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Prices & Costs · Updated: July 2026

How Much Does Employee English Training Cost?

The short answer, with real numbers: one-to-one training starts from €90 / 90 min , online corporate courses cost €97.50–105 per 90-minute session for the whole group – not per person. That means: the larger the team, the lower the price per employee. Billing is per 90-minute unit, all prices are VAT-exempt (§4 Nr. 21 UStG), and the initial consultation and placement test are free.

From €90 / 90 min · Corporate courses €97.50–105 / group · VAT-exempt

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What Does Business English Cost for Your Team?

The most important point first: corporate courses are billed per 90-minute group session, not per person. An online corporate course costs €97.50–105 per session – whether 3 or 8 employees attend. So the price per employee falls as the group grows.

15+Years
10+Trainers
50+Corporate clients

Costs by Team Size

1 employee – one-to-one online training: from €90 / 90 min. Native-speaking trainer, AI avatar practice included.

2–4 employees – small group online: €97.50–105 / 90 min per group. Native-speaking trainer, AI avatar practice included.

5–10 employees – group course / workshop: €97.50–105 / 90 min per group. Native-speaking trainer, AI avatar practice, free placement test.

10+ employees – corporate programme (multiple groups): on request — transparent quote within 24 h. Native-speaking trainers, AI avatar practice, ability-based groups after placement.

All prices VAT-exempt under §4 Nr. 21 UStG – the stated price is the final price. In-person training on-site or at our offices in Hannover / Berlin: €115 / 90 min. Last updated: July 2026.

Price per Employee

A concrete worked example: a team of 8 employees books 20 sessions of 90 minutes. Total cost: around €2,000 – roughly €250 per employee for a complete course programme including AI avatar speaking practice between sessions. For comparison: the same programme as one-to-one training would cost at least €1,300 per person.

For individual executives or employees with specific needs, one-to-one training from €90 / 90 min remains the most flexible option. You can find all prices for private clients on our English course costs overview.

Team of 10

For 10 employees, after the free placement test we usually recommend two ability-based groups of 5 – so nobody is under- or over-challenged. Two groups of 20 sessions each work out at around €4,000 in total, roughly €400 per employee for a complete programme.

We prepare the binding corporate programme quote for 10+ employees individually: on request — transparent quote within 24 h, with a fixed price per session and no hidden costs.

Why Many Providers Don't Publish Prices

Search for 'corporate language course costs' and you find the same thing almost everywhere: a contact form instead of a number. Individual quotes are the industry norm – large providers only name prices after a sales call. That is legitimate, but it makes market comparison unnecessarily hard for HR and procurement.

For context: corporate language training in Germany typically runs at around €60–120 per 90-minute group session across the market – depending on provider and format. Simmonds publishes its base rate: online corporate courses €97.50–105 / 90 min per group, one-to-one training from €90 / 90 min. So you can budget before you talk to us.

Tax and Format

Yes – and usually even tax-free for employees. Course costs are 100% deductible business expenses for the company; under §3 Nr. 19 EStG there is no wage tax and no taxable benefit. All details, conditions, and a worked example are on our page about tax-deductible employee English training.

Online or in-house – which is cheaper? Online is cheaper: €97.50–105 instead of €115 per 90-minute session, with no travel costs and no room required. In-house training scores on team dynamics and fixed office routines. You will find the detailed comparison with a decision guide at in-house vs. online English training.

Last updated: July 2026. All quoted figures are our currently published prices; market ranges are for context and vary by provider and format.

Price Factors

What Influences the Price?

The four most important factors at a glance

Group size

The biggest price lever

The biggest lever: billing is per group session. 8 participants share the same session price as 3 – the per-head price drops accordingly.

Online or in-house

€97.50–105 vs. €115 / 90 min

Online corporate courses cost €97.50–105 / 90 min, in-person training €115 / 90 min – plus travel where applicable. Learning outcomes are equivalent in both formats.

Frequency & course length

Weekly or intensive

One weekly session over 20 weeks is the standard. Intensive formats (2× per week) double the pace – and the number of sessions determines the total cost.

Specialist terminology needs

General or industry-specific

General Business English or industry-specific terminology (engineering, logistics, finance)? Specialist language requires more preparation and is reflected in the quote.

How much does it cost?

FormatDurationPrice (approx.)Notes
Online — Private lessons90 minutes€90–1101:1, Zoom / Teams / Meet
Online — Corporate lessons90 minutes€97.50–105Small groups, tailored curriculum
In-person90 minutes€115On-site or our office in Berlin / Hanover
Prices depend on format, frequency, and requirements. Language instruction is VAT-exempt (§4 Nr.21 UStG).

Who we work with

DHLToyotaMedia MarktContinentalDeutsche Pop
Wir schulen seit 5 Jahren unsere Teams über Simmonds. Die branchenspezifischen Materialien und die Flexibilität der Trainer machen den Unterschied.
Laura M., Leiterin Personalentwicklung, DHL Supply Chain
Nach einem dreimonatigen Intensivtraining konnte ich meine erste internationale Präsentation souverän auf Englisch halten.
Stefan K., Projektleiter, Continental AG
Die kostenlosen Online-Lektionen haben mich überzeugt. Die Qualität des Einzelunterrichts hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen.
Anna H., Marketing Managerin

Frequently asked questions

How much does Business English cost for a team of 10 employees?+
The honest answer: it depends on whether the 10 employees learn in one group or in two ability-based groups. As a guide: an online corporate course costs €97.50–105 per 90-minute session for the whole group – not per person. Over 20 sessions, that is around €2,000–2,100 per group. For 10+ employees we prepare an individual quote – transparent within 24 hours.
Are there any hidden costs?+
No. All prices are VAT-exempt under §4 Nr. 21 UStG – the stated price is the final price. The initial consultation and placement test are free, and AI avatar speaking practice is included in every course at no extra charge.
How much is one-to-one English training for an executive?+
Online one-to-one training with a native-speaking trainer starts from €90 / 90 min (€90–110 depending on scope). In-person training on-site or at our offices in Hannover and Berlin is €115 / 90 min.
Is the English training tax-deductible for the company?+
Yes, in full. Course costs are 100% deductible business expenses, and for employees the course is usually tax-free under §3 Nr. 19 EStG – no taxable benefit, no social contributions. Details on our tax-deductibility page.
Does the price per employee drop with larger groups?+
Yes, significantly. Because corporate courses are billed per group session, the price is shared across participants: in a group of 8, a 20-session course works out at roughly €250 per employee – with one-to-one training it would be at least €1,300.

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