Managing Director (1)
Mr Daren Hammett
 
Mr Daren Hammett is one of the founders of the company and handles most of the correspondence as well as public relations. He is also involved in managing the school promotion and advertising. He also organises the school package activities. 
 
 
Head of School
Ms Sandra Hammett
 
Ms Sandra Hammett B.Ed. (Hons.) the head of school is a post-secondary language lecturer of 18 years experience. She has studied languages mainly English, Maltese, Arabic and French. She has run a private tuition centre for the past 18 years preparing local and foreign students for Maltese, English O and A level exams. This year Melita Language School was established as a result of this successful centre.
 
 
 
 
 
School Ethos:
  1. The main aim of the school is to provide a professional service for students wanting to learn the English language in a friendly and motivating environment.

  2. The school offers courses based on conversation, reading, writing and listening skills in English. Emphasis is made on the acquiring of English grammatical skills as well as enriching  vocabulary.

  3. Various courses are on offer, which include: General English, Business English, and Conversation classes. Such courses are available at all levels and aimed at students of all ages.

  4. Courses are tailor-made as far as possible, to suit individual needs and emphasis is made to giving students individual attention during lessons to ensure maximum understanding of the topic covered.

  5. The maximum number of students in each class is 15 to ensure that individual attention is given to every student in class, and to encourage student participation during lessons.

  6. One-to-one sessions are available on request at an extra fee.

  7. Students follow lessons that are based on the text books “Language to go”. They are provided with a copy of the students' book at the commencement of the course. Students are also given various reading and written tasks related to the lesson.

  8. On arrival, students are given a test to assess their English language ability and consequently are distributed in classes accordingly. Classes may range from beginner, elementary, intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced.

  9. During lessons, students are given ample time to practise what was learnt and to ask related questions.

  10. At the termination of the course, students are given a performance certificate. They are also given the option to continue studying by correspondence till their next visit ( if implemented). Students may send work from the above mentioned textbooks via e-mail or through the post, which will in turn be corrected by the tutor and sent back to the student. In this way, students will reinforce what was learnt during their stay and may further their studies in the English language. This service is optional and is provided at an extra cost.

  11. Where possible, students are divided into groups, not only according to their level, but also according to their age-group. This is subject to student availability.

  12. The school's main aim is to provide excellent learning experiences for the student. Although much emphasis is placed on learning English language, other educational experiences are offered in the form of excursions. Such excursions are held to suit all types and ages of students. The school organises cultural excursions such as visits to historical and archaeological sites, museums, the Capital City of Valletta and the old Capital Mdina, and other such places of interest. Other excursions include boat trips and day trips to Comino and Gozo, which are not only extremely enjoyable, but also provide new learning ground for students. As already heightened, the school's main ethos is to provide various opportunities where students can enjoy themselves profusely and learn in the process. Such excursions are not only enjoyable but also provide an opportunity to learn new English vocabulary and to acquire information about the rich history and culture of the Maltese islands. Other excursions, such as visits to the several beaches around the island, engaging in water-sports, going to discos and so on, are also organised.

  13. The school ethos is mainly based on providing learning opportunities in every situation. Consequently, such a holiday would serve not only to enjoy oneself, but also to master the English language and to learn about the general cultural and historical background of the Maltese islands.

 
 
   
 
 
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