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YOUNG LEARNERS

ENGLISH DESIGNED FOR YOUNG LEARNERS — NOT A SHRUNK ADULT CLASS.

Current SMI Young Learners materials use Bright Ideas, with progressive levels and activities supporting vocabulary, reading, speaking, listening and interaction in an age-appropriate learning environment.

Children reading in a library
BRIGHT IDEAS

Progressive, interactive learning designed for children.

Materials combine structured content, activities, educational technology and communication, with progression from foundation into higher levels.

YOUNG LEARNER PATHWAY

Each level builds on the one before it.

The SMI Bright Ideas pathway spans five progressive levels from Access through Upper-Intermediate, with each level building on the skills developed before it.

1BRIGHT IDEASAccessA progressive stage in the Young Learners pathway
2BRIGHT IDEASBeginnerA progressive stage in the Young Learners pathway
3BRIGHT IDEASPre-IntermediateA progressive stage in the Young Learners pathway
4BRIGHT IDEASIntermediateA progressive stage in the Young Learners pathway
5BRIGHT IDEASUpper-IntermediateA progressive stage in the Young Learners pathway
WHAT CHILDREN DEVELOP

Language, thinking and communication in one experience.

Current materials show a blend of content, technology, interactive learning, thinking, learning with others and broad skill development.

01VocabularyLevel-appropriate words
02ReadingGraded text comprehension
03SpeakingUse English during activities
04ListeningCapture language and meaning
05InteractionActivities with teacher and peers
06ThinkingContent supporting understanding and inference
FOLLOW-UP

Parents should not have to guess what happened.

Attendance, assessments, exams, results and reports can be connected into a clear follow-up flow according to the program and intake.

01AttendanceTrack
02ParticipationAssess
03HomeworkComplete
04ExamResult
05ReportProgress
06CertificateComplete
YOUNG LEARNER COURSES

Choose the right level and intake.

Published Young Learner courses appear here with price and intake dates when available.

Children reading in a library
K01According to program plan

Bright Ideas Level 1

A structured young-learner course focused on language, interaction and age-appropriate activities.

Set with the intake
Children learning in a classroom
K02According to program plan

Bright Ideas Level 2

Young Learners Level 2 with vocabulary, reading, speaking and listening development.

Set with the intake
Child learning online
K03According to program plan

Bright Ideas Level 3

Progressive English skills for young learners with level-appropriate follow-up and assessment.

Set with the intake
Children reading in a library
K04According to program plan

Bright Ideas Level 4

A more advanced young-learner course combining reading, communication, vocabulary and activities.

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Children learning in a classroom
K05According to program plan

Bright Ideas Level 5

The highest visible Bright Ideas level in the current Young Learners pathway.

Set with the intake
VISUAL PROOF

Learning designed for young learners

Program-related imagery and interfaces help you see the experience rather than only read about it.

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Children learning in a classroom02 / 6
Child learning online03 / 6
Students using laptops while studying04 / 6
Students reading books together05 / 6
Students in a university learning environment06 / 6
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Students learning together in a diverse environment

Start your child at the right level, then let progress build step by step.

Choose the right pathway, review the available intake, and complete your enrollment through a clear process.