English
General English, English for work and exam preparation, with teachers from several English speaking countries so you hear more than one accent.
Group coursefrom $240
Speak a new language with confidence
Small group courses and private lessons in English, Spanish and French for adults and teenagers from 14. Start with a short level test, and we place you in the group that fits.
3 languagesEnglish, Spanish and French
8 studentsat most in any group
30 minlevel test, in person or by video
- Conversation in every class
- Groups of 8 at most
- New groups every month
- Course books included
Three languages under one roof
Each language is taught by fluent teachers at five levels, in evening groups, intensive weeks and private lessons.
Spanish
Spanish for travel, family and work, with the accents of Spain and Latin America both heard in class from the start.
Group coursefrom $240
French
French from first words to fluent conversation, with a reading circle and film nights for students at the upper levels.
Group coursefrom $240
Courses and lessons
Prices include course materials. Groups meet in the school or in a live online classroom, whichever suits you better.
Group course
8 weeks, from$240
- Two 90 minute classes each week
- Placed by level after a test
- Course book included
- Certificate of attendance at the end
Intensive week
a week, from$320
- Three hours each weekday morning
- Useful before travel or a move abroad
- Starts the first Monday of each month
Private lessons
an hour, from$45
- Any level in any of the three languages
- Work, travel or exam preparation
- In the school or by video
Fees are paid directly to the school once your place is confirmed. Withdraw before the second class and the full fee is returned.
Five levels, from first words to fluent
Every new student takes a short level test first, so nobody repeats what they already know or struggles in a group that moves too fast.
| Level | What you can do by the end | Typical length |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Greet people, order food, ask the way and talk about yourself in short sentences | 2 courses |
| Elementary | Handle shops, travel and appointments, and follow slow, clear speech | 2 courses |
| Intermediate | Hold everyday conversations, write simple emails and tell a story in the past | 3 courses |
| Upper intermediate | Discuss work and opinions, follow most films and write a clear report | 3 courses |
| Advanced | Speak with nuance in meetings, debates and social settings with little effort | 3 or more |
These five levels are the school's own. Official exams, and the certificates they lead to, differ from country to country, so tell us which exam you are aiming for and we check its format with you.
Teachers who live in the language
Every teacher is a fluent speaker of the language they teach, holds a recognised teaching qualification and has taught adults for at least three years. Classes are spoken from the first minute, and grammar is explained when it helps rather than for its own sake.
Each course mixes speaking, listening, reading and writing around real situations, such as a job interview, a visit to the doctor or a dinner with new neighbours.
- Fluent teachers with teaching qualifications
- Speaking practice in every class
- A progress check halfway through each course
- Homework kept to about an hour a week
Starting a course
From the first message to your first class usually takes less than a week.
Book a level test
Choose a time for a 30 minute test in the school or by video. It costs $15, taken off your first course.
Take the test
A short conversation and a written task show what you already know. There is nothing to prepare.
Get your placement
Within a day we suggest a level, a group and a start date, or private lessons if they suit you better.
Join your class
Confirm your place, collect your course book and meet your group at the first class.
Classes in the school and on screen
Students in their own words (example reviews)
Moved abroad for work with only tourist Spanish. Two terms in the evening group later, meetings run without a translator and the neighbours get more than a nod.
The level test put the whole family in the right groups on day one. Our teenager now corrects our French at dinner, which everyone counts as progress.
Private lessons by video fitted around hospital shifts at odd hours. The teacher built every lesson around real conversations with patients and colleagues.
Questions before you enrol
How does the level test work?
It takes about 30 minutes in the school or by video: a relaxed conversation and a short written task. The test costs $15, which comes off your first course fee, and the placement arrives within one working day.
What age are the students?
Groups are for adults and teenagers from 14. Students under 18 need a parent or guardian to complete the enrolment, and their private lessons take place in the school or by video with a parent at home.
Can students prepare for an official exam?
Yes. Exams and the certificates they lead to vary by country, so tell us which one you need and we check its format and dates with you. Preparation runs as private lessons, or as a short group course when enough students share an exam.
Are classes in person or online?
Both. Each group course runs either in the school or in a live online classroom, and private lessons can switch between the two. Classes are never recorded, so everyone can speak without worrying about mistakes.
What if a class is missed?
Your teacher shares the notes and the homework, and once per course you can sit in on another group at the same level to catch up, when it has a seat.
How are fees paid and refunded?
Fees are paid directly to the school once a place is confirmed. Withdraw before the second class and the full fee is returned; after that, fees can be moved once to a later course.
Book a level test or a lesson
Pick what you want to book, the language and a time. An answer from the school arrives by the next working day, with your slot confirmed or the nearest alternative.
- Level test $15, taken off your first course
- Pay the school directly once your place is confirmed
- Lessons in the school or by video
Visit the school
Reception is on the second floor. Ring the bell beside the bookshop door and come up.
Reception
Second floor above the bookshop on the main square, with lessons by video for students further away
Opening hours
| Monday to Thursday | 09:00 to 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 to 13:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Conversation evenings
On the last Thursday of each month, students of every level meet for an hour of conversation in all three languages. Ask at reception to join in.