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Boost Your Child’s English Confidence in Just 1 Week!
Help your child start the new school term with confidence by improving their English skills through engaging project-based activities that naturally build vocabulary and expressions.
At the British Council’s Young Learners Centre, expert teachers use proven methods to enhance your child’s English proficiency in just one week.
Register now for the Spring Intensive Courses (26 March 2025, 1-week program)! Book a free level test today.
New Spring Series:
- Kindergarten students - Learning Time with Timmy intensive course
- Elementary school students - Core English, Clubs & DVD Courses
- Junior High / High school students - Secondary Plus and IELTS
Note: Courses for junior high and high school students are only available at the Iidabashi Teaching Centre.
For details about our Spring Holiday Program, please contact a British Council English course consultant.
Course timings
| Age group | Course | Program Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Years for 2nd and 3rd year Kindergarten |
Learning Time with Timmy |
26th Mar（Wed）～1 Apr（Tue） |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Primary | Primary Plus 1 Starter and Primary Plus 1 |
26th Mar（Wed）～1 Apr（Tue） |
9:00 am - 16:00 pm |
| Primary | Primary Plus 2 Starter and Primary Plus 2 |
26th Mar（Wed）～1 Apr（Tue） |
9:00 am - 16:00 pm |
| Primary | Primary Plus 3 and 4 |
26th Mar（Wed）～1 Apr（Tue） |
9:00 am - 16:00 pm |
| Primary | Primary Plus 5 and 6 |
26th Mar（Wed）～1 Apr（Tue） |
9:00 am - 16:00 pm |
| Secondary | Secondary Plus A1 and A2 |
26th Mar（Wed）～1 Apr（Tue） |
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Secondary | IELTS for Teens (B1+) |
26th Mar（Wed）～1 Apr（Tue） |
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Price
Early Years – Learning Time with Timmy (for 2ndand 3rd year kindergarten)
Natural English learning through Timmy stories and play
What is Learning Time with Timmy?
In partnership with Aardman animation studio, the world-famous character Timmy is featured in the animated show 'Timmy Time' which helps children learn new words through stories. Timmy and his friends help children develop their imagination, which increases their engagement in the learning process. The fun and memorable experiences encourage children to learn and help build a solid foundation in English.
Learning objective and Content:
- Build confidence in speaking English sentences while playing with stories.
- Develop creativity and begin to express their own ideas.
- Improve your reading and writing skills to prepare you for elementary level.
Your child will learn through the following activities:
- Describe, imitate, and change familiar stories
- Create and express your own stories through art, theatre, dance, movement, information and communication technology, and writing.
- Acknowledge your feelings and voice some of them
- Describe yourself, express your likes and opinions
- Create legible letters and short sentences
- Expand your vocabulary by classifying and naming objects.
- Connect letters and sounds, break down simple words into syllables and read those sounds all at once
Primary 1 Starter & Primary 1 – The Lion King
Primary 1 Starter & Primary 1 – The Lion King
Help your child learn English with Disney’s The Lion King! Through storytelling, role-plays, and interactive activities, children will develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while exploring themes of family, friendship, and responsibility. Engaging and fun, this course helps build confidence in English in a meaningful way.
Learning objective and Content
Vocabulary: animal food chain, jungle landscape, feelings and emotions, members of family.
Language focus:
- Can write questions for a class survey
- Can describe clothing needed for a safari
- Can describe members of family
Writing and Speaking :
- Can write results for a class survey
- Can talk about animal food chain
- Can write about an animal family
Primary 2 Starter & Primary 2 – Toy Story
Join on a fun-filled English-learning adventure with Disney Pixar’s Toy Story! Through storytelling, role-plays, and interactive activities, children will learn about toys, emotions, and clothes while developing their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Engaging and imaginative, this course builds confidence in English through play and creativity.
Learning objective and Content:
Vocabulary: Toy words, Adjectives to describe things, action verbs, words to describe rooms and furniture, words to describe body parts.
Grammar:
- Ask and answer questions about likes and dislikes
- Using the auxiliary verb Can to express possibility
- Using the present tense
Writing and Speaking:
- Asking and answering questions about themselves and their classmates.
- Writing and sharing about their favourite toy.
- Making a timeline of favourite toys and how preferences have changed over time.
- Sharing about their best friends and things they like to do together.
Primary Plus 3 & 4 – Core English + English Club
What is Core English?
A series produced specifically by HarperCollins for the British Council. This course aims to help students develop interpersonal communication skills necessary for school and life, and to facilitate bilingualism. Audiovisual materials are used as an effective learning tool to help students participate in class with interest and improve their listening skills.
What is English Club?
Engage in project-based learning through sessions based on a real-life task. These sessions are designed by British Council expert teachers to provide dynamic avenues for language practice.
Core English Content
Reading:
• Understand main points from short texts
• Deduce meaning from context
Listening:
• Understanding questions which ask for information
• Understanding specific detail of short talk
Speaking
• Ask questions and respond accordingly
• Describe people, places and objects
Writing
• Use basic punctuation during guided writing
• Link words and phrases, using connectives
English Club Content
• Puppet Club
• Science Club
• BC Olympics
• Film Club
• Escape Room
Primary Plus 5 & 6 – Core English + English Club
What is Core English?
A series produced specifically by HarperCollins for the British Council. This course aims to help students develop interpersonal communication skills necessary for school and life, and to facilitate bilingualism. Audiovisual materials are used as an effective learning tool to help students participate in class with interest and improve their listening skills.
What is English Club?
Engage in project-based learning through sessions based on a real-life task. These sessions are designed by British Council expert teachers to provide dynamic avenues for language practice.
Core English Content
Reading:
• Read a range of fiction and non-fiction texts
• Understand specific detail in short texts
Listening:
• Understand a range of instructions
• Understand the main points of short talk
Speaking
• Initiate, maintain and conclude interactions
• Maintain a range of exchanges
Writing
• Plan, write and edit short texts
• Spell high-frequency words accurately
English Club Content
• Puppet Club
• Science Club
• BC Olympics
• Film Club
• Escape Room
Junior High School Students (CEFR levels A1 & A2)
Only available at the Iidabashi Teaching Centre
Secondary Plus
English course is tailored for students aged 12 to 15. This program is designed to enhance English proficiency with focus on exam preparation. This course engages students through real world topics to help them develop their language skills.
Course Content:
Exam skills
Junior High and High School students – 12 – 18 (CEFR levels B1+)
Only available at the Iidabashi Teaching Centre
IELTS for Teens
IELTS Preparation (Teens) helps you focus on the exam strategies you need to be successful. We will help you to familiarise yourself with the question format and learn how to approach different sections of the test. Our British Council in-house materials cover all question types and include useful tips for the exam, with authentic examination papers from Cambridge English allowing you to put these strategies into practice straight away.
Course Content
Reading
Listening
Writing Task 1
Writing Task 2
Speaking