Set your child up for success by giving them a competitive edge. Lower Secondary English helps kids aged 10-12 building leadership, collaboration and critical thinking skills in a relaxed environment where they can be themselves. It’s the perfect foundation to grow their self-confidence and key life skills.

  • Learn through hands-on practice with relevant social and environmental topics alongside dynamic group projects.
  • Make international friends by practising English with British Council students from all over the world.
  • Develop lifelong skills in teamwork, problem-solving and communication.
  • Keep track of classroom learning through our online Learning Hub and activities to do at home.

Lower Secondary English at a glance

  •  Age: 10–12
  • Levels: Four (LS1–LS4)
  • Format: In-person and online classes
  • Location: Lisbon (Cais do Sodré and Telheiras), Parede, Miraflores, Odivelas/Ramada, Porto, Foz do Douro, and Coimbra
  • Timetable: One or two weekly class for 30 weeks
  • Prices from 1185€

How your child will learn 

Gain academic confidence 

Lower Secondary English provides your child with the language fluency and academic confidence they need for secondary school and future international opportunities. By exploring real-world projects, your child will gain a current, global perspective and develop valuable skills to keep for life. 

Be part of a global community

Help your child join an international network of peers and build cross-cultural connections. By collaborating on projects with British Council students from around the world, they will develop a broader perspective on global issues—providing the ideal preparation for their future.

Receive tailored guidance 

Our expert teachers give individual feedback and support to every student. Regular English progress feedback, informal assessments and a personalised online dashboard help your child track their progress and build self-awareness by reflecting on their big wins and improvement areas. 

Develop skills beyond English

Beyond learning the language, students build leadership skills, collaboration, and the confidence to express their ideas naturally. These core skills, combined with English fluency, give them a competitive edge in an increasingly global world.

Support for parents

Track your child's learning and progress with the Learning Hub

Our teachers support not only your child, but your whole family. Our secure Learning Hub allows you to follow your child's progress. Play interactive games together, explore videos and stories at home, and enjoy creative work they will be proud to share with you.

Convenient timetables

Lower Secondary English can be taken in person at our teaching centres or online. Flexible timetables make it easy to fit classes into your school and family routine.

Find your nearest British Council centre and book a free consultation today:

  • Lisbon (Cais do Sodré and Telheiras)
  • Parede
  • Miraflores
  • Odivelas/Ramada
  • Porto
  • Foz do Douro
  • Coimbra

Course fees:

  Annual payment* Termly payment* 9 instalments*

Off Peak

1.185€

1º & 2º: 438€
3º: 384€

1º: 158€
2º to 8º: 145€
9º: 141€

Regular

1.483€

1º & 2º: 543€
3º: 486€

1º: 195€
2º to 8º: 179€
9º: 181€

Peak

1.513€

1º & 2º: 555€
3º: 492€

1º: 200€
2º to 8º: 183€
9ª: 184€

Upon enrolment, a 60€ registration fee is added.

*If you enrol after the start of the academic year, you will only be charged for the remaining lessons.

Duration: 90 academic hours, 30 weeks.
Available once a week (one lesson of 3 academic hours and a break) or twice a week (two lessons of 1.5 academic hours and a break). Each academic hour is 50 minutes.

Cais do Sodré:  Facilities at British School of Lisbon, Rua de S. Paulo 89, 1200-427 Lisboa
Telheiras:  Facilities at Escola Alemã de Lisboa, Largo Willy Brandt, 1600-891 Lisboa
Odivelas/Ramada:  Facilities at Instituto de Ciências Educativas, Rua dos Lilazes 2, 2620-505 Ramada
Miraflores: Largo Maria Leonor 12C, 1495-144 Miraflores
Parede:  Facilities at Colégio da Bafureira, Rua Marquês de Pombal, 276, 2775‐265 Parede

Course fees:

  Annual payment* Termly payment* 9 instalments*

Off peak

1.185€

1º & 2º: 438€
3º: 384€
1º: 158€
2º to 8º: 145€
9º: 141€

Regular

1.483€

1º & 2º: 543€
3º: 486€
1º: 195€
2º to 8º: 179€
9º: 181€

Peak

1.578€

1º & 2º: 579€
3º: 516€
1º: 208€
2º to 8º: 191€
9º: 192€

Upon enrolment, a 60€ registration fee is added.

*If you enrol after the start of the academic year, you will only be charged for the remaining lessons.

Duration: 90 academic hours, 30 weeks.
Available once a week (one lesson of 3 academic hours and a break) or twice a week (two lessons of 1.5 academic hours and a break). Each academic hour is 50 minutes.

Foz do Douro: Rua da Cerca 326, 4150-201 Porto
Porto: Rua Rainha Dona Estefânia 54, 4150-302 Porto

Course fees:

  Annual payment* Termly payment* 9 instalments*

Off peak

1.185€

1º & 2º: 438€
3º: 384€
1º: 158€
2º to 8º: 145€
9º: 141€

Regular

1.483€

1º & 2º: 543€
3º: 486€
1º: 195€
2º to 8º: 179€
9º: 181€

Peak

1.578€

1º & 2º: 579€
3º: 516€
1º: 208€
2º to 8º: 191€
9º: 192€

Upon enrolment, a 60€ registration fee is added.

*If you enrol after the start of the academic year, you will only be charged for the remaining lessons.

Duration: 90 academic hours, 30 weeks.

Available once a week (one lesson of 3 academic hours and a break) or twice a week (two lessons of 1.5 academic hours and a break). Each academic hour is 50 minutes.

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