Learn English for the real world 

Our Secondary English courses focus on helping students develop a global mindset by enhancing their critical thinking, resilience, and deep reading skills. We engage students with stimulating topics that connect to current world issues. Through real-life tasks, we motivate them to improve their communication skills, achieve academic success, and recognise the immediate relevance of what they are learning.

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). 

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 Plus course dates and fees in Singapore
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