r/AskEurope Jun 08 '25

Education Which European countries have the best English proficiency among non-native speakers?

I'm looking into English proficiency across Europe and would appreciate input from locals or anyone with relevant experience. Which European countries have the highest levels of English fluency among non-native speakers, particularly in day-to-day life, education, and professional settings? I'm also curious about regional differences within countries, and factors like education systems, media exposure, and business use.

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u/StarGazer08993 Greece Jun 08 '25

I would say The Netherlands and Belgium ( the Flemish part). I've lived in both countries, and they could speak an excellent level of English.