Welcome to 2026!

After all the festivities and a well-deserved rest, many of the students are back in class, while others are busy preparing for their upcoming exams. We hope that the new year has brought with it a boost of much-needed energy and motivation which will see them through these exams. Wishing all our students the very best of luck – we’re always here on the sidelines, cheering them on as they shine and succeed!

In the meantime, we would also like to welcome the new students who have just arrived in Malta and are ready to start their Higher Education journey at the end of January. As they have started settling down to their new life, navigating their way around the island, they also joined the ASCEND Pathway Programme, in preparation for their academic studies. This programme is a stepping stone for them in all aspects and eases their transition into the Higher Education journey.

Our English students also returned to class on the 5th of January. Although we bid farewell to some students in December, which is always bittersweet, this month brought the arrival of new students, who have embarked on their English journey, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them!

January always brings with it a sense of a new beginning. New Year’s resolutions are in full force and a sense of hope to make changes for the better move us forward.

Here at Ascencia Malta, we are all geared up and looking forward to welcoming new students who will be joining us from all over the world, ready to continue supporting our current students who have already started their educational journey with us and also building more partnerships across the globe!

So, stay tuned in the coming months to keep abreast with all that is happening here at Ascencia Malta!

To memories and milestones

Ascencia Team

There are many informative and fun events lined up for the month of February:

4 February – World Cancer Day

Martina Fenech, a member of Puttinu Cares, will be visiting Ascencia Malta in Floriana for a Cancer Awareness session.

Date and Time: Monday, 2nd February at 9:00 AM

All students are urged to come and participate in this session

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9–10 February – School Holidays

Public Holiday: Feast of St. Paul’s Shipwreck

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12–14 February – Valentine’s Day

Activity: Leave a message for your ''secret love''.

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13–17 February – Carnival

Start thinking about your costume!

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17 February – Ramadan

Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Wednesday 18th February so we will be celebrating with you all the day before. Activity: Pizza and Pastizzi in the cafeteria in Floriana.

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20 February

World Day of Social Justice

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Stay tuned to our Whatsapp Channel, emails and noticeboards for more information on the above events. We hope to see you all participate!

Answer these five questions to reveal your style. Tally your choices (A, B, C, or D) for the dominant letter.

During a lecture, you:

1. Sketch diagrams or watch demos.
2. Listen closely and discuss aloud.
3. Take detailed notes or fidget with objects.
4. Read handouts and underline key phrases.

To remember a phone number, you:

1. Picture it in your mind.
2. Repeat it out loud.
3. Write it down multiple times.
4. Jot it in lists or associate with words.

In a group project, your strength is:

1. Creating charts or visuals.
2. Brainstorming through talk.
3. Building models or prototypes.
4. Researching and summarizing text.

You solve problems best by:

1. Visualizing scenarios.
2. Talking through options.
3. Hands-on trial and error.
4. Listing pros and cons.

Free time studying means:

1. Watching videos or mind mapping.
2. Podcasts or study buddies.
3. Flashcards you flip or walk-and-talk.
4. Quiet reading with highlighters.

Mostly A's: Visual Learner

Use colours, diagrams, and apps like mind maps during commutes or breaks. Pair textbooks with infographics for twice the retention without extra time.

Mostly B's: Auditory Learner

Record lectures for playback on drives or explain concepts to a voice memo. Join online forums to discuss—perfect for fitting study into your workday.

Mostly C's: Kinesthetic Learner

Study while walking, use fidget tools, or teach via role-play. Turn notes into physical flashcards for tactile review amid other duties.

Mostly D's: Reading/Writing Learner

Rewrite summaries in your words, create bullet lists, or blog key points. Excel at translating audio lectures into personal journals.

No learning style is inherently good or bad. We are all different and so are our preferred ways to learn. Mixing styles creates a more balanced approach to studying. Prioritise your top style to minimise wasted effort—adults retain 75% more when methods match.

So, experiment with your learning styles this week and track your progress. You never know! You might discover that your past habits were holding you from reaching your full potential.