Intermediate

Wednesday Academy

CE1-5e

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If your child

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Already has foundation in English

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Is open to enriching their skills and vocabulary

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Will thrive in a fun on site experience with other students

Then our classes at the Wednesday Academy are perfect for your child !

Thinking in English with
the Wednesday Academy

The Wednesday Academy has been designed for students who already have some familiarity with the English language, or who have previously taken courses such as the Knock-Knock Workshops.

The aim of the program is to place children at the heart of the language, through contexts and situations adapted to their pace and level, helping them develop the habit of thinking and expressing themselves in English naturally and spontaneously:

  • Through regular practice, students expand vocabulary, expressions, grammar and verb conjugation

  • Classes encourage students to think in English like native speakers do

  • By the end of the year, students gain confidence and speak English with less hesitation and more ease

A typical day at the Wednesday Academy consists of 3 hours of immersion in English, including:

1 h 30 of Language and Literature

Reading and writing activities build fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.

  • Guided reading builds cross-genre understanding

  • Writing sessions combine grammar practice with creative projects

  • Our pedagogical coordinator carefully builds each class to support and inspire each intermediate-level learners

Every session encourages confidence, creativity, and progress, making English both engaging and rewarding.

1 h 30 of Fun Science

Fun Science activities spark curiosity and develop scientific thinking for our English learners. 

  • Hands-on experiments explore scientific concepts in physics, chemistry, and biology in context

  • Interactive group challenges encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and communication

Students strengthen their English by using it in concrete contexts, immersed in English, and by describing, explaining, and discussing ideas while naturally learning to think in English.

Our pedagogical program

  • English Language & Literature

    The English courses at the Wednesday Academy explore four key categories of English literature.

    Unit 1 - Non-fiction

    Unit 2 - Storytelling

    Unit 3 - Poetry

    Unit 4 - Mythology

  • Fun Science

    The Fun Science courses are organized around four major scientific fields.

    Unit 1 - Exploring the Living World

    Unit 2 - Matter & Energy

    Unit 3 - Earth & Space

    Unit 4 - Engineering

A few words from our teacher

"The science workshop is fun! We have the freedom to investigate the natural world in a low pressure but very rich learning environment. Dynamic situations incite the desire to talk!

Activities involve active manipulation of materials, sharing observations and predictions, listening and responding to the ideas of others, all in English.

Writing prompts are varied and planned to support students as they use new vocabulary and a variety of grammatical structures.

Intermediate English learners build upon the basics, and everyone is able to develop their English language skills.”

— Karen KYKER | Teacher at JMAcademy

All information at a glance

Levels

The Wednesday Academy is for students from CE1 to 5e

Schedule

Every Wednesday
from 14:00 to 17:00

Calendar

September 16th, 2026 to June 17th, 2027

32 weeks of classes per school year, excluding Paris school holidays (zone C)

Location

École Jeannine Manuel Paris - Emile Zola

115 Avenue Emile Zola, 75015 Paris

Fees (2026/27)

€1,950 per child

For the whole school year, teaching materials and online platform included

Registration opens on May 4th, 2026 for 2026/27 !

Have any questions ? Reach out at English@jmacademy.org

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with the Wednesday Academy !

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Students from CE1 to 5e wishing to join the Wednesday Academy will take an English test to validate their level in English and to make sure they will thrive in the program.

  • Classes start on September 16th, 2026

  • You will receive specific instructions regarding the start of the school year.

  • Yes, all students from the Wednesday Academy are invited to attend the Academic Saturdays without additional cost.

  • If your child cannot attend a session, please notify the team as soon as possible by sending an email directly to the email address english@jmacademy.org

  • There is no daycare service available after 5:00 PM. Parents are expected to pick up their children at the end of classes.

  • Should you cancel your registration before September 1st, 2026, a refund will be issued, subject to a 20% deduction from the deposit. Beyond this date, all payments are non-refundable. Absences do not qualify for a refund.