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Native Level English Speaker

Strengthen their core language, numeracy and literacy skills in an English-medium learning environment.
Native Level English Programme

Strengthening English language skills

Our Native Level English Speaker programme is designed for young learners who speak English at home – as a first or second language.

Together we will support your child to develop a strong foundation of language and communication skills, with an emphasis on their writing capabilities for multiple purposes.

This programme is also a perfect supplement to the needs of children who may usually be studying in French; broadening their capabilities and capacity for learning by immersing them in an English-medium learning environment.

 

Age
3 - 18 years old
Maximum class size
12
Term dates
Term 1
19 August - 18 December 2024

Term 2
6 January - 17 April 2025

Term 3
5 May - 27 June 2025
Course length
1.5h or 3h per week, every Wednesday or Saturday
Registration
What to expect

Learning outcomes

Children attending our weekly Native Level English Language programme can expect to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • Gain confidence and become more independent learners
  • Express themselves confidently in a range of situations
  • Develop strengths in reading and writing skills
  • Improve vocabulary, pronunciation, and understanding of grammar
  • Gain essential 21st century life skills (communication, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and cultural awareness)
Learning the Bell Way

Our approach

Giving you assurance of the quality and transferability of their learning, we follow the Key Stage 2 curriculum – a standard across schools in England – underpinned by our six core principles of The Bell Way. Activities include:

  • Writing stories, plays, poetry and letters
  • Puzzles and quizzes
  • Spelling practice
  • Dictionary skills
  • Presentations
  • Exam practice
  • English Explorers (optional)
Parent
Young Learners Programme
My daughter started classes at Bell when she was 5 years old. Today she is 16 and thanks to Bell she obtained the C1 this year.
Kasha
Parent
Thank you all for the past almost 5 years at Bell – my son has always loved ‘English School’ – and for the education he has had at Bell throughout the years (and the homeworks you have always given us) and we are grateful to you all. You have contributed to our son’s development.

Our Native Level Courses

Little Learners
(Ages 3-4)

21 August 2023 - 28 June 2024
3 TERMS
  • Learn and interact in English every Wednesday
  • Discover new experiences through play
  • Gain confidence and independence
  • Participate, share and develop new friendships

Native Level English Speaker
(Ages 4-7)

21 August 2023 - 28 June 2024
3 TERMS
  • Learn through EYFS & Key Stage 1 curriculum
  • Develop reading and writing abilities
  • Build confidence in expressing oneself
  • Learn and interact in English every Wednesday

Native Level English Speaker (Ages 8-11)

21 August 2023 - 28 June 2024
3 TERMS
  • Develop skills in line with Key Stage 2 curriculum
  • Develop language, literacy and numeracy skills
  • Become a self-starter and independent learner
  • Learn and interact in English every Wednesday

Native Level English Speaker (Ages 12-18)

21 August 2023 - 28 June 2024
3 TERMS
  • Learn through Key Stage 3 & 4 curriculum
  • Strengthen core language and academic skills
  • Prepare for Cambridge English exam (optional)
  • Learn and interact in English every week

Explore our Young Learner locations

Bell Colombettes

Our flagship school and main office is just a few minutes walk from the United Nations, and home to our full suite of programmes for all ages.

12 Chemin des Colombettes
1202 Geneva

+41 22 749 16 00

Bell Camille-Vidart

Within walking distance of numerous United Nations organisations, this brand new and well-equipped centre is home to our adult programmes and some of our young learner courses.

Chemin Camille-Vidart 15
1st Floor
1202 Geneva

+41 22 749 16 00

Bell at Montbrillant

Located within Parc de Vermont, right next to an outdoor playground, Bell at Montbrillant has spacious modern classrooms for our young learners.

57 Rue de Montbrillant
1202 Geneva

+41 22 749 16 00

How to register?

Completing the registration form below is the first step in the enrolment process. The Bell team will contact you to organize your child's placement test and send you an offer of enrolment. Please be informed that the form is not contractual at this stage.