British Council Primary English is an English course for children in Grades 1–5, designed to help primary learners communicate naturally in English while building confidence, thinking skills and effective learning habits from an early age. Developed by our global English language experts and drawing on more than 90 years of British Council teaching experience, the programme combines engaging lessons with a structured approach to English language development.
Course overview
- Duration: 19 weeks per term, with two lessons per week, each lasting two hours
- Age: 6–11 years
- Location: 09 British Council teaching centres
What’s new in Primary English?
Supporting success at school
Our enhanced Primary English course includes additional learning materials and closer links to the Vietnamese school curriculum. Children practise activities similar to those they may encounter in school assessments, helping them feel better prepared and more confident when taking English tests.
Tracking progress and setting learning goals
Your child’s progress in all four English language skills is assessed regularly throughout the course. Progress Reflection sessions help children recognise their achievements and take an active role in setting goals and planning their learning.
You'll receive regular updates on your child's learning, along with detailed teacher feedback at the middle and end of each term, helping you understand their strengths and areas for development.
A personalised learning pathway
At the start of the course, we assess each child’s English skills to set appropriate learning goals. Teachers monitor each child's progress and provide targeted support to help them develop their English skills and work towards their learning goals. Through age-appropriate activities, children develop their thinking skills and learn to communicate more confidently in English.