Graphic: British Council Learning Time with Timmy English course for pre-schoolers

At the British Council, our Early Years English programme helps children from 3 to 6 years of age develop natural fluency and confidence through play-based learning at a time when they are naturally ready to absorb a new language. Designed by global experts and delivered by specialist teachers, our curriculum prepares your child at an early age not just for Primary school but for success in an English-speaking world.

We focus on more than just vocabulary and grammar—children build storytelling and pronunciation abilities as well as improving essential skills like creativity and focus. Small class sizes and trained assistants ensure individual attention, especially for shy learners.

Course information

  •  Age: 3–6-year-old
  • Term start: August, January, June
  • Course length: 48 hours (16 weeks)
  • Pricing: from VND12,900,000 for 48 hours course (applicable from 1 August 2025)

We have partnered with the world-famous Aardman Animation Studios  to make use of their character Timmy, the star of the series ‘Timmy Time.’ Stories of Timmy and his friends will capture your child’s imagination and enable them to learn new vocabulary and grammar. This connection deepens students’ engagement in the learning process.

Improve your child's learning with our world of English expertise.

Learning Time with Timmy is more than just an introduction to English. It is a play-based course that focuses on phonics and early literacy while nurturing your child’s creativity, social awareness, and confidence in using English.

Our curriculum uses a whole-child development approach—one that supports language, personal, emotional, and social growth in equal measure.

Young children learn languages best when they are fully engaged and emotionally secure. The early years are a critical period for language development, and our courses are specifically designed to make the most of this important stage.

Children learn through stories, movement, games, and art–all delivered in English–giving them the tools to use the language naturally and independently.

Starting English early gives children a significant advantage, helping them to achieve fluency more quickly and to build crucial English language and social skills before they step into pre-school or primary school. British Council Early Years courses provide your child with a strong English foundation. This early start gives them the same advantage as children whose first language is English, making the transition into international primary schools smoother and setting them up for success from the very beginning

  • Boosts confidence: Your child will gain confidence to speak in complete English sentences.
  • Encourages creativity: Your child will learn to express their ideas and thoughts using English.
  • Builds literacy skills: Your child will develop early reading and writing skills to prepare for primary school.

Our Learning Time with Timmy teachers are early years education specialists who have:

  • a university degree and the appropriate qualification to teach young children.
  • a minimum of two years teaching experience.
  • attended the Early Years training programme. 
  • an internationally recognised certification such as NILE TEPPE (Teaching English in Pre-primary Education) or TYLEC (Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching Young Learners), ensuring the highest standards in early childhood English language teaching.

Our teachers make the effort to know every child in class. They plan lessons to meet your child’s needs, helping them progress at their own pace.

Our early years education experts provide regular training and ongoing professional development for our teachers so that they are well-equipped to impart the highest standards of teaching English to very young children.

Parents stay informed with digital portfolios, regular updates, and clear progress reports across all language skills. With flexible schedules and convenient locations, we support busy families while delivering high-quality education. Even if you don’t speak English, you’ll see your child’s confidence and ability grow, preparing him/her to thrive in school and beyond.

Course locations

In Hanoi:

  • Hai Bà Trưng District: 2nd Floor, Agrexim Building, 63–65 Ngô Thì Nhậm Street
  • Hà Đông District: 2nd Floor, Mac Plaza Building, 10 Trần Phú Street
  • Đống Đa District: 3rd Floor, Lancaster Luminaire Building, 1152–1154 Láng Road

In Ho Chi Minh city:

  • District 2: 3rd Floor, Faifo Lane Shopping Center, 2 Phan Văn Đáng Street
  • District 7: 2nd Floor, The Grace Building, 71 Hoàng Văn Thái Street
  • District 10: 1st Floor, Viettel Building, 285 Cách Mạng Tháng Tám Street
  • Tân Bình District: Ground Floor, Block D, Cộng Hòa Garden, 20 Cộng Hòa Street.