Headway Institute Dubai, United Arab Emirates
BO-1-GF, Boutique Villa 1, Ground Floor, next to - Dubai Knowledge Park - 502993 Dubai - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Dubai is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- One of the oldest Arabic schools in Dubai founded in 2011
What we dislike about the school
- Cancellation fees if visa is rejected.
Location: Headway Institute is located in Dubai Knowledge Park, in an area along the coast, travelling south from Dubai’s downtown area, near Barsha Heights and Dubai Internet City. Knowledge Park is home to Middlesex University Dubai’s main campus, which is less than a block away from Headway Institute, as well as the University of Wollongong in Dubai. Also in the area is the amazing Palm Jumeirah archipelago made of land reclaimed from the sea.
Getting around: Headway Institute is well connected to the rest of the city. The Knowledge Village tram stop is about 5 minutes walking and there are several bus stops in the vicinity as well. The closest metro station is Dubai Internet City, at just over 15 minutes on foot from the school, on the MRed1 and MRed2 lines.
Study Options: Headway Institute FZ-LLC runs comprehensive language courses for groups, and individuals as well as corporate training programmes and language programmes in local schools. The school was established in 2011, their teachers are highly qualified and experienced. Their programmes are all licensed by the Dubai Development and the Knowledge and Human Development authorities.
Arabic Courses
Our prices for Headway Institute include
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Language center1/5
One of the classrooms 2/5
Courses for kids 3/5
English course 4/5
Students at Headway Institute5/5
Headway Institute
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority, Knowledge and Human Development Authority
- Arabic teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Headway Institute.
- Year of school foundation
- 2011
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 17
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Additional comment about facilities of school
There is a paid parking zone 382F which shall be paid from 9 AM to 6 PM (4 hours max each time). The parking is free after 6PM, on Sundays, or during public holidays.
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 15% |
| China | 10% |
| Turkey | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | 10% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 50% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 25% |
| 18-24 years | 37.5% |
| 25-34 years | 18.75% |
| 35-50 years | 12.5% |
| >50 years | 6.25% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 150Adult courses - Throughout the year: 250Junior courses - In summer: 150Junior courses - Throughout the year: 250
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years8 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 12Adult courses Throughout the year: 12Junior courses In summer: 12Junior courses Throughout the year: 12
- Average age of students
- In summer: 23 yearsThroughout the year: 23 years
Information for all courses offered by Headway Institute
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $75
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $65 per course level.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 230 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 18 Mar 2026, 19 Mar 2026, 20 Mar 2026, 21 Mar 2026, 22 Mar 2026, 26 May 2026, 27 May 2026, 28 May 2026, 29 May 2026, 16 Jul 2026, 25 Aug 2026, 02 Dec 2026, 03 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 30 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 18 Mar 2027, 19 Mar 2027, 20 Mar 2027, 21 Mar 2027, 22 Mar 2027, 26 May 2027, 27 May 2027, 28 May 2027, 29 May 2027, 16 Jul 2027, 25 Aug 2027, 02 Dec 2027, 03 Dec 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 30 Dec 2027, 31 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Arabic language level
The 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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Currently the school doesn't provide free activities.
Adults - Paid activities
- The activities may be arranged at additional cost both individually and in groups.
Accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 315 | 630 | 945 | 1260 | 1575 | 1890 | 2205 | 2520 | 3150 | 3780 | 300 | 75 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-16:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival, a refundable deposit of $200 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation, provided there are no damages.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 75US$.
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes by car.
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 46
No extra nights bookable
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in $ | 315 | 630 | 945 | 1260 | 1575 | 1890 | 2205 | 2520 | 3150 | 3780 | 300 | 75 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-16:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival, a refundable deposit of $200 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation, provided there are no damages.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 75US$.
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes by car.
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 46
No extra nights bookable
FAQ about Headway Institute, Dubai
What is the best price for a course at Headway Institute, Dubai?
Which countries are students of Headway Institute from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Headway Institute comes from Russia with a 20% representation, followed by students from Brazil (15%) and China (10%).”
Terms of Headway Institute
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- HEADWAY INSTITUTE FZ-LLC | Tax registration ID: 100387617200003
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
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 350 US$
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