Goodison
English looking for information about Malta
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Registration: 08 February 2016
Traffic in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Malta, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
Hi Pricilla, I know live in Malta and settling down. There is a lot of running about regarding ID Cards, but once done its OK. Traffic in Malta is getting heavier since I came over ten years ago. But my advice is to use public transport when you ... Read More
Moving animals from Republic of Ireland to Malta by Goodison
I know I have asked this before, but maybe I didn't mention I live in the Republic of Ireland. Ryanair is the only company who fly direct from the ROI to Malta and don't allow animals on the flight. Can anyone advise me on how I can move my ...
Thanks for that. Have you got an email for Pets on Board or where I find the information? Cheers Read More
Moving animals from Republic of Ireland to Malta
I know I have asked this before, but maybe I didn't mention I live in the Republic of Ireland. Ryanair is the only company who fly direct from the ROI to Malta and don't allow animals on the flight. Can anyone advise me on how I can move my ... Read More
Schools and animals by Goodison
Hi all. I am moving to Malta in a couple of months time. Also my daughter and grandchildren are moving too. My Wife and daughter are going over there in a couple of weeks time to find out how to register the children for schools for when the new ...
Thanks very much you have been most helpful. Any information regarding schools would be appreciated. We don't want a fee paying school, but have had mixed comments about schools only speaking maltese any information would be appreciated Read More
Schools and animals
Hi all. I am moving to Malta in a couple of months time. Also my daughter and grandchildren are moving too. My Wife and daughter are going over there in a couple of weeks time to find out how to register the children for schools for when the new ... Read More
ID Cards for employment by Goodison
My son moved to Malta three weeks ago. He has applied for jobs but has been told he needs an ID card. He has been to the Employment Centre who tells him the employer sorts these things out and the employer said he needs to go to the Employment ...
Thanks for the info. The problem has been a prospective employer has asked my son for an ID Card. Others have said you have to be in Malta for 4 weeks and the local employment office has sent him to other places in Valletta for an ID Card. Being new ... Read More
ID Cards for employment
My son moved to Malta three weeks ago. He has applied for jobs but has been told he needs an ID card. He has been to the Employment Centre who tells him the employer sorts these things out and the employer said he needs to go to the Employment ... Read More
Are you happy in Malta? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Malta? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I live in the Republic of Ireland and not happy. Maybe the Irish don't like the English, which I am, but they are not friendly in the area that I live. I am from Liverpool originally and will speak to anyone. In Malta, where I have been ... Read More
Customer care in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Malta and try ...
Hi Pricilla, I have had holidays in Malta since 2007 and looking forward to moving there. The service I have had, from groceries to information on transport and areas to visit has been excellent. I was on holiday there last month and salespeople in ... Read More
Sports in Malta by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Malta? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one find ...
My favourite sport is football and golf at the moment. But for the younger people on the island I would say swimming and all water sports. Its a great place for learning to swim, diving and anything to do with the water. Where I live in Ireland, ... Read More
Job options if you don't (yet) speak Maltese by Shelleymil
Hi all We are relocating to Malta in the next 5 months however I've recently been told that most foreigners work in i'gaming , banking and low paid jobs in tourism and that most 'regular' jobs require Maltese language skills. I ...
I have just returned from holiday in Malta, but also looking for accommodation and jobs for my son. There are jobs available that require Maltese speaking, especially dealing with the public. I have spoken to English speaking people that have jobs ... Read More
Jobs in Malta by Goodison
Having been on holiday in Malta several times, we have always been told by locals and bus drivers that there is a shortage of bus drivers, and in the middle of summer I can believe it. My wife and I are moving to Malta next year, but my son would ...
Thanks for that. Its encouraging to know. When I have been in Malta, the amount of bus drivers that I have spoken to have told me how desperate they are for drivers. Goodison Read More
Jobs in Malta by Goodison
Having been on holiday in Malta several times, we have always been told by locals and bus drivers that there is a shortage of bus drivers, and in the middle of summer I can believe it. My wife and I are moving to Malta next year, but my son would ...
Thanks for that. I will forward any information I receive. Goodison Read More
Jobs in Malta by Goodison
Having been on holiday in Malta several times, we have always been told by locals and bus drivers that there is a shortage of bus drivers, and in the middle of summer I can believe it. My wife and I are moving to Malta next year, but my son would ...
Hi there, thanks for the information. That is encouraging. The only problem seems that I have to be in living in Malta for six months before I can be trained. Have I got that correct or would they give me training if I came over? Please see ... Read More
Jobs in Malta
Having been on holiday in Malta several times, we have always been told by locals and bus drivers that there is a shortage of bus drivers, and in the middle of summer I can believe it. My wife and I are moving to Malta next year, but my son would ... Read More
Do Schools/education in Malta teach in English?
Thanks Pricilla, hopefully I can set my daughter's mind at rest Goodison. Read More
Do Schools/education in Malta teach in English?
Moving to Malta, my daughter has three children, 10, 8, and 6. She has been advised that the schools that teach in English are private schools. I have been informed that most of the schools teach in English apart from Religion and are not private ... Read More
Britain leaving the EU
Thanks Ray. I thought I read someone's mail that you had to fill various forms in if you have stayed in Malta for more than three months continuous? Anymore info on this subject much appreciated Goodison Read More
Britain leaving the EU
We are hoping to move to Malta next year and now that Britain has left the EU will there be any changes regarding permanent residency there. Read More
Schools,accommodation in St Pauls Bay
Hoping to move to Malta in next six months, know Malta quite well from holidays. Looking for accommodation, 2 bed accommodation, hopefully on bus route. St Pauls Bay looks best bed for grandchildren's schools. Any ideas? Goodison Read More
Accommodation
That is sound advice. I have a contact in Malta that deals in buying and renting accommodation. He deals with a travel agent in Ireland, where I am currently living. I am hoping to see him when I am holiday there in August. Phil Read More
Accommodation
Hi all, I am coming to Malta in August for a couple of weeks holiday. Apart from sunning ourselves we will take time out to look for somewhere to live, hopefully, when we come over to live next year. Vibes suggest St Pauls Bay. Also looking for ... Read More
Foreign kids in Gozo schools? by klaz
Hi, I'm thinking of moving to Gozo with my partner and two children (6months and 11yrs). I was wondering if anyone has any experience of British children in state schools? (particularly in Gozo if possible). I've heard that most text books ...
We are living in Kildare in Ireland at the moment and hope to move out to Malta next year. My grandchildren, 10, 8, 6 will be attending school, while my wife and I are retiring. My daughter will be looking for work. Where are the schools and best ... Read More
Accommodation to buy
Ideally, We would like to live in something like a farmhouse off the tourist track in Malta, maybe three bedrooms. A bus route nearby. Any ideas? Goodison Read More
Foreign kids in Gozo schools? by klaz
Hi, I'm thinking of moving to Gozo with my partner and two children (6months and 11yrs). I was wondering if anyone has any experience of British children in state schools? (particularly in Gozo if possible). I've heard that most text books ...
Although I am hoping to move to Malta, I am getting the vibes that Gozo schools are better for English people. Is that so. I know Gozo is quiet, maybe too quiet for some people. Any thoughts. Phil Read More
Foreign kids in Gozo schools? by klaz
Hi, I'm thinking of moving to Gozo with my partner and two children (6months and 11yrs). I was wondering if anyone has any experience of British children in state schools? (particularly in Gozo if possible). I've heard that most text books ...
This is all good information for me when, hopefully, my wife and I will be moving to Malta. Although retiring, I will probably have three grandchildren and my son and daughter moving with us. Any information on schools for 11, 9 and 7 year olds and ... Read More
Moving to Malta by Goodison
My name is Phillip Deane and my wife is Ann. We are English, but have lived in Ireland for 11 years. My family are hoping to move to Malta next year. My wife and I are retiring but my daughter and three children are hoping to move with us. We have ...
Hi there, this is really good information. My wife and I are retiring, but my daughter with three young kids and my son will be looking for a job. So we have a lot to weigh up for our different needs. Personally, I would like to live out of the ... Read More
Moving to Malta by Goodison
My name is Phillip Deane and my wife is Ann. We are English, but have lived in Ireland for 11 years. My family are hoping to move to Malta next year. My wife and I are retiring but my daughter and three children are hoping to move with us. We have ...
Although I am retiring, my son is a qualified fitness instructor and my daughter is a Special Needs Assistant, although they will turn their hand to anything that is possible Phil Read More
Moving to Malta by Goodison
My name is Phillip Deane and my wife is Ann. We are English, but have lived in Ireland for 11 years. My family are hoping to move to Malta next year. My wife and I are retiring but my daughter and three children are hoping to move with us. We have ...
Hi Ray, We have been to Gozo a couple of times on day trips. I feel it is too quiet. My daughter, who has three kids, and my son will be looking for jobs. Is there plenty of work out there. Can you recommend areas for jobs and schools. My wife and I ... Read More
Moving to Malta
My name is Phillip Deane and my wife is Ann. We are English, but have lived in Ireland for 11 years. My family are hoping to move to Malta next year. My wife and I are retiring but my daughter and three children are hoping to move with us. We have ... Read More