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Small group and private classes in six languages, for work, travel, a move abroad or an exam. Find your level in a free 15-minute test, then try a class before you sign up.
Your level test
Time
15 minutes
Where
Online, or at the school
You get
Your level and a course that fits it
Price
Free
A1Beginner
A2Elementary
B1Intermediate
B2Upper intermediate
C1Advanced
C2Proficient
Six levels, from your first words to reading anything. The test shows where you start.
Six languages, each with its own courses
Pick a language to see which courses run for it. Not every course type runs for every language each term.
English
Group, private, business and exam preparation. For adults who speak another language at home.
SpanishEspañol
Group, private, business, exam preparation and kids’ classes. Online or at the school.
FrenchFrançais
Group, private, exam preparation and kids’ classes. Online or at the school.
GermanDeutsch
Group, private and business classes. Online or at the school.
ItalianItaliano
Group and private classes, with a travel course each spring.
PortuguesePortuguês
Group and private classes, starting at A1 this term.
Choose how you want to learn
Every course starts from your level test result. You can move between group and private classes at the end of any term.
Course
Hours a week
Example price
Group classes
Up to eight adults at the same level, two evenings or one Saturday morning a week.
3 hours
$180 for 10 weeks
Private lessons
One to one, at your pace and on your topics, at a time you choose each week.
1 to 3 hours
$45 an hour
Business language
Meetings, calls, emails and presentations, for one person or a team, at the school or your office.
2 hours
$55 an hour
Exam preparation
Practice papers, speaking tests and timed writing for the exam you have chosen.
4 hours
$260 for 8 weeks
Kids’ classes
Ages 7 to 12, in small groups with songs, games and stories. Parents get a short note after each class.
1.5 hours
$120 for 10 weeks
Example prices. Course books and exam entry fees are not included. The level test and your first class are free.
From A1 to C2, one stamp at a time
We use the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Your level test places you on this ladder, and each course takes you one step up.
A1Beginner
Order in a café
Say who you are, ask simple questions and understand slow, clear answers.
A2Elementary
Find your way around
Ask for directions, shop, and talk about your week and your plans.
B1Intermediate
Travel on your own
Handle most situations on a trip, and tell a story about something that happened.
B2Upper intermediate
Follow the news
Take part in meetings, argue a point and watch films without subtitles most of the time.
C1Advanced
Work in the language
Give a presentation, write a clear report and follow fast conversation.
C2Proficient
Read anything
Understand almost everything you hear or read, and say exactly what you mean.
How long a level takes depends on the language, your classes and your practice between them. Read how long a level usually takes.
This term’s group classes
At the school Online. Private lessons are arranged at a time that suits you.
Example timetable. Groups run with at least four students.
In the classroom or online
Choose the room that fits your week. Both follow the same levels and the same course plan.
In person
Bright classrooms on Lantern Street, with coffee and a book corner for the time before class.
- Groups of up to eight
- Course book and handouts in class
- Conversation evening every Friday
Online
The same teachers and the same course, live on video. All you need is a laptop or tablet and headphones.
- Live classes, not recordings
- Shared notes after every class
- Switch to the classroom at the end of a term
Meet the teachers
You meet your teacher in the free trial class, before you sign up for a course.
Amara Okafor
English for work and exams
Runs the business and exam courses, and is very good at turning nerves into a plan.
Diego Ramírez
Spanish
Grew up in Mexico City and gets beginners talking about real things from the first class.
Hélène Martin
French
Teaches adults and the Saturday kids’ group, with a lot of songs and very little grammar jargon.
Luca Ferri
Italian and German
Lived in both countries and builds every lesson around a trip, a menu or a meeting.
Sample teachers and bios.
What students and parents say
“We were moving to Madrid for my job. Two terms of evening classes later I could rent a flat and chat with the neighbours, slowly but happily.”
Sample adult student
Spanish, A1 to A2
“The level test took fifteen minutes and put me in exactly the right group. Nobody made me feel silly about my accent.”
Sample adult student
French, B1 group
“Our son looks forward to Saturday French. He comes home singing songs we cannot understand yet.”
Sample parent
French for kids
Questions before you start
Cannot find your answer? Call us, or ask during your level test.
How long does each level take?
It depends on the language, how many hours a week you study and how much you practise between classes. As a rough guide, many adults need two or three terms of group classes per level. After your level test your teacher gives you an honest estimate for your own plan.
Do I get a certificate?
At the end of each course you receive a school certificate with the level you completed. It is not an official exam result. For an official certificate, take an exam preparation course: this term we prepare students for Example Exam B2 and Example Exam C1 (sample exam names).
What happens in the level test?
A short online quiz and a relaxed ten-minute conversation with a teacher. There is nothing to prepare, and it is fine to stop when the questions get too hard.
I already speak a little. Do I have to start at A1?
No. The level test places you where you are, which can be anywhere from A1 to C1. Some people find they are between two levels, and the teacher helps you choose.
What if I miss a class?
Group classes share notes and homework after every class, so you can catch up. Private lessons can be moved if you tell us 24 hours before (example policy).
How old do children need to be?
Kids’ classes are for ages 7 to 12, in small groups by age and level. Parents are welcome to watch the first class.
Class hours and how to find us
Monday to Friday
9:00 – 21:00
Saturday
9:00 – 14:00
Sunday
Closed
42 Lantern Street, 2nd floor
Springfield, ST 10001. Two minutes from Central Station.
Find your level in 15 minutes
Tell us the language you want to learn and when you are free. The level test and your first class are free, and you only sign up if the course feels right.