Learn English in the

United Arab Emirates

Learn English in Dubai an expect a desert climate, with hot and dry weather for most of the year. The city experiences long, extremely hot summers, with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F) during the day and remaining warm at night. Humidity levels are relatively low. Winters in Dubai are mild and short, with temperatures ranging from 14°C to 24°C (57°F to 75°F).

At EC, we know that regardless of what English course you choose, a supportive learning environment is key to your success. You can rest assured that all your teachers will provide guidance, encouragement, and motivation as you improve your language skills. At EC Dubai, you can also count on the support of an inclusive international student community, where you’ll always feel like you belong. We take pride in the customer service we offer. EC Dubai is part of the EC family, a chain of language schools that has been operating since 1991 and has taught English to one million students.

We offer a variety of English language courses in Dubai to suit all learners. Our school is open all year with new courses starting every Monday.

Improve your English language skills on our most popular course, General English. Our General English course can be taken as 20 lessons per week (15 hours) or 30 lessons per week (22.5 hours).

If you are interested in Business English, take our English for Work course, which is a combination of General English classes and 10 classes per week of business-focused English to help you use succeed in the business world.

We offer an IELTS exam preparation course if you want an English qualification that’s recognised worldwide and can open doors to study, work, or migration.

You can also combine any group course with One-to-One private lessons for maximum progress. You can take your One-to-One lessons at any time during your time at EC Dubai. Each One-to-One lesson is 60 minutes.

At EC Dubai, you can choose from three 8-week professional certificate courses: Business, Marketing, and Leadership and Management. These programmes boost your career and build real-world skills. Delivered in partnership with the Central Mediterranean Business School (CMBS), each course is taught at Intermediate level, provides 10 internationally transferable ECTS credits, and takes place in a high-quality learning environment at EC. Whether you’re aiming to understand business fundamentals, master marketing strategies, or become a confident leader, there’s a course for you.

You should learn English in Dubai because the city combines modern life, local traditions, and Arabian hospitality. It is a global hub for business, culture, and education, and English is used daily in shops, offices, restaurants, and transportation. Living and learning in an English-speaking environment helps you build your confidence and improve quickly. In Dubai, you can practise what you learn in class in real-life situations all day, every day.

Dubai offers more than just English lessons. You will meet people from all over the world, make new friends and learn how to communicate in an international setting. This experience will help you in your English studies, your job and your future. You will also gain independence, learn how to solve problems and grow in a new environment.

The city is clean, safe and known for excellent customer service. Getting around is easy, and everything runs smoothly. Dubai also has great nightlife, with restaurants, cafes, music and events to enjoy after your lessons. Every day is an opportunity to speak, listen, and think in English. If you want to improve fast and use English with confidence, Dubai is the right place to start.