Who we are
VICI is a boutique language academy with two locations in Berkshire: Newbury and Windsor.
Our Newbury Academy has been delivering high-quality language programmes for over 20 years. Located in the heart of a traditional market town, it offers an immersive and supportive learning environment.
In Windsor, our newest location opened in 2025 just a few minutes’ walk from the iconic castle, giving students a chance to learn in a vibrant and historic setting.
30 Qualified and Experienced Language Coaches.
English & World Languages
ESOL and 10 other modern languages.
In-person Classes at our Academies and Online through the i.VICI Platform.
Partnerships with large companies such as Disney and Vodafone, plus Police Forces and the Local Council.
Choose your language learning path
Monthly Language Coaching Programme
flexible
from
£93
Flexible, accessible, no commitment learning — perfect for habit
building.
Kickstart Language Programme
12 weeks
from
£527
Your first structured step towards confident, personalised language learning.
Language Progress & Accountability
6 months
from
£1,390
A structured programme combining private coaching and guided digital coursework.
Intensive Language Accelerator
2-4 weeks
from
£795
A short burst of intensive learning designed for fast,
practical progress.
Language Mastery Programme
12 months
from
£2,690
Our most comprehensive long-term programme
for learners aiming for fluency.
BONUS OPTION – Language & Cultural Retreats
France · Italy · Spain
from
£1,740
Combining an immersive retreat experience with private lessons either before or after the programme.
All our language programmes can be settled on a monthly payment plan.
How our language programmes work
Who it’s for
Adults who want a flexible, gym-style monthly plan they can easily fit into their routine.
People who want to “start learning again” without committing to a long programme.
Learners who enjoy regular sessions and prefer deciding each month what themes and communication skills to focus on.
Anyone who wants language learning to become part of their weekly lifestyle and monthly budget.
Who it’s not for
Learners who want guaranteed progress within a strict timeframe.
People who need a structured, personalised, long-term programme.
Anyone with high-stakes goals (exams, immigration, relocation, promotions).
Advantages
- Low-commitment, easy entry into consistent learning.
- 4 or 8 sessions per month.
- Rolling plan — you can pause anytime.
- At the start of each month, you and your coach choose the topics and skills you’ll focus on.
- Ideal for maintaining skills, rebuilding confidence, or restarting after a long break.
- Fits naturally into busy lifestyles and predictable routines.
Our students share their journey and experience with us
Sarah had tried learning French several times but never found a structure that worked long term. With three children and a demanding job, she needed flexibility and clarity — not pressure.
The Monthly Language Plan allowed her to commit one month at a time and fit French into a fixed weekly routine. No deadlines, no long-term obligation.
Three years later, French is part of her life. The flexibility, consistency, and steady progress made all the difference.
Sarah, busy mum of three
Beatrice has lived in the UK for five years and works as a hairdresser, where confident conversation with clients matters every day. Although her English was already good, she wanted to express herself more naturally and with greater range.
The Monthly Language Plan suits her schedule perfectly: one session a week, no long-term commitment, and steady progress alongside work.
She now feels more confident with clients and enjoys more relaxed, natural conversations in English.
Beatrice, Spanish hairdresser living in the UK
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Who it’s for
You’re a complete beginner and want to start feeling confident.
You’ve studied elsewhere and now want a fresh, more professional approach.
You’re not ready for a long-term programme yet, but you are serious about giving language learning a proper try.
You want to see real, visible progress within three months.
Who it’s not for
You prefer a casual or drop-in approach with no structure.
You’re looking for extremely fast, intensive progress.
You can’t commit to one session a week for 12 weeks.
Advantages
- You follow a short, structured programme that’s easy to complete.
- You receive a free 30-minute consultation before starting to discuss your own learning objectives
- You get a guided 12-week CEFR syllabus, with a menu of everyday themes — and you choose the topics you want to work on.
- You benefit from clear weekly goals and consistency.
- You take the perfect “first step” into the VICI methodology.
Our students share their journey and experience with us
Judith had been practising French informally but wanted something more structured, with clear objectives and professional guidance.
As she plans to spend more time in France, she chose the KickStart Programme for its personalised 12-week structure, defined goals and weekly support.
The programme gave her clarity, direction and confidence — and helped her identify the longer-term pathway best suited to her needs.
Judith, second-home owner in the south of France
Steve and his 17-year-old daughter travel regularly to Spain and wanted to feel more confident in everyday conversations. After trying an app, they realised they needed a more structured approach.
They joined the KickStart Programme together, following a 12-week plan built around real-life situations they encounter in Spain.
By the end of the programme, they felt far more comfortable speaking to locals and ready to commit to a longer-term learning pathway.
Steve and his 17-year-old daughter
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Who it’s for
Learners with clear long-term goals (relocation, second-home life, career requirements, exams).
People who are ready to commit to a six-month journey and want structured accountability.
Learners who enjoy using a digital platform to complete homework and track progress.
Adults with the time—and motivation—to study independently between sessions.
Anyone who feels they’ve plateaued and needs a more personalised, professionally guided programme.
Who it’s not for
Casual learners who want ad-hoc or occasional lessons.
Students who prefer traditional textbook-only teaching with no independent study.
Anyone unable to follow a structured programme over several months.
Advantages
- 25 hours of private coaching + 25 hours of guided digital coursework.
- A fully personalised long-term programme designed around your goals, pace, and learning style.
- Flexible timelines: complete within six months (with slight extensions if needed).
- Significant value when compared to purchasing private hours alone.
- Regular progress reviews and continuous accountability.
- Ideal for learners who want a mix of coaching AND guided independent work.
Our students share their journey and experience with us
David and Shauna split their time between the UK and Italy. Although they had attended a local Italian school and made initial progress, they felt stuck in repetitive, textbook-based lessons and unable to move beyond A2 level.
The Six-Month Progress & Accountability Programme began with a full analysis of their learning styles and communication needs. The combination of one-to-one coaching and guided digital coursework proved highly effective.
Within months, they broke through their plateau, progressing from A2 to solid B1, with B1+ performance in several areas. The structure, accountability and personalised guidance enabled them to move forward with confidence.
David and Shauna, UK homeowners spending half the year in Italy
After years of putting it off, Keith decided to learn French properly following his retirement. He knew from experience that he needed structure, clarity and accountability to succeed.
He joined the Language Progress & Accountability Programme for its in-depth needs analysis, personalised learning plan, one-to-one coaching and supported independent study via the digital platform.
Keith has now completed his third package. His progress has been formally assessed using the CEFR framework, allowing us to identify strengths, target next steps and set clear goals. For a learner who thrives on structure and variety, this programme has been an excellent fit — and his progress reflects that.
Keith, lifelong France lover
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Who it’s for
Overseas students staying in the UK for a short period and needing rapid improvement
Adults preparing for interviews, travel, relocation or an important event
Learners who benefit from being immersed in the language every day
Anyone wanting a confidence boost in a short timeframe
Who it’s not for
Learners who prefer slow, steady progression
People looking for long-term structure, accountability or personalised multi-month planning
Anyone unable to attend daily or semi-intensive sessions
Advantages
- Rapid immersion and fast, noticeable results
- Daily or semi-intensive lessons to maximise progress
- A tailored micro-syllabus based on your specific goal
- The option to build an immersive programme around your stay, connecting you to the language every day
- Ideal for confidence building and real-life communication practice
- Perfect for international learners visiting the UK for short periods
Our students share their journey and experience with us
Marie-Pierre had completed an eight-month language programme in France while preparing to open a guest house. Although she had built a solid foundation, she lacked real immersion and confidence in spontaneous, real-life communication.
She joined a two-week intensive stay in the UK to live the language and practise everyday hospitality situations. At the Academy, she followed daily sessions focused on practical communication, guest interaction and natural conversation.
By the end of her stay, she felt confident welcoming guests, giving information and handling small talk — exactly what she needed for her new professional project.
Marie-Pierre, Guest House Host, from France
After completing his first year at a UK university, Tom decided to apply to a programme in France, which required a strong academic level of French.
With only a few weeks to prepare, he joined the Language Accelerator for a two-week intensive programme focused entirely on exam performance. His sessions targeted the exact skills required: structured speaking, comprehension strategies, academic vocabulary and formal techniques.
By the end of the programme, Tom felt confident and fully prepared to demonstrate the level of French his university application required.
Tom, preparing for university in France
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Who it’s for
Serious learners ready for a full year of structured learning and steady progression.
Adults who want to make language learning part of their lifestyle rather than a short-term project.
Professionals who travel regularly for work and want to maintain and improve their fluency throughout the year.
Learners with ongoing business or life goals that require strong, reliable language skills.
People preparing for a relocation or international assignment who want to arrive fully equipped and confident.
Who it’s not for
Anyone looking for a short-term or quick-fix solution.
Learners unwilling to follow a long-term plan with regular milestones.
People who prefer an occasional “drop in and out” style of learning.
Advantages
- Combines private coaching, guided coursework, monthly goals and project-based learning.
- Personalised 12-month roadmap designed around your life, goals and learning style.
- Regular progress reviews with clear milestones.
- Access to high-quality learning resources, including course books, magazine subscriptions and additional materials selected specifically for your programme.
- Ensures continuous improvement and consistency over time.
- Ideal follow-on programme after KickStart or the Six-Month Progress & Accountability Programme.
- Designed for real mastery, long-term fluency and true independence in the language.
Our students share their journey and experience with us
Elena travelled regularly to Paris for work and already had a solid foundation in French, but she needed greater fluency for high-level professional interactions.
Her company invested in the 12-month Mastery Track to ensure continuous progress throughout the year. Rather than restarting each time she travelled, she remained consistently immersed through ongoing coaching and coursework.
Over 12 months, she strengthened her confidence, expanded sector-specific vocabulary and progressed from B1 to B2 — arriving in Paris already operating in French.
Elena, Portuguese Sales Director travelling regularly to Paris
Ella and Vincent had a year’s notice that Vincent’s job would relocate them to Germany. With time to prepare, they wanted more than survival language skills — they wanted to integrate.
They chose the 12-month Mastery Track for its long-term structure and consistent progression. Their roadmap focused on practical communication and real-life situations, from housing and schools to everyday community life.
By the time they moved, they were already functioning comfortably in German, confident navigating daily life and supporting their children’s transition.
Ella & Vincent, preparing for relocation to Germany
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BONUS OPTION – Retreat + Lessons Combination
Optional add-on for French, Italian and Spanish retreats
Some of our retreat participants choose to combine their immersion experience abroad with private lessons at the Academy before or after the trip.
Prepare before your immersive experience
Explore cultural foundations
Continue studying after the retreat
Ongoing conversation practice
How it works
Because everyone’s goals are different, this option is designed individually.
Contact us to receive a personalised quote based on the language, number of lessons, and timing of your retreat.
Examples (illustrative only):
– A learner consolidating key structures before travelling
– A short conversation boost ahead of a retreat
– Gradual confidence-building over several weeks before immersion
These are guidance examples, not fixed packages.
What happens next:
At this stage, you don’t need to have everything figured out — that’s our role.
When you get in touch, we take the time to understand where you are, what you want to achieve, and what will realistically work for you.
Depending on your situation, we may suggest one or more of the following next steps:
A short online language test (around five minutes)
A discovery call with a member of our team
A 30-minute consultation with one of our language coaches to better understand your level and give personalised guidance
You can start simply by emailing us at learn@thevici.com, telling us where you are based, the language you want to learn, and what you would like to achieve.
From there, we’ll guide you through the most appropriate next step.
Ready to start?
+44 (0)1635 44424
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