Where
We run courses in our three centres

central Lisbon, Miraflores and Parede.

When
All courses are 90 hours long

			3 hours once a week, or 1.5 hours twice a week
			3 ten week terms October – December, January – March, March - June

Classes
Junior courses are for 6 to 9 year olds

			four levels, J1 - J4
			pupils grouped according to age

We also have a mixed age (6-10) bilingual group in Lisbon only – this is for children who have had some of their education in English or who use English on a regular basis outside school.  

Our courses
We design our courses to meet the learning needs and styles of this particular age group. Our courses

			are topic based
			enhance the children’s learning in other subjects at school
			engage the children in working with realistic meaningful language
			teach children to understand and speak with confidence
			develop  children’s reading and writing skills in English
			involve the children in a variety of fun tasks

Approach and methodology
Our pupils participate actively in their learning. Our approach  

			is pupil centred
			puts a focus on educating the whole child
			encourages and assesses the development of good learning skills
			emphasises learning by doing

Our methodology involves

			children working on a variety of  tasks (songs, role-plays, mini presentations, projects, making books)
			working as a class, in groups, pairs, or by themselves
			using a variety of resources, including ICT, films and literature to help children develop their English language skills

Assessment
Children are assessed on their work throughout the course.

			each course has clearly defined objectives relating to learning skills and learning outcomes
			children are encouraged to self assess their work and participation
			parents receive reports on their child’s progress at the end of each term
			we invite parents in each term to discuss their child’s learning

International qualifications
Young learners of English (7 to 12 year olds) have the opportunity to take the University of Cambridge English language tests, Starters, Movers and Flyers (YLE). More information on our exams pages.

Register now for Academic Year 2011/12
Placement tests are available throughout the academic year.
Tests are valid for 12 months. The test fee is EUR 10.00 (non-refundable).
Note: In accordance with our policy of equal opportunities and diversity, the placement test is also available in Braille.
Contact us to book a test.

Academic calendar for 2011/12
Term 1 – 28 September to 15 December 2011
(except exam preparation classes which start as from 17 September)
Term 2 - 04 January to 24 March 2012
Term 3 - 10 April to 27 June 2012 (to be confirmed)

Contact us
in central Lisbon, Miraflores and Parede.

British Council Portal

The British Council Portal (opens in new window) gives all secondary and adult students access to their personal assessments and lesson summaries. To log on, all you need is your student number and your password, given to you by your teacher.

Parents/guardians can also view the lesson summaries and assessments of secondary students and all YL reports. To log on you’ll need your child’s student number and their password.

If you have any problems accessing the Portal please contact portal.customers@pt.britishcouncil.org quoting your student number.