
Our English classes for children allow students to learn the language in a fun, relaxed setting. Tailor-made programs around themes like "Scientific NY" and "NY in Motion" are the focus of each week's English language teaching. Learning about the science of sports or making slime are all fun and engaging ways to learn and practice English.

Our native English-speaking teachers encourage the children to "have a go" at expressing themselves in English as much as possible and build on what they produce. We have seen time and time again that this approach to teaching the English language is effective in building not only our students' English skills but also their confidence and motivation.

To allow a high level of interaction with the teaching team, the children are placed into small groups, maintaining a 1: 10 teacher/teaching assistant to student ratio for the older children and a 1:6 ratio for the younger ones. The groups are formed based on the children's age and the assessments collected before the start of each course. Individual post-program reports are done for those students who are with us for two weeks or more.

We are focused on keeping the children safe, comfortable and happy. Using NYC as a classroom means we take the subways, buses and ferries. It also means walking from one place to the next. Our teachers and assistants are vigilant when the children are on the move, using protocols schools use on field trips. We also engage the students in conversation at every opportunity w "Having a go" in this environment is so easy.