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Set your child up for success by giving them a competitive edge. Secondary English helps teenagers aged 11–17 build English fluency, academic confidence and communication skills to connect, communicate and get ahead in a global world. Give them the perfect foundation to 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.

Secondary English at a glance 

  • Age: 11–17 
  • Levels: Six (A1–C2) 
  • Format: In-person classes with flexible online study 
  • Location: British Council, Prague 1 (plus select Upper Secondary courses at Gymnázium prof. Jana Patočky, Prague 1)
  • Timetable: 90-minute lessons, twice weekly or once weekly (two lessons, Friday/Saturday); 36 weeks/academic year
  • Prices from CZK 40,338/academic year (36 weeks, 10% discount for advance payment) or 44,820 CZK (annual fee without discount, basic fee with three instalments)

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 can be completed in-person at our teaching centres or online. A convenient timetable of classes helps the course fit seamlessly into busy after-school schedules. 
 
Find your nearest British Council centre and book a consultation now:
  • British Council, Prague 1
  • Gym. prof. J. Patočky-Prague 1
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LEVELS DAYS TIME
Lower Secondary (11-13 years)  
Secondary Plus A1 Monday / Wednesday 16.30-18.00
Secondary Plus A1 Tuesday / Thursday 16.30-18.00
     
Secondary Plus A2

Monday / Wednesday

16.30-18.00
Secondary Plus A2

Tuesday / Thursday

16.30-18.00
     
Secondary Plus B1.1

Monday / Wednesday

16.30-18.00
Secondary Plus B1.1

Tuesday / Thursday

16.30-18.00
     
Secondary Plus B1.2  Monday / Wednesday 16.30-18.00
Secondary Plus B1.2 

Tuesday / Thursday

16.30-18.00
     
Secondary Plus B2

Monday / Wednesday

16.30-18.00
Secondary Plus B2

Tuesday / Thursday

16.30-18.00
     
First Lower (B2) Monday / Wednesday 16.30-18.00
First Lower (B2) Friday 15.00-18.15
     
     
Secondary Plus (C1) Tuesday / Thursday 16.30-18.00
     
Upper Secondary (14-17 years)  
Upper Secondary Plus B1 

Monday / Wednesday

16.30-18.00
Upper Secondary Plus B1 

Friday

15.00-18.15
     
Upper Secondary Plus B2

Monday / Wednesday

16.30-18.00
Upper Secondary Plus B2 

Tuesday / Thursday

16.30-18.00
Upper Secondary Plus B2 

Friday

15.00-18.15
     
First Upper (B2) 

Friday

15.00-18.15
First Upper (B2) 

Saturday

09.00-12.15
     
Upper Secondary Plus C1  Friday 15.00-18.15
Upper Secondary Plus C1 Saturday 09.00-12.15
     
Advanced Exam Upper (C1)

Friday

15.00-18.15
Advanced Exam Upper (C1)

Saturday

09.00-12.15
     
Proficiency Upper (C2) Friday 15.00-18.15
Proficiency Upper (C2) Saturday 09.00-12.15

Book a free consultation, find out your child’s learning level and choose a course
Register today

LEVELS DAYS TIME
Upper Secondary (14-17 years)    
First Upper

Monday/Wednesday

16.00-17.30
First Upper Tuesday/Thursday 16.00-17.30
Upper Secondary Plus C1 Monday/Wednesday 16.00-17.30
Upper Secondary Plus C1 Tuesday/Thursday 16.00-17.30
Advanced Exam Upper Monday/Wednesday 17.45-19.15
Advanced Exam Upper Tuesday/Thursday 17.45-19.15
Proficiency Upper Monday/Wednesday 17.45-19.15
Proficiency Upper Tuesday/Thursday 17.45-19.15

Book a free consultation, find out your child’s learning level and choose a course
Register today

TERMS DATES COURSE LENGTH REGISTRATION
Annual class 21 September* 2026 - 26 June 2027 36 weeks from 15 June 2026

*Saturday classes start on 12.9.2026

The total course length over three terms in the academic year is 36 weeks.

 

 

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