Half-Day Family English Programme in Kensington, Central London

Course Description: Half-Day Family English Programme in Kensington, Central London

📍 Location & Setting

This family-focused English programme is based in Kensington, central London, one of the city’s safest and most desirable residential neighbourhoods. Classes take place in a large, modern six-floor academic building, located just five minutes’ walk from Gloucester Road and Earl’s Court Underground stations, making it easily accessible for families staying anywhere in London.

The location is ideal for families visiting London during the summer, offering a secure learning environment while remaining close to museums, parks, shops, and cultural attractions. Children, teenagers, and adults all study in the same building, allowing families to learn together while following age-appropriate courses.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Who Can Attend

• Children & Teens: Ages 5–17

• Adults: Ages 18+

• English Levels: Beginner to Advanced (A1–C1)

Students are carefully placed into classes according to age and English level, ensuring lessons are supportive, engaging, and appropriately challenging.

🔹 Important note for younger children (ages 5–6):

Children aged 5–6 are accepted only if a parent or guardian is studying in the same centre or remains on-site until the child is settled. These younger learners do not participate in external study visits and instead learn through fun, supervised activities on-site.

There is a Adult Program that parents, can sign up for - Kindly contact us

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📚 Lesson Plan & Academic Programme

Children and teens follow a half-day English course, receiving 15 hours of English tuition per week, delivered Monday to Friday.

• Class times:

• Morning: 09:00–12:30

• Afternoon option: 13:30–17:00 (subject to demand)

• Maximum class size: 12 students

Lessons focus on developing:

• Grammar

• Reading

• Writing

• Listening

• Confidence in spoken English

Teaching is interactive and project-based, encouraging students to communicate naturally, collaborate with classmates from around the world, and build confidence through real-life language use.

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🗓️ Daily & Weekly Learning Structure

Typical Week Highlights

• Before arrival: Online written placement test

• Monday: Oral assessment and class placement

• Midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday): Guided study visit to a London museum

• Thursday: Teacher-led group project in multinational teams

• Friday: Project presentations to parents, staff, and classmates, helping students develop presentation skills and confidence

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🏛️ Study Visits & Experiential Learning

A key highlight of the programme is the weekly study visit with the class teacher to one of London’s world-famous museums, all within 20–25 minutes’ walk:

• Science Museum

• Natural History Museum

• Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

These visits connect classroom English to real-world topics, supporting learning through observation, discussion, and creative follow-up projects.

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🤝 Learning Through Interaction

Students are encouraged to:

• Interact with international classmates

• Work collaboratively on weekly projects

• Share ideas and opinions

• Use English in meaningful, real-life contexts

This approach helps learners gain confidence quickly while developing communication and teamwork skills.

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🎭 Optional Family Social Programme (Paid Separately)

Families may choose to join optional weekly social events, designed to help parents and children practise English together while exploring London. These may include:

• Group dinners at local restaurants

• Theatre or musical outings

• Thames river cruises

💷 Cost: Approximately £15–£40 per person, depending on the activity

Participation is optional, and families pay directly for their own meals or tickets.

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🏡 Accommodation

Accommodation is not included.

Families arrange their own accommodation in London, allowing flexibility based on preference, budget, and length of stay.

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🚐 Transfers & Transportation

• Airport transfers: ❌ Not included

• Families are responsible for arranging their own daily travel to and from the school.

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📦 What’s Included in the Fees

• All English tuition and teaching materials

• Online placement test and in-person assessment

• Weekly supervised museum study visit

• Entry fees for all study visits

• Student folder and academic report

• End-of-course certificate

• Class photo

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❌ Not Included in the Fees

• Accommodation

• Airport transfers

• Medical and travel insurance

• Optional family social events

• One-to-one private lessons

• Courier fee (e.g. for visa invitation letter), if required, £50.

• Full Day Teens: Lunch and a London travel card (All afternoon visits are taken by public transport. You need to bring a Zone 1 Travel/Oyster Card - approx £25/week)

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➕ Optional Academic Add-On

• 1:1 English Lessons: £70 per hour

• Available in the afternoons only

• Subject to availability

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🎓 Certificates & Outcomes

At the end of the programme, students receive:

• A certificate of completion

• A written academic report

Parents commonly report:

• Increased confidence in spoken English

• Stronger communication skills

• Greater independence

• Positive social development and international friendships

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🛡️ Institution Trust & Safeguarding

The programme operates under strict safeguarding procedures, with experienced teaching and supervisory staff trained to work with children and young people. Clear supervision policies are in place, particularly for younger learners, ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment in central London.