Learn English for the real world 

Set your child up for success by giving them a competitive edge. Secondary English helps teenagers aged 13–17 build English fluency, academic confidence and communication skills to connect, communicate and get ahead in a global world.  

Through engaging topics, real-life tasks and opportunities to explore current world issues, students develop a global mindset, strengthen their critical thinking, resilience and deep reading skills, and recognise the immediate relevance of what they are learning. 

Give them the perfect foundation to achieve academic success and excel at university and beyond. 

  • Explore real-world projects that grow language fluency and academic confidence. 
  • Join a global community and collaborate on projects with students from around the world. 
  • Gain individual feedback and guidance from expert English teachers.  
  • Develop collaboration and leadership skills to gain a competitive edge with core skills for life. 
  • See real progress with regular written reports and a personalised online dashboard. 

See your child's English language ability progress

We help your child succeed at every stage of their academic journey. Because our syllabus also helps them develop the essential 21st-century skills and proficiencies they need to thrive in the fast-changing world. Our English tuition and enrichment courses are aligned with the syllabus set by the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE). 

Secondary English at a glance 

  • Age: 13–17 
  • Levels: Four (Sec1–Sec4) 
  • Format: In-person classes with flexible online study 
  • Location: Napier Road Centre and Toa Payoh Centre 
  • Timeline: One weekly class for 44 weeks 
  • Prices from S$2,184 for one semester

How your child will learn 

Gain academic confidence 

Secondary English gives your child the language fluency and academic confidence to prepare for university studies and future international opportunities. By exploring real-world projects, your child will gain a current, global perspective and develop valuable skills to keep for life. 

Network across a global community 

Enter your child into a global network of peers and help them make connections across cultures. Secondary English will give your child a wider perspective on real-world issues as they collaborate on projects with British Council students from around the globe. It’s the perfect preparation for university and beyond. 

Receive tailored guidance 

Our expert teachers give individual feedback and support to every student. Regular English progress feedback, informal assessments and a personalised online dashboard help your child track their progress and build self-awareness by reflecting on their big wins and improvement areas. 

Build skills beyond English 

Alongside English language development, students build leadership and critical-thinking skills as well as the confidence to debate and share their thoughts. With these skills and English fluency, your child will gain a competitive edge in our global world. 

Support for parents 

Track their academic progress 

Secondary English gives your child the chance to take ownership of their learning journey and their future. Regular reports give you a transparent overview of your child’s academic milestones so that you can discuss global topics together and celebrate their big wins.  

Convenient timetables 

Secondary English courses are held in person at our teaching centres. A convenient timetable of classes helps the course fit seamlessly into busy after-school schedules. 

More than an English course for Secondary 1 to 3 –  these classes help students develop core competencies and a global perspective for success in studies and life

Our Secondary Plus English course will help students achieve academic success at school, prepare for the Secondary 4 English exam and get ready for university. 

Our Secondary Plus English course, will help students develop life skills, build confidence,and help you reach your full potential for your future. 

How is the course delivered? 

Our blended in-class and online learning approach allows for a more rewarding and enjoyable learning experience. Classes include:

  • engaging reading and writing tasks, supported by speaking and listening practice with a highly-trained teacher, help students build the skills needed for exam success and academic progress.
  • interactive independent study assignments are set by the teacher to prepare students for class. These are available on an easy-to-use learning hub with a personal dashboard. Students can track their progress and goals, come to class fully prepared and able to focus on improving their English speaking skills.

What are the learning principles? 

This course focuses on helping students develop a global mindset by enhancing their critical thinking, resilience, and deep reading skills. We use engaging, current topics related to real-world issues. The course is designed to improve communication and life skills while teaching students how to apply their knowledge for the O-level examinations.

Students will:

  • develop confidence in speaking English through interactive activities such as presentations, fun debates, vlogging and interviews .
  • develop strategies for tackling exams through writing summaries, researching projects and taking effective notes when listening to presentations and lectures.
  • learn and apply language skills while working on real-world projects covering tourism and the environment, ethical food, well-being, and climate change
  • develop life skills such as collaboration, leadership, creativity, citizenship and digital skills.
  • learn English in an inclusive space. Our highly qualified teachers treat students as individuals and motivate them to take charge of their learning.

Our Secondary 4 English Examination Preparation Course is designed for students in Singapore preparing for the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) English Language examination.

How is the course delivered? 

The course is delivered across three teaching terms. Students first build core methods for writing and reading comprehension, then extend these skills across listening and oral communication, before applying them independently through timed examination practice, feedback and targeted correction.

What are the learning principles? 

Students will:

  • learn how to analyse questions, plan, develop and edit continuous and situational writing using clear organisation, appropriate tone and accurate language.
  • develop independent learning habits through timed practice, self-assessment, teacher feedback and targeted redrafting.
  • strengthen comprehension by responding to visual, narrative, recount and non-narrative texts at literal, inferential and evaluative levels, including questions on language use and effect.
  • practise selecting, paraphrasing and organising key ideas to produce concise and accurate 80-word summaries.
  • prepare for Planned Response and Spoken Interaction by organising ideas, supporting views with examples and speaking with clear pronunciation, fluency and intonation.
  • improve listening comprehension by predicting content, identifying main ideas and details, recognising distractors and completing note-taking tasks accurately.

Lessons combine explicit teaching, guided practice, independent application and detailed feedback. Across the three terms, students move from learning strategies to using them under timed conditions, diagnosing why marks were lost and making precise improvements.

At the British Council, we believe strong examination performance comes from understanding the task, making deliberate choices and learning from feedback—not memorising model answers. This course equips students with the control, confidence and independence they need to perform effectively in the SEC English Language examination and communicate successfully beyond it.

Secondary English course dates and fees in Singapore
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