LSI Sliema 2015

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LSI Sliema
LSI Sliema 2015
CITY DETAILS
Sliema is a major tourist spot on the Northeastern coast of the beautiful island of Malta. Visitors can
avail themselves of wealth of relaxing holiday activities, as well as the restaurants,shops and
nightlife. In recent years lovely modern apartments as well as some of the island's best hotels have
sprouted all over Sliema.
SCHOOL DETAILS
The school has been established since 1988 and is also an accredited founder member of FELTOM
What is the building/area like?
School
LSI Sliema
Address
English Language Academy
Telephone
+356 2134 6264
Fax Number
+356 2133 9656
Email
info@elamalta.com
Website
http://www.lsi.edu/en/english/malta/sliema/school
LSI on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/LSI.Worldwide
ELA is considered to be the best located school in Sliema
OUR TEACHERS
How many teachers do you have?
25 (low season) 70 (high season)
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What are your teacher qualifications?
All teachers are in possession of a TEFL Cert Certificate and a TELT qualification. Others have
CELTA , BA English or TESOL
OUR STUDENTS
Where do your students come from?
The top five destinations are Russia,Germany,Italy,Spain and Brazil. Last year we had students from
over 50 nationalities
How many students do you have during high and low seasons?
20
What is the minimum and average age of your students?
The minimum is 4 years and the average age in the adults school is 30 years. In the teen's school it
is 17 years
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OUR COURSES
Courses we offer
Course
General Courses
Standard 20
Intensive 30
Combi Courses
Business English 20 lessons per week
Business English 30 lessons per week
ESP in class of 2 / 20 lessons per week
ESP in class of 2 / 30 lessons per week
Intensive 40
Super Intensive
Exam Courses
TOEFL / IELTS / Cambridge English Language Assessment Courses 15 Lessons
TOEFL / IELTS / Cambridge English Language Assessment Courses 20 Lessons
TOEFL / IELTS / Cambridge English Language Assessment Courses 30 Lessons
Executive Courses
Executive One to One (15 lessons pw) - General
Executive One to One (20 lessons pw) - General
Executive One to One (30 lessons pw) - General
Mini Group (20 lessons per week)
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Mini Group (30 lessons per week)
General English, Business English,Examination courses ( all these are offered as a group or an
individual course) In addition,we also offer specialized courses such as legal English,medical
English,English for tourism etc.
What is the length of each lesson?
45 minutes
What is the maximum/average class size?
Maximum is 10 and average is 8
What levels are offered and how fast does a student progress from level to
level?
There are 6 levels and it takes a minimum of 4 weeks to progress (depending on the student)
Are textbooks included in the fees?
Students are charged 20euro for course material
Do you receive a free certificate once the course has ended?
Yes
Can I switch my course type/length once I have started it, or decide to add an
additional course?
Yes (there is a 20euro processing fee for changing courses. This does not apply when students wants
to increase the number of sessions) and as long as the difference in price is being payed.
Do you offer work experience? Yes unpaid
Yes, unpaid
When are the school holidays?
1st January 2014, 10th February 2014,19th March 2014,31st March 2014,1st May 2014, 29th June
2014,15th August 2014,8th September 2014,8th December 2014 25th December 2014
What is a typical class timetable like?
9.00 - 10.30 (30min break) 11.00 - 12.30 (30min break) 13.00 - 14.30 (15min break) 14.45 - 16.15
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When are the start dates?
very Monday 9.00 o'clock but we do make exception for students who arrive during the week
How do we teach?
We use the communicative language system.
What is a typical class time table like?
Hours
Standard
20
Intensive 30 with
Conversation, IELTS /
TOEFL iBT / TOEIC
Exam preparation, or
Business English /
EAP/ Cambridge
Courses / Intensive
24*
9:00 - 10:30
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
10.30 11:00
break
break
break
11:00 12:30
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
12.30 13.00
finish
lunch
Lunch
13.00 14.30
Lesson
Lesson
14.30 14.45
Finish
break
Afternoon
10
14.45 16.15
Intensive 40
Finish
ORIENTATION
What time should I arrive on my first day and what should I bring?
8.15am - Invoice or any booking confirmation
AIRPORT TRANSFER
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Are AIRPORT TRANSFER]s available?
AIRPORT
Price
Malta (return)
EUR 40.00
one way
EUR 23.00
Yes
Who meets me at the airport and where?
You will be met by one of our representatives holding a welcome pack with your name on it and he
will be waiting as soon as you exit into the arrival lounge
What alternative transport is there from the airport to the City or my host
family accommodation?
Public Transport
PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM
Bus System
There is a very good bus system that covers all the island and we have a bus stop a bit further down
from our school
Other Travel Options
Taxi, Ferry boat, rented car
PAYMENTS/ CANCELLATIONS/ REFUNDS
Can I receive an invoice?
Yes
What are your payment terms and conditions?
If the accommodation is booked a 50% deposit need to be paid, if only the course is booked you need
to pay 60euros. Full payment needs to be payed to the school before commencement of the course.
How do I cancel a course and will I get a refund for the course and/or the
accommodation?
Cancellation between 15 and 7 days from commencement 30% of all services ordered
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cancellation between 6 and 4 days from commencement 50% of all services ordered
cancellation between 3 and 1 day from commencement 75% of all services ordered
cancellation on commencement day or later (or no show) 100% of all services ordered.
How do I pay for my course?
Bank transfer,credit card or cash
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Can I take a holiday during my course?
If you are an EU citizen (without Visa) you can take holidays in weeks as long as the school is
informed
Do I need a visa to study at your school?
foreign.gov.mt
How much spending money should I bring?
Low Budget - 5 to 10 euro a day, Higher budget 20 to 25 per day. It also depends if the client is
booked half or full board
Can I open a bank account?
EU members can open a bank account , Non EU countries will need a letter from the school,stating
that they are attending a course at school,with which they will be able to open an account at Bank of
Valletta(BOV)
Who can I talk to if I have a problem?
Our office remains open all day to assist students with whatever problems they may have, We have a
full time Accomodation office, leisure office, Welfare office and we also have a 24hrs emergency
phone number.Can I speak my own language? We have reps fluent in most languages including,
Japanese,Russian,German,Italian,Spanish etc etc
What happens if I get sick?
The school will make up the sessions missed, if the students advises us that she/he is sick. We might
also ask for a doctor's certificate.
Can I get a job while I am studying at the School?
If you are from the EU it may be possible, however non EU members will need a work permit
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Do you offer insurance?
Insurance has to be purchased in country of origin.
Can I arrange work experience through the School?
Yes
SLIEMA FACILITIES
What facilities are available to students?
Free WI-FI, Library , study facilities, computer lab
How many classrooms are there?
30 classrooms
Do you have a cafeteria?
No, but we have vending coffee and snacks machine in the school and the school is located near the
Sliema Wanderers cafeteria, with whom we have a deal to give our students a 10% discount.
WHAT MAKES THE SCHOOL SO SUCCESSFUL
Interactive Classroom Techniques
The school boasts a language lab and free wi-fi, together with an internet café that can be used by
all students
Well Established
The school has been established since 1988 and is one of the first to set up shop in Malta
Value for Money
Courses are competitively priced and a number of discounts are given throughout the year
Like A Family
Since the school is considered to be small by today's standards it is easy for our staff to maintaine an
intimate atmosphere The students are refred to by their first name and not reated as a number.
International Atmosphere
Last year the school received students from over 50 countries. Our school tries its best not to place
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more than 3 students of the same nationality in the same classroom.
Excellent Location
As already mentioned, you cannot get a more central school than ours. We are bang in the middle of
Sliema's busy shopping and resturant area, facing Valletta, our capital City and 30min away from St
Julian's which is considered to be Malta's Ibiza
Careful Assessment
The student is given a placement test on arrival. This covers most skills, including a personal
interview to determine your exect level.
If you have any additional questions that we have not answered please
contact us at…
LSI Sliema
English Language Academy 9 Tower Lane Sliema
SLM 1611
Telephone: +356 2134 6264
Fax Number: +356 2133 9656
Email: info@elamalta.com
Website: www.lsi.edu
We hope to see you soon!
Accreditation and Membership
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