Headway Institute’s diverse programs have put it on the map, and the organisation’s emphasis on hiring native speakers from various countries as teachers has made it stand out in a competitive landscape. The team at Headway Institute follows a stringent hiring protocol before onboarding teaching personnel. They aim to provide high-quality linguistic training and expand their curriculum to provide more holistic programmes.
As of 2025, Headway Institute is teaching more than 2000 students through collaboration with schools and personalised programmes. With humble beginnings in a small room, the institute has grown significantly. As a result, Headway Institute has partnered with HAQM Payment Services to streamline payments and make enrolling in their programmes easier for students and adults.
Programmes at Headway Institute: Combining Language and Culture
The Headway Institute’s approach is built on three core pillars: quality instruction, experienced educators, and cultural diversity. Every course is led by native-speaking teachers with formal training in education, ensuring students receive accurate, immersive instruction.
The institute offers structured language programmes from beginner to advanced levels in over 13 languages, including Arabic, English, Russian, French, Spanish, and German. These courses are designed for both children and adults, supporting learners whether they are building new skills, advancing professionally, or settling into life in the UAE.
One of Headway Institute’s main programmes is its mother-tongue course, popular with Russian, Italian, Brazilian, German, French and other communities in Dubai. Each year, over 200 students enroll to maintain fluency in their individual native language, helping preserve cultural identity across generations.
To reinforce language acquisition through real-life practice, Headway Institute hosts weekly cultural clubs—including the Brazilian Portuguese Club, the French Cultural Club, and the German Cultural Club—each led by native-speaking teachers. These Friday sessions offer students the opportunity to practice conversational skills and gain deeper cultural understanding, making learning both practical and meaningful.
Overview of Headway Institute’s Partnership with HAQM Payment Services
As student enrolments increased, Headway Institute needed a payment solution that could scale with their growth. They partnered with HAQM Payment Services in 2015 to streamline collections and enhance the enrolment experience. Here’s how the partnership has made a difference:
- Secure Transactions: HAQM Payment Services ensures student payments are processed safely, protecting sensitive information and making the enrolment process seamless.
- Flexible Payment Options: From payment links to mobile wallets like Apple Pay, and local payment solutions such as STC Pay and Mada, students can pay using their preferred payment method.
- Platform Integration: Headway Institute has integrated buy-now-pay-later services like Tabby and other flexible installment plans, enabling students to split fees into easy payments, making programmes more accessible.
- Actionable Insights: With access to real-time data, Headway Institute better understands student preferences related to their choice of payments.
- Responsive Support: The Headway Institute has benefited from our dedicated account management support, which has allowed for quick customer issue resolution and smooth rollout of new payment features.
Headway Institute x HAQM Payment Services: The Road Ahead
Headway Institute is looking ahead with ambitious plans to grow—developing its own Arabic books, building a complete language learning system, and expanding beyond Dubai and across the MENA region. As the Headway Institute broadens its offerings and customer base, HAQM Payment Services continues to provide steadfast support as a reliable payment partner. The collaboration with HAQM Payment Services has played a key role in Headway Institute’s journey to date and HAQM Payment Services will continue to support Headway Institute as it expands.
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