At English Country Schools qualified teachers use effective, modern techniques to create interesting, enjoyable lessons. Teachers assist with the activity programme to ensure that the learning of English continues well beyond the classroom. 

Students are placed by age and ability to a maximum of 16 in each class. A careful balance of activities is designed to increase the students’ grammar and vocabulary and improve their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Classes for younger children employ a practical, multi-sensory approach teaching English through art, crafts, songs, games, movement, etc. This is combined with repetition to aid memory. Older children learn the language they will use outside class to talk about themselves, make friends, go shopping, etc.

Intermediate and Advanced classes use the students' individual and national differences for discussion, debate and writing. Teaching materials include English Literature, current affairs and environment and health issues. These help young people to make more informed lifestyle choices. There is also an element of learner training: this helps students to think about their personal motivation and preferred learning styles and take more responsibility for their own learning.

All classes use pair and group work to maximise the opportunity to speak. Games, music, role-play, computers and multimedia make the lessons varied and fun. Out of class project work helps to put English into practice in the real world while increasing students’ awareness and appreciation of the world around them. Parents receive an electronic progress report from their child’s class teacher at the end of each week.