Gozo will be hosting the annual workshop of language school network International House World Organisation (IHWO) on Thursday, after being unanimously selected as this year’s venue.

IH Malta Gozo, a small school of English situated in the picturesque village of Gharb, is an affiliate of IH. Attending the two-day workshop will be around 30 IH directors, together with 60 travel agents, whose sole purpose is to promote language teaching for the language school network.

Apart from providing excellent exposure of IH Malta Gozo as a school, the workshop also provides an excellent opportunity to market Gozo as a unique tourist destination.

The IHWO was set up in 1953 and currently has 130 schools in 40 countries. It is at the forefront of development in the field of language teaching and in the training of language teachers.

Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono said she welcomed the initiative, which could be another niche market that offered Gozo a unique opportunity to be marketed as a distinct destination.

In addition, said Mrs Debono, due to its bi-lingual culture, Gozo has benefited in recent years through visits by young as well as mature students seeking to improve their language skills while also finding time to enjoy the more tranquil atmosphere Gozo has to offer.