The English Speaking Playgroup and School (ESP) is an English language school in Bern, Switzerland, located close to the city centre. Founded in 1985, the ESP is a not-for-profit association (Verein) run by a dedicated committee of parents and teachers.

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We provide high-quality English classes for children, teenagers and adults in a happy, stimulating and supportive learning environment. Our goal is to help learners develop confidence and fluency in English through engaging and age-appropriate lessons.

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The ESP offers English courses for native speakers, bilingual children and learners with little or no previous knowledge of English. Our programmes include an English playgroup for young children, English classes for school-aged learners and English lessons for adults.

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We welcome learners from 3 years old to adulthood and also run a weekly Parents & Tots group for children under 3 and their caregivers.

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In addition, we offer private English tuition in Bern for children, teenagers and adults who would benefit from individual support or tailored lessons.

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For over 40 years, the ESP has helped families in Bern learn and maintain English in a friendly, international community.