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English skills for success

Our Secondary Plus course teaches teenagers the skills they need to feel confident communicating in English as a second language. They will go out into the world ready to seize opportunities and achieve everything they have dreamed of.

Led by qualified English-teaching experts who offer a fantastic learning experience, Secondary Plus will enable your child to reach their full potential.Our Secondary Plus English course, developed by our team of English experts, will teach you the skills to build your confidence and help you reach your full potential.

Your child can attend English courses in three teaching centres in Bucharest, City Gate, One Cotroceni Park, or Dorobanti, or online.

How does our registration process work?

Consultations and language level tests are free of charge with British Council.

 

We offer phone consultation and online consultations if you do not have a Romanian phone number. All our language level tests are online.

We do not ofer face to face consultations. Please book an online consultation which includes being contacted over the phone.

All our Secondary students will follow the same process.

  • you need to book a consultation for your child HERE
  • you will receive an e-mail confirming the booking, with a link for your child's writing level test
  • our sales consultant checks the results and will inform you of the child's level within one to two working days
  • our sales consultants will give you a call or send you an email with the available timetables and more course details for Secondary courses

Build skills and confidence in English

Teenagers can be themselves in our inclusive learning environment. Our English courses encourage them to:

  • learn English as a second language and become assertive, independent and culturally aware global citizens
  • express their opinions openly, helping them to gain confidence in speaking English 
  • work on practical and challenging tasks that encourage self-expression and creative thinking  
  • collaborate in team tasks alongside classmates with a similar language level and age.

What parents need to know

How is the course delivered?

Expert teachers guide and support each student and use modern learning methods, getting students ready to use English in the real world, in university and in the workplace.

In our English language classes for teens, learners:

✅ participate in engaging, interactive activities

✅ enjoy stimulating speaking classes 

✅ develop language skills with guidance from a qualified English teacher.

What are the learning principles? 

During the course, your teen will:

✅ practise skills for success in school exams and at international universities

✅ build teamwork and leadership skills by working collaboratively with classmates

✅ develop their creativity and connect with learners from other cultures.

How is progress assessed? 

At the British Council, we listen to your feedback because we want our learners to have a better learning experience. We provide regular feedback on your child’s progress, along with certificates of attendance and reports on their language skills.

✅ Formal and informal assessments are part of the course programme. 

✅ Personalised online dashboards help you track progress together with your child. 

We will show you your child’s progress throughout the academic year in a report with information about:

  • the magazines and the projects that your child has studied
  • an assessment of the project part based on international CEFR standards
  • a graph showing you their progress throughout the assessed period.

Course Overview

Course fee (RON)

 

New Student paid in one go - RON 7250

New Student paid in instalments - RON 7450

Reregistering Students paid in one go - RON 6850

Reregistering Students paid in instalments - RON 7050

Duration

18 September 2023 – 15 June 2024

Format

99H/academic year 

2x90 min. lessons OR 1x180 min. lesson / week 

Age categories

Secondary Plus (A1-C1) I 11-14 years
Upper Secondary Plus (A2-C2) I 14/15-18 years

Centre 

Dorobanți centre, City Gate, One Cotroceni Park, or online

Fees and Installments

Level Instalment (RON) Deadline
Secondary Plus (A1-C1) 
Upper Secondary Plus (A2-C2) 

400

800

800

800

800

800

800

800

800

650 new students

250 reregistering students

Enrolment

August

September

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

Discount: 100 RON for a sibling (brother/sister) of a student registered for a British Council course in the same semester.This discount will be deducted from the last installment. 

Please note that all British Council course materials are included in the fees which means you won’t have to purchase anything else. (Excluded from this are Lower Secondary A and Upper Secondary C2 for which you will have to purchase the coursebooks separately.) 

Secondary Class timetable AY 2023/2024

Timetable can be found HERE.

For student and parent convenience, we have organised our course dates around the Romanian school year calendar.

 Holidays (no classes)

 30 Oct – 3 Nov (Parent’s Week 1)

30 Nov - 1 Dec

22 Dec - 6 Jan (winter holiday)

19 - 24 Feb (school holiday)

22 – 27 Apr (Parent’s Week 2)

29 Apr – 7 May (Easter holiday)

We reserve the right to modify these dates according to the subsequent changes in the state school system and the academic requirements of the teaching centre.

Cambridge Assessment English examinations - discount

Our students benefit from tailored courses aimed at maximising performance in Cambridge Assessment English examinations (which provide exemption from the Baccalaureate exam). They also receive a 10% discount when registering for a Cambridge Assessment English exam, such as: B2 First (FCE) / First for Schools (FCEfS) or C1 Advanced (CAE).

The learning hub and your child’s progress

Our learning hub is a secure online platform that helps your child study independently and at their own pace, before and after class. This means class time is focused on improving their English-speaking and productive skills. Children can enjoy extra activities guided by their teacher, and parents can access data on progress. Find out more in our Parent centre.