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	English Courses in Mexico

Our courses stimulate the creativity of students. We develop confidence in communication skills and reinforce and complement English classes taken at school. We guide students and their parents in each stage of the learning process to ensure that participants get the most of their English studies with us.

The classes are based on the Common European Framework for language learning and the study plan for Cambridge English exams. As they progress students can do the exams corresponding to their age and their knowledge of the language.

Depending on their age and level of English, the classes are based on school subjects like history, geography and science so that learning English is interesting and entertaining.

We offer summer courses where students can practice their English through projects, educational games, songs and movies. Learn and have a lot of fun!

Children and adolescents have free access to the online portal of the British Council for students LearnEnglish Kids (http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/) where they can practice what they have learnt in class wherever they are.

Our students also have free access to books, DVDs and CDs in our Resource Centre to support their learning process.

Requirements

Children of pre-school age (5 and 6 year old) do not need to take a placement exam but you need to contact the British Council to arrange time to come in for a chat about your child’s needs. From 7 years of age it is necessary for children to take a free placement exam.

Our age groups are:

•Pre-school (nearly 5, 5-6 years old)

•Primary (6-11 years old)

•Junior (11- 15 years old)

•Senior (15-17 years old)

For more information please call us on +52 (55) 5263 1900, +52 (55) (2) 3413 5077 or email us at info@britishcouncil.org.mx

		Preschool and Primary Levels (5-11 years old)

	At these levels, our learners will learn to recognise and absorb sounds and structures through songs, games and other activities. We aim to stimulate their interest in English in their daily lives.

		Ladybirds (5-6 years old)

	We use listening and basic reading activities such as songs and stories. We will introduce reading in a gentle and child friendly way.

		Seals and Dolphins (6-8 years old)

	Your child will learn greetings and simple questions and how to identify objects, colours, letters and numbers. We will encourage them to read and write simple sentences. In Dolphins, we describe everyday routines, objects and place. We will read short stories suitable for their age.

		Whales and Sharks (8-11 years old)

	We tell stories, tell the time, and give directions. In these courses, there is more school subject materials such as natural history and art. In Sharks, we develop reading and listening skills and focus on speaking.

		Junior Levels (11-14 years old)

	Your child will create projects related to subjects such as biology, history and the environment. They will continue to develop the four skills (reading, listening, writing and speaking) as tools to complement their regular school.

		Pumas and Jaguars (11-14 years old)

	We learn to exchange information, give opinions and describe life and events. Our learners write emails and film reviews. In Jaguars, we develop our learners’ abilities through projects based on the British National School Curriculum

		PET (11-14 years old)

	Our preparation course develops the strategies and skills to help your child succeed in the exam.

		Senior Levels (14-17 years old)

	We will introduce more complex language and longer reading, listening and speaking activities. We will include project work and help your teenager prepare for future adult and exam courses.

		Eagles & FCE or CAE (14-17 years old)

	Eagles focuses on developing linguistic skills – listening, speaking and writing – necessary for taking English exams. In FCE and CAE, students will read and listen to large texts, writing formal texts and talk about a wide range of different themes. At the end of the level, students can take the FCE and CAE Cambridge ESOL exams.