50+ Programme
Combine English language lessons with a stimulating and exciting cultural and leisure programme.
The 50+ programme is designed for mature students who wish to study exclusively with other like-minded students and of a similar age. It is based on ‘Everyday English’ teaching mature students useful phrases and functional language for travel and everyday situations.
The course is delivered at a more leisurely pace so you develop fluency in a casual and informal learning environment. It is also becoming more and more popular with many different nationalities making it more interesting.
An activity programme that is well designed is also an integral part of this programme and is an excellent opportunity to practise what is learnt in the classroom in very relaxed and social settings.
YOU WILL
- speak more fluently
- improve your listening skills
- understand different accents
- expand your vocabulary
- experience Maltese culture
- study with other mature students
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Fast Facts
Entry level
Minimum Age
50 years +
Length of Course
2 weeks
Start dates
2025
10/03/2025
07/04/2025
05/05/2025
08/09/2025 (lessons start 09/09)
06/10/2025
Class size
Lessons/week
20 lessons (15 hours)
Programme structure
This programme combines classroom tuition with a stimulating, cultural and social activity programme. Activities are carefully selected to combine cultural tours of various interesting places in Malta exhibiting the rich Maltese culture, cuisine and history which spans over 7,000 years. By following this course, you improve your general level of English, learn key vocabulary, functional and situational English phrases which will enable you to communicate easier in English anywhere in the world. Our teachers set up purposely-designed communicative activities to give you maximum opportunities to practise with other mature individuals. The course offers 20 lessons per week of 45 minutes each. Lessons are held every morning. Activities may be in the afternoon following lessons or in the evening giving some free time for relaxing or doing your own thing. If you like, you can also benefit from our self-study ESE e-Learning programme from the time you enrol in your English language course until three months after you finish your course.Sample leisure programme – 2 weeks
Monday
Orientation Tour
Tuesday
Valletta Tour
Wednesday
Welcome Dinner
Thursday
Mdina & Rabat Tour
Friday
Free day
Saturday
Gozo Tour
Monday
Visit to St. John’s Co-Cathedral
Tuesday
Harbour Cruise
Thursday
Temple Tour
Friday
Lunch at the Salini Resort
Accommodation
Students enrolled in this programme can stay at any accommodation of their choosing. There are lots of options offered by ESE from Host Family, ESE Residence within ESE school to selected hotels. However, it is highly recommended that all students stay in hotels for their own convenience, comfort, value for money as well as ease of organisation. And in your free time you will be able to socialise with your new friends staying at the same hotel.
We have selected three very comfortable and well ranked hotels:
The brand new Number 11 Hotel ***, right next door to ESE.
The George Urban Boutique Hotel **** across the street from ESE.
The Salini Resort **** set in a tranquil location 8 km away but offering shuttle service.
For more information on these hotel options please click the hotel names above.
What else is included in your course?
Course materials
Course certificate
Personal Notebook
ESE eLearning
Free WiFi at school
Pickup from airport
Accommodation as booked
Free WiFi at Hotels
Welcome evening
Leisure programme
What is your level of English?
Don’t worry – we’ll figure that out for you. Before arrival you must do the ESE online placement test, which must be submitted at least 7 days before you start your course. If you do not manage to do your test from home, then you will be will asked to sit for a short placement test on your first day at school. Our academic staff will ensure that you follow your course at the right language level for you.
Are you interested in this course?
Take the next step and click the button below to get a quote. Prices are based on the number of weeks booked and accommodation selected.
