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A Path in English for Every Stage of Life
Find the perfect course for you or your child.
At the British Council, we offer programmes designed for every stage of life — from discovering English in early childhood to mastering it for academic and professional success. Whether your child is just getting started or you want to move forward in your career, you’ll find the right option here, backed by expert teachers and a globally recognised methodology.
Speaking English opens doors — now and in the future.
Whether you want to study abroad yourself or help your children do so, access better job opportunities, grow your professional network, or give your children the skills they need to succeed at school, exams and beyond, English is a key tool.
Our courses are designed to strengthen the four essential skills — speaking, writing, listening, and reading — and help learners reach their personal, academic, or professional goals with confidence.
Why learn English with the British Council?
We’re the UK’s official organisation for cultural and educational exchange, and we’ve been teaching English for over 90 years. We operate in more than 100 countries, and every year, nearly 4 million students choose us to learn English.
Through courses, international exams, and specialised programmes, we help build a future full of opportunities.
English courses for children and teens
Summer camps
From toddlers to teenagers, our summer courses combine a stage-appropriate methodology (Early Years, Primary, and Secondary) with creative and engaging activities to help students achieve build confidence and achieve academic excellence — always in English.
Academic Year Courses
Children and teens develop practical English and life skills that give them the confidence to thrive at school and beyond. They begin in Early Years with Stay and Play, Phonics and Kindergarten courses and continue into our Primary Plus then Secondary Plus courses with structured projects mapped to the Hong Kong curriculum.
What’s included in our kids and teens English courses?
Value-added features
Parent briefings
Classroom experiences
Newsletters
Individual student progress reports
Learning Hub for students and parents
Benefits
Expert teaching: Learn from internationally certified and experienced teachers
Ongoing support: Access learning materials through our exclusive platform and app
Progress tracking: See your child’s progress on the Learning Hub and know where they are at
English courses for adults
British Council English course and Beginner English course
With our communicative approach, you’ll learn English effectively so you can travel, study, and work in international environments without language barriers. We also offer courses for beginners to develop your foundation skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Professional Business Skills
Put new skills into action through realistic and authentic communicative activities. You can learn the techniques you can use when making presentations, writing emails and reports, and communicating with clients and colleagues.
IELTS Preparation
Prepare for IELTS with our expert-led courses. You’ll gain the strategies and confidence you need to get the score that opens academic or professional doors with our CEF-reimbursable course. You can also join our personalised 1-to-1 classes designed to meet your specific needs.
What’s included in our adult English courses?
Value-added features
Global Community: Connect with other students through our local events and exclusive online group
British Council English newsletter
Benefits
Modular learning: Combine modules to target specific learning goals
Expert teaching: Learn from internationally certified and experienced teachers
Real progress: Personal feedback and support from your teacher
Clases presenciales, dinámicas e interactivas en las que trabajarás diferentes áreas del inglés.
English language centres
- Admiralty – British Council
- Tsim Sha Tsui – British Council
- Tsuen Wan – Wong Siu Ching Secondary School
- Shatin – Lam Hon Kwong School
- Whampoa – Alliance Primary School
- Yau Ma Tei – Yaumati Catholic Primary School
Find the perfect course fo you or your child