Bilbao - Young Learner courses
The British Council’s Bilbao language centre offers a wide range of classes for young learners aged from 6 to 22. There are courses for all levels, designed so that students can progress from beginner right up to Cambridge Proficiency level. At some levels you can prepare for a Cambridge Exam, such as First Certificate, Advanced and Proficiency.
Our courses are structured by age and ability, allowing students to progress from beginner to advanced with young learners of roughly the same age.
- Primary (6 - 11)
- Junior (12 - 14)
- Senior (15 - 17)
- Young Adults (17 - 22)
Academic Year Courses
Our academic year courses run from October to June and consist of 75 teaching hours in total.
Summer Courses
For Young Learners (6-17 yrs) and Young Adults (17-22 yrs) we have 80 hour intensive courses in June and July.
Students can cover a full academic year in one month by doing an 80 hour course.
We also have 50 and 80 hour exam preparation courses for the Cambridge English exams in July and 25 hour express courses for the exams in October (both 16+ yrs).
| Age range | Course | Course Details | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-14 | Skills Courses | Junior Skills - Activación y refuerzo | 20 h sep. | € 220 |
| 15-17 | Skills Courses | Speaking and Writing | 20 h sep. | € 215 |
| 7-12 | Skills Courses | Activa tu inglés divirtiéndote | 20 h jun. o sep. | € 220 |
In the classroom text
All of our English courses help students develop skills in
- speaking
- listening
- writing
- reading
Our approach is lively and modern - our exercises are built around real-life examples designed to bring vocabulary and grammar to life. Our young learners get involved in a wide variety of classroom activities, supported by the latest technology - all our classrooms have interactive whiteboards.
We’ll challenge them, but give them the support they need - you’ll be surprised at how their confidence and independence will grow.
Individual support
We use continuous evaluation - students receive a progress report each semester. And we make sure that parents are fully involved in learning outside the classroom and at our parent-teacher meetings.
We support learning outside the classroom with our well-stocked library and online portal. Learn more about learning support.
Exam preparation
Our classes help learners prepare for a wide variety of exams such as
- Cambridge First Certificate in English - FCE
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - CPE
- International English Language Testing System - IELTS
Learn more about the range of exams the British Council offers.
Making learning fun
Our classes are lively and sociable: you’ll work in pairs and larger groups and you’ll soon be chatting - in English - with your teacher and fellow students. You’ll learn through a variety of classroom activities supported by the latest technology - all our classrooms have interactive whiteboards.
