BELS Gozo

BELS Gozo is a small English school for adults in Kerċem, a rural village on Gozo, the quieter sister island to Malta. It has been teaching since the 1990s, is owner-run and stays open all year, which makes it a rare option for anyone who wants a winter or shoulder-season language break away from the busier resorts.

The setting is the point. Lessons take place in a converted traditional village house, and the surrounding countryside, cliffs and quiet lanes give a slower pace than Malta's tourist coast. You can find it among the language schools in Malta in our directory, and our Gozo guide shows what the island offers beyond the classroom.

The school building and its facilities

The school occupies a house of character that has been fully converted into a modern teaching space. It has air-conditioned classrooms with interactive boards and audio equipment, a sun terrace, a garden and a library. Wi-Fi covers the whole building, vending machines supply drinks and snacks, and the premises are wheelchair accessible.

The school has a strong community feeling, and many learners return year after year. Staff can organise your course, accommodation and airport transfer before you arrive, and once you are there they help with free-time plans, bicycle hire and other practical needs.

Courses for adults

General English runs on weekday mornings and is offered as a standard course of twenty lessons (fifteen hours) a week or an intensive course of thirty lessons (twenty-two and a half hours). Each can be taken in a regular group of up to twelve students or in a mini-group of up to eight for a more personal feel.

Individual business English can be booked alone or added to a group course, with content and pace shaped around your role, an upcoming meeting or a particular area of work. Individual exam lessons cover IELTS, Cambridge and TOEFL, with exam technique, strategy, practice exercises and mock papers. A longer stay or a short break are both possible, and our guide to flights to Malta helps with getting to the islands first.

Children and families

Parents travelling to Gozo can book individual or semi-individual lessons for children who share a similar level of English. These are tailored to each child's age and interests, are available throughout the year and link with the curriculum at school back home. Families can check conditions across the seasons in our Malta weather guide.

Activities and life on Gozo

The school runs exclusive activities such as welcome dinners, boat trips and hikes, plus adult experiences including off-road safaris, cultural tours, wine tastings and sunset boat trips. Families are catered for too, and everything can be booked at the school, with details given at the welcome meeting on your first day.

Gozo suits walkers, cyclists and swimmers. Water sports, mountain biking and diving are on offer, and you can read about the nearby Apnea Total freediving centre in our directory. The best beaches in Malta include Gozo's coves, and day trips go to the Blue Lagoon and to things to do in Malta on the main island.

For a complete stay, students can book a package with a place in a student residence or with a host family. Anyone comparing options can browse our hotels in Gozo page, and the group's other school in St Paul's Bay is on the main island, a short boat ride away.

Getting in touch

The school is at Triq Ta' Doti in Kerċem. Tell us when you hope to travel, how long you want to study and what you want to improve, then use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page. We will pass your message to BELS Gozo, which will reply to you directly. If you plan a trip to the capital on the main island, our Valletta guide is a good starting point.