Spring into English with the British Council!
This spring, give your child a confidence boost in English with our 3-day Spring Intensive Course for elementary school students.
Through fun, interactive lessons led by expert British Council teachers, children will practise speaking, listening, and communication skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
A short, focused course perfect for building confidence and motivation during the spring break.
Why choose the British Council?
- Learn by doing: Children learn English through fun, real-life projects. Working together, they build vocabulary and listening skills while developing all four communication skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- English for real life: Students explore natural, everyday English, not just textbook language. This helps them use practical words and phrases with confidence, both in and out of the classroom.
- Stay curious and motivated: With engaging British Council materials and supportive teachers, lessons are lively and interactive. Children are encouraged to join in, share ideas, and enjoy using English every step of the way.
Time and date
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Date |
Time |
Place |
Price |
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25 March – 27 March |
9:00 – 16:00 |
Iidabashi centre |
79,200 yen |
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30 March – 1 April |
9:00 – 16:00 |
Musashi Kosugi centre |
Session structure
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Time |
Content |
Details |
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9:00 – 12:00 |
Core English |
A course designed specially by HarperCollins for the British Council. This course aims to help students develop interpersonal communication skills necessary for school and life, and to facilitate bilingualism. Audiovisual materials are used as an effective learning tool to help students participate in class with interest and improve their listening skills. |
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Break |
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13:00 – 16:00 |
British Council Clubs |
BC Clubs is a course where children gain confidence while exploring a world of exciting experiences, all in English! From interactive science lessons to creative projects and roleplays, our program is designed to help young learners discover their voice and thrive in any situation. |
Course Details and Levels
Primary Starter
Elementary School – Grades 1 and 2 (Starter Level)
Core English: Our World
In this course, students learn the language they need to describe the world around them, including their homes, plants, and animals. Through engaging topics and hands-on activities, children develop confidence using English in meaningful contexts. Integrated phonics support helps build early literacy skills, strengthening reading and pronunciation from the start. Learning is enriched through creative links with art, science, and maths, making lessons fun, practical, and memorable.
Topics covered
- Day 1: Homes + Phonics (Alphabet review and sound recognition)
- Day 2: Plants and animals + Phonics (CVC words spelling)
- Day 3: Living in our world + Phonics (Tricky words and reading simple sentences)
British Council Club
- Puppet Club: In this class, students will develop their storytelling, speaking and creative skills through puppet making and performances.
- Science Club: In this class, students will learn about a scientific concept by completing an experiment.
- Trashion Club: In this class, students will learn about recycling, different materials and adjectives for textures, design and make their own recyclable outfit which they will showcase in a class ‘Trashion Show’.
Primary 1/2
Elementary School – Grades 1 and 2
Core English: Wild Animals
In this course, students explore the world of wild animals through fun stories and informative texts. They learn to name and describe animals while developing reading, listening, and speaking skills. Through storytelling, learners are introduced to the past simple tense, while non-fiction texts help them continue practising the present simple. The unit also introduces new language such as uncountable nouns and connecting words, with creative links to science, drama, and maths to make learning meaningful and engaging.
Topics covered
- Day 1: Big, furry and fast
- Day 2: Animal stories
- Day 3: Baby animals
British Council Club
- Puppet Club: In this class, students will develop their storytelling, speaking and creative skills through puppet making and performances.
- Science Club: In this class, students will learn about a scientific concept by completing an experiment.
- Trashion Club: In this class, students will learn about recycling, different materials and adjectives for textures, design and make their own recyclable outfit which they will showcase in a class ‘Trashion Show’.
Primary 3/4
Elementary School – Grades 3 and 4
Core English: Adventures in different places
In this course, students explore three contrasting environments - hot deserts, busy towns and cities, and the icy landscapes of Antarctica. Through a mix of poems, stories, and non-fiction texts, learners build reading and discussion skills while comparing different places and habitats. The unit includes exciting links to science and technology, from desert animals and habitats to rally car racing and forces in motion. Learning is brought to life through cross-curricular connections with maths, science, art, and social studies, helping students understand the world in creative and meaningful ways.
Topics covered
- Day 1: Too Hot to Stop!
- Day 2: Racing in a city
- Day 3: In Antarctica
British Council Club
- Language Karaoke: In this class, students will improve pronunciation and fluency by learning and performing a song
- Inventions: In this class, students will learn about amazing inventions and collaborate on designing and presenting their own inventions.
- Restaurant Pitch: In this class, students will practice vocabulary related to eating out, and they will plan and pitch a new restaurant for their neighbourhood
Primary 5/6
Elementary School – Grades 5 and 6
Core English: Big Cities
In this course, students explore transport and everyday journeys, starting with how they get to school. They learn about life in big cities and rural areas, and share their opinions about where they would prefer to live. Through engaging texts about future cities, learners practise agreeing and disagreeing, giving reasons for their ideas. The unit also develops key language skills, including adjectives, comparatives and superlatives, the present perfect, and an introduction to the passive voice.
Topics covered
- Day 1: Transport
- Day 2: Big cities
- Day 3: Cities of the future
British Council Club
- Language Karaoke: In this class, students will improve pronunciation and fluency by learning and performing a song.
- Inventions: In this class, students will learn about amazing inventions and collaborate on designing and presenting their own inventions.
- Restaurant Pitch: In this class, students will practice vocabulary related to eating out, and they will plan and pitch a new restaurant for their neighbourhood.
Assessments
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and is designed to support each child’s learning and progress. Teachers regularly observe students in class and assess their engagement, participation, and presentation skills, ensuring feedback is based on real classroom performance. At the end of the course, students receive a written assessment report that highlights their progress and key strengths, giving parents a clear picture of their child’s development in English.