English tutoring for Abu Dhabi students
In a multilingual city, strong English lifts grades in every subject. Our tutors teach reading, writing and exam technique for IGCSE, IB and school English.
One-to-one from about AED 44 a class ยท billed in USD
Abu Dhabi - online 1-to-1
What every programme includes
- โ IGCSE First Language and ESL
- โ IB English A
- โ Essay structure
- โ Creative writing
- โ Reading comprehension
- โ Gulf-time slots
Lesson times in your time zone
Weekdays 3pm-9pm after school ยท Weekends 8am-8pm, your local time. Pick the slot when you book.
In Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has 220 private schools, according to ADEK, the emirate's education regulator, teaching British, American, IB, Indian, Ministry and other curricula.
IGCSE students choose between English as a First Language and English as a Second Language; IB students sit English A papers and an individual oral.
How it is assessed
Under the 2027-2029 syllabus, Cambridge IGCSE ESL (0510) is Reading and Writing (70%) and Listening (30%), with speaking endorsed separately. IB English A combines Paper 1, Paper 2 and the individual oral, plus an essay at HL.
Where marks are lost
The same patterns show up in marked work:
- โ Summarising instead of analysing
- โ Essays without an argument
- โ Limited vocabulary
- โ Grammar under time pressure
- โ Running out of time
English by curriculum
| Curriculum | Assessment |
|---|---|
| IGCSE | First Language or ESL |
| IB | English A: papers and the individual oral |
| American | School English and SAT Reading and Writing |
How the first month works
- 1
Free demo classes
A short diagnostic on recent work or a past-paper section.
- 2
Weeks 1-2
A written plan built around the next school assessment or test date.
- 3
Weeks 3-4
Weekly marked practice, in Gulf time after school and at weekends.
Tutors for this programme
Fatima Noor
MA English Literature, Kinnaird College, Lahore
7 yrs experience
GCSE English ยท IELTS ยท School English
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Abdi Musa
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Washington Bothell
4 yrs experience
GCSE / A-Level (UK)
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SMStephen Mc Cormack
PGCE Primary(3-11), Cardiff Metropolitan University
15 yrs experience
AP ยท IB ยท SAT
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What tutoring costs in the UAE
Home-visit tutors in Abu Dhabi (per session)
AED 80-200
Source: EdFlik: private tutors in Abu Dhabi, 2026EagleTeach, one-to-one online
From about AED 44 a class
Billed in USD, converted at an approximate rate. Two free demo classes first.
Common questions
First Language or ESL?๏ผ
ESL suits students still developing fluency; schools decide the entry.
Do you teach IB English?๏ผ
Yes, Language and Literature and Literature.
Can you help with creative writing?๏ผ
Yes, with planning and feedback; the writing stays the student's own.
Are sessions in Gulf time?๏ผ
Yes.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-03.
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