About NSTS Malta The National Student Travel Service (NSTS) is an organization dedicated to student and youth educational travel. It was founded under the auspices of the National Student Travel Foundation (NSTF), itself a not-for-profit non-governmental organization (NGO). NSTF organizes educational projects for self-development in European Affairs, Science and Innovation as well as English Language Courses (held at the NSTS English Language Institute - ELI).Read More History of NSTS Malta Dates of Establishment: 1950 - Saw birth of international student travel movement in search for peace and international understanding 1950 - Student unions set up international structures for cross border cooperation 1954 - University students formed the Maltese Student Travel Department 1963 - Reconstituted as The National Student Travel Service (Malta) 1963 - Commenced first English Language Course for foreign non-English speakers in Malta 1964 - Introduced host family accommodation for foreign students 1966 - Operated first student charter flights to Rome and beyond 1972 - Hosted first international student conference SATA 1973 - Became full member of the Federation of International Youth Travel Organisations 1977 - Reconstituted as National Student Travel Foundation (Malta) 1977 - Agreement with Air Malta for student low cost flexible fares 1978 - Leased Hibernia and converted into self-catering to replace hotel 1979 - First companies and NSTS-STUDENT & YOUTH TRAVEL brand created 1983 - Contracted private beach club facility NSTS-Aquacentre in Sliema 1989 - Launched NSTF-Mini European Assembly European research project 1989 - Founded the Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations (FELTOM) 1992 - Full member of European Youth Card Association: EURO<26 1994 - Moved English Language operations to new premises in Gzira (ELI) 1996 - Opened branch office on University Campus 1997 - Secured long term lease on Hibernia to convert into hostel 1999 - Inaugurated fully refurbished Hibernia Residence and Hostel 2001 - Full member of International Youth Hostel Federation 2001 - Expanded and improved branch office on University Campus 2001 - Secured ownership of property by University at Msida 2002 - Received SKAL “Academic & Professional” Malta Tourism Award 2003 - 40th Anniversary celebration: inaugurated NSTS 40 residence by the University 2004 - 50th Anniversary celebration: secured ownership over English Language Institute premises 2004 - Acquired ISO 9000:2001 certification 2006 - Inaugurated Rafiki’s café bar, chill-out, self-expression, trade area Schools ELI- English Language Institute Location: English Language Institute, 12, Taliana Lane, Gzira GZR1581, Malta Student Capacity: Minimum Age: Class Size: 8