English / Culture · St Paul's Bay · Malta
Alpha Malta · Kids & Family English
Play-based English for younger children and speaking-focused classes for older primary pupils, while a parent stays in Malta. Adult classes and family accommodation can be arranged separately.
- Ages / grades
- 5–8 Kids Club; 8–12 Junior
- Duration
- 1 week or more; Monday starts
- Attendance
- Parent accompanies / Day attendance
- Language
- English; beginner options Teaching language and starting level
Weekly starts · check availability
Verified 2026 listings: Junior English 28 September–23 October; Kids Club 31 August–18 December. The summer junior period was 15 June–28 August. No 2027 dates or child-course fees were verified.
- By arrangement · 2026 Kids Club: Aug 31–Dec 18, Monday starts Sources and official information
- By arrangement · 2026 Junior: Sep 28–Oct 23, Monday starts Sources and official information
- Past edition · 2026 Junior: Jun 15–Aug 28 ended; 2027 unconfirmed Sources and official information
Overlapping holiday tags help you browse broadly. School breaks vary; check the stated year, actual dates and duration.
Sources checked ·Who can apply
The official family course accepts visiting international families; prior enrolment at the host school or local residence is not required.
Kids Club 5–8 and Junior 8–12. Under 15s must travel with a parent/caregiver; family handles care outside classes. Small groups can reduce lesson hours, so confirm the actual supervision window.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | English lessons and English-led activities. |
| Required starting proficiency | Kids Club introduces English through play; Junior 8–12 lists A0/A1–B2. The ready-made adult+child family bundle lists A2+, so specify the exact child and adult courses. |
| Japanese-language support | Japanese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Chinese-language support | Chinese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Korean-language support | Korean-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published base price, to confirm | EUR 310Approx. ¥55,000 Mandatory extras / tax to confirm |
| People covered | 1 child; accompanying parent expenses extra |
| Duration and edition | 1 week · 2026 autumn: 28 September–23 October |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | €230 (Approx. ¥41,000) course + €50 (Approx. ¥9,000) booking/family registration + €30 (Approx. ¥5,000) resources. No family discount assumed. |
| Extra / to confirm | Required insurance premium unverified; parent costs, lodging, meals, flights, transfers and optional activities. Payment-method fees may apply. |
| Fee source | Official dated junior-course list2026-10-04 |
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published base price, to confirm | EUR 360Approx. ¥64,000 Mandatory extras / tax to confirm |
| People covered | 1 child; accompanying parent expenses extra |
| Duration and edition | 1 week · 2026 summer: 15 June–28 August (historical) |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | €280 (Approx. ¥50,000) course + €50 (Approx. ¥9,000) booking/family registration + €30 (Approx. ¥5,000) resources. No family discount assumed. |
| Extra / to confirm | Required insurance premium unverified; parent costs, lodging, meals, flights, transfers and optional activities. Payment-method fees may apply. |
| Fee source | Official dated all-course listing (search-index evidence)2026-10-04 |
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published base price, to confirm | EUR 360Approx. ¥64,000 Mandatory extras / tax to confirm |
| People covered | 1 child; accompanying parent expenses extra |
| Duration and edition | 1 week · 2026: 31 August–18 December |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | €280 (Approx. ¥50,000) course + €50 (Approx. ¥9,000) booking/family registration + €30 (Approx. ¥5,000) resources. No family discount assumed. |
| Extra / to confirm | Required insurance premium unverified; parent costs, lodging, meals, flights, transfers and optional activities. Payment-method fees may apply. |
| Fee source | Official dated family/Kids Club course list2026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
One-week 2026 examples: Junior autumn €310 (Approx. ¥55,000) (€230 (Approx. ¥41,000)+€50 (Approx. ¥9,000) registration+€30 (Approx. ¥5,000) resources); summer Junior €360 (Approx. ¥64,000) (€280 (Approx. ¥50,000)+€50 (Approx. ¥9,000)+€30 (Approx. ¥5,000)); autumn Kids Club €360 (Approx. ¥64,000). These are child-only course components. Mandatory insurance has no verified premium, so all are incomplete totals; parent lodging, food and travel are extra.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
Normally 20×45-minute lessons weekly, 09:00–12:30 with a supervised break. Kids Club uses songs, crafts and games without written grammar lessons; Junior English emphasises speaking. Confirm the actual timetable for the chosen week.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Families arrange their own hotel/apartment or request school accommodation. School-booked apartments and homestays also require an arrival transfer, whose current fee was not verified. From Tokyo, plan a long-haul journey with a connection and daily parent-led travel to school.
Why it is in this guide
A direct language-school option covering ages 5–12 without requiring regular school enrolment. Official 2025 pricing and dated 2026 listings establish continuing operation.
Who it may suit
Families wanting short morning study and their own afternoons, including beginner siblings in different age groups. Parent tuition is optional; a family discount requires qualifying course bookings.
What to weigh up
Group classes need three students. At the same fee, two students receive 15 paired lessons and one receives 10 private lessons instead of 20 group lessons. Peak-season afternoons or another teaching building are possible.
Operating history and evidence
A parent review dated 12 October 2023 describes a positive month with two children; their ages are not stated. Wider adult feedback is mixed, including a September 2024 account criticising level grouping and reduced hours. These are Google accounts mirrored by Wanderlog, not current primary-class inspections.
Read participant accounts
Independent account · Published / experience date: 2023-10-12
Parent account, Google review mirror
A parent describes a month with two children, praising the holiday-study balance, staff and school-arranged lodging.
Historical third-party mirror; child ages and exact course unspecified. Not a current Kids Club assessment.
Read the sourceIndependent account · Published / experience date: 2024-09-15
Adult-course criticism, separate context
An adult Erasmus participant criticises construction, computer availability, mixed levels and fewer teaching hours as a sole student.
One self-reported adult experience; it is not evidence about the child course. It reinforces checking the published small-class conversion rule.
Read the sourceBefore you book
Confirm age group, actual lesson hours, afternoon supervision and insurance. Registration is €50 per booking/family; resources are €30 per enrolled student. Do not assume an advertised family discount without a written quote. Payment-method fees may apply.
Cancellation and refunds
Published wording lists €230/person at the 30-day cutoff, €230+25% of invoice at 14 days and €230+50% at 7 days, but does not clearly define every interval. No refund after starting or for no-show; bank-transfer refunds add €25 administration. Obtain a written interpretation before paying.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Official family programme
- Official Kids Club, ages and daily timetable
- Official Junior English, ages and English levels
- Official terms, accompaniment, insurance and cancellation
- Official dated junior prices with weekly basis
- Official dated Kids Club prices with child/week basis
- Official all-course list, historical summer 2026 prices indexed
- Official school information and minimum duration
- Official 2025 fee sheet: recurring operation only
- Google reviews mirrored by Wanderlog
An editorial comparison based on official information and attributed agency or media sources, not first-hand reviews, rankings or a safety guarantee. Match the school calendar, language needs, independence and the adults’ plans together.