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Issue 14 · November 2026Ewet Housing, Uyo · Classes in English, French, German, Mandarin and IbibioFree placement test
PenstrokeLanguages
Courses

Every course, every level.

Group classes of twelve at most, online classes for those who cannot make the drive, and private lessons for anything else.

The Penstroke desk · November 2026

01

English

Grammar, writing and confident speaking, from first words to academic English for study abroad.

  • General EnglishA2 start · 3 classes in January
  • Academic English test prepB2 start · 2 classes in January
  • Business EnglishB1 start · 1 class in January
  • Junior English clubA1 start · 1 class in January
See English classes
A English class at the school
02

French

Uyo is two hours from the Cameroon border. French opens trade, travel and jobs across the region.

  • General FrenchA1 start · 4 classes in January
  • French diploma prepB2 start · 1 class in January
  • French for tradeA2 start · 1 class in January
  • Junior FrenchA1 start · 0 classes in January
See French classes
A French class at the school
03

German

For nurses, engineers and students heading to study or work in German-speaking countries.

  • German A1 to B1A1 start · 1 class in January
  • German for nursesA2 start · 1 class in January
See German classes
A German class at the school
04

Mandarin

A first year of spoken Mandarin and characters for traders and curious minds.

  • Mandarin starterA1 start · 1 class in January
See Mandarin classes
A Mandarin class at the school
05

Ibibio

For newcomers to Akwa Ibom who want to greet, shop and be welcomed in the local language.

  • Ibibio for newcomersA1 start · 1 class in January
See Ibibio classes
A Ibibio class at the school
Levels

From A1 to C1

We use the international A1 to C1 scale, so your level means the same here as it does in Douala, Paris or Berlin. Each level takes about 100 to 150 hours of class and homework.

  1. A1BeginnerGreet, introduce yourself, ask simple questions.
  2. A2ElementaryShop, travel, talk about your day and your work.
  3. B1IntermediateHold a conversation, write a clear email, follow the news.
  4. B2Upper intermediateArgue a point, write a report, understand most films.
  5. C1AdvancedWork, study and negotiate with ease.

In class

Bright rooms on the first floor, with fans and inverter power. Parking in the estate.

Online

Live classes on video with the same teachers, 20% cheaper. Good for Eket and Ikot Ekpene students.

Private

One to one or small groups at work, from ₦12,000 an hour. Example rate.

Next term starts 12 January

Find your level in ten minutes.

Take the free placement test, then book a short speaking check with a teacher. We put you in the right class, not the nearest one.

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