About Malta

There is one British Council test centre in Maltas capital Valletta. According to our database, there are 4 universities in Malta that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Malta is 5.4.The Maltese islands are home to a remarkable cultural mixture between the ancient and the modern. Although the country harbours one of the oldest universities in the Mediterranean, the higher education system is future oriented and blends tradition with innovation. Due to the size of the island, there is only one university and one vocational college made up of a number of individual institutions. However, they both have a good international reputation. About 600 full-time international students and about 500 exchange and transfer students come every year to Malta from about 80 different countries. The country maintains partnerships and links with education institutions all over the world. Malta ranks eleventh in the world in student IQ scores. The majority of university courses are held in English. A limited number of Maltese language courses are also available.To study in English at one of the universities in Malta, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations world-wide.

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