Live small-group conversation classes for children 5–17. After school. No textbooks. Real English.
IEC's two-week immersive camp gives children a flying start — but fluency is built in the months that follow. The English Habit keeps that momentum alive year-round, so the confidence and vocabulary gained at camp never fades. Students arrive more prepared, and leave with a habit that lasts.
Claim your 4-week free trialPeer energy (the good kind) gives children a real reason to speak. Here's the difference.
2 minutes. Tell us your child's age, level and learning goal — we use this to find them the perfect group.
Start the quiz →2 min quizWe match your child to the right group and email their class link within a few hours. No card, no commitment.
Same day · usually within hoursYour child joins their group on Zoom. You'll receive a personalised written progress report from the teacher in your inbox every month.
16:00–20:00 CETClasses run Monday to Friday after school. Join once or every day — your pace.
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Small groups of max 5 mean no hiding at the back. Your child is active, engaged, and talking throughout.
A personalised note from the teacher each month on what's going well and what to focus on next.
Sports, games, travel, music — real topics that build real vocabulary.
Pick the days that work. Come once or five times a week. Your pace.
Every session follows the same proven structure — warm-up, speak, learn, repeat.
Quick chat to settle in. What's your news? Kids relax and switch to English mode.
A real topic kids care about — sports, travel, games, music. Teacher guides the conversation.
Every child speaks. Questions bounce around the group. No hiding, no silence, no pressure.
One new phrase to remember. Teacher notes progress for the monthly report.
Real English conversation at a fraction of what you'd pay elsewhere.
These are the international English levels used in schools worldwide. Here's what each one looks like.
Knows colours, numbers, greetings. Can say their name and age. Understands very simple instructions.
Can talk about family, school and hobbies. Handles simple conversations but needs support with longer sentences.
Holds real conversations on familiar topics. Can explain opinions and describe experiences with some confidence.
Speaks fluently and spontaneously. Can argue a point, understand jokes, and express themselves naturally.
"After two weeks Marco was asking to do extra classes. He went from one-word answers to telling stories about Minecraft in English."
"The 4pm slot is perfect — straight after school, before homework. Teachers are so warm. Lucía actually looks forward to it."
"We tried two other platforms before. Nothing worked because there was no real conversation. Here Théo talks for 30 minutes — every class."
All TEFL-certified, with at least 5 years teaching children.
Every teacher passes a rigorous multi-stage interview — including a live teaching demo with real kids. We only hire teachers who make children feel excited to speak, not anxious.
Yes — a full 4 weeks, completely free. Take our quick quiz, and we'll email your child's Zoom class link within a few hours. You get access to all classes at their level for 28 days and can cancel in a single click. No credit card required at any point.
Our programme is designed for children and teens aged 5 to 17. We group students by age and English level, so your child is always in the right room with kids at a similar stage.
Our short quiz asks about your child's age, current level and learning goal. We use this to match them to the right group based on their CEFR level (A1 → B2). You'll receive their Zoom class link by email within a few hours of completing the quiz.
No. Cancel anytime in a single click. If you don't notice improvement in your child's English, we offer a full refund — no explanation needed.
Just Zoom — free, simple, and already on most devices. You'll receive a class link by email. No extra accounts or downloads needed.
Classes run Monday to Friday, 16:00–20:00 CET — designed around after-school hours for families in GMT, CET, CET+1 and CET+2 time zones.
Not at all. Join as many classes as works for your family — once a week or five times. The more your child attends, the faster they improve, but the schedule is entirely flexible.
Yes — this is one of the most important things we do. Your child is placed in a consistent group of up to 5 peers at the same age and level. Familiar faces build real confidence. Kids start to look forward to seeing each other, which is exactly the motivation that makes the habit stick.
No problem — just don't join that day. There's no penalty, no catch-up homework, no pressure. When your child comes back, they slot straight back in. For longer breaks, you can pause your subscription and resume when you're ready.
Classes are taught 100% in English — that's the whole point. But our teachers are skilled at making even beginner children feel comfortable. They use gestures, pictures and simple language to ensure no child feels lost. Children typically adapt within the first two sessions.
Any device that runs Zoom — laptop, tablet, iPad or desktop. A stable internet connection and a microphone is all you need. Many of our students join from tablets. We recommend a screen large enough for your child to see classmates comfortably.
1 week free · No card · Cancel in 1 click · 1,000+ families already inside
The English Habit is an online English school for children and teenagers aged 5 to 17, offering live small-group English classes Monday to Friday after school hours (16:00–20:00 CET). Our online English lessons are taught by TEFL-certified teachers in groups of no more than 5 children, so every child gets real speaking time every class. Classes follow the international CEFR framework — from A1 beginner English for kids right through to B2 upper-intermediate — and are designed to build genuine conversational fluency, not textbook English. Whether you're looking for online English classes for kids in Italy, Spain, France, Germany or anywhere across Europe, our after-school schedule fits seamlessly into family life. Every child is placed in a consistent group based on their age and level, building peer confidence alongside language skills. The first week of online English lessons is completely free — no payment card required.