Group NESA Stage Hours Age Skill overview 2026 Groups
Early Beginners Early Stage 1 80 5–6 Listening and speaking through play, sounds and rhythm, basic interaction EOI or 1:1 tutoring available*
Junior Beginners Stage 1 80 6–7 High frequency vocabulary, simple oral communication, pre reading skills EOI or 1:1 tutoring available*
Junior Beginners Continuers Stage 2 80 8–9 Simple sentences, basic reading and writing, familiar topics EOI or 1:1 tutoring available*
Junior Beginners Advanced Stage 3 80 10–11 Short texts, dialogues, foundational grammar EOI or 1:1 tutoring available*
Secondary Beginners Stage 4 80 12–13 Core grammar structures, everyday communication, literacy basics EOI or 1:1 tutoring available*
Secondary Continuers Stage 5 80 14–15 Extended grammar, paragraph writing, expressing opinions EOI or 1:1 tutoring available*
Secondary Advanced Stage 5 extension 80 15–16 Fluency development, extended texts, independent language use EOI or 1:1 tutoring available*
Adults Beginners Not applicable 80 17+ Everyday listening and speaking, basic pronunciation and reading EOI or 1:1 tutoring available*
Adults Continuers Not applicable 80 17+ Confident interaction, short texts, grammar consolidation EOI or 1:1 tutoring available*
Adults Advanced Not applicable 80 17+ Authentic texts, extended discussion, nuanced expression EOI or 1:1 tutoring available*

*EOI = Expression of Interest. Groups open subject to enrolment numbers. Please complete the EOI form to register your interest or enquire about 1:1 tutoring.