My first Jellyfish sting

Today during my usual Bathing at Tigne Point a beach near the coast of Sliema I felt a violent sensation of burn. It was my first Jellyfish sting by a Pelagia nocticula.

So now a little description of my Jellyfish friend the Pelagia Nocticula :

Pelagia noctiluca is a jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae. In Latin, Pelagia means "of the sea", nocti stands for night and luca means light thus Pelagia noctiluca can be described as a marine organism with the ability to glow in the dark.This species of jellyfish commonly known as the mauve stinger in Europe, amongst many other common names, is widely distributed in all warm and temperate waters of the world's oceans, including the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea and Atlantic Ocean. It is also found in the Pacific Ocean, with sightings in warm waters off Hawaii, southern California and Mexico, as well as other Pacific locations. 

Activities for Student : Mdina Silent City Tour

The history of Mdina and its suburb Rabat is as old and as chequered as the history of Malta itself. Mdina , Malta's medieval capital, can trace its origins back more than 4000 years. Both Mdina and Rabat are fascinating  to tour for their timeless atmosphere and their cultural and religious treasures.

Activities for Student : Valletta Capital City Tour

The Fortress City "a city built by gentlemen". Valletta has many titles, all recalling its rich historical past. It is "modern" city built by the Knights of St. John; a masterpiece of the baroque; a European Art City; and a UNESCO World Heritage City.

Nowhere in Malta is the life of the islands reflected more than here. The grid of narrow streets house some of Europe's finest art works, churches and palaces.

Activities for Student : Concert on the Island

In Malta during the Summer you have many many many concert of all types ( Classic, Afro beat, Blues, Country, Disco, Death Metal, Elektro, Rock n Roll ...)  like Isle of  MTV , Malta Jazz Festival, Extreme Metal Assault. The Biggest One Isle of MTV was in Valletta and a great parts of all the concerts are in the Capital ! Concert in Malta are most of time free or really cheapper ( 5 Euros ) !

Picture : ( Isle Of MTV )

What is Cisk ?

In Malta when you want to drink a beer, never say beer to a Barman you need to say "Cisk" like "Chisk" in french ! The Cisk is the most famous beer in Malta and it is create on the island in the city of Mdina. Cisk name originated from the maltese mispronunciation of the word "cheque" and is first brewed was in 1928 !

Kavallieri RFC & Ladies

Why Stop your Hobbies when you are in Holi... Internship ! In Malta I discovered The Cisk Lager Men,s Championship compose of  4 teams :
- Kavallieri Rugby  my favorite team and the team of our Accommodation & Operations Manager in GV Malta
- Overseas Rugby
- Stompers FC
- Valletta FC
Rugby take a place always more important with the year on this island and it was a pleasure to see the Malta national team play with 30C .

English School in Malta

English language teaching is well established on the Maltese Islands, so schools have a pool of experienced teachers to cater for all ages and levels of English. There are over 40 language schools in Malta and Gozo, offering a range of courses and leisure-time activities.

A number of these schools are members of FELTOM - the Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations in Malta.

FELTOM has the objective 'to set, improve, and ensure the maintenance of standards in all aspects of English language stays in Malta, primarily in the academic content but also in those services which together constitute the infrastructure requisite of a language stay.'

The federation established quality assurance standards in the EFL industry on the Island.

Activities for Student : Comino Blue Lagoon by Powerboat

Situated between Malta and Gozo, the smaller island of Comino is a paradise for snorkelers, divers, windsurfers and ramblers.

Only 3.5 square kilometers, Comino is car-free and apart from one hotel, is virtually uninhabited.

The island's main attraction is the Blue Lagoon. In summer, this sheltered inlet of shimmering aquamarine water over white sand is very popular with day-trippers.

Activities for Student : Badger Karting

Badger Karting is the latest expression of karting in the Mediterranean and the local raceway has a fleet of 30 petrol powered karts. These can reach speeds of up to 80km/h, which when combined with the twists and turns of the 17 different track layouts, deliver a perfect blend of thrill and adrenaline.

Activities for Student : Boat Party

Dubbed to be the best boat party on the island the Hera Boat party is one event which is a must on the party goer calendar. This event is very popular and must be pre-booked by the School Euro 34 per person including FULL OPEN BAR Fresh Fruits and Sandwiches

Activities for Student : Gianpula

Gianpula is a night club in the limits of Rabat situated in the valley below Malta's old capital and the medieval town of Mdina.It is an old farmhouse with grounds expanding over an area of 30 acres of land. It is one of the favorite place of GV Malta students.

Why Malta to Study English ?

The island of Malta, located in the Mediterranean Sea, is an ideal place for studying English if you like sunshine, swimming and meeting new people.

Malta is only 316 km², yet it has a fascinating and rich history. The island became a British colony in 1814 and gained its independence in 1964.

Mediterranean culture is dominant in Malta but 150 years of British rule have had a lasting effect on the country and its language: English is one of Malta’s two official languages, the Maltese drive on the left and occasionally enjoy a typical English breakfast. The main daily newspapers are published in English.

Students from all over the world travel to Malta to study English and enjoy the great outdoor holiday atmosphere. 

Malta has something for everyone: Mediterranean climate, crystal clear sea, wonderful cafes and shops, exciting and safe nightlife with parties and discos organised especially for international students.