FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the questions we've been asked by schools and parents about Beyond English:

1. "How many days per week, and hours per day is a typical Beyond English project?"

A typical project can run from two to five days, and would take the full school day, during the academic year, however special exceptions can be made to work for your school!

2. "How much does it cost, and what is considered?"

The answer to this is twofold: practical and ethical.

Practically, our native English Trainers often live throughout Europe and require transport to arrive at the week, somewhere to stay, and we pride ourselves on paying beyond the industry standard to recognise the expertise we nurture.

Ethically, Beyond English is committed to equal opportunities, regardless of background. We want the maximum amount of participants, as children deserve the opportunity to have an inspirational, thrilling and fun experience with English, tailored to their individual needs and wishes.

To achieve the maximum amount of participants we are priced competitively, to make the most profound impact on the English ability of children at your school.

Passion and impact before profit.

3. "How are Beyond English projects relevant to the coursework our children need to complete in the year?"

Beyond English modules feature specific lessons that pair with the coursework Austrian schools have to deliver, aligning with your needs. An example would be the 2023-24 release of "More! 3" focuses on culture and identity in native English countries. In our "Native Experiences" module, we specifically relate dozens of quality and personal experiences to the children, giving them a huge set of resources to be used in school later in the year.

We deepen the relationship with the English taught by the school, focusing on critical thinking tasks, team focused communicative games with consequences and storytelling. These directly add a fun and immersive perspective for children.

We want them to forget they are in an English lesson, while they accept the challenge to push their English ability.

4. How do you measure the impact of the course?"

Our school relationship begins with teachers and students.

We relate to the experience and expertise of the teaching staff, interviewing the English department to discover the achievements and challenges unique to the school.

After this we survey the students to find out what configuration of environment, group size and learning style they prefer. We then ask for their prioritisation of module choices, and design the course around that. During the course our trainers create a daily summary of achievements and impact linked to the course selection and after the course through gathering feedback from teachers, parents and pupils we can track the exact level of positive impact Beyond English has had. No other project week provider offers this level of analysis and customisation.

5. "What is the general process of a Beyond English Project outside of the week itself?"

Work beyond the project features a minimum of three visits to the school, for every project, regardless of if we have worked together before. Here is a flow chart showing our process in formulating a bespoke course, setting the foundation for measuring impact, and providing meaningful insights and additional support after the project is complete.