EC has again been shortlisted for theStudy Travel MagazineStar Awards, the most distinguished awards in the language travel industry.This year the language school chain hasbeen nominated in two categories; ‘Star Junior Course for Under 18s’for the range of young learner programmes at EC Malta, and the highly-coveted ‘Star Chain School’award.
STM asks schools, agents and other businesses in the sector to vote for their peers and partners every year, honouring the exceptional achievements of top brands in the industry.Winning two ‘Star Innovation’ awards for its EC Malta Freestyle programme in 2009 and its Club 30+ programme in 2010, EC went on to win the most sought-after award of ‘Star Chain School’ in 2011.
EC is the only Maltese-owned language school to have won or been nominated for an STM Star Award, and with three awards and 12 nominations in three different categories since 2007, it is now one of the most highly acclaimed schools in the world.
STM will announce the 2014 winners later this month at the Hilton in London, with over 700 delegates attending a glamorous ceremony perceived as the ‘Oscars’ of the language travel industry.
Executive Chairman Andrew Mangion is thrilled that EC is once again being celebrated by leading players in the industry:
“It is a true honour for us to be recognised as an outstanding brand year after year, and a humbling feeling to be nominated by our business partners for these awards.
“With our commitment to providingunique language learning opportunities for students of all ages and nationalities, we have achieved extraordinary results. Our invaluable team workswith passion and devotion, relentlessly upholding our high academic standardsand a strong relationship with the international community.”
EC is currently undergoing significant growth, having openedits seventh UK school - EC Manchester - last May.
Founded in 1991 with its first school in Malta, EC now helps over 40,000 students a year achieve their goals in modern and state-of-the-art schools spread across five countries. It continues to expand its worldwide presence while pursuing its goal of helping students to succeed in the global community.