Explore. Experiment. Get creative.
Your child’s Easter adventure in English awaits.
- Our four-day Easter English courses are an excellent opportunity for your children to practise and develop their language skills while having fun
- Our courses for younger children are based around engaging stories and exciting topics which provide our students with the opportunity to participate actively in a variety of motivating and enjoyable activities
- Our courses for teenagers are based around topics of contemporary interest and offer plenty of opportunities to improve their language and practise speaking in English
- Children are grouped by age in holiday courses. Learning activities are designed so that children with different levels of English can all participate.
Dates and times vary depending on location. For more information please select your location below.
Courses available at the centres below:
We offer courses for these groups:
- Early Years (4 to 6 years old)
In the morning we base activities around an engaging and fun storybook. We explore the themes and characters in the story through a variety of activities including songs, games and crafts which will appeal to your child’s imagination and provide rich learning opportunities.
In the afternoon there will be different activities each day which may include arts and crafts, sing-alongs, movement and games, all through English.
Our classes are grouped by age. Our specially-trained teachers will help your child feel safe and secure and help build their creativity, communication and thinking skills. Through the daily routines and engaging activities, we will help your child build confidence in understanding and responding in English.
Available only at the Parede centre.
- Primary (6 to 9 years old)
In the morning we base activities around an engaging and fun storybook. We explore the themes and characters in the story through a variety of activities including songs, games and crafts which will appeal to your child’s imagination and provide rich learning opportunities.
In the afternoon there will be different activities each day which may include arts and crafts, sing-alongs, movement and games, all through English.
Our classes are grouped by age. Our specially-trained teachers will help your child feel safe and secure and help build their creativity, communication and thinking skills. Through the daily routines and engaging activities, we will help your child build confidence in understanding and responding in English.
Available at Miraflores, Parede, Coimbra, and Porto (Colégio Nossa Senhora de Lourdes)
- Lower Secondary (10 to 12 years old)
In the mornings, your child will explore an exciting topic through a range of different activities to help them develop their knowledge of vocabulary and provide them with lots of practice in listening and speaking. As well as developing confidence in understanding and using English, they will be encouraged to work cooperatively with the other children on the different tasks.
In the afternoon there will be different activities each day which may include art, quizzes and puzzles, or science experiments, all through English.
Available at Miraflores, Parede, Coimbra, and Porto (Colégio Nossa Senhora de Lourdes)
- Secondary Plus (13 to 17 tears old)
In the mornings, classes will be based around topics of contemporary interest for teenagers. Your child will have the opportunity to develop their language skills and their confidence in using English as they take part in a variety of interactive and engaging tasks and activities.
In the afternoon there will be different activities each day which may include quizzes, talks or problem solving activities and discussions, all through English.
Available at Miraflores, Parede, Coimbra, and Porto (Colégio Nossa Senhora de Lourdes)
Information for Parents
Children can arrive at the British Council from 09.00. Children will be looked after by a Young Learner assistant until the class begins at 10.00.
Afternoon activities finish at 16.00 but your child can stay until 18.00 if necessary, once again in the care of a Young Learner Assistant.
Children who are 11 years old or younger are not permitted to leave our premises alone and must be picked up by a named guardian each day by 18.00 at the very latest.
