English is one of the most widely spoken languages on earth with about 1.1 billion people who speak it fluently. However, English is only the third most popular native language. About 375 million people speak English as a first language. The rest picked it up later in life.
How many? It is reliably estimated that as many as eight-hundred million people learn English as a second language. That means the number of non-native speakers outnumbers native speakers by more than two to one. Many of these students are children.
What should you look for in an English courses for children
Like any school course, it is important to find a program that offers individual attention. This often means one with smaller class sizes. But since immigrant populations are growing in the UK, this can be quite challenging.
But do not worry! Even if you can't find a program that offers small classes, there are other important considerations. To begin with, all classes should have a wide range of international students. This will ensure that English will be the main medium of communication in the classroom.
We also recommend summer courses. Believe it or not, summer English language programs are often more effective because the students can concentrate exclusively on language studies without having to worry about maths, science or history.