Secondary Plus English course: English skills for success
Our Secondary Plus English course is designed and led by the world’s English experts. This course gives teenagers the skills they need to feel confident communicating in English. Teenagers in Vietnam enjoy dynamic lessons on real-life topics and prepare for a global world.
- Students enjoy lively speaking classes with a specialist, highly-trained teacher
- As well as class lessons, students use a specialist interactive online learning hub to build confidence and get the most benefit from discussions in class.
- Learners work on an exciting range of practical and challenging tasks that encourage self-expression and creative thinking.
- By working with classmates on team tasks, students build collaboration and leadership skills
- Students practise the skills they need to succeed in school exams and international university courses
Secondary Plus course overview, prices, locations in Vietnam
- Duration: 64 hours per semester
- Age: 12–17 years
Build skills and confidence in English
Teenagers can be themselves in our inclusive learning environment. Our English courses encourage your teenager to:
- learn English as a second language and become assertive, independent and culturally aware global citizens
- express their opinions openly, and gain confidence in speaking English
- work on practical and challenging tasks that encourage self-expression and creative thinking.
- work together on team tasks with classmates who are the same age and have a similar level of English skills
What parents need to know
How is the Secondary Plus English course taught in Vietnam?
Expert teachers guide and support each student and use modern learning methods. We get students ready to use English in the real world, in university and in the workplace.
In British Council 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 your teen learns in our English classes in Vietnam?
During the Secondary Plus course, here is how your teenager learns English:
- Students practise the English skills they need to succeed in school exams and international university courses
- Your teenager builds teamwork and leadership skills by working together with their classmates
- Your teen develops their creativity and connects with learners from other cultures.
How is your child’s 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, with a report that includes the subjects your child has studied.
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 of your teen's course based on international CEFR standards
- a graph showing the progress throughout the course.
How the learning hub helps your child’s progress
Our British Council learning hub is a secure online platform. It is designed to help your child study independently, at their own pace, before and after class. This means class time is focused on improving their English-speaking and practical skills. Children can also enjoy extra learning activities guided by their teacher, and parents can access data on their progress. Find out more in our Parent Centre.
