International Students

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International Students

Frequently asked questions

Procedure for International Students

With its rich history and Mediterranean climate, Malta is the perfect spot for your studies. Students from all over the globe come here to study English since it is one of our official languages and everyone on the island speaks it! Even though Malta is a small island, our importance for education is far greater in size. The Malta Leadership Institute was founded to create courses for people who would like to further themselves or their careers. We are dedicated to seeing you succeed.

Why is Malta an excellent hub for education?

Malta’s educational standards have always been high; therefore, we promote education as much as we can amongst each other and internationally, with you. Our educators have been professionals for quite some time and are at the top of their game when it comes to their fields. Malta’s education system has been highly ranked in Europe therefore it has produced many professionals who we are lucky to have at our institute. We cater for everyone and believe that different learning methodologies are suitable for different modules.

You will not only be studying here but you will also be meeting new people (local & international) who are interested in the same things you are! Events across the island are held for those who would like to practice their English with fellow international students in order to help them in their studies. So do not worry if you feel that perhaps your English is not that great, as you will be practising when reading and discussing your chosen modules in class and outside of it!

Where should I stay while living in Malta?

Malta is considered to be a very safe country so where you should stay is entirely up to you. Of course, the closer you are to the institute (which is in Birkirkara), the better, as this makes your commute less time-consuming. The closest places for you to stay would be Ħamrun, St. Venera, Msida and last but not least, Valletta, the capital city of Malta. Ultimately, it’s your decision so have a look at your budget or see if you know anyone who lives on the island, who can host you for the first couple of months. Furthermore, our staff members are always ready to help you if you’re finding it difficult to find suitable accommodation.

VISA Requirements

First and foremost, you need to do is determine the length of your stay and what is your nationality. If you come from a country that is a member of the European Union, then do not fret because you do not need a visa to come study (pending on acceptance) for up to 90 days. If you are a non-EU prospective student, you can come study in Malta without a visa if you will be enrolling in a short-term course. If not, you do not need to worry because MLI (Malta Leadership Institute) will take care of everything for you.

Procedure for the Acceptance of International Students

Step 1	Application	Apply on the following link: https://form.jotform.com/jesfrig/Internationalstudents. Your point of reference shall always be the International Office (Mr Timothy Kimaiyo) – Email: international@maltaleadershipinstitute.com or Whatsapp: +356 7952 2392
Step 2	Vetting of Application	Once the application has been vetted and verified, the prospective student will be invited for an online interview.
Step 3	Acceptance/ Refusal	The student is accepted to proceed with the studies or refused. If accepted to proceed with the studies, a Conditional Letter of Acceptance is issued.
Step 4	Payment of Registration & VFS fees	Pay €250 Registration Fee (non-refundable) + VFS (Identita’ Fee – Maltese National Visa Agency) €150. Students might be asked to pay other fees at the VFS centre (these vary from one country to another and it is not in MLI’s control to determine and collect these fees).
Step 5	Appointment for VFS	Once the fees €250+€150 fees are received, MLI will proceed with booking the appointment online with VFS. The following documents will be issued: Unconditional Letter of Acceptance, Fiscal Invoice & Receipt of €250+€150, Letter of Accommodation (Terms & Conditions apply). Appointment applied for with Identita’ within one (1) week of receipt of fees.
Step 5	Submission of Documents before VFS	MLI requests all the documents that are submitted for VFS from the students who will be submitting their application. List of documents to be submitted are in Appendix 1.
Step 6	Submission of Visa application	Student submits student application at VFS according to appointment provided. If the student does not attend that appointment, in order to re-apply for the VFS, prospective students will be required to pay another €150.
Step 7	Grant or Refusal of Visa	Visa processing might take up to 12 weeks or longer. Visa is granted or refused by Identita’. A copy of the refusal or grant of visa to be sent to the international officer (international@adminassociations.com) within 48hours of receipt.
Step 8	Grant of Visa	Accounts will issue invoice of fees accordingly less the Registration fee of €250. Prospective student will have to pay the full course fees for the 1st year of studies or if the course is just 1 year, then the full course fees before coming to Malta. The €250 Registration fee shall be deducted from the tuition fees.
Step 9	Receipt of payments	On receipt of payments of tuition fees, the student may proceed to Malta to commence studies. A fiscal invoice will be issued with statement of amounts paid. Students should send the following documentation:
Step 10	On Arrival	Student has to report to institute with 2 working days with all his/her documentation. The student shall contact the Administration Manager on +356 7909 6665. This will also comprise a first meeting with the International Office to process Residence Permit. See list of documentation needed in Appendix 2.