How Our Class Works
Who it's for
All students in this group already understand spoken Italian well, but they differ in how confidently they speak it.
This short trial aims to check whether the children can learn together effectively in a cooperative, respectful, Italian-only environment, while also beginning to approach GCSE-style reading, writing, and grammar work.
Depending on how the group dynamic works, we may later recommend continuing as a group—or suggest alternative routes if we think a child would benefit more from a different pace or setting.
A fully Italian environment
Lessons are conducted entirely in Italian. This helps us observe how each student interacts, listens, and responds using real language, and whether they feel safe and encouraged to speak.
While we expect everyone to understand Italian already, we know some students speak more confidently than others. The class atmosphere must allow quieter students to grow and fluent students to model without dominating.
We aim to create a positive and motivating space, and we’ll be honest with families if we feel that the group setup isn’t the best match for every child.
Developing the skills needed for GCSE
Lessons will include short tasks to help us assess each student’s early skills in writing, reading, spelling, and accuracy.
The aim is not to rush or overwhelm but to begin building the habits needed for future GCSE success.
If we feel that a child would eventually need more than 1.5 hrs per week—which is the usual lesson length outside of the trial—or a different format to prepare for GCSE properly, we will let families know.
We’re committed to realistic, child-centred advice, with the goal of helping each learner thrive in the right context.
Dates, Location & Cost
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When
🕒 Every Saturday, 12.45pm–1.45pm
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24 January
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31 January
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7 February
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14 February
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Where
📍 Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
All Saturday School classes are hosted at Hills Road Sixth From College, in fully equipped rooms suitable for language and creative learning. The location is central, easy to access, and ideal for children coming from different schools and neighbourhoods.
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Cost & Booking
💷 £12 per lesson – £48 for the trial (4 sessions)
Fees are paid at the start of the term to secure your child’s spot. This helps us guarantee small groups and consistent planning for students and teachers.
Please Register and Book in the section below.
How to Register and Book
Ready to join?
Registering is simple!
Just follow the steps below.
Step 1:
T&Cs, Privacy and Safeguarding
Policy
Important Information Before Registering
Before signing up, please take a moment to read the Terms and Conditions (especially the 'Trial Runs' section), the Privacy and Data Retention Policy and the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. They help make sure everyone knows how things work.
Step 2:
Registration
Form
Fill Out the Registration Form
If you have never registered your child with us before, please complete this Registration Form.
⚠️ Please note: If we receive a payment without a completed form for a new child, the registration will not be valid and we’ll need to issue a refund.
Step 3:
Pay and Book
Complete your booking by paying below
Please complete the payment to secure your child’s place.
If you’re unsure about their level, contact us for a quick assessment before paying.
If the class needs a different arrangement due to low enrolment (e.g. number of teachers, price or online delivery where applicable), you’ll be informed and may request a full refund. If the class cannot run due to low enrolment, all fees paid will be refunded in full.
At the end of the trial, we reserve the right to decide if the group can continue together or we may propose alternative settings for students or smalle groups of students. Lessons' lenght, price and format may vary.