Happy Lingo English program

Why you should invest in teaching English in your preschool

An increasing demand from parents that their children become fluent in English, especially from a young age (2024 study, Semantic Scholar)
English skills unlock significantly better career opportunities and broader future prospects for children (30-50% higher income in non-native countries).
Ages 2–6 are a uniquely powerful window for learning languages, and bilingual children often show stronger problem-solving and flexible thinking skills. Learn more from Cambridge research.

Your preschool can be the leader that provides this critical advantage!

Happy Lingo: an early English teaching program

Happy Lingo is a unique program combining the world-famous Finnish early education methods with learning English. Happy Lingo was developed to meet the growing demand for a structured, playful, and effective English learning program for young children.

What's included:

A unique curriculum for 4 age groups (from 2-6 years old)
40 weeks of planned curriculum material for each age group
40+ vocabulary learning activities
60+ games and activities focused on sounds, blending, digraphs and high-frequency words
1 free live Get Started-session with our pedagogical expert to guide you through the program

Training: a comprehensive, personalized implementation training is available for purchase to ensure a smooth and seamless integration of the Happy Lingo English Program into your preschool or kindergarten.

Who is this program for:
This program is for preschools and kindergartens who want to offer impactful English teaching in their school for children aged 2-6. The English Program is available exclusively as an add-on to one of our curricula.

Research from the University of Oxford found that children who had guided-play lessons made almost 1.5 times the progress in language development compared to their peers, gaining about 7–8 months of growth in just 20 weeks. Read the study.
Research from the University of Helsinki highlights that pedagogical play and playful teacher language act as key drivers for children’s communication and participation in early childhood education, particularly in linguistically diverse settings. See the full study.

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Raise the next generation of global citizens

Our mission is to help children achieve a strong level of English proficiency, enabling them to:

Speak confidently in full sentences
Clearly express their thoughts and ideas
Read and write simple texts with ease
Build a solid foundation for primary school English and beyond

We are dedicated to empowering young learners to thrive as the next generation of global citizens.

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Empower teachers to teach English the Finnish way

Our play-based, immersive teaching approach benefits not just children, but teachers as well. Many educators find it both inspiring and enjoyable to guide children through play-based learning activities. Our English program also includes a fully planned curriculum spanning over 40 weeks, tailored to four different age groups. This means your teachers can focus on teaching and engagement rather than spending time creating lesson plans week by week!

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Complete program support and training

Our comprehensive package provides all the essentials for teaching English the Finnish way. It includes detailed scope and sequence guides, assessment frameworks, extensive activity banks, engaging songs and rhymes, and a wealth of printable materials. To ensure a smooth start, we offer a free complimentary online live training session. Furthermore, upon purchase, any preschool can access a more extensive and customized training package designed to meet their specific needs.

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HEI Schools® Curriculum

Happy Lingo is integrated into the HEI Schools® curriculum, which aims to complement our existing linguistic lessons. Since English has always been our instruction language in the HEI Schools® curriculum, Happy Lingo serves as a holistic complement to provide children with more hands-on and in-depth English learning. This comprehensive approach aims to raise a generation of fluent and highly proficient global citizens.

LILLIPODS® Curriculum

Happy Lingo is an addition to the LILLIPODS Curriculum, available for LILLIPODS® preschool operators. It integrates language lessons into both morning and after-school club programs. Happy Lingo is specifically designed to empower every LILLIPODS educator to teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL) with ease and effectiveness.

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Toolkit Curriculum

Happy Lingo is now available as a purchasable add-on for the Toolkit Curriculum. Whether you're already using our Toolkit or considering it, Happy Lingo is the perfect enhancement to set your school apart. Similar to Toolkit Curriculum, also inspired by the excellence of Finnish education, it offers a truly innovative advantage to elevate your school's competitiveness in the market.

Is Happy Lingo a stand-alone program?

No. Happy Lingo is an additional English program specifically designed to complement our curricula, developed by HEI Schools.

If you are planning to take a complete preschool or kindergarten concept from us, such as HEI Schools® and Lillipods®, Happy Lingo is natively embedded into those curricula, allowing you to commence English instruction immediately upon opening your school.

Alternatively, if you are utilizing the Toolkit Curriculum to enhance an existing preschool, Happy Lingo is available as an additional purchase. This program is thoughtfully structured to work perfectly with the current activities and lesson plans provided within the Toolkit Curriculum.

What age groups does the program teach?

Happy Lingo, a language learning program, caters to children aged 2 to 6, as recent research suggests that this age group is neurologically optimal for language learning.

Does the program have different age groups and learning levels?

Happy Lingo provides four learning stages, covering everything from verbal communication and self-expression to the development of reading and writing skills. Based on your school’s requirements and the children’s level of English readiness, we will guide you in selecting the most suitable stage for each group. To support you in implementing the program, we also offer a live training session with our pedagogical expert to ensure a smooth and effective start.

Can I still benefit from Happy Lingo if English is the primary language in my country?

Absolutely. Happy Lingo provides a research-backed, immersive approach to effective English instruction. Drawing inspiration from pedagogical practices in Finnish and leading global preschools, Happy Lingo offers your school an ideal program to teach English the renowned "Finnish way," regardless of whether English is your first language.

How much time does English learning require in our weekly schedule?

The program is flexible and designed to fit your existing timetable. During our first live training, we'll help you determine optimal time allocation based on your specific needs and schedule.

What training and support do you provide?

As a standard offering, each school receives one live training session to facilitate a smooth setup. Additionally, we provide advanced and tailored training packages available for purchase, designed to ensure your school effectively utilizes the program and empowers educators to integrate it smoothly with other existing curricula.

How much does Happy Lingo cost?

Happy Lingo is already part of the HEI Schools® and Lillipods® preschool concepts, so you can access it at no extra cost.

For users of the Toolkit Curriculum, a small fee applies. For detailed pricing information, please reach out to your sales manager or customer success manager.

If you’re considering using the Toolkit Curriculum and are now convinced by this additional program, please also contact our partnerships team to discuss the pricing of both the Toolkit Curriculum and Happy Lingo.