MALTA
SCHOOL GUIDE
ACCOMMODATION IN MALTA
SCHOOL GUIDE
ACCOMMODATION IN MALTA
ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD RESIDENCE
STUDENT APARTMENT
BATHROOM
KITCHEN & DINING
BEDROOM
VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? No SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? No
ADDRESS: Various locations ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Single / twin / studio rooms with shared or private bathroom, shared kitchen and living area in shared, mixed gender apartments BEDROOM: Lamp, wardrobe, bed size might be either single or double bed KITCHEN: Fully equipped with oven / hob, pots & pans, cockery, fridge & freezer SERVICES: Weekly cleaning of common areas & bedrooms (including change of bed linen and towel), 24/7 emergency contact, maintenance, airport transfer available on request. Extra fee for additional cleaning, Lost key Emergency call-out fee, maintenance & repair costs, utility surcharge, additional guest fee FACILITIES: Wi-Fi, TV, washing machine, iron & iron board, lock on bedroom & bathroom door, emergency first aid; at no extra cost. Air conditioning for cooling & heating operated via coin meter, pay as you go meter
HOMESTAY INFORMATION
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
NOISE RESTRICTIONS? Yes 24-HOUR SECURITY? No RESIDENCE CLEANING: Weekly cleaning of common areas & bedrooms LINEN CHANGING: Linens are changed weekly MINIMUM AGE: Over 18s only (unless shared with a
Only students aged 18 and over can go into private accommodation. If you are 16 or 17 years old you will be housed in a homestay and should be home by 23:00 each night, including weekends. SOME TIPS TO FIND YOUR OWN APARTMENT OR SHARE A HOUSE WITH FRIENDS: • The Regional Accommodation Coordinator can provide a list of local letting agencies • Check whether the accommodation you are going to see is in a safe area • Take a friend with you when you go to view any accommodation • If you are sharing an apartment or house find out who has access to it • Make sure to ask the landlord to see a copy of the gas safety certificate, check that all cookers and electric fires are safe, and that smoke alarms are fitted. • Make sure your room is secure and that you have insurance for your laptop, camera, TV and other valuable items • Keep in mind that in addition to rent, you may be responsible for paying for additional fees and taxes
THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING: Toiletries, personal items to make your room feel like home, prescription medication SERVICES INCLUDED: Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week, a fan (no air conditioning in homestays). All included in the price MEALS PROVIDED: Yes, breakfast only or breakfast and dinner. Breakfast: Usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee Lunch: You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops Dinner: Your host will prepare an evening meal for you WHERE ARE THE HOMESTAYS LOCATED? Swieqi, Sliema, Pembroke, San Gwann, St Julian’s WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK YOU UP FROM THE AIRPORT? No, you will either need to book a transfer through the school or make your own way to your homestay DISTANCE TO SCHOOL: Homestays are 20 minutes by bus on average. The maximum travel time from all homestay options is 45 minutes TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL: Your host will help you to find your way to and from school on your first day and will show you how to use public transport
parent or legal guardian) AVAILABILITY: Year round MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS: One week
CHECK-IN: From 15:00 on Saturdays and anytime on Sundays. Students must book the arrival transfer service to receive their apartment key CHECK-OUT: On Saturdays by 10:00
TIME TO...
ON FOOT
BY BUS
BY TAXI
Max. 35 minutes
50 minutes 5 minutes 6 minutes 8 minutes 5 minutes 8 minutes 20 minutes 35 minutes
10/15 minutes
THE SCHOOL
15 minutes
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THE NEAREST CAFÉ / RESTAURANT
15/20 minutes 15/20 minutes 15/20 minutes 15/20 minutes
THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET
THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
1 hour
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
2 hours 3 hours
VALLETTA
1 hour
THE MAIN AIRPORT (MALTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LUQA)
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