British Council Open Day at English Language Centres
Learn about British Council’s unique teaching methodology in free Primary Plus English course demonstration lessons
Attend free K1-K3 English demonstration lessons and experience an English-only learning environment
The British Council will organise Open Days at its English Language Centres in Whampoa, Sha Tin and Yau Ma Tei in October and November. During the events, Primary 1 to 6 parents and students can attend free Primary Plus English course demonstration lessons to gain practical tips for English learning and learn about life skills development for students. Parents will be able to find out the English level of their children from Primary 1 to Secondary 6 when they take a free English level test and choose the right courses for them. Parents can also attend information sessions and learn about how British Council’s courses can complement their child’s English learning at their schools and how they as parents can help their children at home with English.
The British Council’s K1-K3 English courses follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) Early Years Programme. Parents and children can attend free K1-K3 English demonstration lessons at Admiralty English Language Centre in October to observe the classes and experience an English-only learning environment.
Open Day at Whampoa, Sha Tin and Yau Ma Tei English Language Centres
The British Council will organise an Open Day at Whampoa English Language Centre on 16 October (Sunday), Sha Tin English Language Centre on 13 November (Sunday) and Yau Ma Tei English Language Centre on 20 November (Sunday). Activities include:
- Free Primary Plus English course demonstration lessons (P1-P6)
- Free English level test (P1-S6)[1]
- Parents’ information sessions (P1-P6)
- Course consultation and special offer on course registration[2]
Activities are held in English and are free of charge.
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Whampoa English Language Centre |
Sha Tin English Language Centre |
Yau Ma Tei English Language Centre |
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Date: |
16 October (Sunday) |
13 November (Sunday) |
20 November (Sunday) |
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Venue: |
Alliance Primary School, 21 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hung Hom |
Lam Hon Kwong School, Ngan Shing Street, Sha Tin |
Wah Yan College, Kowloon, 56 Waterloo Road, Yau Ma Tei |
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Audience: |
New P1 – P6 students and their parents |
New P2 – S6 students and their parents |
New P1 – S6 students and their parents |
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Time: |
Primary 1 and 2 9.30 - 12.00 or 14.30 - 17.00 Primary 3 and 4 10.45 - 13.15 or 13.15 - 15.45 Primary 5 and 6 12.00 - 14.30 |
Primary 2 10.00 - 12.30 Primary 3 and 4 11.15 - 13.45 Primary 5 and 6 13.45 - 16.15 Secondary 1 to 6 (Only free English level test and course consultation are available): 9.30 - 11.15 or 15.30 - 17.15 |
Primary 1 and 2 10.00 - 12.30 Primary 3 and 4 11.15 - 13.45 Primary 5 and 6 13.45 - 16.15 Secondary 1 to 6 (Only free English level test and course consultation are available): 9.30 - 11.15 or 15.30 - 17.15 |
Activites:
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Free Primary Plus English course demonstration lessons (P1-P6): Students can experience how Primary Plus English courses can strengthen their listening, speaking, reading and writing English skills, and develop their life skills such as creativity and higher-order thinking in an English-only environment. Parents can observe the lessons and find out about our unique teaching methodology. |
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Free English level test (new P1-S6 students)1: We offer both written and speaking tests. Our professional English Services Consultants will assess students’ English abilities and results will be given on the same day. |
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Parents’ information sessions (parents of P1-P6 students): Parents will learn how our courses can complement their child’s English learning at their school. We will also provide advice on how to help children at home. |
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Course consultation and special offer on course registration2 : Our English Services Consultants will help students select the most suitable course. By enrolling on the day of the event, parents can enjoy a special offer on course registration. |
Free K1-K3 English demonstration lessons
The British Council will organise free K1-K3 English demonstration lessons at its Admiralty English Language Centre on 13 October (Thursday), 19 October (Wednesday) and 25 October (Tuesday). The British Council’s Kindergarten English courses adopt the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) Early Years, which can develop children's English skills and confidence in communication and prepare them for entry into Primary School. Activities include:
- Free English demonstration lessons (K1-K3)
- Course consultations [3]
Activities are held in English and are free of charge.
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K1 – K3 English demonstration lessons |
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Venue: |
British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty |
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Audience: |
New K1 – K3 students and their parents |
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Date: |
13 October (Thursday) |
19 October (Wednesday) |
25 October (Tuesday) |
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Time： |
K1 10.00 - 11.30 or 15.30 - 17.00 K2 11.00 - 12.30 or 16.30 - 18.00 K3 14.30 - 16.00 |
K1 11.00 - 12.30 or 16.30 - 18.00 K2 14.30 - 16.00 K3 10.00 - 11.30 or 15.30 - 17.00 |
K1 14.30 - 16.00 K2 11.00 - 12.30 or 15.30 - 17.00 K3 10.00 - 11.30 or 16.30 - 18.00 |
Activities:
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Free English demonstration lessons: Lessons are taught by professionally qualified teachers with native speaker proficiency. Students will participate in classroom activities in an English-only environment while parents can observe the class and understand our unique teaching methodology. |
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Course consultations3: Our professional English Services Consultants will present course details to parents and help them select the most suitable course for their children. They can also enjoy a special discount3 on our courses on the day of the event. |
Enquiries: 2913 5100 / enquiries@britishcouncil.org.hk
Photo links:
British Council Open Day at English Language Centres:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ldlrpa675uj0szc/British%20Council%20Open%20Day.zip?dl=0
British Council K1-K3 English demonstration lessons:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1ewhg9pxgplnao5/British%20Council%20K1-K3%20Demo%20lessons.zip?dl=0