English lessons for kids 12-17

English skills for success

Our Secondary Plus course teaches teenagers the skills they need to feel confident communicating in English as a second language. They will go out into the world ready to seize opportunities and achieve everything they have dreamed of. 

Led by qualified English-teaching experts who offer a fantastic learning experience, Secondary Plus will enable your child to reach their full potential.

Course information

  • Levels

    Pre-Lower, Lower, Advanced, Proficiency

  • Course fees

    From €180

  • Course length

    • Kolonaki (12–14 years): 100 hours per academic year, three hours a week
    • Kolonaki (15–17 years): 200 hours per academic year, six hours a week
    • Kifisia (12–14 years): 150 hours per academic year, five hours a week
    • Kifisia (15–17 years): 150 hours per academic year, five hours a week

  • How to register your child

    Book a free level test

Kolonaki Teaching Centre
Timetables and fees

Lower Secondary (12–14 years)

Class timetables

100 hours per academic year, three hours a week

Monday to Friday 16.00–19.00
Saturday 08.30–11.30
11.30–14.30
14.30–17.30

Exact timetable will depend on level/age.

For information about the academic calendar and holidays, please see our Kolonaki Teaching Centre page.

Fees 2024–25 for new students

  • One payment of €1,170 per year for registrations on or before 15 July 2024 or
  • Two payments of €625 per year or
  • Four payments of €335 per year by credit card or
  • Eight payments of €180 per year by credit card

We offer a discount to the younger brothers and sisters of registered students.

Upper Secondary (15–17 years)

Class timetables

200 hours per academic year, six hours a week

Thursday 17.00–20.00
Saturday 14.30–17.30

Exact timetable will depend on level/age.

For information about the academic calendar and holidays, please see our Kolonaki Teaching Centre page.

Fees 2024–25 for new students

  • One payment of €2,070 per year for registrations on or before 15 July 2024 or
  • Two payments of €1,093 per year or
  • Four payments of €590 per year by credit card or
  • Eight payments of €315 per year by credit card

We offer a discount to the younger brothers and sisters of registered students.

Find out more about our payment terms and conditions.

Kifisia Teaching Centre
Timetables and fees

Lower Secondary (12–14 years) &
Upper Secondary (15–17 years)

Class timetables

150 hours per academic year, five hours a week

Saturday 10.00–15.00

For information about the academic calendar and holidays, please see our Kifisia Teaching Centre page.

Fees 2024–25 for new students

  • One payment of  €1,400 per year for registrations on or before 15 July 2024 or
  • Payment of the standard course fee of €1,520 per year in three instalments by bank transfer: payment of €520 by the start of the course, €500 by 30 October 2024 and €500 by 30 January 2025

We offer a discount to the younger brothers and sisters of registered students.

Build skills and confidence in English

Teenagers can be themselves in our inclusive learning environment. Our English courses encourage them to:

  • learn English as a second language and become assertive, independent and culturally aware global citizens
  • express their opinions openly, helping them to gain confidence in speaking English 
  • work on practical and challenging tasks that encourage self-expression and creative thinking  
  • collaborate in team tasks alongside classmates with a similar language level and age.

What parents need to know

How is the course delivered?

Expert teachers guide and support each student and use modern learning methods, getting students ready to use English in the real world, in university and in the workplace.

In our 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 are the learning principles? 

During the course, your teen will:

  • practise skills for success in school exams and at international universities
  • build teamwork and leadership skills by working collaboratively with classmates
  • develop their creativity and connect with learners from other cultures.

How is 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 in a report with information about:

  • the magazines and the projects that your child has studied
  • an assessment of the project part based on international CEFR standards
  • a graph showing you their progress throughout the assessed period.

The learning hub and your child’s progress

Our learning hub is a secure online platform that helps your child study independently and at their own pace, before and after class. This means class time is focused on improving their English-speaking and productive skills. Children can enjoy extra activities guided by their teacher, and parents can access data on progress. Find out more in our Parent centre.