Background information
BilinguaSing was founded by Ellie Baker, a mum of 3 and former language teacher with experience ranging from Early Years all the way through to secondary school level.
She opened her first classes in 2013, shortly after the birth of her first daughter, and began franchising in 2014. BilinguaSing now has 18 franchises, including 1 in France/ Switzerland, 1 in Ireland and 1 in Canada and now teaches more than 3,000 children every week.
What’s the best age to start learning another language?
BilinguaSing is the UK’s only carefully-crafted music-led franchise programme for teaching languages to babies and children from birth to 11 years.
Because children learn best when they don’t realise that they’re learning, BilinguaSing’s multi-award winning French, German, Spanish & Italian classes combine music with language learning in a way that’s fun - both for children and their grown-ups.
It’s a fully holistic, multi-sensory experience
which means that lots of sensory activities are included to further boost children’s brain development and learning.
Key facts
Founder
Ellie Baker
Year established
2013
Number of franchises
18
Countries operating
UK, France, Switzerland, Ireland, Canada
Number of children taught
3,000+ per week
Unique points
The UK’s only carefully-crafted music-led franchise programme for teaching languages to babies and children from birth to 11 years.
A library of fully-copyrighted bilingual songs available through the BilinguaSing record label.
Accreditations
BilinguaSing has received Gold accreditation from the Children’s Activities Association, which means they’ve been independently verified as meeting the highest standards for compliance, training, customer service, their programme and its delivery.
Awards
2019
Winner: Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity – What’s on 4 Kids Awards
Highly commended: Most Loved Academic or Creative Activity – What’s on 4 Kids Awards
2018
Finalist: Best Supporting Product – What’s On 4 Kids Awards
Finalist: Industry Champion of the Year - What’s On 4 Kids Awards
Finalist: Best Franchised Baby & Toddler Activity - What’s On 4 Kids Awards
Finalist: Best Franchised Pre-schooler Activity - What’s On 4 Kids Awards
Awards
2017
Nominated for the Threlford Cup (Chartered Institute of Linguists award for originality and inspiration in language teaching and learning)
Finalist: What’s On 4 Little Ones Awards
2016
Highly commended: Mum and Working Awards (Best Start-Up Business)
2015
Winner: Best New Activity – What’s On 4 Little Ones Awards
Winner: Best MFL product (CDs) – Primary Teacher Update magazine