# Build your English, then focus on your chosen exam > Combine General English and IELTS or Cambridge preparation in an 8- or 12-week course-only programme in Malta. **Source page:** https://www.ihmalta.com/pathway-to-proficiency.html **Language:** English Other languages: [Italiano](https://www.ihmalta.com/it/pathway-to-proficiency.md) · [Français](https://www.ihmalta.com/fr/pathway-to-proficiency.md) · [Português](https://www.ihmalta.com/pt/pathway-to-proficiency.md) · [Español](https://www.ihmalta.com/es/pathway-to-proficiency.md) · [Deutsch](https://www.ihmalta.com/de/pathway-to-proficiency.md) · [한국어](https://www.ihmalta.com/ko/pathway-to-proficiency.md) · [Русский](https://www.ihmalta.com/ru/pathway-to-proficiency.md) --- 1. [Home](https://www.ihmalta.com/) 2. [Courses & Programmes](https://www.ihmalta.com/english-courses.html) 3. Pathway to Proficiency Programmes Pathway to Proficiency combines a General English stage with four weeks of focused exam preparation. [Check availability](https://www.ihmalta.com/get-a-quote.html?course=PATHWAY&src=course-page) · [Get a quote](https://www.ihmalta.com/get-a-quote.html?course=PATHWAY&src=course-page) Duration 8 or 12 weeks Structure GE20 then EPC30 Minimum level B1+ Exams IELTS, Cambridge B2/C1 Start Any Monday Basis Course-only ## Who this course suits - Students at B1+ who want a structured route towards an exam. - Learners who want to raise their general level before focusing on exam skills. - Students who prefer a fixed package price to a weekly rate. ## Choose your exam route Select IELTS, Cambridge B2 First or Cambridge C1 Advanced. Your preferred route is confirmed after the online placement test, once the Academic Team has checked that your level is suitable and a class is available. ## Choose your duration | Option | Structure | Current 2026 price | | --- | --- | --- | | 8 weeks | 4 weeks GE20 + 4 weeks EPC30 | €1,640 course-only | | 12 weeks | 8 weeks GE20 + 4 weeks EPC30 | €2,320 course-only | ## A realistic outcome ⓘ · Pathway to Proficiency is the programme name. It does not guarantee that every student will reach CEFR C2 within 8 or 12 weeks. Progress depends on the starting level, attendance, participation, independent study and individual learning pace. ## Entry and start The minimum level is B1+ and you may start any Monday, subject to level and class availability. External exam registration is not included in the package price: IH Malta is not an examination centre, but the team can help with registration. Accommodation and airport transfers are optional extras. ## 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 ### Not included - External exam registration, which is arranged and paid separately. - Accommodation and airport transfers, which are optional extras. ## Related choices ### Exam Preparation Compare EPC10, EPC30 and Combined Intensive formats. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/exam-preparation.html) ### General English 20 The General English stage of the programme. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/general-english-20.html) ### English level test Check informally whether you meet the B1+ minimum. [Learn more](https://www.ihmalta.com/english-level-test.html) [Full price list](https://www.ihmalta.com/prices.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 **Do I have to take an external exam on Pathway to Proficiency?** No. Pathway to Proficiency prepares you for your chosen exam route, but external exam registration is separate. **Why are external exam dates not listed?** Exam dates and availability are controlled by external providers and may change. Our team can help you check the latest options. **Can I start Pathway to Proficiency on any Monday?** Yes, subject to your English level and the availability of a suitable exam preparation class for the final stage of the programme. **Is accommodation included in the Pathway to Proficiency package?** No. Pathway to Proficiency is a course-only package, but we can provide a separate accommodation quotation. [All questions](https://www.ihmalta.com/faq.html) ### Ready to plan your Pathway? Choose 8 or 12 weeks and tell us your preferred exam. [Get a quote](https://www.ihmalta.com/get-a-quote.html?course=PATHWAY&src=course-page) · [Try the calculator](https://www.ihmalta.com/calculator.html)