# Build your English over time > Study English in Malta for 8 weeks or more with structured progress, flexible course options, accommodation and visa support. **Source page:** https://www.ihmalta.com/long-stay-english.html **Language:** English Other languages: [Italiano](https://www.ihmalta.com/it/long-stay-english.md) · [Français](https://www.ihmalta.com/fr/long-stay-english.md) · [Português](https://www.ihmalta.com/pt/long-stay-english.md) · [Español](https://www.ihmalta.com/es/long-stay-english.md) · [Deutsch](https://www.ihmalta.com/de/long-stay-english.md) · [한국어](https://www.ihmalta.com/ko/long-stay-english.md) · [Русский](https://www.ihmalta.com/ru/long-stay-english.md) --- 1. [Home](https://www.ihmalta.com/) 2. [Courses & Programmes](https://www.ihmalta.com/english-courses.html) 3. Long-stay English Programmes Choose an 8-week or longer programme with a realistic study plan, regular progress checks and support with accommodation and visa documentation where needed. [Request a personalised proposal](https://www.ihmalta.com/get-a-quote.html?course=LONGSTAY&src=course-page) · [Get a quote](https://www.ihmalta.com/get-a-quote.html?course=LONGSTAY&src=course-page) Duration 8 weeks or more Courses GE20 or IE30 Level A1–C1 (IE30 from A2) Start Every Monday Holiday 2 weeks per 12 booked Visa support Visa Essentials available ## Who this course suits - Students who want measurable progress rather than a short refresher. - Learners planning to work or study in English afterwards. - Students who need a longer stay and visa documentation from the school. - Anyone who wants course, accommodation and transfers arranged together. ## Why study for longer? - More time to consolidate grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and communication. - Regular progress testing and opportunities to adjust priorities. - More everyday English through life in an international community. - Long-stay course-only and course-plus-accommodation options. - Visa Essentials packages for eligible 24- or 36-week plans. ## Choose your course | Option | Weekly study | Best for | | --- | --- | --- | | [General English 20](https://www.ihmalta.com/general-english-20.html) | 20 lessons / 15 hours | Balanced long-term progress | | [Intensive English 30](https://www.ihmalta.com/intensive-english-30.html) | 30 lessons / 22.5 hours | More weekly study and a specialised focus | ## Long-stay course offer | Course | 8 weeks | 12 weeks | 16 weeks | 24 weeks | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | General English 20 | €1,360 | €2,040 | €2,600 | €3,720 | | Intensive English 30 | €1,920 | €2,880 | €3,560 | €4,920 | ⓘ · The school’s published Long-Term Offer, course only. These are block prices, not the weekly rates multiplied out, and no high-season supplement applies. They exclude accommodation, transfers and the administration fee. ## Long-stay package: course and accommodation The same courses with a room at the self-catering residence for the whole booking. | Course | Room | 8 weeks | 12 weeks | 24 weeks | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | General English 20 | Triple shared room | €2,960 | €4,440 | €8,640 | | General English 20 | Twin shared room | €3,240 | €4,860 | €9,480 | | General English 20 | Single room | €3,800 | €5,700 | €11,160 | | Intensive English 30 | Triple shared room | €3,440 | €5,160 | €9,600 | | Intensive English 30 | Twin shared room | €3,720 | €5,580 | €10,440 | | Intensive English 30 | Single room | €4,280 | €6,420 | €12,120 | ⓘ · A high-season supplement of €75 per week applies from June to August on bookings under 24 weeks. The eco tax is charged per night, airport transfers are free from 12 weeks, and accommodation during a holiday break is not included. Every length from 8 to 52 weeks is in the leaflets linked on the prices page. ## Course and accommodation Long-stay quotations can include Belview Residence in a single, twin or triple room. Request a personalised quotation for your room type and exact dates. ## Visa Essentials Visa Essentials combines a 24- or 36-week General English 20 or Intensive English 30 course with the first 2 weeks at Belview Residence, course materials, placement, Welcome Pack, Student Card, certificate and report, free administration fee and arrival airport transfer. | Course | 24 weeks | 36 weeks | | --- | --- | --- | | General English 20 | €4,020 | €5,700 | | Intensive English 30 | €4,980 | €6,900 | Prices are based on the lowest published arrangement with two weeks of residence. Request a quote for room and accommodation-duration variations. ### Visa Essentials payment A 20% deposit is due within seven days. The remaining balance is paid after the visa is granted and before arrival. One pre-arrival course start-date change is included, subject to availability. Visa refusal is handled under the current [Terms and Conditions](https://www.ihmalta.com/terms-and-conditions.html). ## Holiday breaks Students receive two weeks of holiday for every 12 weeks booked. Holidays must be requested at least two weeks in advance, taken in whole Monday–Friday weeks, limited to a maximum of two weeks at one time and cannot be placed at the end of the course. ## Included - Online placement test and first-day welcome - Course materials for class use. A personal copy may be purchased separately. - Free Wi-Fi, Welcome Pack and Student Card - Free weekly adult conversation class - Progress testing every four weeks - Certificate and student report with 85% attendance - School documents required to support a visa application ### Not included - Visa application fees, which are paid to the relevant authorities. - Accommodation beyond the weeks stated in a Visa Essentials package, which is quoted separately. ## Related choices ### Course & stay calculator Estimate your total long-stay cost, including accommodation. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/calculator.html) ### Accommodation Compare Belview Residence and host family stays. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/accommodation.html) ### Plan your stay: visa & booking See the standard booking steps and visa planning timeline. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/plan-your-stay.html) [Full price list](https://www.ihmalta.com/prices.html) ## Further reading Learn English ### Is two weeks enough to improve your English? What realistic progress looks like over a short stay, and how to get the most out of a one- or two-week course. [Read the article](https://www.ihmalta.com/blog/is-two-weeks-enough.html) Courses and Exams ### Long-stay English: how to plan progress and breaks Making the most of an eight-week or longer programme, including how the holiday entitlement actually works. [Read the article](https://www.ihmalta.com/blog/long-stay-english-progress-and-breaks.html) ## Our promises At IH Malta, quality teaching is not a claim but a standard we are held to. The school is licensed by Malta’s ELT Council and has been an affiliate of the International House World Organisation since 2003, one of the most respected networks in English language teaching worldwide. Every one of our teachers is CELTA-qualified, and our lessons are built around communicative, practical work connected to real situations rather than rote learning. Students are carefully placed by level, encouraged to participate actively from the first day, and supported by regular testing and individual feedback so that progress is measurable rather than assumed. Behind the classroom, a full academic, administration, accommodation and activities team ensures that each student’s experience is as well organised as their studies. ## FAQs **What is considered a long-stay English course?** At IH Malta, a course lasting eight weeks or longer is considered long-stay study. **Can I take a holiday during a long-stay course?** Yes. Breaks are possible under the long-stay holiday rules explained on the course page. **Can I book accommodation for my full long-stay course?** Yes, subject to availability. Visa Essentials includes accommodation for the first 2 weeks, but we can also prepare a separate accommodation quotation for a longer period. **Can long-stay Intensive English students prepare for an exam?** Eligible long-stay Intensive English students can replace their specialised group lessons with group exam preparation at no extra charge, subject to their English level and class availability. [All questions](https://www.ihmalta.com/faq.html) ### Planning 8 weeks or more? Request a personalised proposal covering course, accommodation and visa support. [Get a quote](https://www.ihmalta.com/get-a-quote.html?course=LONGSTAY&src=course-page) · [Try the calculator](https://www.ihmalta.com/calculator.html)