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ESDubai, United Arab Emirates

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

10 students - overall rating
15th, 34th, 36th Floor Mazaya Business Avenue - 336269 Dubai - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Located just minutes away from Dubai Marina Mall and the beach.
  • Free shuttle transportation to and from the student residence.
  • Best rated school in Dubai
  • Top rated school facilities
    4.8

    Rating: 4.8/5.0

  • Dubai is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: ES Dubai is located in the global city of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Housed within the Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), the school is situated next to a vast range of commercial shops, international cuisine and sporting facilities. Surrounding the school are multiple skyscrapers, offering a unique experience. The Burj Khalifa Tower is within a 38-minute journey of the school via public transport. The school is also just minutes from the beach, the Dubai Marina Mall and public transport services.

Getting around: ES Dubai is within a moment's walk of the DMCC metro and bus stations, ensuring travel around the city is available and nearby. Alternatively, taxi services are also very reliable and give the freedom to travel according to one's needs and schedule, without costing too much.

Course selection: ES Dubai supplies General English, IELTS Exam Preparation, Speaking, and Pronunciation programmes over various schedules and intensities. These programmes are suitable for students of all levels. In addition to this, the school also provides CELTA courses for aspiring ESL Teachers (English as a second language).

School facilities: ES Dubai has modern and uplifting facilities and decor. There are several areas for socialising and relaxing, computers with free WIFI, a cafeteria, and a library. Each classroom is equipped with electronic whiteboards and has a source of natural light.

English Courses

General Language
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for ES include

  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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  • Relaxing
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  • Student lounge area
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  • Student cafeteria
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  • Teaching
    Teaching 13/22
  • Students in class
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  • Learning together
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Student opinions about ES, Dubai

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Overall school rating of
ES, Dubai
10 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Facilities
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Social activities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
It‘s a very nice! There is a very good spirit in your house. Everyone is very positive and with good will. The teachers are patient and explained what was to be learned well. It's fun to learn like this.
Disliked
The people change too often the class. Students change classes too often. The teacher had to say hello every morning. It's not funny anymore after the third day..
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Mar. 2022 by Achim Landgraf
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers and staff are friendly. The atmosphere is conducive to language learning. Everything is great))))
Disliked
Textbooks are textbooks, but I would like to see more improvisation in teaching, personalized topics for the students so the skills are developed.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course [Английский] - 1 week
Review date: 22. Nov. 2023 by Andrei Bondarchuk
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Cool atmosphere!
Disliked
Level is less than I expected.
Review details
Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 1. May. 2023 by Machteld Merlier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teacher, building
Disliked
Elevator
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Nov. 2022 by Ulf Pangowski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of ES compared to ratings of all schools in United Arab Emirates

 ES DubaiAverage of all other schools in United Arab Emirates
Overall school rating4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Location of the school4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Facilities4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Social activities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

ES

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalKHDA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
60% male / 40% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ES and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
ES TRAINING DMCC | Tax registration ID: DMCC43535

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Library

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Halal food offered at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 47

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 16%
Saudi Arabia 12%
Turkey 11%
Thailand 9%
Other nationalities 52%

Information for all courses offered by ES

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
100.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 65 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses

Airport transfer from/to Dubai International Airport:
One way: USD 100
Return: USD 180

Visa fees:
30 days (Tourist Visa): USD 180
60 days (Tourist Visa): USD 235
3 months (Short Term Student Visa): USD 340
1 year (Student Resident Visa): 1300 USD

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 08 Apr 2024 - 12 Apr 2024, 15 Jun 2024 - 18 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 15 Sep 2024, 01 Dec 2024, 03 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 31 Mar 2025 - 02 Apr 2025, 30 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025, 27 Jun 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 01 Dec 2025 - 03 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 30 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Basketball
Cricket
Football (soccer)
Golf
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

Visit famous tourist attractions such as the Burj Khalifa, Atlantis, and Ferrari World; embark on thrilling desert safaris; attend fun-filled yacht parties.

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about ES

  • Yes, it is located 45 minutes from the school but we provide a shuttle bus which is included in the price.
    Alejandra, from ES - Feb 10, 2023
  • We have multiple options of timetable for semi-intensive and intensive programs and we can’t guarantee morning lessons as this will depend on availability.
    Alejandra Jimenez , Regional Manager from ES - Oct 13, 2023
  • Depends on the length of the course, we can process a student visa for the student. We have short-term student visa and residence student visa
    Alejandra Jimenez, Regional Manager from ES - Nov 27, 2023
  • No, unfortunately the minimum duration for the Digital Marketing course is 12 weeks. Less is not possible because the timetable is designed for this number of weeks.
    Alejandra, Booking manager from ES Dubai - Feb 23, 2024
  • The school can offer half board at Staybridge (Breakfast and dinner) but they can't guarantee that they will be in the same apartment on a single room basis.
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 26, 2024
  • Yes, this is not a problem, although they will try to place you in the right group with three tests. If you want to change to a different group, contact the Academic Department on site and they will help you.
    Alejandra, Booking manager from ES Dubai - Jul 16, 2024

FAQ about ES, Dubai

  • If you are a complete beginner, I can advise you to opt for standard courses. No need to start on a specific date, this school allows beginners to start every Monday.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 13, 2023
  • This school offers a variety of accommodation such as student residences and hotels. Most of them are located 45 minutes from the school but the schools provide a shuttle bus which is included in the price. You can find the complete list of options in the "Accommodation section".
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 20, 2023
  • No, the accommodation option is not included. The accommodation option is to be added separately.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 23, 2023
  • The payment has to be done fully before applying for the visa. If the student will do the visa by her/his own, the school has to receive the full payment at least 45 days before the arrival date.
    Alejandra Jimenez, from ES, Dubai - Mar 29, 2023
  • Yes, the flat has a built-in kitchen, fridge, flat screen TV, en-suite bathroom, soundproof bedroom.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 04, 2023
  • Unfortunately, we do not have this information, the best thing to do would be to contact the embassy directly to get the rates.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 04, 2023
  • The teachers are certified native English speakers and highly experienced in teaching English as a second language.
    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 18, 2023
  • Yes, this course is given from Monday to Friday at ES, Dubai. There are 15 lessons per week, i.e. 3 lessons of 45 minutes per day.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 02, 2023
  • It should be noted that ES Dubai does not offer Arabic courses, only English.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 11, 2023

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