What is the North American English program for children and youth?

The American English Program for Children and Young Adults offers classes at all levels of English for students ages 3 to 17. The courses, taught by native American teachers, combine communication with creativity so that students have authentic experiences in English and “live” the language while learning about American culture.

What are the American English classes for children and teenagers like?

In the Institute’s English classes, students practice the four English skills (speaking, listening, writing, reading) and learn about American culture in a dynamic and communicative environment.

• Emphasis on oral skills and pronunciation:
• Debates, role plays, games, dramatization and conversation.
• Group projects on current and cultural issues.
• Reading and writing activities to expand vocabulary and review grammar.
• Classrooms equipped to incorporate new technologies for teaching English.
• Virtual Campus to access resources from home.
• Multimedia resources for blogging, webquests, research, and interactive activities in English.

What are our levels?

Levels are defined according to the student’s grade in school.

The Courses:

• Young Learners 1st Grade (1st primary; 6-7 years old)
• Young Learners 2nd Grade (2nd primary; 7-8 years old)
• Young Learners 3rd Grade (3rd primary; 8-9 years old)
• Young Learners 4th Grade (4th primary, 9-10 years old)
• Young Learners 5th and 6th Grace (4th and 5th primary, 10-12 years old)

The levels are designed for a student to progress from Beginner to Advanced.

When do the courses take place?

Classes are held from September to June over three terms. Classes are offered Monday through Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. In addition, during the month of July the Urban English Camp: Summer in the City is organized.

What type of teachers teach the classes?

Experienced teachers come from the United States and Canada.

Additional information

• The price includes the material.
• The course fee includes access to the resources in English and Spanish of the International Institute’s extensive library, as well as to all its services (loan of books, magazines and DVDs). Enrolled students also have priority access to activities at the Institute.