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How Our Y2-Y3 (Intermediate) Class Works
Who it's for
👧👦 Intermediate Year 2 and Year 3 Children
We welcome intermediate learners in Years 2 and 3 who understand Italian well when spoken to but do not yet use it confidently on their own. At this stage, children can follow stories, instructions and conversations, but they often reply with short words, switch to English, or hesitate to form full sentences.
Our aim is to help them turn comprehension into active language use through structured vocabulary, guided sentences and speaking support.
If you’re unsure about your child’s level, we recommend a short call or a quick assessment. A class that is too easy may slow progress, while one that is too advanced can feel discouraging. We want every child to feel comfortable and able to 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
🎲 Playful learning with structure
Sessions blend storytelling, songs, dialogues, games and creative tasks with structured activities from age-appropriate Italian materials. Learning remains playful but more focused, encouraging children to listen, take part and begin speaking in short, guided sentences.
We continue to build core vocabulary, but now link it to simple sentence patterns and early reading activities. Children expand words into phrases, follow short texts with visual support, and begin writing small pieces linked to the lessons’ themes. The goal is to help them move from understanding to actively using Italian with growing confidence.
Dates, Location & Cost
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When
🕒 Every Saturday, 11:30–12:30am
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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.
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.