Primary English helps children aged 6–12 build confidence speaking and using English through interactive group learning, helping your child become a confident and happy English speaker.

  • Get stuck into hands-on learning with real-world topics in lively group projects.
  • Make international friends by practising English with British Council students from around the world.
  • Grow teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills that will last for life.
  • Gain individual teacher support within small and energetic group classes.
  • Find a window into the classroom through our online learning hub and at-home. activities

Primary English at a glance

  • Age: 6–12 years
  • Levels: Seven (P1–P7) 
  • Format: In-person with extra digital learning support
  • Location: Siam Square and Central Pinklao branches
  • Timeline: 21 weeks

Contact us for more details regarding course schedules and fees, or call 02 460 6950.

How your child will learn

Turn curiosity into confidence

Blending their interests and favourite subjects with real-world topics and fun challenges, Primary English gets your child out of their seat and into lively group projects. Watch their confidence grow as they celebrate every achievement with their classmates.

Practise English with British Council students from around the world

See your child’s world expand when they connect across cultures and make friends from around the globe. By practising English with British Council students from other countries, your child will gain a true sense of place in the world.

Develop skills for life

Your child will join fun, active group classes with focused and lively projects led by our expert teachers. Working together with new friends, your child will learn English communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills in a vibrant and supportive classroom environment. 

Gain individual attention and guidance

Primary English is built around your child. Guided by our experienced teachers, they’ll immerse themselves in projects tailored to their literacy level. Our class sizes are kept small, balancing individual teacher support with an energetic and engaging group environment.

Support for parents

Track your child’s English learning and progress through the Learning Hub

Our supportive teachers aren’t just there for your child. Our secure Learning Hub lets you share in your child’s learning adventure. Play engaging games, videos and stories together at home and enjoy the creative work they’ll proudly show you.

A safe, supportive place to learn

The British Council is trusted by parents all over the world because of-our expertise in teaching English. We are also known for our high levels of child protection and safeguarding. We’ve put in place robust measures to make sure your child is safe during class, and their personal data is protected.

  • They start to read and write in English, first at word level, then at sentence level.
  • build accurate sentences, using new vocabulary. 
  • understand and present their ideas in English on familiar topics.

They will do this by: 

  • finding out how everyone is unique in their likes, dislikes and interests.
  • recognising how daily lives can be similar or different. 
  • describing their own surroundings, from their bedroom to their neighbourhood.
  • being aware how they express their feelings and make life choices.
  • thinking about the natural world and how they belong in it.

  • They'll learn and practise new vocabulary , in activities such as writing creatively.
  • How to read independently and form an interest in a variety of topics.

They will do this by:

  • developing their imagination through storytelling.
  • learning from their curiosity about the natural world, from the sea to outer space.   
  • thinking about and sharing ideas on how to keep happy and healthy.
  • exploring ways to be a good citizen. 
  • reflecting on their life, interests and hopes for the future.

  • How to read and write more confidently in English.
  • Ways to present and compare ideas and opinions using more complex language.

They will do this by:

  • making use of their skills and knowledge to help others. 
  • exploring issues affecting society and the environment and finding solutions.
  • finding out about places, cultures, ideas and inventions.
  • discovering the exciting world of sport and the beauty of the arts. 
  • looking back on primary school and thinking about their hopes for the future.

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