British Council Singapore is known for its English programmes, including dedicated children's courses that make language learning fun with games and activities. But don’t just take it from us; hear what its students have to say about the programmes.
British Council Singapore needs no introduction: this UK-founded organisation is known for its English language programmes, which it has been teaching for close to 80 years in Singapore. With programmes for both children and adults, each course is designed with age-appropriate lessons and learning goals. In fact, the kids’ English programmes taught in are also aligned with the local education syllabus – perfect for boosting your children’s language skills and exam prep at the same time!
But how are lessons taught at the British Council Singapore? We’re told that it has its own curriculum, one that doesn’t just focus on building English proficiency, but develops core soft skills like problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking. This is done through fun thematic weekly lessons. For example, this week could be all about going on an adventure on the high seas, and kids will be picking up vocabulary and doing creative writing that’s about sea voyages.
To us parents, there’s no doubt that the programmes sound great. But the important question remains: will our children enjoy these classes, and will they reap the benefits from them? We let the British Council Singapore’s students do the talking.
Alita from the Early Years English programme is always excited for class
“One activity that I really like is ‘News Time’ because I get to tell my friends about things that happen to me, like my birthday party or even when I lost my tooth.”
– Alita
Alita almost didn’t hesitate to explain why she enjoys her Early Years English classes at the British Council Singapore so much. ‘News Time’ is one of the many activities that the early years experts use to help little ones build their speaking confidence and socialisation skills.
Another fun way that preschoolers learn English is through Learning Time with Timmy, in which kids strengthen their English skills with the help of Timmy from the popular Timmy Time series. This can be in the form of stories and songs, or even games and videos, making lessons more engaging, and English learning happens naturally.
And if you need more convincing, Alita’s mum is happy to report that her daughter is always excited to meet her teachers and classmates, whom she found very friendly and welcoming.
Composition is made interesting for Sophia, while Kai Xin loves her kind and patient teachers.
“One of the activities I enjoy doing in class is writing compositions. It’s also super fun to do research on topics we don’t learn in school.”
– Sophia
“For me, my favourite activities are the quizzes and games in class because they are fun and interesting. My teachers are really kind and patient. Whenever I don’t understand something, they explain it in an easy way and give clear examples to help me understand.”
– Kai Xin
Writing compositions is often one of the most challenging aspects in English classes, but the British Council Singapore’s teachers manage to get Sophia and her friends to rise up to the challenge. Children in the Upper Primary English courses are given the freedom to research and pitch ideas about topics they’re interested in. And as we all know, it makes a world of difference when you get to write and talk about your interests!
Games continue to be an integral part of lessons for upper primary students, which are Kai Xin’s favourite. But above all, she’s thankful for her kind and patient teachers who are happy to match her learning pace. Teachers here are always open to explaining difficult concepts in simpler terms, making sure every student has a strong grasp of the lessons before moving on to the next one.
Ruhaan gains skills that will stay with him through school and beyond
“The thing I enjoy most about being a student at the British Council is the group work. Through group work, I have enhanced my creativity and developed other soft skills like collaboration, problem solving, and time management. First of all, you get to collaborate with friends, and secondly, you get to brainstorm new ideas.”
– Ruhaan
Lessons take a slightly different focus in British Council Singapore’s Secondary English classes, where students work on English fluency to prepare for university and the workplace. Ruhaan and his peers work on more real-world projects, with a good balance of individual and group work involved. True enough, he noticed that he gained useful soft skills like collaboration and time management, and enjoys the opportunity to be creative too.
You can experience the British Council Singapore’s teaching in person
British Council Singapore is hosting open houses at its Toa Payoh and Napier Road centres, happening this 28 November and 5 December respectively. Head over to your nearest centre to meet its experienced teachers and find an English language course that’s the right fit for your children. You can even snag free trial classes, registration fee waiver, and up to $700 off in 2027 course fees on the spot. Register to attend your preferred British Council Singapore open house today.
Toa Payoh centre, 28 November 2026, 9am – 3pm
Napier Road centre, 5 December 2026, 9am – 3pm
This post is in partnership with British Council Singapore.
