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The

CHAMBER
COLLEGE
FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

lessons for life

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Message from Why choose Chamber College
Joanna Debono, Malta? in brief
Managing Director

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About us Our teachers and
business trainers

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contents

The courses General English
courses

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Exam preparation Summer camps
courses

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Our business Facilities and
courses services

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Accommodation Student activities,
and student welfare social and
cultural activities

“Welcome to

Chamber College
Malta, and

welcome to an

island steeped

in history, with

a wonderful

climate, safe

environment and

friendly people.”

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English is the language

of international

business and the

major language of the

Internet. Around 320

If you can speak English,
the world’s your oyster
million people around

the world communicate

in English, so whatever

your goal, you will need

English to succeed

Welcome to a new era in language learning and

dear prospective student…
welcome to Chamber College, a new and excit-

ing learning experience at the forefront of Eng-

lish language tuition • Based in Malta, at the heart

of the Mediterranean, yet only a few hours of ﬂying time

away from major European cities, Chamber College is

a young, dynamic organisation offering an extensive

range of English language courses all year-round to suit

your individual needs • We

represent quality and aca-

demic excellence; we pride

ourselves on our standard

of teaching and our edu-

cational and recreational

Joanna facilities • We guarantee a

high standard of education
Debono
at highly competitive prices.
Managing Whether you are a beginner,

Director an advanced student, or a

company executive who re-

quires English for business

purposes, we can provide

expert tuition to help you

achieve your goal • When

you choose Chamber Col-

lege, you can concentrate on learning and let us organ-
ise everything from accommodation, visas and airport

transfers, to excursions and leisure activities. Above

all, you can feel conﬁdent that we are here to support

you in every possible way • Our staff is always avail-

able to give academic or welfare support to make your
stay in Malta a truly memorable one • We look forward

to welcoming you to Malta and to Chamber College.

Malta is situated 100km south of Sicily and approximately 290

why choose malta?
km north of North Africa. When you ﬂy over Malta, two colours
dominate the landscape, the brilliant blue of the sea and sky,
and the warm honey colour of the local stone. • The island’s
fascinating history dates back
7000 years; it is a timeless
kaleidoscope of different civi-
lisations. Probably the great-
est impact in Malta’s history
was made on the arrival of the
Knights of St John in 1530.
They reigned over Malta for
over two and a half centuries.
For some 160 years, Malta
formed part of the British
Empire after the King helped
rid Malta of the French.
In 1964, Malta became inde-
pendent, a Republic in 1974,
remaining a member of the
British Commonwealth and
in 2004, the Island became
a member of the European
Union • Malta has a wonder-
ful climate. It is a sea lov-
er’s paradise. With 200km of
coastline and a warm clear
blue sea you can swim, dive
and sail virtually all the year
round • For those with an in-
terest in archaeology, there
are many ancient temples,
megalithic standing stones
and catacombs. The most
spectacular site is Hagar Qim
near the enchanting Blue
Grotto. The Hypogeum in
Tarxien is awesome and the
Catacombs in Rabat are well
worth a visit • If it’s nightlife
you’re after, Paceville, St Ju-
lians is the place where you
will ﬁnd discos, clubs, bars,
movie theatres and some of
the island’s best restaurants.

The island’s fascinating history dates back 7000 years;
it is a timeless kaleidoscope of different civilisations

Our aim is to create a unique environment conducive to learning

A safe, central

chamber college in brief…
location served by
public transport

Good choice of
accommodation nearby

A wide range of
language courses

Innovative teaching
by talented, highly
qualiﬁed teachers

Small classes mean
individual attention
from our experienced
EFL teachers

Excellent study facilities

Latest audio visual
teaching aids and
language lab

Free internet access
with e-mail facilities

Low cost VoIP
telephone facility

Imaginative leisure
and social programme

Gym and swimming
pool adjacent

Full welfare support

Café and roof garden

Access for the disabled

and committed to excellence

Chamber College is a new concept in the market of

about us
EFL studies in Malta • Our aim is to create a unique

environment conducive to learning and committed to

excellence. The college

is located in Gzira, a safe
Chamber College is a purpose built educational
residential area and a
facility with 27 well-equipped, air-conditioned
stone’s throw away from
classrooms. Each classroom is modern, bright
the University of Malta, host
and spacious and designed for efﬁciency and
families, apartments, hotels,
comfort. Learning is enhanced by the latest
sports facilities and public
audio-visual study aids including TV, VCR, DVD
transport • We know you will
and CD • In addition, there is a fully equipped
enjoy learning English in our
language lab, multimedia computers with free
purpose built college. We
internet access and cheap VoIP international
offer every possible facility to
telephone facilities, a leisure and relaxation
help you succeed. Of course
area which includes a café, lounge and large
learning doesn’t end in the
screen • After lessons, students can “chill out”
classroom; our programmes
in the café, lounge, or on the lovely roof garden
give you the opportunity to
or enjoy a swim in Malta’s National Swimming
explore the island with your
Pool which is only 100 metres from the college
new ‘international’ friends
• Chamber College is also fully accessible
whilst continually improving
to people with disabilities and enjoys the
your language skills • Our
security of full EU standard safety features
students come from every
• We are proud of the college’s excellent
corner of the world and
facilities; both educational and recreational.
each individual is extremely

important to us. From the

moment you arrive, we want you to feel part of our ‘family’

and we will do our utmost to make you feel welcome and

secure • Throughout your course, whether you are using

our educational facilities, staying in touch with your family

back home through our free e-mail service, eating in the

café, or simply enjoying the roof garden, Chamber College

will be the focal point of your life during your stay in Malta

Come and join us for a total learning experience!

Our teaching staff are highly qualified, dedicated and extremely

our teachers motivated individuals • Most are native speakers with considerable

experience teaching in Malta, in the UK and a number of other countries

• All of our staff members are qualified to teach English as a foreign

language and they are employed not only for their teaching ability, but

also for their communicative skills and empathy with students from

diverse cultures • We continually strive to boost students’ confidence

by developing individuals’ ability to speak and understand everyday

English, and to read and write more effectively in the English language.

Our teachers also recognise the importance of student interaction

and group dynamics within the classroom • We hope you’ll find that

learning with us is not just an educational experience, it’s also fun.

put your trust in our professio
Many of our business trainers have combined talents in Eng-
our business trainers
lish language teaching, management and ‘hands on’ experi-

ence in such areas as Banking, Finance, Media, Marketing,

Tourism or IT. You can rely on their professionalism and expertise

• They will work in partnership with you and your company to meet

your language requirements, budget and time schedules • If you need

to improve your English to give you ‘the edge’ over competitors, or

to expand your vocabulary for

a forthcoming project, pres-

entation or business negotia-

tion, we can provide a course

‘tailored’ to suit your individual

needs. Training will focus on

your specific area of business

to give you language fluency

and confidence to succeed.

the courses

Choosing the course that suits you. . .

On their first day at We appreciate the difficulty experienced

by students when choosing an English
Chamber College, students are
language course and a venue in a
required to take a placement
foreign country. We also understand
test in order to determine their
the importance of providing essential
level of English. They are then information to help you choose a course
graded and placed in the most appropriate for your individual, specific
appropriate learning group. needs. Whatever course you choose, your

Grade classification is divided needs are important not only to you, but

into 6 different levels: Beginners, also to us.

Elementary, Pre-intermediate,
Intermediate, Upper-
intermediate and Advanced.
Tuition is available at all levels to
suit students’ requirements

Before

embarking on a
Pre-
course, you need to Beginner Elementary Intermediate
know your level of

proficiency.
You know a few You can communicate You can make yourself
At Chamber College, words and phrases in simple language understood in basic language
we will assess you for everyday situations

Upper-
on Day 1 but the

following chart will
help you Intermediate Intermediate Advanced
identify your current

language level You understand and You can use English You have a good command
before booking a speak English with some quite effectively and now of English and now
confidence but need to need to refine your want to study English
course.
increase vocabulary vocabulary and grammar for specific purposes

At Chamber College we offer an extensive range of courses to provide you, the client, with the highest

possible standard of English language tuition. All our courses are designed to improve the students’

command of English irrespective of their present level and language ability. Our teachers are fully

qualified and chosen for their excellent communicative skills and rapport with students. No matter what

your requirements are, we can provide language training that will help you maximise your potential.

General English Courses

We provide a wide range of English General English Semi-Intensive (GESI)
language courses including: The semi-intensive course has the same
➜ General English (Beginner to Advanced level) basic core element as the GEI course.
Intensive (GEI), Semi-intensive (GESI) It is designed to help the student improve
and Mini-intensive (GEMI) communication skills through speaking, reading
➜ One-to-one Tuition can be combined with GEI, and writing. The course content features new
GESI and GEMI courses vocabulary, grammar and language fluency -
➜ English for Business including private one-to- particularly interaction with others in an English
one tuition for business executives speaking environment.
➜ English for Special Purposes The course programme is 20 sessions
➜ English for Academic Purposes of 45 minutes each per week
➜ Cambridge, TOEFL, IELTS and Pitman exam
preparation courses General English Mini-Intensive (GEMI)
➜ TEFL courses are also available This course is designed for the student
who wants to have more free time to go on
General English Intensive (GEI) excursions and see more of the Islands.
This course is designed to give the student The core teaching element is the same as the
a solid, structured foundation in the English GEI and GESI courses but has a greater focus on
Language. It is ideal for students who need to the more communicative of the language skills,
improve their fluency in a relatively short time. with particular emphasis being placed on the
Teaching is focused on the four essential language ability to listen and speak and on the learning of
skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. new vocabulary and the correct ways to use it in
Special attention is paid to vocabulary, grammar, everyday situations.
conversation and pronunciation. Students are The course programme is 15 sessions
encouraged to use the English language by means of 45 minutes each per week
of role-play, group discussions and a variety of real
life situations. There are regular tests to monitor The General English Intensive (GEI),
students’ progress. Semi-Intensive (GESI) and Mini-intensive (GEMI)
courses are available at all levels.
The course programme is 30 sessions
of 45 minutes each per week.

One-to-one General Tuition We also offer a variety of vocational study programmes
Individual tuition has the advantage of giving that may be taken separately or as part of a
the student personal attention as well as the Combination Course. Some of these short courses
opportunity to concentrate on specific areas can be taken on a full or part time basis
of language requirements. The courses include:
The student can choose the number of sessions ➜ International Tourism
required. Lessons are of 1 hour duration. ➜ Customer Relations
One-to-one tuition is also available for each of the ➜ Quality Service
exam preparation courses. ➜ Reception Operations
➜ Health and Safety
Combination Course
A Combination Course is an ideal way of These courses are designed for students who need
combining a General English course with to improve their spoken and written English for work
individual tuition. For example, a programme in the field of tourism. Tuition covers various subjects
can be devised so that in the morning, the student related to the hotel industry including accommodation,
can attend a group lesson to achieve optimum food & beverage, and provision of tours.
improvement in general language. Then in the
afternoon, it can be complemented by individual Each vocational subject can be studied separately for
tuition for specific language needs. a specific qualification.
Alternatively, the subjects can be studied together with
Whatever course you choose, our teachers another vocational programme, or combined with a
will focus on helping you to improve your suitable English language course.
communicative skills. Our teaching methods Students can pursue training in a number of
are skills-based; in the classroom we use a vocationally related levels - all leading to International
comprehensive mix of grammar, essential Vocational Qualifications which are highly respected,
vocabulary, speaking, listening and reading. transferable, and recognised in most countries.
The emphasis is on active communication.
We encourage our students to use the English Certification is awarded on the successful completion
language as much as possible. of the courses.

Exam Preparation Courses

Examination Preparation Courses are Cambridge Preparation Courses
designed for students interested in preparing The University of Cambridge Certificates are
for an internationally recognised examination: internationally recognised examinations.
IELTS, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, We offer examination preparation courses for the
TEFL, PITMAN and SESOL five levels of certification:
➜ Key English Test (KET)
If you want to succeed in today’s highly competitive ➜ Preliminary English Test (PET)
world, you must have internationally recognised ➜ First Certificate in English (FCE)
qualifications. This is particularly important if you ➜ Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
intend to apply for university or college entrance. As ➜ Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
English is the predominant language of business,
good English language qualifications can give you From the beginning of the course, students
the ‘edge’ over other candidates in the job market. are carefully monitored to ensure that they are
progressing to the required standard before
IELTS Preparation Courses attempting the examination. Students receive
IELTS (International English Language Testing tuition and language practice covering every area
System) is conducted jointly by The British of the examination. As well as language training,
Council, IDP Education Australia and the we ensure that our students receive regular
University of Cambridge Local Examinations sessions on exam technique and take part in
Syndicate. timed practice tests so that they are confident and
IELTS is designed to assess the language thoroughly prepared.
ability of candidates who need to
study or use English as a language of KET (Key English Test) is at Level 1
communication. Certification is widely in the Cambridge system.
accepted by educational institutions and it is KET recognises the ability to cope with everyday
advantageous for entry to training courses, written and spoken communications at a basic
recruitment and for immigration purposes. It level. It is often chosen as a first step for students
is an important qualification for any student aiming to take the higher Cambridge examinations.
wishing to study for a degree course at a
university in the UK or Australia. Our IELTS PET (Preliminary English Test) is at
preparation course will help you develop Level 2 in the Cambridge system.
the essential examination skills for this PET covers the four main language skills – reading,
important university entrance examination. writing, listening and speaking –and is the ideal
During the course, students will have ample choice if you feel comfortable using your English
scope to practice exam skills ahead of the in everyday situations. PET is recognised by
final examination. The combination of this employers as a valid indication of a student’s
advance preparation and intense language language level and is recognised by some
training will enhance the candidates’ chances universities as an initial qualification in English.
of success. Our IELTS courses are available
at Intermediate, Upper-intermediate and
Advanced levels.

FCE (First Certificate in English) is
at Level 3 in the Cambridge system.
FCE is widely accepted in commerce, banking, industry,
airlines and tourism. It fulfils the English language entrance
requirement for some universities and colleges.

CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
is at Level 4 in the Cambridge system.
CAE indicates a high level of language
competence for candidates wishing to use English
for study or professional purposes. It fulfils the English
language entrance requirement for the majority of British
universities and higher education institutions.

CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
is at Level 5 in the Cambridge system. is an American examination.
CPE indicates a level of competence, which The TOEFL certificate is an internationally
fulfils the English language entrance requirement recognised examination. It is required by
for British universities and many universities American and Canadian universities, and by colleges
in other English-speaking countries. It is also and universities in many other English speaking
accepted by other institutions of higher education and countries around the world. In Europe, TOEFL is
professional bodies throughout the world. CPE is a used by institutions where English is the language of
very valuable certificate because in some countries, instruction. Many government agencies, scholarship
it provides exemption from local English language programmes, and licensing certification agencies
requirements. It can be accepted for admission use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency.
to courses, or for employment, where a thorough During the course, TOEFL language training will be
knowledge of English is required. supplemented by regular tests to practice language
skills under examination conditions. Participation in
these tests helps develop student confidence and
ensure success in the examination. Our TOEFL
courses are available at Intermediate, Upper-
intermediate and Advanced levels.

TEFL
Chamber College organises TEFL courses
throughout the year for those wanting to gain
this first qualification on their way to becoming
teachers of English as a Foreign Language. The
courses are normally held over 3 or 5 weeks.

SESOL
SESOL (Spoken English for Speakers of Other
Languages) is an examination in general
English language ability by Trinity College
London. Its aim is to assess candidates’ progress
and development in spoken English and linguistic
competence.
The examination takes place in July and August.

Throughout all our certificate courses,
students are constantly assessed and
supported to help them maximise their
potential to succeed in their final examination.

Throughout the summer months younger
students have the opportunity of attending our
fun summer camps. Students between the ages
of 8 and 12 can attend fun-ﬁlled lessons where
they can enjoy themselves while learning.

The lessons are held in a relaxed manner and
students are encouraged to take an active part,
allowing them to develop themselves to the full
whilst attending our camps.

After lessons the students can take part in
activities which are designed to allow them
to integrate with each other and help build a
team spirit between them to further practise the
communicative skills picked up in class.

The choice of activities includes art & crafts,
drama, swimming, football, basketball, tennis,
treasure hunts and other great options to suit
every student’s taste.

Our experienced teachers and coordinators
are chosen for their ability to work with young
people and their enthusiasm towards making
sure our students enjoy themselves.

The high standard of the lessons and the level of
coordination of the activities will ensure that our
young students will have the time of their lives
while at the Chamber College Summer Camps.

our business courses

English is

the language of

international business.

*Today, 320 million people

use English as a ﬁrst language

and 140 million people use English

as an ofﬁcial language.

* Source: Guinness Book of Answers

Whatever your learning What Makes Us Different?
Our college provides Business English training
objectives, we will endeavour courses for clients who need to improve their
English language communication skills.
to define and where possible, Whether you are a senior company executive, member
of a project team, or an individual, we can provide
incorporate the necessary career-focused language training that concentrates on
your learning requirements.
subject material to suit your
Courses are designed to meet specific business needs.
linguistic requirements. Your We offer the following
types of courses:
trainer will discuss your
➜ General Business English
Executive Business English for small groups
specific language needs and ➜
➜ Tailor-made one to one Business English
expectations, and will suggest
Training Programmes
how any linguistic weaknesses Training programmes are designed to give the
client the necessary English language skills to
can be improved and your communicate effectively in business situations
including corporate and social functions. Fluency
goals accomplished. in such situations can give you the ‘edge’ over
competitors.
Whether you need English for a presentation, or a new
assignment with a global organisation, our flexible
courses can help you to improve your language
ability and fluency. Tuition includes conversation,
pronunciation, colloquial English and American English.
After a language audit and assessment of your
professional requirements, a training programme can
be prepared for you.

General Business English Courses
General Business English courses are designed
for people who need to improve their business
English vocabulary and communication skills
to work in an English-speaking business
environment.

Particular attention is paid to the importance of effective
and confident communication in the workplace -
particularly at meetings, on the telephone, and face to
face with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Tuition covers a wide range of essential business Course subjects include:
subjects including: ‘ Essential business vocabulary, terminology and idioms
‘ Introductions - welcoming and entertaining ‘ Grammar - the importance of prepositions and tenses
corporate guests ‘ Business correspondence - letters, faxes, e-mails,
‘ Formal and social English in business reports and memos - writing a CV
‘ Effective communication in meetings, targeted to a speciﬁc profession
negotiations and presentations ‘ Graphs, charts and vocabulary
‘ Company structure - strategy - mission statements for information and analysis
‘ Graphs, charts, forecasts and trends ‘ Telephoning - listening and speaking -
‘ Banking, ﬁnance, import & export terms getting your message across
‘ Sales and marketing ‘ Effective communication with colleagues and clients
‘ Telephone skills ‘ Corporate communication - formal & social English
‘ Writing business letters, e-mails, faxes, reports etc. conversation, socialising and small talk
‘ HRD - the workplace - CV’s, job applications and ‘ Meetings and negotiations - role play - agreeing and
job interviews disagreeing - giving opinions
‘ Presentations - body language, intonation and stress
Executive Business English for small groups ‘ Company strategy - corporate
These courses are designed for executives philosophy - mission statements
currently working in the international business ‘ Finance - forecasts - accountancy - banking
sector and who need to improve their verbal and ‘ Import & export - insurance - contracts
written English. They can be individuals, employees ‘ HRD - employment - job interviews
from the same organisation, or members of a team ‘ Cross Cultural relations - global
working on the same project. Executive courses include differences multinational organisations
the essential language required for everyday business
and professional use.

One-to-One Tuition One-to-one training focuses on
We offer a flexible programme of One-to-One a range of business topics including:
tailored courses in which clients can choose ‘ Communication in business - introductions,
the subject, time and intensity of their training self expression, negotiating, telephoning
schedule. ‘ Vocabulary and grammar - specific business
Typical subjects include: Financial English, English vocabulary, key phrases, idioms, American English
for Presentations, English for Meetings and ‘ Sales and marketing - graphs & charts
Negotiations, English for Sales & Marketing, English ‘ Company structure - corporate
for Travel & Tourism,Legal and Medical English etc. philosophy & mission statements
Following a language audit, a training programme ‘ Language and phrases for meetings,
can be devised to improve language fluency, expand negotiations and presentations
business vocabulary and increase confidence in ‘ Correspondence - letters, e-mails, faxes, memos,
communication. reports, minutes of meetings, contracts
One-to-one tuition concentrates on the correct ‘ CV’s, job applications and interviews
use of formal and social English for meetings,
presentations, negotiations and business One-to-one courses are client-focused. Although
discussions. the subjects cover most aspects of Business English,
Particular attention is paid to essential vocabulary, they will not necessarily be taught in any particular order.
idioms and small talk - so important for effective The trainer will evaluate the client’s needs as the
communication in business. course progresses and supplement or replace
subject material as necessary.
The minimum level of English required for Business
courses is Intermediate.

Other ESP Courses
Today, English is essential for many professions
including medicine, pharmacology, law, IT, tourism,
maritime and aviation.
We can provide English for Special Purposes courses for
clients requiring specialist training. Our trainers are not
only professionals in the chosen subject, but have years of
practical experience in their respective fields of expertise.

facilities and services
At Chamber College, we can arrange most services for you, provided we
are given sufficient advance notice of your requirements. Our student
services cover the following:

Complete all-inclusive packages. We offer full counselling services to our
Itemised packages for students, including students. Counsellors are fluent in many
tuition, flights, accommodation, visa support, languages.
transport and cheap international telephony.
Students have access to The University of
Student ID card which gives the students Malta’s sports facilities which include an
entry to many popular entertainment outlets Olympic size swimming pool, gym, running
and 24 hour access to an emergency number track, football pitch, basketball and tennis
should they require urgent assistance. The courts.
presentation of the ID card also qualifies
students for discounts at selected retail Students also have access to The University
outlets and entertainment spots. of Malta’s extensive library, the largest library
on the island.
All Chamber College students benefit from
free broadband internet access.

Visa Support Our friendly and efﬁcient administrative
We know how much bureaucratic tape staff will provide you with a network of
you have to cut through when applying support. Your safety and well-being is
for an entry Visa into a country. Why paramount to us and we are aware that
not let our Visa ofﬁcers take the hassle when you are living away from home, you
out of applying for you? We deal with feel safer if there is a support network
hundreds of applications every year and around you. We want your time in Malta to
have much experience in the processing be a pleasant and memorable one, so just
system. So let us deal with applying ‘knowing’ that support is available should
and relax in the knowledge that you are make your learning experience a more
being taken care of. relaxed one.

accommodation & student welfare

Host families The learning of a language does not only
take place in a classroom, it spills out over
lesson time and continues in the streets, at the shops, in the bars and, most importantly,
at your home. For this reason nothing compares to the all-round learning experience
you can receive through staying with a host family.
Our host families are rigorously selected to make
sure that they will be a second ‘home-from-home’ Chamber College offers

for the student. They are chosen on the basis of its students a wide range

their openness to newcomers and their ability to of accommodation

provide their guests with all the amenities and options - from host

services they are used to within their own homes. families to 5 star

Students take an active part in the daily lives of international hotels - all

the families, joining them for meals, where they within walking distance

can talk with their host-parents about what went of the college. Whatever

on during their day, or enjoying a relaxing film on accommodation

TV in the evening. Families use English exclusively you choose, you

around students, so students have the opportunity will be living in an

to fully immerse themselves in the language and English-speaking

will maybe learn a little about our traditions and environment where you

way of life at the same time, taking home with can practise your English

them a wealth of knowledge unobtainable through language skills.

other forms of accommodation.

Student Residence Our student residence
is ideal for those who
would like to immerse themselves in a student-based international atmosphere but
at the same time, prefer the convenience and privacy of having their own apartment.
The residence is only 5 minutes’ walking distance from the school and consists of
a number of self catering apartments served by a reception and an informal bar. All
rooms have a fully-equipped kitchen, lounge and bathroom. There is a TV in each
apartment and linen is changed every week. The bar downstairs is ideal for mingling
with the locals as well as making new friends among the other students in the residence.

Hotels If you are looking for the
convenience of
accommodation Chamber College can find you
hotel

a hotel within walking distance of the college.
Whether you are on a budget and prefer staying
in a two star hotel, or whether you are a company
executive and require the comforts of a five star
hotel, we at Chamber will help you choose the best
available option for your hotel accommodation.

Our accommodation department will support you
all the way through the booking process and will
see that your needs are met during your stay on
the Island in the most efficient way possible.

student activities, social & cultural events

At CHAMBER COLLEGE, you will ﬁnd a varied
programme of activities, social and cultural events.
Our programme of extra-curricular activities gives
students the opportunity to use the English they
have learned in the classroom, to get to know the
island and its people.

For those with an appetite for adventure, we
offer a vast range of activities to suit every palate
Malta is blessed with a wonderful climate all year
round. The temperature rarely falls below 15
degrees Centigrade which means that one can
swim comfortably in our beautiful waters from
March to October • For this reason sea-based
activities are high on our agenda. Whether it is
Beach Barbeques or Windsurﬁng, Water-skiing or
Late-night Boat Discos, the young and the young
at heart are sure to ﬁnd activities to enjoy the time
after lessons and at the weekend • For those
of you with an interest in culture, art and traditions
– don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten you! Malta is
an island at the crossroads of the Mediterranean.
Over our 7000 year history, we have seen the
coming and going of a myriad cultures; from
the Phoenicians to the Romans, Arabs to the

Normans, Knights of St. John to the Napoleonic French and finally to the British, who gave Maltese
the great legacy of the English language. With such a wealth of influences you can rest assured
that you will not easily find another country with so much to offer to culture aficionados in so small
a space • Chamber College organises trips to museums, including the Fine Arts Museum, the
fantastic Archaeological Museum and the St. James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, which blends
the modern with the ancient in a mixture of visual and performance arts. Other places you may like
to visit are Mdina, the Silent City and the old capital of Malta, various megalithic temples including

Ggantija Temples, which at 7,000 years of age are older than the pyramids of Egypt, and Valletta,
the present capital of Malta which is a recognised UNESCO World Heritage City and which provides
students with the chance of doing a spot of shopping while soaking in the Baroque architecture of
this one-of-a-kind city • Our dedicated reception staff will keep you updated with a list of activities
available during your visit and individual excursions can be booked through them. However, you may
like to take the easier option of booking an excursion package when booking your course. These
packages are designed as two week, rolling packages to provide students with a fully organised

timetable of excursions after lessons and at
the weekends • Our Basic Package has
a general pick of excursions which include
among others: A welcome party, beach
trips, a harbour cruise, shopping trips, disco
experience, visit to Mdina and a cinema outing

• The Plus package adds an extra dimension
of fun to the Basic Package. Included are all
the activities available on the Basic Package
but with added excursions, including: A trip to
our neighbouring island of Gozo, disco boat
party, go-carting, water sports day and beach
barbeque • You may wish to dedicate
yourself to a particular activity rather than
waste your time attending excursions you are
not truly interested in. With this in mind, we at
Chamber College have designed our excellent
Learn an Activity Programme. This programme
is aimed at those who want to gain knowledge
and experience in a particular field. The choice
of activity is unlimited – whatever you want to
learn about and experience, we will do our
best to organise for you • Programmes
we have held in the past include scuba
diving in our pristine, azure waters, learning
cookery with a Mediterranean and Maltese
flair, golfing at Malta’s exclusive 18-hole golf
course, cultural programmes teaching about
our great history and tradition in detail, and
plenty of other programmes with something to
entice everyone • Whatever kind of activity
our students would like to pursue, whether
water sports or barbecues, disco parties or
boat trips, or one of our learning programmes,
they can rest assured that all our excursions
are organised and supervised by our highly
experienced team of coordinators and group
leaders.

Malta is not just about learning a language, it’s also
about enjoying and living the Mediterranean way of
life. Join us at Chamber College for that experience
and for the best tuition under the sun.

Even though Malta is small, it is an international
meeting place where people receive a big
welcome. Many students tell us that they feel
completely at ‘home’ from the moment they
arrive. The Maltese are renowned for their
friendliness and hospitality, and the country
is one of the safest holiday destinations in
Europe • Malta is a truly bilingual country.
The island was under British rule for some
160 years, so English is spoken everywhere.
It is the country’s second ofﬁcial language
and the language of business. You can
easily buy English language newspapers,
magazines and books and there is a choice of
English language TV and radio programmes
including BBC World, CNN and CNBC.

Places to Visit in Malta:
➜ Valletta - the capital
➜ Mdina - ancient capital and walled city
known as the ‘silent city’.
➜ St Julians and Paceville - centre for
nightlife, clubs, bars & restaurants
➜ Marsaxlokk - pretty ﬁshing town with a
daily market.
➜ Hypogeum, Paola – awesome
underground temple complex

Places to Visit in Gozo & Comino:
➜ The Citadel - walled city in Victoria
➜ Xlendi - pretty tourist village
➜ The Azure Window & Inland Sea
➜ The Blue Lagoon, Comino - a must for
swimmers and divers.
➜ Ggantija temples – ancient, pre-historic
temples, the oldest standing structures in
the world at 7,000 years old

For info on The Maltese Islands,
visit www.visitmalta.com

Sliema is the largest town and only a short distance from Chamber
College. It is one of the best places for shopping and its
open-air cafes create a wonderful relaxed ‘café society’ where students can
revise the day’s lesson while watching the world go by. The town has a 4km
sandstone beach along the coastline - perfect for sunbathing or swimming.
There is a regular ferry from Sliema seafront to Valletta that only takes 10 minutes
across the beautiful blue waters.

Valletta is a UNESCO ‘World Heritage City’. It gets its name from
Grandmaster La Vallette who established the capital in the
16th century. Today, it is a busy commercial and cultural centre overlooking the
impressive Grand Harbour. The city has a fascinating grid system of straight streets
nearly all leading to the sea. Valletta offers visitors a range of interesting cultural and
artistic venues to suit all tastes. St James Cavalier Arts Centre and the Museum of
Fine Arts are well worth a visit. The city has many excellent restaurants, cafés and
bars. Almost all bus services go to Valletta.

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