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About Simply English

An ESL school in Moscow, building bridges between cultures since 2011.

Who we are

Simply English School is an education organization located in Moscow, Russia. Founded in 2011, we have grown to become the biggest independent ESL school in Russia. Our passion, vision and mission have remained the same throughout our journey.

We connect energetic, professional native English teachers from around the world with young Russian learners — creating an experience that enriches both sides of the classroom.

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Our Mission
"Provide quality ESL education to young Russian learners while connecting the world."

This mission drives every decision we make — from the teachers we hire, to the programs we design, to the support we provide. When you step into a classroom in Moscow, you are part of something bigger: a genuine cultural exchange that benefits our students and enriches your own life in equal measure.

Our Core Values

Everything we do at Simply English is grounded in three core values. These are not just words on a page — they shape how we treat our teachers, our students, and each other.

01

Respect

We believe that every person in our community — teacher, student, parent, and administrator — deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We respect cultural differences, individual learning styles, and the unique experiences each teacher brings to our team.

02

Integrity

We do what we say we are going to do. Simply English has built its reputation over 15 years by being honest and transparent with our teachers and clients alike. We honor our commitments around pay, housing, and support — and we ask the same of you.

03

Excellence

Good enough is not our standard. We take pride in the quality of our programs and the effort our teachers put into their lessons. Excellence means working hard, always looking to improve, and delivering lessons that genuinely make a difference.

Our History

August 2011
Canadian Jack Schwager decided to launch the Simply English project. Our team consisted of just 3 teachers: Jack, Katy and Jimmy. Our office was in the apartment that we all shared, and we had no staff!
September 2012
Our fledgling school had 6 teachers and a small administrative office in Kolomna, Moscow region.
January 2014
After a period of rapid growth, Simply English moved to a new office near metro Kashirskaya. Our team grew to 12 teachers and 4 office employees.
Summer 2014
Launch of the SE Europe Summer project. During the following summers our teachers worked in exciting locations in Spain, Italy, France, Greece and the Czech Republic.
June 2015
Our team moved to a new office near Kolomenskaya metro, growing to 34 teachers and 7 Russian support staff.
August 2016
Simply English moved to a new office near metro Taganskaya. Teacher housing also moved to the northwest of Moscow. We spent two unforgettable years at this location.
2018
Our team had grown to 45 teachers and 11 office staff. We moved to our largest office yet at Kislokvsky Bulvar near metro Arbatskay. This was also the year of the FIFA World Cup in Russia — easily the best year in modern Russia.
December 2020
With the onset of COVID, Simply English moved to our current location at Nikitskiy Bulvar — very close to metro Arbatskaya.
September 2021
Simply English celebrates 10 years of teaching, learning, and cultural exchange.
September 2023
After four years of organizational change brought on by COVID, Simply English continues to be one of the leading ESL companies in Russia.

Our Teachers

01 / CREATIVE APPROACH
Engaging by design

Simply English employs bright, compassionate, creative teachers. Our teachers work hard to make sure each of their lessons is engaging and useful to our students.

02 / COLLABORATIVE DESIGN
Never working alone

Our teachers collaborate with our programs director to choose the right program of study for each group. They engage in training seminars, share ideas with peers, and participate in an active teaching community.

03 / ADAPTABILITY
Flexible and versatile

Our teachers know how to respond to multi-level classrooms and navigate different age groups. In a single day, one teacher can start the morning with kindergartners, teach 5th graders, and head to a private client for a business English lesson.

Our Students

01 / SCHOOLS
Public and private schools

Simply English teachers work at public and private schools throughout Moscow. We teach 1st through 11th graders in small, intimate classroom environments where speaking and conversation are the main focus.

02 / KINDERGARTENS
Bright and fun

Our kindergarten classes are bright, fast-paced, and fun. Our teachers are expressive and energetic, teaching young children through songs, games, and stories. We teach students from 3-7 years old, always in small groups.

03 / TUTORING
One-on-one and groups

Simply English offers one-on-one lessons to students of all ages. Our private students follow the same programs we use in schools and kindergartens, but we also offer business English and adult conversation classes.

Ready to be part of our story?

We are currently accepting applications for teaching positions in Moscow.

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