Looking for English classes in Singapore for kids?

Want your child to build confidence in speaking English? Perhaps your teenager needs help preparing for school exams. Whatever your child’s level, the British Council in Singapore has English classes for kids and teenagers (5 to 17 years). Plus, they’re running a promotion when your child registers to learn English with them from 1 September until 2 October 2026.

Fully customised English courses for kids and teenagers

When it comes to learning English, students have different learning styles and different starting points. That’s why courses offered by the British Council in Singapore can be tailor-made for learners of all levels and ages. This allows each student to start where they are and learn at their own pace. English classes are in one-to-one or small groups, for more personalised and effective learning.

9 way a child learns English effectively at the British Council

#1 Fun, engaging and creative lessons

Children enjoy learning when lessons are fun, engaging and creative – and that’s the teaching approach the British Council takes. Instructors make lessons interactive, more communicative and memorable for kids by using games, multimedia resources and collaborative group work in small group lessons.

#2 Personalised learning

Kids and teenagers have diverse ways of learning; some respond best to pictures and videos, while others prefer doing activities.

English classes at the British Council in Singapore are tailored to each student. The personalised pathway allows students to learn at the level that best suits their overall strengths, interests and learning needs. This helps keep students engaged and fosters a lifelong enthusiasm for learning even while they build a strong foundation in English.

#3 Contextualised learning

A student who needs confidence in speaking English will have different needs from a teenager who is preparing for school exams.

Instructors at the British Council contextualise the lessons to focus on the vocabulary and scenarios that are relevant to each student’s needs. This helps the student to be better prepared for what they’re learning, which in turn boosts their confidence.

#4 Growing confidence through communication

Students are encouraged to communicate in English while they’re enjoying the interactive activities in lessons. This helps them to develop strong reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, giving them more confidence in the language.

#5 Learning with current topics

Lessons feature current news topics that connect with the interests of kids and teenagers. This provides stimulating, real-world learning touch points for students.

#6 Safe space to express themselves

Instructors allow students to speak up during lessons by giving them a safe space to do so. They also avoid over-correcting, especially in small group classes. In this way, students are encouraged to improve their communication and to keep learning.

#7 Acknowledging effort

Instructors provide a “well done” or “thank you” after a student has contributed their answer, even if it wasn’t correct. This helps boost confidence, especially in weaker students, and encourages them to continue learning.

#8 Taking learning out of the classroom

The British Council’s online portal enhances learning English outside of the classroom. It provides age-appropriate English magazines that have been developed by experts to support effective learning strategies.

#9 Individual feedback

The one-to-one and small group classes at the British Council provide students with personalised attention in a safe and supportive learning environment. More importantly, the small size enables instructors to give individual feedback, which is helpful for specific learning styles and adapting the learning pace to the students.

To find out more about the one-to-one and small group English classes at the British Council in Singapore, head to this web page.

Why choose the British Council for kids and teenagers to learn English?

English courses at the British Council cover grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and pronunciation, via instructors who internationally qualified and familiar with the syllabi of both Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) and international schools. The provide expert and personalised guidance to students, whether they’re sitting the PSLE or preparing for exams such as the O-level, General Paper, IB, Cambridge English test or IELTS.

In-person English classes are delivered at two central locations, and one-to-one or small group lessons can also be arranged at your residence or online.

Children’s Day special at the British Council in Singapore

From 1 September until 2 October 2026, the British Council in Singapore is offering a 10 percent discount on one-to-one private English lessons for kids and teenagers. To book a consultation, head to this web page.

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Toa Payoh Centre: #09-01 HDB Hub, East Wing, 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh
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