons * A1 entry course starts on every first Monday of the month *‘Club 50+: English & The Mediterranean Civilisation’ programme includes more activities. Please see programme details 9 ADULT COURSES BUSINESS ENGLISH ONE-TO-ONE MINI GROUP Don’t let the language barrier hold ABSORPTION Share your English learning experience with you back in your career! Our Business your friends or family! Choose this course English course will help you get a better If you are a determined learner, eager if you are at a similar level of English and get understanding of the corporate language to improve the level of your English as personalised studying based on your group’s and it will help you communicate in a way quickly as possible then this course is requirements. Have the flexibility to study that your clients and colleagues will know designed for you. Fully personalised, away from the school and to create your that you mean business. This course is intensive learning with 100% of the timetable with your teacher. Available for up perfect for ambitious career starters and teacher’s attention on you. The option to 4 learners booking together. Suitable for also established business executives as the to take your lessons away from the school Business English studies as well. global business language remains English. can also be arranged. If you’d like to take Practise your communication skills this course together with someone at a Entry Level: A1 through