CHOOSING AN ACADEMY · UAE

How to choose an online English academy in the UAE

If you live in the UAE and want to study English online, the hard part is not finding a school — it is comparing them. This page sets out what actually changes your results, and states plainly where Englify fits and where it does not.

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1-ON-1 PRIVATE ENGLISH CLASSES

One teacher, one learner, one clear goal

Private online English classes with a dedicated expert teacher: lessons built only around your level and your goals, live on Google Meet, and scheduled around your working hours so progress in speaking comes fast.

Written and reviewed by Mourade Boulanouar — Founder & Head of Teaching, EnglifyLast reviewed

100% personal attention

Every minute of the lesson is yours. The programme is tailored to your own goals and level, from A0 complete beginner to C1 advanced.

Live and interactive

Real-time lessons with your teacher, live on Google Meet. Nothing is pre-recorded and you speak from the first class.

Flexible scheduling

Private lessons are arranged around your working hours, in UAE time, and can be moved when your week changes.

A dedicated expert teacher

You keep the same qualified teacher, who knows your mistakes and your goal, and who speaks English, French and Arabic.

A learner in the UAE in a live online English class at home
One teacher, every weekYou keep the same teacher, who knows your mistakes.

Private plans in the UAE

Published monthly prices in AED. Every plan is one-to-one with the same teacher.

AED 5998 hours / month
  • One-to-one live lessons
  • Tailored A0 to C1 programme
  • Written report after each session
AED 69912 hours / month
  • One-to-one live lessons
  • Tailored A0 to C1 programme
  • Written report after each session
AED 89916 hours / month
  • One-to-one live lessons
  • Tailored A0 to C1 programme
  • Written report after each session

RISK-FREE START

Book your free trial class with a level assessment

No card required. You meet a teacher live, get your level assessed, and only then decide on a plan.

From the learner's challenge to a clear path

01

The challenge

Comparing online English academies from the UAE is hard when prices, formats and teaching models are not published.

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The Englify solution

This page sets out what actually changes results — live or recorded, published price, trial, teacher continuity, scheduling — and states plainly where Englify fits and where it does not.

10published country pages
8published currencies
20published UAE reviews

Englify in the UAE at a glance

A learner in the UAE comparing online English academies on a laptop
Compare before you payLive classes, published price, free trial.
  • 1-to-1private lessons with one dedicated teacher
  • 4private monthly plans: 8, 12, 16 and 20 hours
  • AED 599per month for 8 private hours
  • 1free trial class with a free level assessment

How does the learning journey work?

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Level assessment

Start with a free placement check.

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Personalised path

Match the programme to the learner's level and goal.

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Live lessons

Meet a teacher live on Google Meet.

04

Practice

Use English in focused speaking and learning activities.

05

Feedback

Receive corrections and a written session report.

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Progress

Keep attendance, reports and learning records together.

What can the programme focus on?

Every focus below is covered in live private one-to-one sessions, built around the situations you actually face in the UAE.

  • One dedicated teacher
  • 100% live on Google Meet
  • A0 to C1 pathway
  • Written report after every session
An Arabic-speaking professional in a Dubai office speaking English in an online meeting
At work
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What actually matters when you compare online English academies

Most comparisons stop at the price. In practice the format decides whether you speak English or only watch someone else speak it, and that is what changes your level.

  • Live or recorded: a live class means you speak and get corrected in the moment. A recorded course cannot correct you.
  • Group size: in a large class you may speak for a minute. Englify caps online groups at 6 learners, and one-to-one classes are exactly that.
  • Published price: if the price only appears after a sales call, you cannot compare anything. Englify publishes its UAE prices.
  • Trial before payment: you should hear the teacher and see the platform before you pay. Englify's first class is a free trial with a level assessment.
  • Teacher continuity: one teacher who knows your mistakes beats a rotating pool.
  • Scheduling: classes are booked at times agreed with you in UAE time, including after-work evening slots.
  • Evidence of what happened: written session reports and attendance tell you whether the money is doing anything.
An Arabic-speaking learner in the UAE speaking English in a live online lesson at home
Speaking
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Live classes or a recorded course?

Recorded courses and apps are useful for vocabulary and grammar drills you do alone. They cannot hear you. If your problem is speaking — hesitating in meetings, losing the thread on a call, being asked to repeat yourself — you need a person on the other side of the screen.

Englify only teaches live. Every class happens on Google Meet at a time agreed with you, with speaking practice and correction of your own real mistakes in every session.

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Private or group: which one should you pick?

Both formats are live and both include speaking. The difference is how much of the hour is yours, and what the hour costs.

  • Private one-to-one: the whole session follows your goal, your sector and your schedule. AED 599 for 8 hours, AED 699 for 12 hours, AED 899 for 16 hours, AED 999 for 20 hours per month.
  • Online group, maximum 6 learners: AED 149 per month. Cheaper, with the benefit of hearing and answering other learners, but the content follows the group.
  • A common pattern is a group for regular practice plus private hours before an interview, a presentation or an exam.
An Arabic-speaking professional in the UAE preparing for an English job interview
Interviews
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Questions worth asking any academy before you pay

  • Is the class live, and who teaches it?
  • How many learners are in the class, at most?
  • What is the full monthly price, and what is included?
  • Can I have a trial class and a level assessment first?
  • Will I keep the same teacher?
  • What do I receive after each session — a report, homework, a recording?
  • How do I change or recover hours when I travel?
  • What happens if I want to stop?
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Where Englify fits — and where it does not

Englify suits learners in the UAE who want live speaking practice with a consistent teacher, at a published price, around a working schedule, and who are comfortable studying online.

  • Englify is not the right choice if you specifically want in-person classes in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah: there is no Englify centre in the UAE.
  • Englify is not a UAE-accredited institution and does not issue UAE-recognised diplomas. Official certification comes from exam bodies such as IELTS.
  • Englify is not a self-study app: classes are scheduled with a teacher and need you to show up.

What does a written session report organise?

AFTER A LIVE SESSION

Clear notes instead of vague promises

The report records what was practised and what comes next. This is a visual example, not real student data.

Session reportIllustration
01Meeting language
02Email correction
03Speaking notes
04Next work situation

What supports learning between live sessions?

Live Google Meet classes

Teacher-led sessions, not pre-recorded lessons.

Placement test

A level check before the programme starts.

Session reports

Written records after live sessions.

Materials and quizzes

Learning materials and practice in the student platform.

Progress records

Attendance, reports and paid hours stay visible.

Academy support

A direct WhatsApp contact for practical questions.

How can learning activity stay visible?

Reports, attendance and learning records give the learner or parent a clearer view of what was covered.

Illustration – example of tracking. It is not real student data and does not promise a result.

Learning dashboard

Illustration
Meetings
Emails
Interviews
Everyday English

Session history

Reports and attendance

Learning record

Materials and priorities

What are the published prices in the UAE?

Published UAE monthly prices, so you can compare before you talk to anyone.

8 hours

AED 599 / month

Private one-to-one · about AED 75 per hour

  • Live teacher
  • Session reports
  • Student platform
  • Placement test

12 hours

AED 699 / month

Private one-to-one · about AED 58 per hour

  • Live teacher
  • Session reports
  • Student platform
  • Placement test

16 hours

AED 899 / month

Private one-to-one · about AED 56 per hour

  • Live teacher
  • Session reports
  • Student platform
  • Placement test

REAL LEARNERS. REAL LEARNING.

Reviews from learners in the United Arab Emirates

These reviews were written in English by Englify learners based in the United Arab Emirates and are published exactly as written.

I wanted to improve my speaking skills for meetings and presentations. The private classes at Englify were focused on exactly what I needed, and the lessons were adapted to my level and work.
AhmedMarketing Manager · Dubai, UAE
I was looking for flexible English lessons because of my busy schedule. The private classes allowed me to choose convenient times, and I noticed a real improvement in my confidence when speaking.
FatimaHR Specialist · Abu Dhabi, UAE
My main goal was to communicate more naturally at work. The teacher corrected my mistakes without interrupting the conversation too much, which helped me become more comfortable speaking English.
OmarCivil Engineer · Sharjah, UAE
The lessons were very practical. We worked on professional vocabulary, conversations and situations that I actually face at work rather than only studying grammar.
SaraBusiness Analyst · Dubai, UAE
I needed English for dealing with international clients. The private sessions were personalized around sales conversations, presentations and professional communication.
MohammedSales Executive · Abu Dhabi, UAE
I had studied English before but still felt nervous speaking. The private classes gave me the opportunity to speak much more during every session, and gradually I became more confident.
LinaGraphic Designer · Ajman, UAE
What I liked most was the flexibility. We could focus each lesson on the areas where I needed the most help, especially speaking and communicating with colleagues.
YoussefSoftware Engineer · Dubai, UAE
The lessons were organized and easy to follow. I particularly enjoyed the speaking activities because they helped me use new vocabulary instead of just memorizing it.
MariamAccountant · Abu Dhabi, UAE
I joined because I wanted to improve my English for professional communication. The lessons were customized to my objectives and included realistic workplace situations.
KhalidProject Manager · Sharjah, UAE
I wanted to feel more comfortable speaking English with customers and colleagues. The private lessons gave me a lot of speaking practice and helped me express myself more clearly.
NoorPharmacist · Dubai, UAE
The teacher quickly understood my level and adjusted the lessons accordingly. We focused on speaking, vocabulary and professional situations relevant to my career.
HassanMechanical Engineer · Abu Dhabi, UAE
I appreciated that the classes were not just grammar exercises. We had conversations, discussed different topics and worked on vocabulary that I could immediately use.
AishaInterior Designer · Dubai, UAE
I needed to improve my English before applying for opportunities abroad. The private lessons helped me work on both my speaking confidence and overall communication.
RayanUniversity Student · Al Ain, UAE
My biggest problem was understanding and responding quickly in English. The lessons included a lot of conversation practice, which made real-life communication much easier for me.
SalmaCustomer Service Specialist · Dubai, UAE
The private format worked very well for me because I could ask questions whenever I needed to. The sessions were personalized instead of following the same program for everyone.
BilalIT Consultant · Abu Dhabi, UAE
I wanted to improve my fluency and pronunciation. The classes gave me regular opportunities to speak, receive corrections and practice expressing my ideas naturally.
HudaTeacher · Sharjah, UAE
As a business owner, I often communicate with international partners. Englify's private classes helped me become more confident during professional conversations and meetings.
TariqEntrepreneur · Dubai, UAE
I needed English for both professional and everyday communication. The lessons were adapted to my needs and gave me practical vocabulary and speaking practice.
ReemMedical Professional · Abu Dhabi, UAE
I had a good understanding of English but struggled to speak fluently. The private lessons focused heavily on conversation, which was exactly what I was looking for.
AdamUniversity Graduate · Dubai, UAE
The flexibility of private classes was a major advantage for me. We could work around my schedule while keeping the lessons focused on my personal English goals.
NadiaAdministrative Manager · Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Why choose Englify for this goal?

Built for professionals and learners living in the Emirates: one dedicated teacher, a clear level, and a written record after every live session.

1:1dedicated teacher focus
100%live interactive classes
A0 → C1CEFR level pathway

Expert educators

Arab instructors based in the region, providing full bilingual support (English & Arabic).

Live interaction

Live, face-to-face sessions on Google Meet with your teacher — nothing pre-recorded.

Structured levels

A comprehensive pathway from A0 complete beginner to C1 advanced, starting with a placement assessment.

Personalised track

One dedicated teacher and one clear level, with lessons booked at times that fit your schedule in the UAE.

Permanent record

A detailed written summary after every single session: what was practised, corrections and the next focus.

100% online

A fully digital academy with zero local branches — join from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or anywhere in the Emirates.

Frequently asked questions

Is learning English online as effective as attending a centre in Dubai?

For speaking practice, what matters is how much you talk and how carefully you are corrected. A live one-to-one class online gives you more speaking time than a large in-person class, and no commute. If you specifically want a classroom in the UAE, Englify is not the right fit: it teaches online only.

What should an online English class cost in the UAE?

Prices vary widely because formats vary. Englify publishes its UAE prices: private one-to-one plans are AED 599, 699, 899 and 999 per month for 8, 12, 16 and 20 hours, and online group classes with a maximum of 6 learners are AED 149 per month.

How do I test an academy before paying?

Ask for a trial class with a level assessment and use it to check three things: how much you speak, how the teacher corrects you, and whether the schedule really works. Englify's first class is a free trial with a level assessment.

Can I study from the UAE with teachers based in another country?

Yes. All classes are live on Google Meet at times agreed with you in UAE time, including evening slots after work.

Do you offer classes in Arabic if I do not understand something?

The teaching language is English, but the teachers also speak Arabic and French, so a beginner can always check that an instruction was understood.

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Try a class before you decide

Tell us your level and your goal and we will arrange a free trial class with a level assessment on Google Meet. Private one-to-one plans start at AED 599 for 8 hours per month.

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Try a class before you decide

Tell us your level and your goal and we will arrange a free trial class with a level assessment on Google Meet. Private one-to-one plans start at AED 599 for 8 hours per month.

  • Free trial class, no card required
  • Free placement test (A0 to C1)
  • You meet the teacher before deciding

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