Other languages on demand in Abidjan — German, Italian, Chinese, Arabic

Beyond English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, AMBIZ can organise on demand courses in several other languages, depending on the availability of qualified instructors and learner numbers.

Other-languages catalogue

We regularly run sessions in the following languages on demand:

• German — Goethe-Zertifikat, business German, mobility to Germany/Austria/Switzerland.
• Italian — CELI, commercial Italian, projects to Italy or agribusiness.
• Dutch — for projects to the Netherlands and Flemish Belgium.
• Chinese (Mandarin) — HSK, business Chinese, China trade.
• Arabic — Modern Standard Arabic and Maghreb dialect.
• Russian — TORFL, business Russian.

How it works

Given the scarcity of some native instructors in Abidjan, these courses run on demand. Process:

• You contact us with the language, your current level, goals and availability.
• We identify an instructor (on-site or remote), build a programme, and send a quote within 5 working days.
• If multiple learners share a profile, we propose a group class (more affordable).
• Start typically within 3 to 4 weeks of validation.

Formats and fees

Sessions in person at Cocody Centre or via video (majority for remote-instructor languages). Fees are higher than for our regular languages due to specialist instructor acquisition costs. FDFP funding still available for employees.

Frequently asked questions

Japanese, Korean, Swahili — possible?

On demand, yes — but with longer setup (4 to 8 weeks). Contact us to discuss.

Are fees very different from English?

Depending on language, 20-50% more in private format. Close to English in group format with 4+ learners.

How long for A2 in Mandarin Chinese?

Mandarin is slower to acquire than European languages: 200 to 300 hours for A2, vs. 100-150 h for Spanish.

Can I combine Chinese and business English?

Yes — we regularly design combined tracks for executives in Asian mobility.