Based on the principle of work and fun, we have set up a full programme of superb entertainment to ensure your English language learning experience is complemented with a fun package. Our experienced leisure team have prepared a variety of activities guaranteed to give you that little extra which will make your visit to Malta an unforgettable one.

Theme nights and parties, sports competitions, and cultural and leisure excursions are but a few of the activities aimed at complementing your education programme.

The pool deck at our Club Village offers the ideal setting for our afternoon and evening activities as the carefree atmosphere combined with the enthusiasm of our young group leaders ensure numerous hours of fun and laughter. Our activities also include night boat trips to Comino (depending on the season) where you can swim in the crystal clear blue sea while enjoying the on-board entertainment - to cite just one example.

Cultural visits are a highlight of the leisure programme as we give you the opportunity to relive 5,000 years of history. Trips to the capital Valletta and former capital Mdina, two fortified cities built by the Knights of St. John, are a living memory of years gone by. Valletta with its straight long streets provides a fascinating contrast to Mdina with its narrow winding roads.

Malta's sister island, Gozo, is a unique and tranquil place where traditional values have been preserved and time seems to stand still. Gozo is renowned for its natural beauty and cultural sites.

Other places we visit are the Blue Grotto, Dingli Cliffs, the mysterious Neolithic Temples, reputed to be older than Stonehenge in Britain and the pyramids of Egypt, and the Three Cities - Cospicua, Senglea and Vittoriosa.

Excursions are normally carried out in specially hired vans or coaches but we also cater for the more adventurous and organise Jeep Safaris to certain locations. Students normally drive themselves around the island following a guide up front. The thrills of off-roading are also on the cards.

The Clubclass Residential Language School team also organise beach trips to Malta's splendid bays - where you can enjoy the sea or simply concentrate on going back home with a suntan!!!

There is a lot to do at the Club Village itself. Relaxing by the pool deck or taking a dip is always a favourite pastime with our students while the more active students could trim their bodies at our health and fitness centre. The younger at heart can also enjoy a few hours at the well-equipped games room or take some time to sit down and do some reading at the study centre.





Valletta Tour
An excursion visiting key touristic sites in the city built by the Knights of St. John. Viewing the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barrakka Gardens, the students will get a panoramic vista of the massive fortifications that protect this historical Renaissance city. Other attractions include the Cathedral of St. John with its magnificent polychrome marble floor, the Palace of the Grandmasters which houses the armoury of the knight and the Maltese Parliament. The 'Malta Experience', a spectacular audio-visual show focusing on the cultural and historical tradition of the Maltese Islands concludes the tour.

Mdina 'the Silent City', Rabat, Buskett & Dingli Cliffs
The medieval, fortified city of Mdina, with its labyrinth of streets enriched by magnificent palaces, houses, churches and an imposing cathedral takes the students on a living journey back in time. The imposing bastions offer breathtaking views of the island. Just outside the old capital's 'Greek Gate' lies the village of Rabat with its churches and Roman catacombs. Buskett Gardens and Dingli Cliffs are a few minutes away by car.

The Three Cities - Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa.
This tour unfolds the history of Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa, to discover the splendour of one of the most important parts of Malta during the period of the knights. Vittoriosa, known as 'Birgu', is the old maritime capital of Malta. The Phoenicians who sailed the Mediterranean around 1000 B.C. used 'Birgu' as one of their most important harbours. The sister cities of Senglea and Cospicua are also famous for the shipyards which are still in use today. Senglea, built on a grid system like Valletta, is named after Grand Master Claude de la Sengle.

The Neolithic Period
The Neolithic temples of Tarxien and Hagar Qim are a fine example of Maltese prehistory. Malta's rich heritage in stone is revealed in all its mysterious splendour as one ponders on the mathematical precision and religious fervour that went into the building of these unique buildings. The excursion includes a visit to Ghar Dalam, with its well-preserved remains of extinct mammals. The tour ends with an exciting boat trip on one of the local colourful fish boats through the crystal clear waters of the Blue Grotto.

Mosta, Ta' Qali Crafts Village and Marsaxlokk
The most remarkable thing about Mosta is the dome of its church. The dome survived a direct hit in World War II and is reputed to be the fourth largest unsupported dome in the world. Ta' Qali Crafts Village is 'the place' for local hand-made arts and crafts - an ideal place for souvenir hunting. This tour ends at the fishermen's hamlet of Marsaxlokk. Here students can admire the wide array of brightly coloured boats and watch local fishermen mending their nets and unloading the fresh catch of fish.

Gozo - the island with the three hills
Gozo, the serene sister island of Malta has a character entirely of its own. After a short sea ferry trip from the mainland, the tour proceeds to Calypso's cave, the legendary home of Ulysses. This scenic spot commands a breathtaking view of the singular red sands of Ramla Bay. Other attractions included in the tour are the Ggantija Prehistoric temples dating from between 3600 B.C. and 3000 B.C., the Ta' Pinu Sanctuary, the Azure Window at Dwejra with its Inland Sea, the fortified city 'Cittadella' of Victoria and the picturesque fishing village of Xlendi.





 Comino and the Blue Lagoon
An activity not to be missed is a boat trip to the enchanting island of Comino renowned for its unforgettable crystal clear waters of the Blue Lagoon. The day is spent at one's own leisure sun bathing, swimming, or diving off the boat. Comino also provides some of the finest spots on the islands for snorkelling and diving, with several spectacular caves to explore.

 The Splash and Fun Park and The Mediterraneo Marine Park
Experience the thrills and enjoy the fun on the great water chutes of The Splash & Fun Park, which boasts of the highest, and longest water chutes in this part of the Mediterranean. In addition, the park contains a large lagoon shaped swimming pool, and an exciting children's park. The Mediterraneo Marine Park is a fun-filled educational visit at the home of dolphins, sea lions, and a variety of other wonderful animals.

Cinema
Students may choose from a variety of Blockbuster movies at the 16-screen American-Style Eden Century multiplex. All screens have the latest projection and digital sound technology, are fully air-conditioned and offer a total of 4,500 luxury seats laid out in stadium style affording maximum seating comfort.

Evening activities
The students' evening leisure time can be filled with a number of entertaining activities that will make their time in Malta a truly memorable experience. Such activities include beach barbeques, karaoke, discos, and games nights.





Bowling
Bowling at the Eden Superbowl Centre, Malta's number one fully air-conditioned, computerised Tenpin Bowling centre offering 20 lanes of bowling and a variety of entertainment, from fun bowling through to National bowling leagues and International tournaments. Equipped with a giant video wall and a 5k sound system providing non-stop entertainment, from various sporting events to pop concerts; an Internet Café, and other entertainment facilities such as a pool table, video games and a bar and snack bar.

Trekking
Clubclass offers two types of treks - the 'Historical Trek' which passes through particular historical landmarks, and the 'Extreme Trek' which takes students through some of the most rugged and beautiful countryside in Malta.

Climbing, Abseiling and Aerial Ropeway
For the more adventurous students, Clubclass can organise climbing, abseiling and aerial ropeways at various locations around Malta and Gozo. These are ideal activities for adult students who want to spend an exciting day challenging nature and enjoying the wonderful views afforded by the Maltese countryside.

Educational Treasure Hunt in Mdina
Students will be grouped into small teams. Each team will then be issued with a pouch containing a questionnaire, notebook, pencil and any maps or other paperwork required. The aim is to solve as many of the puzzles as possible in the time allocated. The winning team may then be awarded a prize.

Mountain Biking and Jeep Safari
Experience Malta and Gozo's most breathtaking views and countryside by bike or jeep. The routes are offered with varying degrees of challenge from a leisurely pace through various country lanes, to hard and rough offroading.

Caving and Camping
The Maltese archipelago is dotted with small caves and a few larger ones. As most of the larger caves can only be accessed by boat, this event is organised weather permitting. For camping, Clubclass provides the tents and the food, and the students will have to pitch the tents themselves - with a bit of help if required.

Assault course, bridge building and raft building
For these activities, students will be grouped into teams. Teams will then be briefed and given easy to follow instructions of how to tackle the course, build a bridge or build a raft. The Clubclass co-ordinator will be there to help out and give hints. The winning team may then be awarded a prize.

Horse Riding
Horse riding can be carried out throughout the whole year, however in summer we recommend horse riding early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Students can choose between professional riding lessons and pony trekking in the countryside.

Outdoor sports
Clubclass can organise various sports activities such as football, basketball, tennis, etc, at several sports centres in the area. Malta's temperate climate allows the students to enjoy outdoor activities practically all the year round.

Water sports
Clubclass can organise various water sport activities such as windsurfing, canoeing, sailing and water skiing. Professional diving courses can also be organised with one of the many approved diving schools who take the students to some of the most wonderful diving sites in the Mediterranean.




Visit to The Malta Freeport
The Malta Freeport is a major maritime transhipment centre in the middle of the Mediterranean. The three main activities which take place at this transhipment hub are container handling, oil products bunkering and storage and industrial warehousing. Students will be able to see state-of-the-art transhipment facilities in action, and learn more about the day-to-day operations of the Malta Freeport.

Visit to Reverse Osmosis Plant
Malta's fresh water comes from the sea. Reverse Osmosis is a process which employs the use of semi-permeable membranes for the desalting/demineralising of water. Students are given a hands-on explanation of how seawater is pumped through semi-permeable membranes at high pressure to produce high quality fresh water.

Visit to Ghammieri
An unusual but very rewarding outing is a visit to Malta's national farm at Ghammieri. On this excursion students are told about the different types of crops which are grown in Malta, crop rotation, and experimentation with different crop varieties. The students can also learn a lot about animal husbandry where they will get the opportunity to see various types of farm animal at close quarters.

Visit to Vineyards
The culture of wine making in Malta dates back to the early 1900s. The climate in Malta is generally warm and there are no biting winds, fog, snow or frost. Students will be shown how vines are grown up wooden poles with the foliage trained to cross overhead wires, providing natural shade and protection for the fruit underneath. Students will then be given a detailed explanation of the wine making process - from the harvesting of the grapes, to fermentation, barrel ageing, blending and finally to the bottling of a fine vintage local wine

Visit to Local Brewery
Maltese beers are very popular with locals and tourists alike. A visit to one of Malta's two breweries will provide the students with a highly informative experience of the beer making process from the boiling of the wort in the Boiling Coppers to the final bottling of the finished product.

Visit to the Playmobil manufacturing plant
An experience not to be missed is a visit to Playmobil, Malta's largest toy factory and home of the world famous plastic figures with their enchanting homes, castles, wild-west forts and hundreds of exciting accessories. On this visit the students will tour the entire production process and see state-of-the-art plastic injection machines turn raw plastic into colourful Playmobil figures in their attractive presentation boxes.