Why Participate in Book Club?

Students discover the life of words, of ideas, of stories, of the imagination via the imagination of the brilliant writers they read.

Students learn how to read more deeply and more insightfully, how to think critically and analyze information with discernment, and how to express their own ideas clearly and eloquently. But that is not all: they learn why developing these skills is essential both for their own and for our society’s future in our changing world.

It all begins with the love of reading. With stories that enchant, intrigue, move, delight, and inspire, this class seeks to cultivate a love of reading that will last and sustain students for a lifetime. Students will enter into other worlds, where their curiosity will be piqued, their perspectives broadened, their comprehension expanded, their empathy unbound. 

Students will develop excellent reading comprehension and communication skills. They will gain a better understanding of grammar and will develop a richer vocabulary. They will explore different literary genres, will understand narrative structure, and will learn how to identify, interpret, and employ literary devices.

Schedule

• We are currently forming Book Clubs for different ages. Please contact scope.for.imagination.pt@gmail.com to discuss scheduling or submit the registration form below.

Tuition

Tuition for Book Club is:

• Classes are once a week, one hour per session: small group classes are €16 per class or €60 per month; individual lessons are €25 per class.

• Rates are prorated if there is a month with fewer than 3 class sessions due to holidays or class cancellation.

• Rates are not discounted if a student is not able to attend for personal reasons.

• Family discount: 5% discount is offered for the second (or more) student from the same family (siblings / parents).

• Multiple classes per week discount: students enrolled in more than one class per week receive a 5% discount on the second (or more) weekly class.

Registration

To register, please fill in this form once per student. 

Register for Classes - Children/Teens!

After completing the form, please send payment via MB Way to Ms. Helena Almeida at (+351 938 656 646). 

After the form and payment are received you will receive a registration confirmation.

• All activities have limited space.

• Registration is only considered complete upon receipt of payment.

• All activities subject to minimum enrollment. 

Testimonials

“Helena, thank you very much for the amazing work you do with our children. Your professionalism as well as your extraordinatry kindness are evident in everything you do. The desire to give everyone a place to express themselves and their culture is something very special. If everyone saw the world through your eyes, we would have a better world to live in.”

- Maly Pinhas, mother of Alma

Frequently Asked Questions

• What age should the student be?

  • We are currently forming Book Clubs for different ages. Please contact scope.for.imagination.pt@gmail.com to discuss classes.

• Where are classes held?

  • Small groups / private lessons are held in house near Jardim de Arca d’Água or online.

• When are classes held?

  • Classes are primarily afterschool and weekends. 

• When do class series begin?

  • Although most students participate in classes for the entire school year, students can begin or end at any time of the year based on their needs. Classes tuition is paid on a monthly basis.

• What language are classes taught in?

  • Classes are taught in English, and there are classes for both fluent speakers and for students learning the language.

• How do I register?

  • Please fill in the registration form, or you can contact us if you do not see the offering that meets your needs.

• How often are classes?

  • Classes are held once a week.

• What should I bring to class?

  • Students should bring a paper copy of the book that the group is reading together, and a notebook for writing and/or a binder for keeping handouts.

• What is the teacher : student ratio?

  • Small group classes are capped at 1 teacher to 6 students.

  • Private lessons are 1:1.