Your host family will be your home in Malta. Maltalingua, together with your host family, want you to have a fun and pleasant stay so our team is available for you 24hrs a day.
To help ensure that you are comfortable in your accommodation, it is important that you follow our rules and regulations.
Should you have any queries during your stay, please talk to your host family and group leaders immediately. We are here to support you and offer assistance in anything you need.
1. Your Host Family
You are to consider yourself as a part of the host family. Please always act in a friendly, responsible, respectful and appreciative manner towards your host family, their lifestyle and their property.
You are encouraged to speak English all the time and to participate in the daily events of the home. Tell your host family about your interests and friends, your daily lessons and activities, your happiness and your problems.
Your host family will describe their house rules on your first day. Please make sure you follow all their rules and are always on time for dinner with your host family. Your host family will ask you about your diet and your likes and dislikes. If you need more food, feel free to ask.
Be friendly with all other students who may be living with you at the family and practice English with them. If possible, go out and return home together.
2. Tidiness of room
You are responsible to keep your room, including the bathroom in proper order after use. Your room has been inspected and found to be appropriately furnished and clean before your arrival. You are sharing a room with others and must respect their wishes as to the room tidiness.
You are also provided with enough wardrobe and drawer space to store your personal belongings as well as a desk with proper lighting which may be used for study purposes. Your bed linen and towels will be changed at least once a week.
You will be entitled to free laundry services once per week. Please speak to your host parents to arrange this. Please note that water in Malta is a very scarce and valuable resource, please use great care and attention when using the bathroom.
You will be provided with a fan in your room between the 1st of May and the 30th of September. Please remember to switch the fan and lights off when you are not in your room.
3. Internet
Free Wi-Fi is available from your host family. Speak to your host for more details.
4. Social & Leisure Programme
You must attend ALL included activities. The weekly programme is available in your welcome pack or handed out to you on a weekly basis. Further information or changes to the programme will be communicated via your group leader and displayed on
MALTALINGUA’s main notice board at school.
Responsible 16 & 17 years old’s may opt out of specific optional activities with the consent of Maltalingua, their host family and their parents (in writing).
Sunday is usually a free day for all students. The students who are already in Malta have time to relax and unwind from the week. Students who arrive at the weekend have time to get to know the host family and settle in.
5. Free time (For your Safety)
If you would like to go out during your free time, you must speak to your host family and let them know where you are going and who you are going with. You are not allowed to have a house key and must follow your host family’s instructions.
Your mobile phone should be fully charged and with you during your free time. Ensure you have your student I.D with contact numbers and return address and always travel in groups.
In Free-time, students are to return no later than the following curfew times:
| 13 to 15 years old | Weekdays until 22.00 / Weekends until 23:00 |
| 16 to 17 years old | Weekdays until 23:00 / Weekends until 00.00 |
Responsible 16 & 17 years old’s may be granted an extension of 1 hour to their curfew on Fridays and Saturdays with the consent of Maltalingua, host family and their parents (in writing).
6. MALTALINGUA documents
You are to take care of the documents supplied in your welcome pack, such as your MALTALINGUA Student Card. These documents are not transferable to other students and should be stored in a safe place.
You are to carry your MALTALINGUA Student Cards at all times. This card will be requested to attend MALTALINGUA events.
On arrival, you are given a wristband. It is very important that you wear it at all times. Damaged wristbands are replaced at no charge. Lost wristbands will be replaced at a charge of € 5.00
7. Doctor
Should you require the services of a doctor during your stay in Malta, contact your group leader or host family immediately. You are to pay for the doctor’s visit, transport, and medicines. Do not forget to ask the doctor for a receipt (for your records) of what you paid. These may be claimed through your medical insurance on your return home. You are also applicable for free health care via your EU health card, however, the waiting times are usually around 4 times longer.
8. School times
Classes typically start at 9.30 Monday – Friday, however, this may change to fit in with activities that are weather dependent and seasonal fluctuations. Students will be notified by their group leader or teacher of any changes.
The provisional timetable is as follows (may differ between high and low seasons):
- Monday to Friday 09.30 – 13.00hrs with a break in the middle
9. Behaviour
It is essential that you follow the rules, and behave appropriately at all times. Failure to follow the rules, or should you misbehave, will result in us issuing up to 5 strikes. Your Parents will be notified if you are issued 3 or more strikes. If 5 strikes are issued, you may be expelled and sent home immediately. As per the terms and conditions, Maltalingua will not refund any expenses resulting from your repatriation.
Please remember that your safety and well-being are our first priority.
10. Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking
MALTALINGUA Juniors are NOT allowed to smoke cigarettes, cannabis, or drink alcohol; These actions are against the Maltese law for minors and will result in immediate repercussions by the authorities and the school. All other recreational drugs are prohibited, and the Police will take steps against offenders and harsh penalties will be applied to anyone found in possession of drugs.
Rooms will be searched on a regular basis and any items found in your possession will result in immediate confiscation and disciplinary action.
11. Departure
On the Thursday before your departure, your group leaders will inform you of your transfer time. Please confirm that the flight details provided are correct. Your transfer will be approximately 3 hours before your flight. You are to wait for your transfer at home.
Please make sure to inform your host family of your departure time and follow your host family’s instructions to be ready for your transfer.
We hope you enjoy your experience with your host family and wish you a pleasant stay in Malta!
MALTALINGUA reserves the right to make any changes to the Student Code of Conduct.
