“Our vision is to create a world where language is a bridge — not a barrier.
Where people feel seen, supported, and inspired as they grow both personally and professionally through the power of communication.
As a boutique language academy, we are proud to offer a learning experience rooted in excellence, authenticity, and human connection.”
Nathalie Danon, Academy Director
The VICI Manifesto – Why choose us?
Language is Power
We believe language is more than a skill — it’s a gateway to confidence, opportunity, and meaningful connection.
People First, Always
We put people at the heart of everything we do. Our coaching goes beyond content — it’s about trust, encouragement, and creating a safe, supportive space where learners feel seen, heard, and inspired.
Excellence with Soul
We blend high standards with heart, delivering personalised, authentic learning led by experienced language coaches who care deeply about every learner’s journey.
A lifelong love of languages...
Whether you’re looking to help your family fall in love with languages — or you’re curious about joining our team — we’d love to hear from you.
All our customers are protected by the VICI money back guarantee
A Unique Environment for Language Learning
Passionate about her language and culture, Nathalie Danon, Director of the Academy, had a strong desire to share the heritage she had grown up with. She founded The VICI Language Academy to fulfil a lifelong ambition: to offer her students the best possible support and guidance, and to inspire them on their journey to bilingualism.
Described by The Independent as “one inspirational teacher” – Nathalie has made it her mission to transform language learning into a truly empowering experience.
Rooted in excellence and authenticity, our boutique academy is built on a powerful mission: to inspire and empower learners of all ages through personalised, high-quality coaching. With passionate and highly trained language professionals, a unique programme structure, and a deeply human approach, we help our students unlock confidence, connection, and the joy of becoming truly bilingual.
Our Customer Care Promise
At VICI, we don’t just talk about customer service — we live it. Every member of our team is committed to delivering an exceptional experience, every step of the way.
We promise to be responsive, respectful, and genuinely supportive, ensuring our learners feel heard, valued, and cared for — because great language coaching starts with great relationships.
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A Unique Place to Work as a Language Coach
Working at VICI : More than a Job – A Purpose
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You’ll coach, not just teach – making a real impact on each learner’s journey.
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You’ll be supported with ongoing training, mentoring, and flexibility.
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You’ll be part of a diverse, vibrant team – with the chance to contribute to in-person and online programmes, immersion courses, and creative projects.
We’re not a typical language school – and we’re proud of that.
You Might Be a Good Fit if
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You are a qualified and experienced language coach or teacher
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You have a genuine passion for communication and human connection
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You thrive in a flexible, high-support environment
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You are confident delivering sessions online and/or in person
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You embrace the coaching mindset – guiding, not just teaching
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You have lived abroad or learned a foreign language yourself – and truly understand what it takes to step into a new culture and communicate with confidence
Preferred Qualifications
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For English: CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL, DELTA, PGCE (English or MFL), or a 120+ hour accredited TEFL
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For Other Languages: DAEFLE, Master FLE, CAPES, ELE, or other formal language teaching certifications
Experience with exam preparation (e.g. IELTS, Cambridge, DELF/DALF, DELE), immersion programmes, or a coaching background is a strong advantage.
We Value Diversity & Passion
At VICI, we believe in equal opportunities. Being a non-native speaker is absolutely not a barrier — if you’re fluent, experienced, and passionate, we’d love to hear from you.
You don’t need to be fully qualified to work with us — we recognise that real-world experience, passion, and the right attitude are just as important. We offer a variety of roles, including some that don’t require formal qualifications, and we provide career development and training opportunities for all members of our team.
Want to Know More About Coaching at VICI?
We’ve captured everything that defines us — our coaching culture, values, expectations, and approach — in our Coach Guidebook. It’s a clear, inspiring resource to help you understand who we are and how we work. Ask to Read it HERE.
We’re currently recruiting EFL/ESOL, French and Spanish Language Coaches for our NEWBURY Academy
To Apply, Please email Nathalie Danon: ndanon@thevici.com with:
Your updated CV
Copies of relevant qualifications
A short cover email telling us why you’d love to work with us
Or even better — a short intro video introducing yourself and why you’d make a great addition to our coaching team!
We look forward to getting to know you!
What Our Languages Coaches Say
When I joined VICI in August 2017 simply as a cover teacher I never thought it would teach me so much as it did. Being used to teaching in a typical classroom environment, I found teaching at VICI both challenging and refreshing at the same time. Challenging because I had to rethink the way I taught and refreshing because I was not confined to a rigid curriculum or national exam contents. I found the Communicative Approach fun and liberating as a coach – it could be on anything and everything that could get your students talking in a foreign language. Teaching French, Spanish and EFL to little ones or more mature students, individually or as a group, has helped me grow so much as a teacher by constantly reflecting and adapting my teaching to suit various needs.
VICI is a very special place not only because of the people that dedicate their time, energy and effort wholeheartedly to make sure it is the best academy it can be but also because of the calibre of students it attracts.
Thank you all for those wonderful 2 years as I’ve made some friends for life and will look back on these with fondest!
Keep being awesome everyone!
I have been working at VICI for just over three months now. I thoroughly enjoy what I do. Working at VICI isn’t like a typical job to me, I enjoy every minute of it. My students are absolutely fantastic. It is so rewarding and fulfilling to be able to teach people who want to learn my native language, whether it be for an exam, business or even just as a hobby. Teaching people from other countries is an extremely rich experience. The company is very well run by Nathalie Danon. She really takes pride in what she does and does her utmost to look after the students studying at the academy. She is extremely enthusiastic, positive and encouraging. Any time positive feedback is passed on about me, I am made aware within seconds. I feel extremely appreciated at VICI. Not just by Nathalie but also the students and my colleagues. We are a great team. We are always supporting one another and helping each other out. I thoroughly enjoy my job, I have a purpose for every day. I am extremely lucky to be involved with such a fantastic company.
What Our Students Say
‘The overall package of The VICI is quite brilliant!’
My learning was hidden in enjoyment
Hidden in amongst the enjoyment is a lot of learning, but so well hidden that most of the time, I did not notice it happening. Only when I came to speak the language in a different environment did I realise how much more fluently I could make myself understood.
It is fun, interesting and a wonderful discovery. This is a gem of a language school in the centre of Newbury.
Distinctive teaching given in small groups and catering for all ages and abilities. Well-balanced, interesting lessons that inspire and can really encourage you to learn.
With an excellent command of English, teachers are native speakers of the language they teach the lessons in be it French, Spanish, German, Italian.
I am a dedicated fan and have been studying French at VICI for the last few years with great enjoyment.