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How Our Reception - Y1 (Intermediate) Class Works
Who it's for
👧👦 Intermediate Reception and Year 1 Children
We welcome children in Reception and Year 1 who already understand Italian but need support to use it actively and build vocabulary. These classes are ideal for intermediate learners who understand a lot but do not yet speak confidently in Italian.
If you’re unsure about your child’s level, we recommend a short call or a quick assessment. This helps us place them where they can learn best: children who are placed too low may feel unchallenged and bored, while those placed too high may feel lost and lose confidence. Our goal is to make sure every child feels comfortable and can grow steadily.
A fully Italian environment
🇮🇹 All in Italian
Classes are taught entirely in Italian, creating a full-immersion environment where children are encouraged to engage with the language from the very start. Teachers avoid translating into English unless it is essential for safety or emotional wellbeing.
Children learn through gesture, repetition, familiar routines and meaningful context — much like they would in a bilingual home. The focus is on developing confidence and real understanding through participation, rather than on perfect accuracy.
Learning through playing
🎲 Fun, engaging activities
Sessions blend songs, storytelling, role-play and creative work with structured activities from age-appropriate Italian materials. Learning is playful but guided, encouraging children to listen, join in and begin using simple words without pressure.
We place a strong focus on building core vocabulary through repeated themes (e.g. animals, family, colours, seasons) supported by pictures, actions and pre-literacy tasks. Children start recognising sounds, tracing letters and linking words to meaning, establishing a solid foundation of vocabulary for future reading and writing.
Dates, Location & Cost
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When
🕒 Every Saturday, 10:15–11:15am
Dates:
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10 January
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17 January
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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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(No class — 21 February, Half Term)
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28 February
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7 March
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14 March
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21 March
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28 March
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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 – £132 for the whole Spring Term (11 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.
If you wish to join mid-term, please contact us so we can issue a pro-rata bespoke invoice.
Please Register and Book in the section below.
How to Register and Book
Ready to join?
Registering is simple! Just read the Terms and Conditions and the Date Retention Policy, fill out our Registration Form and
submit payment to secure your child’s place.
Step 1:
T&Cs and
Data Retention
Policy
Read the Terms and Conditions
and the Data Retention Policy
Before signing up, please take a moment to read the Terms and Conditions and the Data Retention 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. one teacher instead of two, 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.