English tutoring for Dubai students
In a city where many pupils speak another language at home, strong English decides grades in every subject. Our tutors teach reading, writing and exam technique for IGCSE, IB and school English.
One-to-one from about AED 40 a class ยท billed in USD
Dubai - online 1-to-1
What every programme includes
- โ IGCSE English as a First Language and as a Second Language
- โ IB English A: Paper 1, Paper 2 and the individual oral
- โ Essay structure and argument
- โ Reading comprehension and vocabulary
- โ Creative and persuasive writing
- โ Gulf-time after-school and weekend 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.
English across Dubai's curricula
Dubai's private schools teach British, Indian, American and IB curricula, and English is assessed differently in each. 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; American-curriculum students meet the SAT Reading and Writing section.
Where English marks are lost
The common problems:
- โ Summarising instead of analysing
- โ Essays without a clear line of argument
- โ Limited vocabulary for describing effects
- โ Grammar and punctuation errors under time pressure
- โ Running out of time on extended writing
English exams by curriculum
| Curriculum | English assessment |
|---|---|
| British | IGCSE English as a First Language or as a Second Language |
| IB | English A: Paper 1, Paper 2, individual oral (and HL essay) |
| American | School English and SAT Reading and Writing |
How the first month works
- 1
Free demo classes
A short reading and writing diagnostic.
- 2
Weeks 1-2
A plan built around the next assessment.
- 3
Weeks 3-4
One marked piece of writing every week.
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
Qualified subject tutors in Dubai
AED 150-300 an hour
Source: Bestimate: tutoring costs in Dubai, 2026IB, IGCSE and A-Level specialists in Dubai
AED 200-450+ an hour
Source: Bestimate: tutoring costs in Dubai, 2026EagleTeach, one-to-one online
From about AED 40 a class
Billed in USD, converted at an approximate rate. Two free demo classes first.
Common questions
First Language or Second Language IGCSE English?๏ผ
It depends on the school and the student's level. Second Language suits students still developing fluency; First Language is the standard route for fluent writers.
Do you teach IB English?๏ผ
Yes, English A: Language and Literature and Literature, including the individual oral.
Can you help with creative writing?๏ผ
Yes, planning, structure and vocabulary for narrative and descriptive tasks.
How much is an English tutor in Dubai?๏ผ
Qualified subject tutors commonly charge AED 150-300 an hour. Our online price is shown at the top of this page.
Do you teach younger children?๏ผ
Yes, reading and writing support for primary and middle school.
When are sessions?๏ผ
After school and weekends in Gulf time.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-02.
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