Childhood is a golden period for language acquisition and here at Spanish World we know how to fully engage our young students to get the most out of their Spanish lessons, putting them on a path towards academic excellence, and real-world fluency.
Overview
Children aged 3 to 5 years old are in for a treat when they join our Playgroup.
We have designed an educational yet fun curriculum that will serve as a perfect introduction to Spanish, laying the foundation to progress to our Spanish For Kids program at age 6. Spanish Playgroup introduces the language for the kids in waves, adding new content and underpinning previous content slowly but constantly.
Tuition fee:
HK$320/hour (collected monthly)
Class size:
4-6 – the exact class size also varies with the classroom
Number of lessons:
Once a week (regularly throughout the year) of 60 minutes each
Total hours of tuition:
108
About this program
Our Spanish Playgroup program is made of 9 units with 12 sessions/classes per unit. There is no need to complete the whole program to advance to Spanish for Kids i.e. some kids might have started at age 3, others at age 4 or 5, that is perfectly fine. Of course, those who have completed a bigger portion of the playgroup program will have a stronger foundation, but all can be ready for their next step.
Once age allows, children move on to our Kids program. Their fun experience on the Playgroup has mainly been a springboard for future learning.
In our Spanish Playgroup program we follow the Spain and UK National Curriculum for Early Years, learning the different contents in an orderly manner starting from the immediate need of the child and progressing to its farthest environment. There are 9 units in this program, in total 108 hours.
No specific book or material is required. All Playgroup material and activities have been created for us and are tailor-made for this program.
Our Playgroup curriculum is intended for children aged 3 to 5 years old. Once they finish the playgroup program they can start the Spanish For Kids program where the students will learn more vocabulary, simple grammar and advance their communication and listening skills.
About this program
We have designed two separate Kids’ Programs based on the age of the students. For us, it does not make any sense to merge children age 6 with 9 year olds and this is the reason why there are two tiers to this stage:
Age 6-7: Would follow our K1 to K4 program. These students would receive the most complete foundation towards their future Spanish for Teens, and in fact they would have already covered an significant part of the Spanish for Teens curriculum by the end of their journey, which will give them a clear advantage.
Age 8-9: Would follow our KP1 and KP2 Curriculum. These students would have a less comprehensive foundation than 6-7 years old but still be able to cover some part of the Spanish for Teens curriculum in advance.
Materials*:
Colega 1 – HK$260
Colega 2 – HK$260
Colega 3 – HK$275
Colega 4 – HK$280
La Pandilla 1 – HK$225
La Pandilla 2 – HK$225
NB: These prices only apply to Spanish World Hong Kong students
It is not necessary to have covered the Spanish Playgroup curriculum in order to enter the SFK program. Nevertheless, those kids who started at playgroup level will enjoy an easier and more progressive learning.
Notes:
Overview
Our 10–12 years old Spanish for Teens courses are based on IGCSE & GCSE Spanish examination Program.
This program prepares you for the following exam/s:
Materials Fee:
HK$300-400 dependant on level
Class size:
3-6
About this program
10–12 year old students: Following our IGCSE Teen program (L program), students advance in Spanish from a younger age and can if desired, prepare for IGCSE examinations upon course completion. It is not compulsory but advisable. We use a teaching methodology adapted for younger adolescents. This course is also suitable for students who are preparing to study abroad.
*Upon completing L1 to L3 courses, those students preparing for exam need to take an IGCSE Preparation Course covering key examinations skills and past exam papers to ensure optimal performance.
Students that decide to skip IGCSE examination would take a bridge course to continue with a more advanced level Spanish learning from 14 years old onwards.
Exam and Student Attendance Please refer to our Student Support page for more details.
Required Materials
10-12 year old students:
Mira 1 Pupil Book & Exercise Book – 350HK$
Mira 2 Pupil Book & Exercise Book – 350HK$
Listos 3 Rojo Pupil Book & Exercise Book – 360HK$
*The prices mentioned only apply to Spanish World Hong Kong students.
Why Secondary Students are learning Spanish now
Many students are taking Spanish now as it has become very popular and useful both to study in HK or abroad. Spanish has become part of the Hong Kong new secondary curriculum as an elective subject. Entry to both UK and USA universities requires knowledge of a third language and Spanish is usually the number one choice. Our curriculum for secondary students is designed to reach the objective of preparing for the Hong Kong new Secondary Curriculum Diploma (HKDSE), as well as for IGCSE, A-level, IB and DELE exams. Our objective is to help our students to achieve good results and to strengthen their competitiveness when applying for local or overseas universities.
Full-time Teachers with language teaching qualifications and experience
Our teachers are native full-time professionals with a lot of experience in teaching secondary Hong Kong students. At our centre we are currently running many beginner level and advanced level groups as well as many one-to-one private sessions. We actually have a lot of students that study in the UK during term time and come to Spanish World during their holidays to improve their Spanish skills.
Overview
Our 13-16 years old Spanish for Teens courses are based on IB, DSE & DELE examination program.
This program prepares you for the following exam/s:
Materials Fee:
HK$300-400 dependant on level
Class size:
3-6
About this program
13–16 year old students: We prepare this group of students with our Teen Program (T program) using a teaching methodology geared towards older adolescents. This course is suitable for students who are not planning for sitting IGCSE examinations and would like to consider taking Spanish exams later.
T.A1: A1 level – 4 courses, each course is 18 hours. Material: Club Prisma A1 HK$300
T.A2: A2 level – 5 courses, each course is 24 hours. Material: Club Prisma A2 HK$300
T.B1: B1 level – 6 courses, each course is 24 hours. Material: Gente Joven 3 and 4 HK$400
Official Exams: *Upon completing the courses, students wanting to take an official exam need to take a DELE (A1,A2, B1) or IB Preparation Course to go through the examinations skills and past exam papers in order to be well-prepared for the exam.
Students that decide to skip DELE or other examinations would take a bridge course to continue with a more advanced level Spanish learning suitable to their level.
Required Materials
13-16 year old students:
Club Prisma Nivel A1 – Libro de alumno + CD, Libro de ejercicios – 300HK$
Club Prisma Nivel A2 – Libro de alumno + CD, Libro de ejercicios – 300HK$
Gente Joven 3 – Libro de alumno + CD, Libro de ejercicios – 400HK$
Gente Joven 4 – Libro de alumno + CD, Libro de ejercicios – 400HK$
*The prices mentioned only apply to Spanish World Hong Kong students.
Why Secondary Students are learning Spanish now
Many students are taking Spanish now as it has become very popular and useful both to study in HK or abroad. Spanish has become part of the Hong Kong new secondary curriculum as an elective subject. Entry to both UK and USA universities requires knowledge of a third language and Spanish is usually the number one choice. Our curriculum for secondary students is designed to reach the objective of preparing for the Hong Kong new Secondary Curriculum Diploma (HKDSE), as well as for IGCSE, A-level, IB and DELE exams. Our objective is to help our students to achieve good results and to strengthen their competitiveness when applying for local or overseas universities.
Full-time Teachers with language teaching qualifications and experience
Our teachers are native full-time professionals with a lot of experience in teaching secondary Hong Kong students. At our centre we are currently running many beginner level and advanced level groups as well as many one-to-one private sessions. We actually have a lot of students that study in the UK during term time and come to Spanish World during their holidays to improve their Spanish skills.
Please get in touch with us to receive a unique link to apply the discounts.
Depending on the courses the student will miss, they could take that particular lesson with the other batch of students. If the student has commitments that preclude them from attending the final lessons of the program (if, for example, their school year is starting) then students can join the course on a pro-rated basis.
Our preferred online teaching method is via spanishworldgroup.zoom.us. We ask that you choose a quiet space for the duration of the lesson. Please contact us before booking your course, if you have any questions regarding connectivity.