Building the skills and confidence children need for discovery, connection, and communication.
Brief introduction
This course is ideal for children who are new to English and need a strong foundation to succeed in school and beyond. Through engaging lessons, your child will build essential skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. They will learn to express themselves clearly, understand others, and interact confidently in English. With a focus on phonics, vocabulary, and everyday communication, students explore real-world topics and develop curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Our supportive environment helps children grow as learners and prepares them to join our regular Primary Plus courses with confidence.
Why choose our course
Our Primary Foundation English course is designed by our expert educators who specialise in teaching young learners in Hong Kong. With a strong focus on early literacy development—including phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension—your child will build the essential skills needed to communicate confidently in English and thrive in school.
Our nurturing and interactive classes spark imagination and curiosity, making learning both fun and meaningful. We support holistic development by helping children express themselves, collaborate with others, and grow in confidence.
Safety is a top priority for us. Our strict safeguarding policies and procedures ensure your child learns in a safe and supportive environment. All our teachers are trained to uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Whether your child is just beginning their English journey or needs a boost to catch up, this course provides a solid foundation for future success in our regular Primary Plus programme, their school, and beyond!
Course content
Our Primary Foundation English course gives young learners the essential building blocks for English language development. Through fun and interactive lessons, children begin to develop foundation-level skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The course also nurtures creativity, curiosity, and confidence in communication.
Your child will explore:
- Phonics and literacy foundations: Learning the alphabet, sound-letter relationships, and simple words and sentences to support early reading and pronunciation.
- Vocabulary and grammar in everyday contexts: Exploring familiar topics like school, family, homes, and animals, while learning essential grammar, such as “is/are,” “have/has,” and “can.”
- Reading and listening skills: Engaging with stories, poems, and informational texts, and developing strategies to understand, predict, and respond to what they hear and read.
- Speaking and creative projects: Expressing ideas through speaking tasks and hands-on projects like name cards, posters, and shoebox rooms.
In this course, your child will:
- Learn to write simple sentences and gain confidence in reading and writing.
- Build vocabulary and grammar to talk about familiar topics like school, family, and daily routines.
- Understand and express feelings, preferences, and ideas in English.
- Explore the world around them through stories, poems, and informational texts.
- Develop phonics skills to support accurate pronunciation and early reading.
They will achieve this by:
- Talking about their likes, dislikes, and interests through speaking and listening activities.
- Comparing homes, families, and routines to recognise similarities and differences.
- Describing places and objects in their environment, such as their bedroom or classroom.
- Engaging with stories and texts that help them identify emotions and make connections.
- Participating in creative projects like making posters, name cards, and shoebox rooms to express themselves.