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The 2022 Malta Book Festival – 23rd-27th November
Back to Blog Share this post The 38th edition of the Malta Book Festival will be held from Wednesday, the 23rd of November until Sunday, 27th November, in association with the National Book Council of Malta as well as the Malta Ministry of Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation. This festival hosts both local and international authors and publishers and it is expected that

The Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta – 22nd October 2022
This year marks the 43rd edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. As in the past, the Race starts from the Grand Harbour in Valletta.

The Return of Notte Bianca: A Guide for 2022
Once a year, Malta’s capital comes alive at night for a celebration of national culture and arts. This is Notte Bianca.

Why Work and Study English in Malta? Internship with ESE Malta
Not only does ESE (Malta) provide language courses, but also the opportunity to work in an English-speaking work environment, develop your English especially for work purposes, and improve your presentational and negotiating skills.

Public Holidays in Malta in September
In September, Malta celebrates Victory Day and Independence Day. Both Public Holidays have a significance for Malta.

When are the public holidays in Malta?
Malta has 14 Public Holidays which are spread throughout the year and mark religious, historical and special events. Here is a list.

Inspire Malta’s Kayak For Charity 2022
Kayak for Charity by Dorian Vassallo and Albert Gambina are once again kayaking in aid of the Inspire Malta Foundation this August.

Malta to scrap COVID-19 entry restrictions from 25th July
All travellers entering Malta will no longer be required to present COVID documentation upon arrival in the country,

COVID-19 Update – Red and Dark Red Lists scrapped – 9 May 2022
As of today, 9 May 2022, travel into Malta will no longer be categorised into ‘red’ and ‘dark red’. Quarantine upon arrival has been removed.

ESE Receives International Award
ESE has recently received the award from the YEDAB and Eurasia Workshops for handling the COVID-19 crisis best so far.

COVID-19 Update – for entry into Malta and ESE School
Surprise! You may now travel to Malta without completing a dPLF, enter Malta regardless of vaccine status, and do not need to quarantine unless positive.

What is Festa Frawli about? All you need to know
April in Malta is the time people grow fruits, especially strawberries, which are loved by the Maltese. This is what Festa Frawli is about.

Spring has sprung – Idioms about Spring
We’d like to teach you some spring-related idioms so that you can expand your vocabulary and better your English!

A guide to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Malta
There’s one day in the year (besides New Year’s Eve of course) where many of us like to party like there’s no tomorrow… this is St. Patrick’s Day, which takes place annually on the 17th of March. Although it is not a public holiday, Maltese people still choose to take leave from work and grab a few pints with their friends.

Surprise… The TELT and SEPTT Exams are now free!
The ELT Council in Malta have just announced that TELT (Test for English Language Teachers) and SEPTT (Spoken English Proficiency Test for Teachers) will be FREE for the rest of 2022.