Embassy Campus Hub

Quick facts

School: St. Martins College

Dates available: 25 Jun – 27 Aug

Ages: 12 – 18 (18 year olds accepted as a part of a group)

PADI Diving courses available

Accommodation: Campus Hub

Emergency Number: +356 9924 8774

The sun-kissed island of Malta is a treasure trove of beautiful beaches, crystal blue seas, and centuries of history, all topped off with that chilled out Mediterranean vibe.

Get ready to discover everything this little island with a big personality has to offer! Students stay at Campus Hub, a modern residence located just a short journey by private bus from St Martin’s College.

These newly built premises are designed and styled perfectly for students and feature a list of amenities that will help students’ study-life balance.

With a variety of food and shopping outlets, a swimming pool and student common areas to relax in, the Campus Hub is a fantastic option for students looking for a more campus style feel to their summer school experience.

Living

Located within a 10-minute private bus journey from the school
Twin or triple rooms with shared bathroom
Room furniture includes a wardrobe, bedside table, drawers, desk, chair, and air conditioner
Study room and common spaces with lounge area, kitchen and TV
Bedrooms are cleaned once a week
Laundry available on site at an additional cost
Bed linen is provided and changed once a week
Bath towels are provided and changed once a week, students should bring their own beach towel
Dinner and breakfast served on Campus, lunch served at school or activity (with packed lunches on weekends)
Students will be required to pay a refundable damage deposit of €30 (by cash)

Dining & facilities

Breakfast

Continental breakfast available including juice, tea, coffee, toast, jams, cereal, pastries and fruit or similar.

Lunch

Served at school or on activity, lunch consists of one hot or cold dish.

Packed lunches are provided at weekends that will consist of a sandwich, water and fruit.

Evening Meal

Buffet option.

Facilities

24-hour security
Common spaces inside and outside
Wi-Fi is available in common areas and bedrooms
Swimming pool with sunbathing area
Several shops available on campus to purchase snacks and drinks

Learning

Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
20 x 45 minute lessons per week morning or afternoon
Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
Maximum 17 students per class
Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
Spacious modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards
Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
Materials included as well as and end of course report and certificate

Programme

Arrival

Students will be welcomed upon arrival to the residence where they will register and get their room keys so that they can check in to their rooms.

Welcome

On the first evening there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the centre, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their stay.

First day

Once at school, students will attend an induction session delivered by an Embassy Summer staff member, which lasts approximately 30 minutes. They will then take a one-hour placement test that assesses their grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and speaking.

Students are tested so they can be placed in the best class for their English level. Students will receive their Welcome Pack on the first day of school.

Activities

Activities are organised on days when there are no trips and during the evenings, these activities take place either on-site or near the centre. These may include:

Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball and basketball
Daytime activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops
Evening activities such as karaoke, talent show and team games

Excursions and Trips

Full-day Excursions

Our students get to visit get to explore the most beautiful beaches around Malta.

Half – day Excursions

Our students get to explore exciting places around Malta such as Valletta, Mdina, Marsaxlokk and go on a harbour cruise.

Excursions

Gozo: Full-day excursions to Malta’s smaller sister island, full of centuries of history and lots to explore.
Sicily: Full-day excursion to the beautiful Italian island of Sicily, filled with gorgeous landscapes and a mix of cultures.

Optional

3 Week Sample Programmes

The programme starts on a Sunday and it includes the full 7 days of the week.

Students will take part of lessons, have lunch at the centre and go on activities and excursions with the rest of the students. Below is a sample of the full summer programme.

This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and visits may change.

Week 1
	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Morning	Arrivals/beach day or optional activity	Testing & Induction Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Beach day or Optional trip to Gozo or Sicily
Afternoon	Arrivals/beach day or optional activity	Bowling	Comino	Marsaxlokk & Vittoriosa	Tigne Point Shopping & Beach	Valletta Walk Around & Malta Experience	Beach day or Optional trip to Gozo or Sicily
Evening	Orientation Walk	Foam Party	In-house Games	International Night Party	Beach BBQ	Themed pool party	Film night
Week 2
	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Morning	Arrivals/beach day or optional activity	Sandy Beach Mellieha	Harbour Cruise	Esplora Science Centre	Water Park	Relaxing by the pool	Beach day or Optional trip to Gozo or Sicily
Afternoon	Arrivals/beach day or optional activity	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Beach day or Optional trip to Gozo or Sicily
Evening	Boat party	Neon Party	Mdina by Night	Photo Challenge	Got Talent	Karaoke	In-house Games
Week 3
	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Morning	Arrivals/beach day or optional activity	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Beach day or Optional trip to Gozo or Sicily
Afternoon	Arrivals/beach day or optional activity	Rocky Beach	Comino	Visit to Wied Iz-Zurrieq	Sandy Beach Armier	Mdina Dungeons	Beach day or Optional trip to Gozo or Sicily
Evening	Maltese night in Valletta	Foam Party	In-house Games	International Night Party	Night Walk in Bugibba	Grand Prix	Sports Festival

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Student Welfare

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres, so you can rest assured that students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.

Student Services

Our student support staff can help you with:

Airport transfers
Information about local services
Assistance with individual and personal problems
Emergency contact
Accommodation

Medical information

If a student needs medical attention, an Embassy Summer staff member will help them to make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy Summer staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. Students must bring their European Health Insurance Card to be seen at local hospitals and clinics.

LOCAL DOCTOR

Doctors are called on-site at an extra charge from €30 per visit.

LOCAL HOSPITAL

Mater Dei Hospital, Triq Dun Karm, Msida, Tel: +356 2545 0000

INSURANCE

If a student does not have insurance, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.

In case of emergency

A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:

+356 9924 8774

Location

Embassy Summer
Campus Hub
University of Malta
Tal-Qroqq, Msida
MSD 2080

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