Maltese language course

hi. im a non eu national and just got my work permit, maltese id, social security card.  i want to know if the govt provides a maltese language course for free, if yes where and when? i lived in france for 9yrs and there, it's a must to learn french so they give the course for free. i wonder if it's the same here in malta.

well is it advisable to learn maltese?since everybody speaks english in my job and anywhere else, think it will be useless.

hope to hear some comments...eva

Language courses are required in Norway and not paid for...so I wouldn't say it's normal for it to be free