Since 1969The first educational institute in Dubai
Learn English with confidence at The Polyglot Language Institute. Since 1969, we have offered specialised programmes that help students and professionals develop their English in a structured, practical way.
Looking for English courses in Dubai that help you speak with confidence, improve your English for work or study, or prepare for IELTS? At The Polyglot Language Institute, a placement test helps you choose the right course, and every programme combines clear explanation, practice and interactive activities.
Since 1969 we have helped students, employees and companies develop their language skills. The institute is in Deira, on Al Maktoum Street next to Union Metro Station, an easy-to-reach English institute in Deira, Dubai.
Our English courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and use international curricula from Oxford and Cambridge, in three stages: Beginner (A1), Intermediate (A2-B1) and Advanced (B2-C1).
The programme is a clear, graded path of 16 levels. Each level is a one-month course of 30 hours. Three levels make up one international level (A1, A2, B1 and so on) of 90 hours over three months, and the certificate for that level is awarded when you complete all 90 hours.
Placement test: Before registering, every student takes a placement test so they start at the right level.
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Start your English journey with our comprehensive beginner course. Learn basic vocabulary, grammar, and simple conversations.
Build on your foundation with our intermediate course. Expand your vocabulary, improve your grammar, and enhance your conversation skills.
Take your English to a fluent, polished level. Master advanced grammar and vocabulary, discuss complex topics with confidence, and write clearly for work and study.
Courses built around a specific goal: conversation, work, exams, children, one-to-one lessons, company training or faster progress.
Speak English with more confidence. Practise real-life conversations, improve your pronunciation and learn to express yourself naturally.
Specialized course for professionals. Learn English terminology and communication skills for the business environment.
Prepare for the IELTS exam with focused practice in all four skills, Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, and strategies for every part of the test.
Engaging English classes for children that build vocabulary, reading, writing and speaking confidence for school and beyond.
One-to-one English lessons planned around your level, goals and schedule. More focused than a group class, with flexible timing.
English training for companies and teams, tailored to your industry, your staff's levels and your business goals.
For anyone who needs to improve their English quickly. Intensive courses cover the same material as our regular courses in less time, with more class hours each week.
Not sure which course to choose? Here is what each one covers. After your placement test we recommend the course that fits your level and goal.
A graded programme that develops speaking, listening, reading and writing, together with grammar and vocabulary. It suits anyone who wants to build their English from the basics or continue from their current level, with interactive activities and practice for daily life and work.
16 levels, 30 hours per level, with a placement test before you register.
If your goal is fluency, better pronunciation and speaking with confidence, the conversation course gives you practice through dialogues, listening exercises and everyday situations. The teacher encourages participation and gives corrections and feedback, with topics suited to the group's level.
Build the communication skills you need at work, through real workplace situations and role plays:
Prepare for IELTS with practice in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, answer strategies and time management, plus practice tests and feedback. Your programme depends on your current level and target band, and you may need to strengthen your general English first, depending on your placement test.
For learners who can give more time to study and want more hours of practice each week than a regular course. Contact us for the intensive plans available, their length and the times that suit your level.
One-to-one lessons planned around your level and goals, at times arranged with our registration team. They can cover:
Programmes by age and level that build vocabulary, reading, writing and speaking through educational, interactive activities. Contact us for the age groups and the groups open for registration.
Training organised around your team's needs, the participants' levels and a schedule that suits your company. Programmes can include:
The programme focuses on real use of English in daily life, study and work, developing:
Our English courses use an interactive approach that combines explanation with practical application. Classes include:
Our English courses suit:
Morning and evening groups run depending on the level, demand and the availability of teachers and classrooms. Study days and the start date of your group are confirmed when you register.
Fees depend on the type of course, the number of hours and whether you study in a group or one-to-one. Send us your goal and the times that suit you, and we will tell you which programme is available, the fees and what registration includes.
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Answers to the questions we hear most. Can't find yours? Call us.
Call +971 4 222 3429The Polyglot Language Institute has taught English in Deira for 57 years. It holds the first licence from the KHDA and the Ministry of Education, teaches Oxford and Cambridge curricula in 16 levels with a placement test, and is next to Union Metro Station, which is why many students choose it as their English institute in Deira.
We teach international curricula from Oxford and Cambridge. Our courses are accredited by Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the UAE Ministry of Education.
Courses by level: Beginner (A1), Intermediate (A2-B1) and Advanced (B2-C1). Specialised courses: English Conversation, Business English, IELTS Preparation, Junior English for Children, Private English Lessons, Corporate English Training and Intensive English.
Fees depend on the type of course, the level and whether you study in a group or one-to-one. Our courses are held at the institute in Deira. Call us on +971 4 222 3429 for the current price.
Yes. Our beginner track starts from the basics, and you then move up gradually to the higher levels.
Our general English courses by level develop all four skills, grammar and vocabulary, while the conversation course focuses more on fluency, pronunciation, listening and practical interaction.
We recommend a course once we know your level and goal. The conversation course usually suits you best, or a level course with extra focus on pronunciation and communication.
Yes. Business English is for intermediate to advanced learners (B1-C1) and covers business vocabulary, emails and reports, meetings, negotiations and presentations. We can also organise a programme around the needs of your employees or company.
Yes. Our IELTS preparation course covers all four skills tested in the exam, Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, with strategies for each section, timed practice tests and feedback on your writing and speaking. A general English course is not the same as exam preparation, so contact us for the next IELTS course.
It depends on your current level and the band you are aiming for. After the placement test, you may start IELTS preparation directly or strengthen your general English first.
Yes. Junior English courses are available for children in groups by age and level. They build vocabulary, reading, writing and speaking confidence for school.
Junior English groups are arranged by age and level. Ask our registration team which ages are accepted in the current intake.
Yes. Private lessons are one-to-one and planned around your level, goals and schedule, so they are more focused than a group class and the timing is flexible. Contact us to arrange them.
Yes. We arrange training for employees around your company's needs, the number of participants and your goals, with schedules planned around working hours. Contact us to discuss your team.
Our English programme has 16 levels. Each level is a 30-hour course over one month, and three levels make up one international level (A1, A2, B1 and so on) of 90 hours over three months. The weekly schedule depends on your group.
Not necessarily. You start from the level that suits you, so if you already know some English you don't begin at level one. How long you study depends on your current level, your goal and your progress.
Yes. Morning and evening groups are available depending on the groups running. Companies can also request training designed around their team's needs.
It depends on the schedule and the type of course. Ask our registration team for the current group's timetable.
You complete the 30 hours of your level, then your progress is assessed against the programme's attendance and performance requirements before you move up.
It depends on your starting level, the number of classes, regular attendance and practice outside class. There is no single timeframe for everyone, but studying regularly speeds up your progress.
Our courses are taught by teachers experienced in language teaching, who follow each student's level and progress throughout the course.
Both. Courses combine practical use of the language with the grammar you need, with attention to conversation and communication in everyday and work situations.
Yes. The programme develops all four skills in a balanced way, with the focus varying by level and the group's needs.
Yes. We use audio-visual materials, interactive exercises and digital activities suited to the lesson and level, alongside the teacher's explanation and interaction in class.
The institute is in Deira, Dubai: Al Masaeed Building, 4th floor, Al Maktoum Street, next to Union Metro Station. We are open Saturday to Thursday, 10 am to 9 pm.