The Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta (FELTOM) was founded by ten established English language schools in 1989. FELTOM is a self-regulating, non-profit organisation, dedicated to promoting professionalism within the English language learning industry by setting and maintaining standards in every aspect of a language stay.

Since its inception, FELTOM has been a driving force in developing codes of conduct and national standards of service for its members, ensuring that such standards are monitored whilst maintaining a professional identity for its members