Parents & Tots Parents & Tots usually meets on alternate Thursday mornings during term time from 09:15 to 11:15. The group is informally led in English by an experienced Early Learners teacher and welcomes children up to 3 years old, regardless of their English language ability. The sessions provide a happy, relaxed and supportive environment for both parents and children. Activities may include crafts, singing and story time, alongside plenty of opportunities for free and imaginative play with our wide range of toys, games and dressing-up clothes. Children remain the responsibility of their parent or caregiver at all times during the session, and adults are encouraged to participate in group activities and play. Autumn Term Dates 20 August 3 & 17 September 15 & 29 October 12 & 26 November 10 December Registration, Fees and Conditions 26/27

Autumn Term Dates 2026/2027 20 August 3 & 17 September 15 & 29 October 12 & 26 November 10 December

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About Us The English Speaking Playgroup and School (E S P ) is an English language school in Bern, Switzerland, located close to the city centre. Founded in 1985, the E S P is a not-for-profit association (Verein) run by a dedicated committee of parents and teachers. 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. The E S P 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. We welcome learners from 3 years old to adulthood and also run a weekly Parents & Tots group for children under 3 and their caregivers. In addition, we offer private English tuition in Bern for children, teenagers and adults who would benefit from individual support or tailored lessons. For over 40 years, the E S P has helped families in Bern learn and maintain English in a friendly, international community. "It’s great to have these classes and friendly environment for our son to improve his English reading and writing while having fun at the same time!" Bolger Family

Holidays School Year 2026/2027 First Day of School - 17t h August Autumn Break - 19th September - 11th October Christmas Break - 19th December - 10th January Winter Break - 6th February - 14th February Spring Break - 10th April - 25th April Ascension - 6 th and 7th May Pentecost - 17th May Last Day of School - 25th June ESP Calendar 2026/2027 Saturday Club Events No upcoming events

Private Classes Our private English lessons in Bern are taught by experienced English teachers and tailored to meet the individual needs, goals and learning styles of each student. We offer one-to-one English tuition for children, teenagers and adults at all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners. Whether you are looking to improve your spoken English, prepare for an examination, strengthen your writing skills or build confidence in everyday communication, our teachers provide personalised support and guidance. Private lessons for children usually last 45 or 60 minutes. For adults, lessons are typically offered in 60, 90 or 120-minute sessions, although alternative lesson lengths can be arranged to suit individual requirements. Our private English classes are open to learners of all ages and abilities. Information and Fees 26/27

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Exam Classes Our Cambridge English exam preparation classes in Bern help students prepare for the internationally recognised Cambridge English qualifications: A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency. These qualifications, developed by Cambridge English, are recognised by schools, universities and employers worldwide and provide students with valuable evidence of their English language ability. All children are eligible to take these examinations, regardless of the language spoken at home or by their parents. These supplementary courses focus on examination skills, exam techniques and targeted preparation for each qualification. They are offered exclusively to students attending ESP Reading & Writing classes at Level 6 or above. Our teaching staff carefully assess each student's readiness and will recommend exam preparation classes when they believe a child has reached the appropriate level to benefit from the course. Timetable, Fees and Levels 26/27

Current News Next Saturday Club 24th October Flyer 4-6 year olds Flyer 7-9 year olds Tickets Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying your autumn term. We'll be on holiday from 19th September to 11th October Next Saturday Classes 17th October

Discover English - For Every Age, Every Stage Join our close-knit community at E S P Bern, an English language school in Bern, Switzerland, where over 40 years of experience have created a supportive and inspiring learning environment. We offer English playgroups, children's classes, teenage courses, adult English lessons and private tuition for learners of all ages and abilities.

Playgroup Our English playgroup provides a happy and relaxed learning environment for children aged 3–6 years in Bern. Through a variety of engaging activities, including painting, crafts, singing, stories and games, children develop their English language skills while having fun. Each session also includes plenty of opportunities for free and imaginative play using our wide range of toys, games and dressing-up clothes. In the more advanced groups, children are introduced to early reading, writing and mathematical readiness skills through age-appropriate activities and play-based learning. We take special care to ensure that every child can participate according to their individual age, ability and stage of development. To support both language acquisition and social development, children are encouraged to attend classes twice a week whenever possible. Timetable, Fees and Levels 26/27