Bildungsurlaub in Malta
Use your paid educational leave to improve your English in the Mediterranean
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Paid Educational Leave
German employees are entitled by law to up to 5 paid working days per year for officially recognised professional development courses.
5 or 10 Days
Take 5 days per year, or combine two years to enjoy 10 consecutive days of language study in Malta.
Full-Time Employees
You must have been employed for at least 6 months. Part-time workers can also apply with proportional entitlement.
General, Business, Exam & Private
Choose from General English, Business English, Exam Preparation (IELTS/Cambridge), or Personalised one-on-one programmes.
30 Lessons per Week
Most states require a minimum of 30 lessons per week (≈ 22.5 hours). Some states allow reduced hours with self-study components.
Recognised by Federal States
ACE English Malta is officially recognised in several German federal states. Don't see yours? We'll work to add it for you.
Why choose Malta for your Bildungsurlaub?
English-Speaking EU Country
Full English immersion without leaving Europe.
Recognised Courses
Officially recognised for Bildungsurlaub in several German federal states.
Short Flight from Germany
Just 2–3 hours from major German cities.
International Classroom
Students from 50+ nationalities — practice with the world.
Mediterranean Lifestyle
300+ days of sunshine, clear seas, rich history.
Great Value
Lower costs than the UK or Ireland, with modern facilities.
Hear from a German student in Malta
Real experiences from professionals who used their Bildungsurlaub. You could be next.
Intensive English that counts as professional development
Our Bildungsurlaub-certified courses combine 30 lessons per week of structured classroom learning with real-world practice — giving you a recognised qualification while genuinely improving your fluency.
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Combine learning with a Mediterranean holiday
After morning lessons, explore Malta's stunning coastline, ancient temples and vibrant towns. Cultural activities and excursions are part of the experience — and extend your learning beyond the classroom.
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States with confirmed recognition (2026)
Our courses are officially recognised as Bildungsurlaub in the following German federal states:
Step-by-step guide to apply for Bildungsurlaub
Follow these four simple steps to book your educational leave in Malta.
Choose Your Course
See the table above and pick the programme that meets your state's workload requirements.
Request Official Documents
Ask our team for more details about the course and how to apply for Bildungsurlaub.
Submit to Your Employer
File the formal leave request at least 6 weeks in advance.
Book the Course
Once approved, complete your enrolment and arrange your trip.
Bildungsurlaub-eligible courses
Class Schedules
* The Academic Team will assign your schedule based on availability. If you would like to guarantee the morning schedule, there is a supplement fee of €25 per week (capped at a maximum of €300 for long stays).
Available English Levels
If fewer than five students are taking part in a particular course, the number of lessons will be temporarily reduced. As soon as additional students join the class, the normal lesson times will resume. This applies to ACE Group 20, ACE Group 30, ACE Business, ACE Exam Preparation and ACE Teacher-Training Courses.
Normal lesson times resume as soon as the minimum group size is reached.