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English Project Weeks at Your School

We create… speakers, team players, storytellers, creatives, dreamers, entrepreneurs, leaders.

A week in which English is lived – right at your school, with no travel required.

What's included?

Native-speaker trainers

Our team comes from the UK, the USA, Ireland, Canada and beyond – with backgrounds in education, theatre and business.

Projects instead of worksheets

Sketches, short films, themed challenges: creativity, teamwork and real communication take centre stage.

Up to 30 hours of English in small groups

A fully English-language programme in small groups – maximum speaking time for every individual.

Flexible from 1 to 5 days

The classic project week runs for 3–5 days; more compact project days are also possible.

All year groups & levels

Content is adapted to age and language level – from primary school to sixth form, including mixed-ability groups.

Minimal effort for your school

We bring the programme, materials and trainers – you simply provide the rooms.

A big final showcase

The week ends with a showcase performance for classmates, teachers or parents – a real sense of achievement.

Four academies to choose from

Every project week follows one of four themed tracks – and not every group has to do the same one: depending on how many trainers are on site, each workshop group can pick its own academy. All tracks work for years 5 to 13.

Arts
Academy

Find your voice. Tell your story. Inspire.

Theatre, film and storytelling: your students develop their own stories, work together and grow their confidence in English through creative self-expression.

  • Theatre & film production
  • Storytelling
  • Confidence through communication
  • Teamwork & creativity
  • Final showcase

Growth
Academy

What if there's more in you than you think?

Your students strengthen mindset, resilience and self-confidence using methods from personal-development coaching.

  • Discover your strengths
  • Mindset practices (journaling, gratitude)
  • Focus & stress relief (breathwork, meditation)
  • Purpose & goal-setting
  • Emotional intelligence

StartUp
Academy

Think like a founder. Build like a creator. Pitch like a pro.

Your students generate ideas, develop real solutions and pitch their vision like true entrepreneurs – business and innovation fundamentals, taught hands-on.

  • Creative problem-solving
  • Business & innovation basics
  • Pitching & public speaking
  • Teamwork & leadership
  • Final pitch in front of an audience

All Stars
Academy

Team up. Rise to the challenge. Grow together.

The best of all our programmes: your students dive into team challenges, games and competitions – using English non-stop without it ever feeling like a lesson.

  • Team challenges & competitions
  • Interactive workshops
  • Games & group tasks
  • Team spirit & collaboration
  • Speaking fluently & confidently

Bring real English to your school

A no-obligation quote for your project week – we reply within 48 hours on working days.

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What a project week looks like

Every day follows a proven rhythm of warm-ups, workshops and presentations – with plenty of variety and speaking time for everyone. Every language week also includes team-building activities, gamification, a native-speaker meet & greet, and discussions & role-plays.

Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 590 minsGroup WelcomeWarm-upsWorkshopsBreak90 minsWorkshopsBreak90 minsWorkshopsShowcaseWrap-upsFarewell
  • Students working in small groups on a workshop task, markers and flip-chart paper spread across the table
    Small-group workshops
  • Students mid-shoot, filming a scene for their own short film
    Shooting short films
  • Four students presenting their own storytelling project to the class
    Presenting their results
  • A year group celebrating with certificates at the end of the project week
    Wrap-up with certificates

An example programme – we'll fine-tune the details with you.

What does it cost?

approx. € 30per student per day

  • Trainers' travel and accommodation included
  • Programme and materials included
  • Fundable via the Startchancen programme, among others
  • Free cancellation up to 30 days before the start

Every quote is calculated individually – you receive a transparent fixed price up front, with no hidden costs.

References

What a newspaper and a school reported

Both accounts confirm it: the week ran exactly as described above – written by a newsroom and a school, independent of us.

inSüdthüringenPress

Schmalkalden: Englisch lernen von Muttersprachlern

Eine Woche lang kommunizierten 175 Schüler am Berufsbildungszentrum Schmalkalden ausschließlich in Englisch. Ein besonderes Projekt ermöglichte das.

The largest project week a newspaper has covered so far: an entire year group at a vocational training centre, a full week in English only.

  • 175 students
  • Vocational training centre
  • A full week in English only

Berufsbildungszentrum Schmalkalden · vocational training centre · Schmalkalden, Thüringen · June 2026

Read the article at inSüdthüringen (opens in a new tab)Article partly behind a paywallArchived copy

Die Vierte – Staatliche Regelschule GeraWritten by the school

Drei erfolgreiche Projekttage mit „Level Up“ in der Klasse 9a

Drei Tage lang stand für die Schülerinnen und Schüler der Klasse 9a alles im Zeichen der englischen Sprache. Im Rahmen des Projekts „Level Up“ arbeiteten sie gemeinsam mit englischen Muttersprachlern und nutzten die Gelegenheit, ihre Sprachkenntnisse in authentischen Gesprächssituationen anzuwenden und zu erweitern.

A state secondary school, three project days, and our name in the school's own headline – evidence does not get more compact than that.

  • Class 9a, three project days
  • State secondary school
  • Real conversation instead of lessons

state secondary school · Gera, Thüringen

Read the article at Die Vierte – Staatliche Regelschule Gera (opens in a new tab)Archived copy

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New to the programme

The project week is now available in Spanish too

Same concept, new language: a week full of projects, teamwork and presentations – entirely in Spanish, with a native-speaker trainer team. After a successful premiere we are now taking enquiries from more schools.

Ask about the Spanish week

What participants & teachers say about LevelUp

Participants
Teachers

Convince your school's leadership

Convinced yourself, but the decision rests with the school's leadership? Our project-week flyer sums up the schedule, the academies and the terms in one document – for primary and secondary schools alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students can take part?

From a single class to several classes in parallel – we agree the group size in the quote so there's enough speaking time for everyone.

What activities are part of a project week?

Depending on age and interests, students shoot short films, perform sketches, build presentations, or work on themed challenges like eco-projects or a mini cultural festival – plus energisers, team-building games and daily reflection rounds. Everything runs entirely in English and builds confidence and practical language skills along the way. At the end of the week, each group presents its results in a showcase.

Does the school need any special equipment?

No – classrooms or a multi-purpose room are all that's needed. Our trainers bring all other materials with them.

Which year groups is the project week suitable for?

From primary school to sixth form. The projects are adapted to age and level.

Is the project week eligible for funding?

Many schools fund our programmes through the Startchancen programme or school support associations, for example.

Is the project week available in other languages?

Yes – after a successful premiere we now also run the week entirely in Spanish: the same project-based concept, with a native-speaker trainer team. Just send us a no-obligation enquiry.

What happens if we need to cancel?

You can cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the start. If a child falls ill, we refund the amount with a doctor's note, even at short notice – regardless of the deadline.

How does booking work?

Send a no-obligation enquiry with the key details, receive a quote, fix the date. We take care of the rest.

Luca Goy

Luca Goy

Head of Schools

Born in Hamburg — raised a Kiwi

As Head of the Schools Department, Luca plans and coordinates every project week and class trip — and he is your school’s single point of contact, from the first conversation to the last day of the programme.

He studied Outdoor Education and has since worked worldwide in tourism and education; he has been part of the LevelUp team since October 2023. What he enjoys most is the relief of teachers he has taken the organising off.

Life is too short to keep putting things off. Find a way to do the thing you have always wanted to do.

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