# Find the English course that fits your goal > Compare General English, Intensive English, exam preparation, private, online and long-stay courses in Malta. **Source page:** https://www.ihmalta.com/english-courses.html **Language:** English Other languages: [Italiano](https://www.ihmalta.com/it/english-courses.md) · [Français](https://www.ihmalta.com/fr/english-courses.md) · [Português](https://www.ihmalta.com/pt/english-courses.md) · [Español](https://www.ihmalta.com/es/english-courses.md) · [Deutsch](https://www.ihmalta.com/de/english-courses.md) · [한국어](https://www.ihmalta.com/ko/english-courses.md) · [Русский](https://www.ihmalta.com/ru/english-courses.md) --- 1. [Home](https://www.ihmalta.com/) 2. Courses & Programmes Courses Compare the weekly intensity, timetable and learning focus, then choose the course that works with your plans in Malta. [Find your course](https://www.ihmalta.com/find-your-course.html) · [Get a quote](https://www.ihmalta.com/get-a-quote.html) ## Compare our main group courses | Course | Lessons / hours | Best for | Level | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [General English 10](https://www.ihmalta.com/general-english-10.html) | 10 / 7.5 hours | English with more time for work, study or Malta | A1–C1 | | [General English 20](https://www.ihmalta.com/general-english-20.html) | 20 / 15 hours | Balanced all-round progress | A1–C1 | | [Intensive English 30](https://www.ihmalta.com/intensive-english-30.html) | 30 / 22.5 hours | More classroom time plus a specialised focus | A2–C1 | | [Combined Intensive 30](https://www.ihmalta.com/combined-intensive-30.html) | 30 / 22.5 hours | Twenty lessons in a group plus ten that are only yours | A1–C1 | ## Other ways to learn ### Exam Preparation IELTS, Cambridge B2 First and Cambridge C1 Advanced. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/exam-preparation.html) ### Private Lessons General, Business, Workplace English, pronunciation, interviews, presentations and more. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/private-lessons.html) ### Online One-to-One Packages of 5 or 10 flexible 60-minute sessions. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/online-english-lessons.html) ### Long-stay English 8 weeks or more, with holiday entitlement built in. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/long-stay-english.html) ### Pathway to Proficiency General English plus focused exam preparation. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/pathway-to-proficiency.html) ### Bildungsurlaub Recognised Intensive English 30 for eligible German employees. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/bildungsurlaub.html) ## Choose your programme Ages 50+ ### Stay & Learn 50+ Themed English workshops, culture and connection over one or two weeks. [Explore programmes](https://www.ihmalta.com/stay-and-learn-50-plus.html) Educators ### Teacher training Face-to-face development courses suitable for Erasmus+ mobility. [See courses](https://www.ihmalta.com/teacher-training.html) Families ### Family programme Parents and children aged 8+ study at the same time, year-round. [Plan your family stay](https://www.ihmalta.com/family-programme.html) Ages 12–17 ### Young Learners Summer Programme A focused summer course for teenagers with clear guardian rules. [Check eligibility](https://www.ihmalta.com/young-learners.html) 5+ students ### Groups One tailored programme covering teaching, accommodation, meals, transfers and activities. [Request a proposal](https://www.ihmalta.com/groups.html) ## What every adult group student can expect - Online placement before arrival and a welcome meeting on the first day. - Communicative lessons with CELTA-qualified teachers. - Course materials for use in class, Welcome Pack and Student Card. - Free weekly adult conversation class. - Progress testing every four weeks where the study duration allows. - Certificate of Attendance and student report with at least 85% attendance. ## FAQs **How long is an English lesson at IH Malta?** A standard face-to-face lesson is 45 minutes. Online one-to-one sessions are 60 minutes. **How many students are in an adult English class?** Adult classes have a maximum of 15 students, with an average of around 12. **Can I start my English course on any Monday?** Most adult English courses start every Monday, subject to your level and class availability. **Are English course books included?** Course books are provided for use during lessons. You can also purchase your own copy separately. ### Still not sure which course fits? Answer a few questions and get one main recommendation plus an alternative. [Find your course](https://www.ihmalta.com/find-your-course.html)