Set your child up for success by giving them a competitive edge. Secondary English helps teenagers aged 12–17 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 12–17 years 
  • Levels Six (A1–C2) 
  • Format In-person with extra digital learning support 
  • Locations Riyadh (Diplomatic Quarter, Downe House School, Ellesmere College), Jeddah, and Khobar (Al Kifah International Schools) 
  • Duration 24 hours over 8 weeks 
  • Price 2,475 SAR per intake, excluding VAT

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: 

  • Riyadh (Diplomatic Quarter, Downe House School, Ellesmere College)
  • Jeddah
  • Khobar (Al Kifah International Schools)

Term Start date End date
Term 1 - 1st intake 5 September 2026  17 October 2026 
Term 1 - 2nd intake 24 October 2026  19 December 2026 
Term 2 - 1st intake 9 January 2027  27 February 2027 
Term 2 - 2nd intake 20 March 2027  15 May 2027 

Register today

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