Teacher Training in Malta—November 2016

Located right in the middle of the Mediterranean, the Maltese Islands are some of the richest in the region, promising diverse culture, a dynamic history, welcoming people and lots of attractions.
With an area of just 316sq km, the Maltese Archipelago is one of the smallest in the world. Yet it is also one of the densest, with over 417,000 residents. Only the three largest islands – Malta, Gozo and Comino – are inhabited.

Malta is the largest island and the cultural, commercial and administrative centre of Maltese Archipelago. Here you can discover the astonishing array of things and wherever you go, the scenery and architecture provide a spectacular backdrop. The colours are striking – honey-coloured stone against the deepest of Mediterranean blues. Malta has been described as one big open-air museum. What makes it unique is that so much of the past is visible today. Delve into the island’s mysterious prehistory, retrace the footsteps of St. Paul or see where the Knights of St. John fought
their most famous battles. It’s one of the most historic places in the world. Malta boosts three UNESCO World Heritage sites – the City of Valletta, the Megalithic Temples of Malta and Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. In fact, UNESCO has dubbed Valletta (Malta’s capital city) as ―one of the most concentrated historical areas in the world‖ thanks to the city’s 320 monuments!

With near year-round sun,
you can indulge in outdoor living at its best. The island offers plenty of specialist holidays for those seeking to brush up their English, learn a new skill, discover history, get fit or simply bustling night life! Some believe that Malta was part of the Lost City of Atlantis. There are a lot of water sports offered on the island and plenty of Diving schools which offer dives for all levels.

And, if this were not enough, there are the other two islands – Gozo and Comino – which can be a pleasant change of scene during a stay on the mainland. In November 2016 the English
Language school, “am Language Studio”, will host participants from Slovakia,  Latvia, UK, Italy and France. Two pilot training courses will have been developed for that time and they will be tested and reviewed in Malta: one for the Automotive Industry and one for Tourism Development. These courses are targeted towards incompany trainers from the partners’ organisations.

These pilot training courses  will be held over 5 days, 6 hours per day, altogether 30 hours. Of the 46 expected trainers who will work in groups, some will train and some will be trained and all
will experience the international training scheme using CLIL methodology. An inevitable part of these joint-staff events is the development of the relationships among the trainers from different countries, as well as mutual respect for cultural differences. We have a common vision, beliefs and commitment which are uniting us on our way to the Island of Possible! The Maltese team is
looking forward to welcoming everyone soon !