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Viva AcademySpeak · Live · Learn
Conversation-first academy · English · French · Spanish

Learn a language by living it.

Lively courses from A1 to C2, weekly conversation clubs, immersion weekends and classes for kids and teens — in a school where you speak from the very first lesson.

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900+
learners since 2018
3
languages: EN · FR · ES
70%
of class time speaking
12
programs for all ages
Every month at Viva
  • Conversation clubs
  • Immersion weekends
  • Film nights
  • Pronunciation workshops
  • Cultural days
  • Debate evenings
  • Cooking in Spanish
  • Summer camp
Our programs

Three languages, a dozen ways to speak them

Courses, clubs, immersion and holiday camps — for adults, teens and children.

Why Viva

A school where languages come alive

We believe you learn a language by using it — with real people, on real topics, from day one.

  • Speaking from lesson one

    Seventy per cent of class time is you talking, not listening to a lecture.

  • Native-speaking teachers

    Passionate teachers from across the English, French and Spanish-speaking worlds.

  • Free level test

    A short test and a chat with a teacher before you commit to anything.

  • Clubs included

    Every course includes the weekly conversation club in your language.

  • All ages

    Adults, teens and children from six years old.

  • A real community

    Events, film nights and immersion weekends all year round.

The Viva method

Conversation first. Everything else follows.

Grammar and vocabulary serve conversation, not the other way round. Four steps in every lesson.

  1. 1

    Listen

    Real voices and real situations introduce the language in context.

  2. 2

    Speak

    Pair work and role-plays — you use new language within minutes.

  3. 3

    Play

    Games, debates and challenges make practice stick.

  4. 4

    Live it

    Clubs, events and immersion take the language outside the classroom.

70%Speaking time
Of every lesson is guided conversation.
8Per class, max
So everyone speaks in every activity.
1Club a week
Included with every course.
Life at Viva

The language doesn’t stop when the class ends

Clubs, events and immersion weekends give you dozens of extra chances to speak each month — and a community to speak with.

Coming up
  • Tapas & talk
  • Cine-club en français
  • Debate night
  • Halloween party
  • Día de los Muertos
  • Quiz night
Join a free club →About the clubs
  • 01

    Conversation clubs

    Weekly themed sessions by level, in all three languages.

  • 02

    Immersion weekends

    A full weekend in Spanish every month — workshops, food and fiesta.

  • 03

    Film & music nights

    Watch, sing and discuss in the language you’re learning.

  • 04

    Cultural days

    Celebrations and workshops from the English, French and Spanish-speaking worlds.

CEFR levels

From first words to full fluency

Six levels of the Common European Framework, each one ten weeks. A free level test puts you in the right class on day one.

  1. A1
    Breakthrough
    Introduce yourself, order, ask directions.
  2. A2
    Waystage
    Handle daily errands and short stories.
  3. B1
    Threshold
    Travel alone, explain plans and opinions.
  4. B2
    Vantage
    Work and study in the language. Most popular.
  5. C1
    Advanced
    Argue, negotiate, write with nuance.
  6. C2
    Mastery
    Near-native precision and register.

Not sure where you sit? The 15-minute level test is free and comes with a trial class in the right group.

Take the level test →
Kids & teens

Young learners who love to speak

Playful, structured English, French and Spanish classes for ages 6 to 17 — on Wednesday afternoons, Saturdays and all summer long.

  • Small groups with personal attention
  • Teachers trained for young learners
  • Regular progress reports for parents
Kids classes →Summer camp
  • 6–11

    Kids

    Games, songs and stories to discover a new language.

  • 12–17

    Teens

    Debates, projects and support for school and exams.

  • 7–16

    Summer camp

    Morning classes and afternoon activities every July.

Ways to learn

Learn the way that fits your life

Our team

Teachers who bring their culture to class

Plans

Simple plans, no surprises

No registration fees and a free trial class. Fees depend on the language, level and format — ask us and we’ll reply within one working day.

Testimonials

What our learners say

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Can’t find your answer? Call us or drop by — we love a chat.

+212 703-131395

Which languages does Viva Academy teach?

English, French and Spanish, from complete beginner (A1) to mastery (C2 in English and French, C1 in Spanish), for adults, teens and children.

What makes Viva “conversation-first”?

About 70% of every lesson is guided speaking, classes are capped at eight, and every course includes a weekly conversation club. Grammar is taught to serve conversation.

Can I join a conversation club without taking a course?

Yes. Clubs are included with every course and are also open to outside members. Your first club is free.

What happens at an immersion weekend?

Once a month the school switches to Spanish for a weekend of workshops, cooking, music, games and a film evening, organised by level from A2 upwards.

From what age do you accept children?

From 6 years old. Kids (6–11) and teens (12–17) are grouped by age and level, with classes on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays, plus a summer camp every July.

Can I take lessons online?

Yes. Private lessons and some group classes run live online with the same teachers and method.

Do you prepare for official exams?

Yes — DELF and DALF in French, IELTS and Cambridge in English, DELE and SIELE in Spanish. For dedicated, intensive exam preparation, our sister school 5 Skills specialises in certifications.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. Each term ends with a Viva Academy certificate stating your CEFR level.

Your first class is on us

Take the free level test, join a trial class and see how quickly you start speaking.

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Contact & enrolment

Come and try a class

Tell us which language you’d like to speak. We’ll place you, book your free trial class and hold your seat for seven days.

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