EC, a Maltese owned group of language schools has taken its first step into the USA. Successfully acquiring a well-established language school in Boston, EC is continuing its expansion strategy by acquiring its second school outside Europe and entering a third continent.

The Olin Centre, which has been re-branded as EC Boston, joins the growing portfolio of English Language Centres, which is currently comprised of EC London, EC Cambridge and EC Brighton in the UK, EC Cape Town and the first and largest school here in Malta.

The reputation of EC as a global language school chain has been further bolstered by the nomination for Star Global Chain of Schools and Star Innovation awards in Language Travel Magazine, the industry’s main trade magazine.

With continued expansion EC’s head office remains in Malta. Currently employing over 152 full-time and regular part-time staff in Malta and more than 275 part-time staff in summer, EC continues to create further employment opportunities for dynamic, creative individuals who want to work in an international environment.

CEO Andrew Mangion thanked American Ambassador Molly Bordonaro for her help and support during a crucial stage of this acquisition. EC is focused on further involvement in the US language travel industry and is greatly encouraged by continued discussions concerning the introduction of a Double Taxation agreement between the USA and Malta in the future.