Online Language Schools
An online language school sits between an app and a tutor marketplace, with a teacher, a timetable and a syllabus. These schools employ or contract their own teachers and teach live group classes or private lessons on a set curriculum, often mapped to CEFR levels. Some cover many languages, as Lingoda and Berlitz do, some teach children, such as LingoAce, and single-language schools such as DutchReady go deep on one. Class size is the first thing to pin down, followed by how flexible booking and cancellation are, whether a level certificate is issued at the end, and whether the same teacher stays with a learner from one lesson to the next.
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Live, instructor-led language classes in more than 50 languages, private or in groups, online or at Berlitz centers, for adults, kids and teens, companies and government.
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EF's online English school for adults, with 24/7 live private and small-group classes, self-study units, A1-C2 level certificates and personalized pricing.
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Berlin-based online language school with live small-group and private classes in German, English, Business English, French, Spanish and Italian, CEFR certificates and a 7-day free trial.
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Live one-to-one English classes connecting North American teachers with Chinese students ages 4 to 12.
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Live enrichment classes in Chinese, English and Singapore Math for K-12 students, taught one-to-one or in small groups online, with in-person lessons in Singapore.
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A live online English and Chinese school for learners aged 4 and up, with 1-on-1, 1-to-4 and lecture-style classes, AI teacher matching and exam courses from TOEIC to HSK.
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Live online Spanish classes from don Quijote, in group, semi-private, private and DELE prep formats, levels A1 to C2, taught by staff from its schools in Spain and Latin America.
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An online language school matching learners with certified native-speaking tutors for live Zoom lessons, best known for Spanish, plus a large free library of public domain courses.
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Private language tutoring with native-speaking trainers, online from US$29 an hour or face to face from US$45, plus 5-week open group courses online.
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Business English training for professionals and global teams, mixing 1:1 coaching, small group courses, weekly speaking sessions, micro-lessons and the Talk to Tally AI coach.
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Conversation-focused Japanese school with campuses in Tokyo and Yokohama and a live online school, offering group and private lessons, JLPT prep and business Japanese.
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Online Mandarin school for children aged 4 to 15, with 25-minute live one-on-one lessons or small groups of up to four, a game-based curriculum aligned with YCT and ACTFL, and an app.
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Twenix
NewAn online language school built on 26-minute one-to-one conversation classes for professionals, with FUNDAE-subsidized company training and freelance teachers in six languages.
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Online English school pairing an A1 to C2 self-study subscription from $29 a month with AI feedback, teacher replies, unlimited live classes and a 12-week fast track.
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An online language school running live, CEFR-leveled classes with native-speaking teachers for adults, kids and companies, with published per-course prices on its country sites.
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A Pune-founded online language school running live Zoom batches in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin and Korean, with TEF, TCF, DELF, Goethe, DELE and JLPT preparation.
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Amsterdam Dutch school for expats offering private online and in-person tutoring, small group courses and Dutch Ready Academy e-learning modules from A0 to A2.
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Milan-founded online Italian school with private lesson plans from €210, 8-week Zoom group courses from A1 to B2, a weekly Speaking Club and a €149 A1 video course.
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Online Arabic school tied to the Levantine Institute in Tripoli, Lebanon, teaching Levantine Dialect and Modern Standard Arabic in 4-week group terms and private lesson packs.
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Quran and Arabic learning for non-native speakers, with live academy classes up to ijazah, free video courses and e-books, and a store of books, posters and toys.
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A Greek-only online school with live private, semi-private and group classes for adults and children, Ellinomatheia and GCSE preparation, and a full published fee table.
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Linguist cooperative running live online group and private classes in Turkish, Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, Albanian, Quechua and Zazaki, with a multi-year Turkish curriculum.
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Kyiv language school, running since 2004, teaching Ukrainian and Russian online and in person, with private online lessons from EUR 11 and small groups of 3 to 8.
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Norwegian school with offices in Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger running live 7-week Zoom courses from A1 to C1, Norskprøven crash courses and free Friday language cafes.
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Stavanger-based Norwegian school with four online course tracks from NOK 415 a month, Norskprøven and Social Studies test prep, an AI oral exam trainer and centers in three cities.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of learning formats can I expect from these schools?
You can choose between one-to-one private tutoring and small group classes. Many schools also offer self-study subscriptions, video courses, or e-learning modules to supplement live lessons.
Are these schools suitable for children?
Yes, several schools offer specialized programs for kids and K-12 students. Some options focus on enrichment in subjects like Chinese or English, while others provide language classes for teens and adults.
Can I find schools that prepare me for official proficiency exams?
Yes, many schools offer specific preparation for standardized tests. You can find programs for the JLPT in Japanese, DELE in Spanish, and even ijazah in Arabic.
Do these schools offer business-specific training?
Several schools specialize in professional development. You'll find options ranging from business Japanese to English training designed specifically for global teams and professionals.
Is it possible to study a specific regional language?
Yes, the variety is quite large. You can find schools dedicated to languages like Dutch, Italian, Arabic, or even less common options like Quechua and Zazaki.