Business Profile
As Owner and CEO of BELS English Language Schools, I lead a Maltese-owned English language education and educational tourism company operating established schools in Malta and Gozo.
I have worked in English language education since 1997, beginning my career in teaching before joining BELS in 2000. The company had been founded in Gozo in 1995, with its first school opening in a carefully restored traditional farmhouse in 1997.
When I joined BELS, I worked across different areas of the business, including teaching, academic management, administration, accommodation, sales and international business development. This gave me a detailed understanding of the complete student journey and the different elements required to run a successful English language school.
Following the retirement of BELS’s founder, I took over the ownership and leadership of the company. In 2010, I led the opening of BELS Malta in St Paul’s Bay, complementing the original Gozo school and expanding BELS’s international reach.
Today, BELS serves adult learners, young adults, juniors, families, mature learners, international groups, professionals and companies. The company also manages accommodation, airport transfers, activities and other ancillary services, allowing us to take responsibility for the student experience from arrival to departure.
My leadership approach is based on the belief that academics, accommodation and activities are equally important. Strong teaching alone cannot compensate for a poorly managed stay, just as attractive accommodation cannot compensate for weak academic delivery. Every part of the experience must support the others.
Under my leadership, BELS has continued to strengthen its academic and operational standards. The company is accredited by FELTOM and Eaquals, licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority and accredited by Green Standard Schools. It also offers MFHEA-recognised MQF Level 5 professional English awards.
I am currently leading the development of a new purpose-built residential language school in Buġibba. The project represents the next stage of BELS’s growth and a significant long-term investment in Malta’s educational tourism sector.
Beyond BELS, I contribute to business, education and tourism through my roles within The Malta Chamber, Education Malta and ALTO. I am also a former Chairperson of FELTOM.
My focus remains on sustainable growth, academic credibility, customer centricity and ensuring that BELS continues to deliver a distinctive English-learning experience in Malta and Gozo.
