FELTOM Accreditation
Launched in 2006, the FELTOM Accreditation Scheme sets the benchmark for excellence in English Language Teaching (ELT) schools and services across Malta and Gozo.
Overseen by the FELTOM Accreditation Council, this quality assurance programme ensures that English language schools meet FELTOM’s rigorous standards. Schools undergo regular audits to verify compliance, with qualified and impartial inspectors appointed by the Council to assess both main schools and annexes. These inspectors conduct thorough evaluations and determine the outcomes of each review.
The FELTOM accreditation process
Accreditation is granted on a three-year cycle, with interim review visits ensuring continuous compliance. The scheme establishes quality standards across six key areas:
- Leadership and Management
- Learning and Teaching
- Student Welfare (including Accommodation)
- Premises and Facilities
- Recruitment of Learners
- Care of Minors
By maintaining these high standards, FELTOM ensures that accredited schools provide a safe, effective, and enriching learning environment for students.
To become accredited members of FELTOM, schools must undergo a comprehensive application process, which includes inspections conducted by qualified academic and educational professionals.
Upon successfully completing this process, schools not only demonstrate their commitment to meeting and maintaining high standards but also earn the prestigious FELTOM accreditation mark.
This globally recognised symbol of excellence highlights their outstanding quality within the English Language Teaching (ELT) industry.
Our Accreditation Scheme sets standards to ensure that:
Leadership & Management
Management will continue to enhance and refine processes for the benefit of students.
Learning & Teaching
Courses and additional services are thoughtfully crafted to enrich the student experience and maximise learning outcomes.
Student Welfare
The security, well-being, access to information, and opportunities for social and leisure activities of students are effectively supported and prioritised.
Premises & Facilities
The facilities, environment, and learning resources effectively support and enhance students’ academic experience.
Recruitment of learners
All promotional content complies with ethical standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout.
Care of minors
Members maintain structures that effectively support the delivery of services to minor students, prioritising their safety and well-being.
Malta accreditation landscape
FELTOM and the ELT Council share a strong commitment to maintaining and enhancing the quality of English language education in Malta. Through close collaboration, both entities streamline academic inspections via a shared process, ensuring efficiency and avoiding duplication of efforts.
Their representatives actively participate in joint committees and advisory bodies, reinforcing their partnership in shaping industry standards and addressing sector challenges. This synergy fosters a supportive environment for ELT institutions, promoting excellence and innovation while safeguarding educational integrity.
Together, FELTOM and the ELT Council work to elevate Malta’s reputation as a premier destination for English language learning.
The ELT Council is a government body under the Ministry for Education, responsible for licensing and regulatory oversight of English language teaching institutions in Malta.
It grants official permission to operate and conducts inspections every two years to ensure compliance with national standards.
FELTOM (Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta) is an independent, non-profit membership federation of ELT schools.
Membership is optional, based on specific quality criteria, and available only to schools with five years of continuous operation. FELTOM conducts annual quality assurance inspections on a three-year cycle.
Why choose FELTOM accreditation?
FELTOM accreditation is more than just a certification—it represents a commitment to excellence in English language teaching. It ensures that language schools in Malta meet the highest academic, operational, and student welfare standards, providing an exceptional learning experience for international students. By setting strict quality benchmarks, FELTOM ensures that accredited schools maintain educational integrity, student safety, and a dynamic learning environment that supports academic and professional success.
In a competitive international education market, students and parents prioritise quality assurance when selecting an English language school. FELTOM accreditation serves as a trusted mark of excellence, distinguishing accredited institutions as leaders in English language education in Malta. The accreditation process evaluates all aspects of a school’s academic framework, student support services, and ethical business practices, ensuring transparency, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Our scheme is not just a one-time certification but an ongoing commitment. Schools undergo regular audits and quality assessments, keeping them aligned with global best practices in English language teaching (ELT). This continuous evaluation process helps institutions enhance their reputation, attract a diverse international student base, and build lasting partnerships within the education sector.
By choosing FELTOM accreditation, schools become part of Malta’s most respected ELT network, benefiting from policy advocacy, industry insights, and collaborative opportunities that drive long-term growth and innovation. As student expectations evolve, accredited institutions remain at the forefront of educational excellence, ensuring that Malta remains a top destination for English language learning.
If your school is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in English language education, apply for FELTOM accreditation today and showcase your commitment to excellence.
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Benefits of Accreditation
Achieving FELTOM Accreditation is a significant milestone for language schools, offering several key advantages:
1. Enhanced Reputation
FELTOM Accreditation elevates the reputation of member schools both nationally and internationally. It demonstrates a commitment to delivering high-quality education, reassuring students that they will receive the best possible learning experience.
2. Competitive Edge
Accredited schools gain a distinct advantage in a competitive market. By differentiating themselves from non-accredited institutions, these schools are better positioned to attract a larger student base.
3. Access to Professional Networks & Resources
FELTOM-accredited schools gain exclusive access to a valuable network of professionals and resources within theFELTOM community. This network opens doors to growth opportunities and industry collaborations.
4. Increased Trust & Credibility
Achieving FELTOM Accreditation builds trust within the education sector, boosting the credibility of accredited schools. This, in turn, makes them more appealing to both prospective students and educational agents.
To become a Member
FELTOM Accreditation Council
Stephania Cuschieri
Chairperson
Jessica
Rees-Jones
Feltom CEO
Karl Farrugia Wismayer
Feltom member Representative
Frank
Farrugia
Independent Representative
Julie
Davis
Accreditation Council Officer