Englify vs in-person English schools in Morocco

The one difference that decides most cases

It is not price, and it is not the building. It is how many minutes you personally spend speaking English in an hour. A class of eighteen students in a physical classroom cannot give each person more than two or three minutes of real speaking, however good the teacher is. A small live online group can give you several times that.

That is why so many Moroccans who studied English for years in school and in centres still cannot hold a conversation: they were present for hundreds of hours and speaking for very few of them.

Where online classes win

• No travel: no traffic, no parking, no dropping a class because it rained
• Small groups by level and age band, so the class matches you
• Evening and weekend slots that fit real work and school schedules
• You can attend from any city, or from abroad, in Morocco time
• Written session reports, so you and your family can see progress
• Free trial class and level test before you pay anything
• For children: a parent can stay nearby without sitting in a waiting room

Where an in-person centre wins

We are not going to pretend online is better for everyone. Choose an in-person centre if these matter more to you:

• You need the discipline of physically leaving the house to study
• You have an unstable internet connection at home
• You want a social group you can meet face to face after class
• Your child is very young and cannot yet focus on a screen with a teacher
• There is an excellent, well-known centre within a short walk of your home or office

What about price?

Online generally costs less for the same number of hours, because there is no building to pay for — but the comparison is only fair once you add what an in-person course really costs you: transport for every session, and the hours of your week spent travelling. Two classes a week can easily mean three extra hours in traffic.

Englify confirms its current group and private prices on WhatsApp and on the prices page, because they depend on the format and the number of hours. The trial class costs nothing.

How to compare any school fairly

• Ask how many students are in the group you would join
• Ask how many minutes each student speaks in a typical class
• Ask whether there is a placement test, or whether groups are filled at random
• Ask what you receive in writing after each class or each month
• Ask to try a real class before paying — and be careful with any school that refuses

Englify in numbers

For transparency, here is our own scale as of September 2026: 370 enrolled students, 1,142 learners who have taken a free trial class, 1,509 live classes delivered, 13 teachers and 96 groups.

Frequently asked questions

Is Englify better than an in-person English school in Morocco?

For most working adults, parents of children aged 4 to 15, and learners outside city centres, Englify's live online classes are the more practical choice: no travel, smaller groups, evening and weekend slots, and written session reports. An in-person centre is better if you need the discipline of leaving the house, your home internet is unreliable, or there is an excellent centre within walking distance.

Are online English classes as effective as classroom classes?

Yes, when they are live and the group is small. Effectiveness depends on how many minutes each student speaks and gets corrected, not on whether everyone shares a room. A live online class of a few students gives more speaking time than a classroom of eighteen.

Is online cheaper than an in-person English school?

Usually, for the same number of hours, because there is no classroom to pay for. The gap widens once you count transport for every session and the hours spent travelling — two classes a week often means about three extra hours in traffic.

How do I judge an English school before paying?

Ask four questions: how many students are in the group, how much of the hour each student speaks, whether there is a level test, and what you receive in writing after classes. Then attend a trial class. A school that will not let you try one before paying is telling you something.

Can my child learn English online instead of at a centre?

Children from 4 years old learn well online when classes are live, short, grouped by age band, and taught by someone who can switch to French or Darija when a young child is stuck. Parents also get written session reports, which most in-person centres do not send.