Native Level English Speaker
Native Level English Programme
Strengthening English language skills
Our Native Level English Speaker programme is designed for young learners who speak English at home – as a first or second language.
Together we will support your child to develop a strong foundation of language and communication skills, with an emphasis on their writing capabilities for multiple purposes.
This programme is also a perfect supplement to the needs of children who may usually be studying in French; broadening their capabilities and capacity for learning by immersing them in an English-medium learning environment.
19 August - 20 December 2024
Term 2
6 January - 17 April 2025
Term 3
5 May - 25 June 2025
20 August - 17 December 2025
Term 2
7 January - 1 April 2026
Term 3
22 April - 24 June 2026
What to expect
Learning outcomes
Children attending our weekly Native Level English Language programme can expect to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Gain confidence and become more independent learners
- Express themselves confidently in a range of situations
- Develop strengths in reading and writing skills
- Improve vocabulary, pronunciation, and understanding of grammar
- Gain essential 21st century life skills (communication, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and cultural awareness)
Learning the Bell Way
Our approach
Giving you assurance of the quality and transferability of their learning, we follow the Key Stage 2 curriculum – a standard across schools in England – underpinned by our six core principles of The Bell Way. Activities include:
- Writing stories, plays, poetry and letters
- Puzzles and quizzes
- Spelling practice
- Dictionary skills
- Presentations
- Exam practice
- English Explorers (optional)
Young Learners Programme
Parent
Explore our Young Learner locations
Bell Colombettes
Our flagship school and main office is just a few minutes walk from the United Nations, and home to our full suite of programmes for all ages.
12 Chemin des Colombettes
1202 Geneva
Bell Camille-Vidart
Within walking distance of numerous United Nations organisations, this brand new and well-equipped centre is home to our adult programmes and some of our young learner courses.
Chemin Camille-Vidart 15
1st Floor
1202 Geneva
Bell at Montbrillant
Located within Parc de Vermont, right next to an outdoor playground, Bell at Montbrillant has spacious modern classrooms for our young learners.
57 Rue de Montbrillant
1202 Geneva
Wednesday English Club
Children aged 4 to 8 years old (1P-4P in the Swiss school system) who are enrolled in Wednesday morning English lessons at Bell can join our Wednesday afternoon English Club, which runs from 12:15 to 16:45.
After transitioning to the English Club at our Montbrillant Centre, accompanied by our Club Leaders, students will be offered a hot and healthy lunch, followed by outdoor play time. Afternoon activities will include arts and crafts, yoga, dance, music, board games, stories and sports. An afternoon snack is included.
The group includes both native and non-native English speakers, with all activities conducted in English by the Club Leaders.
Parents who are interested in registering their children for the club are invited to select the option “Wednesday Full Day” on our registration form.
How to register?
Completing the registration form below is the first step in the enrolment process. The Bell team will contact you to organize your child's placement test and send you an offer of enrolment. Please be informed that the form is not contractual at this stage.
