Helen Doron

Watching her four year old daughter Ella learn violin with the Suzuki method, Helen had an “aha” moment. A moment that inspired the development of a proven methodology that has empowered millions of children to learn English as easily and naturally as their mother tongue. It also led to the creation of unique educational programmes focused on the preschool years, learning mathematics and more.

Helen Doron’s holistic methodology & rich content is built on a deep understanding of how children learn best. It supports developmental milestones, different learning styles, and uses stories, songs, rhymes, movement and all the senses to create a memorable and enriched learning experience.

Throughout the last 39 years, the innovative educational methodology has proven to be highly successful around the world.

The methodology starts with courses for babies as young as 3 months and accompanies them through kindergarten, primary school, and all the way through to teens.

Early stimulation, particularly from birth to seven years, is fundamental to developing the brain & accelerating development. Carefully structured activities help children acquire the skills they need at every stage of development.

In Helen Doron classes, children never sit still for long. The small classes are action-packed ̶full of stimulating activities, games & original songs that make learning joyful and effective. Children learn through experience and interaction.

Lessons teach children key values about caring for the people, animals & world around them. The colourful characters featured in the original stories go on adventures, tackle challenges and learn important life lessons.

At Helen Doron, every child has the opportunity to develop at their own pace, getting the personal attention they deserve. And, most of all, they get the positive reinforcement that helps them thrive and build self-esteem.

Understanding that language needs to be acquired through constant exposure, the way children experience their mother tongue, the methodology incorporates a wide variety of activities to ensure children absorb the language on a daily basis. In class, they are introduced to new concepts and vocabulary. At home, students enjoy animated stories, catchy songs & games, reinforcing what they learned in class. A core aspect is repeated hearing, as the child hears songs with key vocabulary being played in the background and can sing along and act out the movements if they wish.

Children continue learning English every day – without realizing they are learning!

Nowadays, it’s a digital world and Helen Doron makes careful use of technology to enhance the learning experience. The unique Helen Doron apps enable children to practice English anywhere, anytime. The wide variety of games enable children to enjoy play while reinforcing the new vocabulary learned, as well as sharpening other key skills. Online learning is transformed into a positive, engaging and immersive learning experience.

More than 3 million children in over 40 countries around the world have benefited from the unique Helen Doron methodology, and as a result gained skills and tools for fulfilling their potential in any way they choose.

They excel on school exams, develop a high standard of communication and stand out as creative problem solvers, empowering them to grow up to be exceptional individuals.

Numerous studies have proven that the methodology is the best way for children to learn, showing how positive reinforcement and hands-on learning make the Helen Doron way so effective.

Helen Doron students get excellent results on Cambridge exams and meet the standards of the Common European Framework of Reference.

Being a parent to a Helen Doron student is to watch your child:
• learning about a wide variety of subjects through hands-on learning, including talking, playing, singing, moving, interacting, feeling & experiencing.
• benefitting from age-appropriate & enjoyable stimulation from a very early age, partaking in carefully structured activities that enhance development & giving the brain a vital boost.
• receiving the knowledge & skills to build a strong foundation for future success, providing a passport to the world.
• gaining values for life:
o empathy and care for all living creatures respect, acceptance and appreciation of all cultures
o responsible environmental behaviour
o healthy lifestyles and good nutrition
o taking leadership roles and empowering others to take responsibility.

Being a Helen Doron teen student is:
• enjoying age-appropriate & relevant stories, songs & games
• acquiring the knowledge & skills to meet academic certifications
• being part of the buzz of a worldwide teen community & chatting with peers from around the world
• enjoying a seriously fun all-English teen radio station.