ICEF Monitor: Interview with Daniel Xerri, EFL Monitoring Board, Malta, Part 2 of 2

Abstract

Small but mighty: Malta packs a punch in quality language education. Malta is a popular language learning destination, but it's not just the sun and sea that attracts students. The island nation's rigorous quality standards are a shining example of best practice in the industry. In order to learn more about the quality assurance systems in place and the Malta-based language industry as a whole, ICEF Monitor sat down with Mr Daniel Xerri, Chairperson of the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Monitoring Board at the Ministry of Education and Employment in Malta. The second half of our interview with Mr Xerri explores Malta's image and brand - does its reputation as a "fun and sun holiday" help or hinder its reputation for language learning? As the EFL Board is committed to fostering a culture of continual professional development amongst teachers, we also discuss Malta's investment in technology in learning and methods for sharing best practices amongst all schools on the island.