english course for kids 4 to 9 years old

Children aged 9 and over until December 31:
In order to register for a British Council English course, your child must take a level test. Book the free level test here.
Registrations are open for the 2024/2025 academic year!

 

Primary Plus: The best way for children to learn English and build confidence

Primary Plus is an English language course for kids aged 6 to 9 years old. Designed to spark your child’s imagination, our engaging lessons are led by qualified teachers. Together with our topical materials and fun learning environment, we help young learners become confident, happy and skilled English speakers. 

This rewarding learning experience combines:

  • personalised attention in lively group classes, led by expert teachers
  • interactive pre- and post-class activities on an easy-to-use online learning hub
  • a safe, supportive classroom environment.

Teaching centres, course fee and duration

Coimbra

Course fees:

  Monthly
payment x10
Termly
payment x3
Annual
payment
Course fee

151€

503€*

1420€

Upon enrolment, a 60€ registration fee is added.
*Term 1 and Term 2 instalments: €503 | Terms 3 instalment: €504

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.

Lisbon - Príncipe Real, Miraflores and Parede

Course fees:

  Monthly payment x10 Termly payment x3 Annual payment

Course fee:
weekdays

151€

503€*

1420€

Course fee:
Friday 17.30 &
Saturday mornings

157€

523€**

1480€

Upon enrolment, a 60€ registration fee is added.
*Term 1 and Term 2 instalments: €503 | Terms 3 instalment: €504
**Term 1 and Term 2 instalments: €523 | Terms 3 instalment: €524

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.

Lisbon - Telheiras/Lumiar

Course fees:

  Monthly
payment x10
Termly
payment x3
Annual
payment

Course fee:

151€

503€*

1420€

Upon enrolment, a 60€ registration fee is added.
*Term 1 and Term 2 instalments: €503 | Terms 3 instalment: €504

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

Porto and Foz do Douro

Course fees:

  Monthly payment x10 Termly payment x3 Annual payment

Course fee:
weekdays

151€

503€*

1420€

Course fee:
Saturday mornings

157€

523€**

1480€

Upon enrolment, a 60€ registration fee is added.
*Term 1 and Term 2 instalments: €503 | Terms 3 instalment: €504
**Term 1 and Term 2 instalments: €523 | Terms 3 instalment: €524

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.

Immersive classes and expert teachers to boost English speaking skills

Your child will thrive in our classes. Our students:

  • spend lots of time speaking English
  • work in a small group and receive personalised attention 
  • have fun learning with classmates of the same age in groups and pairs
  • have a chance to build lasting friendships with classmates and practise English with learners from other countries.

Develop skills for life

Primary Plus helps your child develop leadership, collaboration and critical-thinking skills in a relaxed environment.

  • Learn how to work in teams
  • Communicate and collaborate with others 
  • Engage in familiar and intriguing real-world topics
  • Practise speaking in pairs and groups 
  • Work on projects and problem solving
  • Prepare for studying and working in a global world

The learning hub and your child’s progress

Our learning hub is a secure online platform that helps your child study independently and at their own pace, before and after class. This means class time is focused on improving their English-speaking and productive skills. Children can enjoy extra activities guided by their teacher, and parents can access data on progress. Find out more in our Parent centre.

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