English for domestic workers
English courses for foreign domestic workers
Weekday mornings or weekend classes, small groups of max. 8, and lessons built around the English you use at home, at the market and with your employer. Learning has no age limit.
At a glance
- Mon–Thu, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, once or twice a week
- Sat or Sun, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm or 1:30 – 3:30 pm
- No level test needed for weekday mornings
- Small group of max. 8
About the course
Hope is a powerful thing. A brighter future and a better life begin with learning, and improving your English helps you become the best version of who you are. Your family and friends will see it too.
Our classes are a safe space: everyone learns together, helps each other and does not judge. We know your time is precious, so most students come on a weekday morning, once or twice a week, and those who prefer the weekend can join a Saturday or Sunday class instead.
We teach conversational English, not an academic pursuit. Topics are the ones you can use at work, in the food court and on public transport. The fastest way to learn is to make mistakes and get feedback fast and often, not to study endless rules.
Join a class at your English level
- You are not a complete beginner — most of our students join with elementary to pre-intermediate English
- You want to speak clearly with your employer and understand what is asked of you
- You are working towards a diploma course taught in English
- You want to learn in a group of helpers with similar goals
Take our online level assessment first; then our advisor on WhatsApp will help you join the right group.
Fees and schedules
Build a schedule around your week
Come once or twice a week, on weekday mornings or at the weekend — whichever fits your days off.
Weekday mornings
- Monday to Thursday
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Once or twice a week
Saturday & Sunday
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- 1:30 – 3:30 pm
- Higher level of English
Our weekend classes run at a higher level of English, so we recommend taking our ten-minute level check first to see whether the Saturday or Sunday group suits you. Weekday morning classes need no test — you can start straight away.
Lesson packages
Domestic worker rate: 20% off every package. Lessons are 2 hours each.
- 8 lessons · 16 hoursS$415.20S$519
- 16 lessons · 32 hoursS$771.20S$964
- 24 lessons · 48 hoursS$1108.00S$1385
Final tally after the 20% domestic worker discount. The one-time materials fee is included.
Ready to join?
Tell us your preferred days and times. Our course advisor confirms the class level and start date with you.
Course materials
What you learn with
- 1.More than 5,000 pictures, so vocabulary is easy to learn by looking.
- 2.More than 3,000 vocabulary words and 2,000 sentences, covering elementary to pre-intermediate level.
- 3.78 immersive situational topics that train you to think like a native speaker from the UK or USA.
- 4.More than 1,000 practice questions of different types, so grammar rules and vocabulary stick.
- 5.Covers more than 98% of the communication you need in daily life, work and business.
The course also includes online interactive exercises, downloads, games and weblinks for revision after every lesson.
For employers
She has worked hard for your family. If the language barrier makes life harder at home, our classes help your helper speak and understand clearly — and coming to a win-win compromise becomes a breeze. If you would like to subsidise her classes, we have options for co-payment. Write to us and we can make an arrangement.
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Three steps
How do I sign up?
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Step 1
Find out your English level
You will know it instantly with our free 60-question placement test.
Start with step 1 - 02
Step 2
Check out our English classes
Speak to our course advisor on WhatsApp. Based on your level, goals and schedule, we will find a suitable class for you.
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Step 3
Start learning and have fun
Enjoy the journey of learning, and try not to focus too much on the destination.
Ready to start?
Find out your level and we will let you know the most suitable course
Sixty questions, ten minutes, instant result. Then speak to our course advisor on WhatsApp.