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Language school in Dubai, with a team that lived it

From school choice to visa, housing and airport pickup — we're with you at every step. Consulting is free; you pay the school directly in USD.

100% free consultingTeam living in DubaiFree orientation dayYou pay the school directly (USD)
1.400+Students placed
6Partner schools
4+ yılYears living in Dubai
0 ₺Consulting fee
Quick facts

Quick answers

Direct answers to the four most asked questions — details below and in the guide.

Question

How much is a language school in Dubai?

4-week general English packages are roughly 1,050–1,150 USD; 12-week packages 3,100–3,750 USD. Visa and health insurance are usually separate.

Question

What is the monthly cost of living?

With shared housing, plan 900–1,400 USD/month: room 450–800, groceries 300–500, transport 90–130.

Question

How long does the visa take?

The student visa usually takes 2–4 weeks after enrolment. The Emirates ID arrives 2–3 weeks after you land.

Question

Do you charge a consulting fee?

No. You pay the school directly; the school pays our commission. Orientation and airport pickup are also free.

Process

How it works

Free first call

We talk budget, goal and dates. We reply on WhatsApp within 24 hours.

School & package

We pick the right school and duration together; you pay the school directly in USD.

Visa & housing

Document checklist, visa tracking, housing options and roommate matching.

Pickup + orientation

We meet you at the airport and hold the orientation day in your first week.

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Testimonials

Straight from our students

Written by them, unedited.

Other agencies pushed TRY payments; CheffandVet always recommended USD and managed every step.

Saim EmreSaim EmreES Dubai · 2023
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They felt like friends, not an agency. I never felt alone out there.

Merve YenierMerve YenierEton Institute · 2023
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Help from people who lived the process, not people who sell it — I understood that after arriving.

Burak ErdalBurak ErdalEnglish Path · 2023
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YouTube · @cheffandvet

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School life

From the schools and student life

Orientation days, meetups and moments from Dubai.

Marina walk
Marina walk
Orientation day video
Orientation day video
Downtown evening
Downtown evening
City tour
City tour
Through our students' eyes
Through our students' eyes
Desert safari
Desert safari
Weekend meetup
Weekend meetup
Around Burj Khalifa
Around Burj Khalifa
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Schools

Language schools in Dubai & prices

Prices are indicative; the final price follows the school's list on your enrolment date.

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Roadmap

First day, first week, first month

What to do from the moment you land — written and filmed, day by day. Each step links to a video.

D-01

First day

  • Airport pickup and SIM card
  • Move in, basic shopping
  • Get your Nol card
  • Join the student WhatsApp/Telegram group
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D-07

First week

  • Placement test and class assignment
  • Emirates ID application and medical
  • Open a bank account
  • Orientation meetup and city tour
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D-30

First month

  • Emirates ID delivered, visa complete
  • Set a monthly budget
  • Part-time / internship interviews
  • Social life: clubs, sports, events
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Migration Stories

Not just school — a migration decision

Language school is just the start. In our Migration Stories series we host people who moved to Dubai: how they decided, what was hard, and where they are now.

Migration Stories
Why Dubai

Why learn English in Dubai?

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English is the daily language

With 200+ nationalities, you speak English everywhere.

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Work options while studying

We guide you on part-time permits, internships and networking.

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Fast, predictable visa

Student visas usually take 2–4 weeks; we prepare the checklist.

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Cultural comfort

Halal food, family-friendly life, 4-hour flight to Türkiye.

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Sun almost year-round

Beach, desert, sports and events after class.

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Safety

Among the world's safest cities, at any hour.

Why CAV Academy

We didn't sell the process — we lived it

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We went through it too

Same visa, same apartment hunt. Everything we say is first-hand.

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Face-to-face support in Dubai

We don't wave goodbye at the airport; we're in the city with you.

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Transparent USD pricing

You pay the school directly in USD, protected from FX swings.

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Orientation & community

First-week meetup, Telegram/WhatsApp group, events and roommate matching.

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Common questions

FAQ

Do you charge a fee?

No. You pay the school directly; the school pays our commission. Airport pickup and orientation are free too.

How much is a language school in Dubai?

4-week packages are roughly 1,050–1,150 USD; 12-week packages 3,100–3,750 USD. Final pricing follows the school's list on your enrolment date.

How long does the visa take?

Usually 2–4 weeks. We share the checklist after enrolment; the Emirates ID arrives 2–3 weeks after you land.

What's the monthly cost of living?

With shared housing, plan for 900–1,400 USD per month.

Can I work while studying?

Part-time permits depend on the school and visa type; we advise case by case.

Is Dubai safe for female students?

Dubai is considered one of the world's safest cities. We have a video collecting our female students' own comments.

My English is zero — can I still come?

Yes. Schools open classes from beginner (A1); the placement test is in your first week.

One message is enough.

Tell us your budget and goal; we'll map the right school within 24 hours.

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