Joe Aquilina

Founder & CFO

Clubclass Residential Language School

Education
Education

Clubclass Residential Language School

Swieqi

"Respect where you come from, believe in where you can go, and help others along the way."

Business Profile

As Managing Director of our family business, I have been fortunate to build on the foundations laid by previous generations. One of the most important steps in our journey was transforming what began as an aparthotel into a residential language school, bringing hospitality and education together and opening new opportunities for growth.

I believe that business is as much about people and values as it is about results. The integrity, work ethic and sense of responsibility I learned from my mother, father and uncle continue to guide my decisions.

I remain curious and committed to learning, having pursued studies at postgraduate level. Mentoring young entrepreneurs through JA Malta has been rewarding; a team I co-mentored won the 2024-25 Company of the Year competition. The experience keeps me connected to fresh ideas and evolving business practices.

I also try to contribute to the community whenever I can, believing that success carries responsibilities beyond business.

Business Activities

  • Clubclass Residential Language School – owner
  • SAFCO Hospitality / Garden View Complex – owner
  • Internships Worldwide – owner
  • Little Elephants Childcare & Nursery – co-owner

Previous

  • 1994-1995: Board Member, Kulleġġ Kunsilliera Partit Nazzjonalista
  • 1994-1998: Councillor, Swieqi Local Council
  • 1995-1996: Board Member, KSU (Kunsill Studenti Universitarji)
  • 1995-1997: Editor, SixteenThirty
  • 2006-2026: Board Member, FELTOM
  • 2018-2022: Board Member, RMHC Malta
  • 2018-2023: Councillor, San Gwann Local Council
  • 2023-2026: Student Mentor, JA Malta
  • 2024-Present: Councillor, Sliema Local Council

Education

  • 1988-1990: Sixth Form, G.F. Abela, Msida
  • 1995-1998: B.Comm. Business Management and Public Policy, University of Malta
  • 1999: B.Comm. (Hons) Business Management, University of Malta
  • 2024: M.Sc. Rural and Environmental Science, University of Malta

Society

Official Partners

  • Trade Malta
  • Tech.mt
  • Laferla
  • Malta Enterprise
  • Healthcare Logistics
  • Malta Business Registry
  • Lidion Bank
  • IHI Group
  • TNT
  • Bels
  • Agora
  • William J England
  • Fozwize
  • Mondo
  • Transport Malta
  • Turbo Systems Ltd Accelleron
  • Bajada & Micallef Ltd - Victor Estates
  • YOT Ltd
  • Motorsinc
  • Money Base