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Project Introduction
This project is a customized program designed for seniors who dream of studying English and traveling. Worried that language study abroad is only for young students, or that you lack confidence in English and have never traveled alone? Don’t worry! Everything is prepared for you—just bring an open mind, passion, and excitement! Want to travel but tired of package tours that rush you every day with tight schedules? Traveling from place to place is very different from staying in one place and living like a local. Instead of exhausting, soul-draining trips, take time away from your busy daily life to relax and dedicate time just to yourself.
Through this project, you can study English with various international friends and steadily build your conversational skills. You will become comfortable with English that once felt unfamiliar and find yourself confidently talking with foreign friends.
Experience for yourself that there is no age limit to learning! In addition, participate in a variety of cultural activities every day with a local professional guide and discover the beautiful island of Malta. Make meaningful memories with the international friends you meet, learn about Malta's culture and history, and enjoy a rewarding time!
■ Project Activity Schedule
1. English Classes
- The standard program consists of 20 lessons per week, and each lesson lasts 45 minutes.
- Classes are small, with up to 12 students, providing an environment where every student can actively participate in lessons.
- On the Monday when the project begins, orientation and a level test will be conducted.
Participants are placed into classes according to their level and will study alongside students of different ages and nationalities.
- The curriculum focuses on practical everyday English and covers communication skills such as reading, writing, listening, speaking, and vocabulary.
| Time | Mon - Fri (weekdays) |
| 09:00 - 09:45 | Morning class 1 |
| 09:45 - 10:30 | Morning class 2 |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Break time |
| 11:00 - 11:45 | Morning class 3 |
| 11:45 - 12:30 | Morning class 4 |
| 14:30 onwards | Cultural activities |
* The above timetable may vary depending on English level and local circumstances.
2. Cultural Activities
- Cultural activities take place after the morning English class and lunch; meet the guide at 2:30 PM and follow the scheduled itinerary.
- You can participate in various cultural activities and sightseeing with a professional guide to directly experience Malta's culture and history.
- Most activities depart from the school; meeting points may vary in some cases.
| Schedule | Details |
| Day 1 | BlueGrottoSightseeingandMaltatraditionalfishing boattour |
| Day 2 | Malta'sancientCapitalMdina andRabatSightseeing |
| Day 3 | TraditionalHarborCruiseBoarding |
| Day 4 | MaltaExperienceShowViewingandVallettaWalkingTour |
| Day 5 | Malta Northern Tour (Mosta Church, Golden Bay etc.) |
| Day 6 | Gozo Attractions Day tour (Dwejra, Ta' Pinu, Calypso etc.) |
| Day 7 | Free Schedule |
| Day 8 | Ta' Qali Handicrafts Village and San Anton Gardens Tour |
| Day 9 | Malta South Tour (Marsaxlokk fishing village, Gudja&Ghaxaq village etc.) |
| Day 10 | Malta5Dshow viewing and St. John's Co-Cathedral Sightseeing |
| Day 11 | Medieval 3units cities Sightseeing (Birgu, Senglea, Cospicua) |
| Day 12 | Malta traditional food and with farewell party |
* The above itinerary is provided for participants' reference; activities and tours may vary depending on travel dates, weather, and local conditions.
- You can study with friends of various nationalities, and the nationality distribution may vary depending on the time of participation and local circumstances.
France 25%, Italy 11%, Japan 9%, Germany 8%, Poland 7%, Switzerland 6%, South Korea 4%, Brazil 4%, Russia 2%, Finland 2%, Colombia 2%, Ukraine 2%, Other 18%
* Nationality proportions may vary depending on the time of participation.
- Parties are held on the first and last day of class. You can also enjoy traditional Maltese food, so don't miss it!
■ English requirement★☆☆☆☆
This project is conducted in English. However, since you can learn from the basics, beginners in English can also participate. Just bring your interest and passion for English!
Participant reviews
* For detailed participant reviewsGap Year Story > Gap Year Reviews (click)You can find them there.
* More participant reviews can be found in the "Participant Comments" section at the bottom of the project.
This project includes single rooms within shared apartments. Shared apartments are set up like student dormitories where you will live with other international students. They have shared kitchens and laundry facilities and allow for independent living. You can practice English conversation with students from various countries and enjoy a pleasant European lifestyle with others who have come to Malta. Apartments receive a weekly cleaning service and Wi‑Fi, and are carefully managed by the school so you can live safely and comfortably.
- In the apartment you will live together with friends of different nationalities. As this is a shared space with diverse people, please live with respect for one another.
- Weekly cleaning covers common areas such as floor cleaning, the kitchen, and the bathroom. Other tasks like laundry, recycling, and washing dishes are your own responsibility.
- A security deposit of €100 is paid during the local orientation. This deposit covers room damage, lost keys, etc., and will be returned in full at check-out if there are no issues.
- We try to assign accommodations with students of similar ages whenever possible, but housing placement is determined by local conditions.
* In Malta there are not densely packed, tall identical apartment blocks like in our country; instead, there are a variety of low-rise apartments. Thereforeapartment types or assignments may not be the same for all participants, and accommodations are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so please해주시는 것을 권장드립니다.
* If you do not wish to stay in a shared apartment, we can arrange a homestay. A homestay is accommodation where you live with a local family; for more information, please contact Korea Gap Year at koreagapyear@gmail.com.
Region: Malta, Valletta
Located in the Mediterranean, Malta is considered one of the top resort destinations thanks to its beautiful beaches, pristine natural environment, and warm, pleasant weather. Although it is not yet well known in our country, many seniors come to Malta after taking leave or retiring to study English or to enjoy travel. Stroll along the transparent emerald sea that you can reach with just a short walk, leave your busy daily life behind, relax, and take time just for yourself.
With its relaxed, peaceful atmosphere and relatively good public safety, it is recommended for seniors to visit safely. Malta is also famous in Europe for its low cost of living, and compared to our country, overall food and transportation costs are much cheaper. Malta is a place where you can freely do what you want and eat what you want without worry—highly recommended for seniors!
■ This project starts on specified dates each year between March and November.
■ The participation period for this project isAt least 2 weeks.
■ The cost of this project isshown at the top of the current pagewhere you can easily check detailed amounts by duration and options.
* For popular projects, there may be no TO (availability), so,if you want to participate on your preferred dates and period, please apply quickly.
* Especially June–September is the vacation season and many people worldwide join internships during this time, so if you want to participate then, please hurry!
■Installment payment information
For those who have difficulty paying in full,please prepay a registration fee of 500,000 KRWand pay the remaining balance within two weeks. From the date you pay the registration fee, procedures to confirm participation in the project will proceed, and your participation availability and TO will be checked. Quickly securing a spot is important if you want to participate on your preferred dates and for your preferred period!(Non-refundable once participation is confirmed)
* However, if the start date is imminent, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may vary depending on the situation.
■ Early bird discounts andurgent applicationinformation
For all Gap Year projects, due to normal processing procedures and the preparation period for a Gap Year,we recommend applying at least three months before the project start dateand,as a rule, apply no later than two months before the start date.This is the policy. However, if there are unavoidable reasons or you urgently need to participate in a project, you can pay an additional fee through the emergency application service and we will assist you with the fastest possible processing.
* We assist with the fastest possible processing, but there is a basic amount of time required for communication with local organizations and confirmation of participation, and since all procedures proceed the same as for regular participants,Those who participate through the emergency application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations teammust do so.
** Those who apply at least 180 days before the start date can receive an early bird discount.
*** The emergency application service can be applied for through the selection option above, and for inquiries related to the emergency application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
- Provided: Automatic application for gap year missions and notes / all orientation materials provided immediately upon confirmation of participation / additional deployment of emergency staff / support in preparing documents if necessary, etc.
* If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to the Naver date calculator >>Naver Date Calculator (direct link)
- Provided: Automatic application for gap year missions and notes / all orientation materials provided immediately upon confirmation of participation / additional deployment of emergency staff / support in preparing documents if necessary, etc.
* If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to the Naver date calculator >>Naver Date Calculator (direct link)
** Note: In the case of ultra-urgent applications, there may be no available slots (TO) depending on local circumstances, and subsequent procedures will proceed according to Gap Year refund regulations. Also, problems caused by participant non-cooperation are the participant's responsibility.
