Language studies abroad : Adults : English : South Africa : Cape Town : EC
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School

You will study English in the heart of Cape Town. Our partner school is housed in a modern building, ideal for learning in a studious and friendly atmosphere. The staff are welcoming and the 20 classrooms are well equipped. A library, resource centre and free Internet access complete the school’s facilities. After classes or during breaks, relax with your new friends over a coffee at the “Café”, to plan the weekend’s excursion or the next party. Long Street, just near the school, is full of boutiques and trendy cafés. And if you want to travel and see the country, the station and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront are about 20 minutes away.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Combined course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 10 one-to-one*)
* Business English one-to-one lessons as option
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

TOEFL or IELTS course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 10 TOEFL or IELTS)
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Accommodation

Host family
Staying with a host family in Cape Town is undoubtedly one of the best ways to practise the language and immerse yourself in the South African culture. All the host families are chosen with the greatest care by our partner school, so that you will feel at home and be able to practise your English daily in total confidence. The families are situated around 30 minutes by bus away from the school. You will stay in a single room with half board provided daily.

Residences
Our partner school also offers accommodation in a residence, which gives you the opportunity to meet students from all over the world and to share with them the unique experience of a language course in Cape Town. On the practical side, bed linen and towels are provided and changed once per week.

“Sea Point”
Located close to the residential area of Upper Sea Point, around 15 minutes away from the city centre and the school, this modern residence has 24 double rooms (single use possible) with shared bathrooms and half board provided. A common room with a TV, DVD player and video games offers students the opportunity to meet and socialise together. In the morning, a bus transfer service from the residence to the school is also included in the price. The first floor of this residence offers bedrooms and equipment of superior comfort.

“Mountain View”
Located in a peaceful, residential area at the foot of Signal Hill and about 15 minutes’ walk from the school, this modern and functional residence has six bedrooms (single, double or triple use), some with a private bathroom, available for the use of EC students. You will share the fully-equipped kitchen, laundry , TV room and large rooftop terrace, which has an uninterrupted view of the city, the harbour and the famous Table Mountain, with the other students.

Leisure

Our partner school organises a wide range of sports, (multi) cultural activities and excursions. In Cape Town, the offer is so vast it would be almost impossible not to find an activity to suit you: hiking, horse riding, fishing, sailing, diving, rafting, golf… and surfing too, of course! Don’t hesitate to take the time to visit “Tsitsikamma”, a beautiful nature reserve on both land and water. If you want to admire the majestic ballet of sea mammals, don’t miss Hermanus Bay. In the evening, having spent long hours enjoying the beach, meet at the Café Caprice to taste a local wine with your friends and let yourself be captivated by the carnal rhythms of traditional African music.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
3'000'000
School size L
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age 16 years
Accommodation Host family / residence
Exams
FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, IELTS

Location of the language school EC

Quality marks

/ language school EC

FIYTOALTOELTASA
WiFi is free.

Key points

• Beautiful natural environment
• Modern facilities, school recently renovated
• Excellent leisure program

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in EUR

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 20.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 20.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Bank holidays: 22.03 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 26.04 / 27.04 / 16.06 / 09.08 / 24.09 / 16.12 .2010
School holidays: 19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010
24.12.2010 - 02.01.2011

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
  • Airport pick-up on arrival
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/double room/half board (18 y.o.)
Standard course A B
2 weeks 724 682
3 weeks 1051 988
4 weeks 1378 1294
6 weeks 2032 1906
8 weeks 2366 2198
12 weeks 3514 3262
16 weeks 4662 4326
24 weeks 6598 6094
Extra week (24+) 272 251
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 864 822
3 weeks 1261 1198
4 weeks 1658 1574
6 weeks 2452 2326
8 weeks 2726 2558
12 weeks 4054 3802
16 weeks 5382 5046
24 weeks 7438 6934
Extra week (24+) 307 286
Combined course A B
2 weeks 1264 1222
3 weeks 1861 1798
4 weeks 2458 2374
6 weeks 3652 3526
8 weeks 4526 4358
12 weeks 6754 6502
Extra week (12+) 557 536
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
10 weeks 2940 2730
Exam fee ~210
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week A B
10 weeks 3390 3180
Exam fee ~210
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
12+1 weeks 3661 3388
Exam fee ~210
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week A B
12+1 weeks 4201 3928
Exam fee ~210
TOEFL or IELTS course A B
2 weeks 864 822
4 weeks 1658 1574
Extra week (4+) 397 376
Exam fees to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
Options/Extras
Business one-to-one course (min. 10 lessons/week) (per lesson) 31
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) 100
Safari (3 days) 265
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +147/w.
Residence/double room/half board (18 y.o.) -21/w.
Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom) +77/w.
Residence/single room/half board (18 y.o.) +51/w.
Residence ''superior''/single room/no meals +42/w.
Residence ''superior''/double or triple room/no meals 0/w.
Residence ''superior''/single room/half board +84/w.
Residence ''superior'' double room/half board +35/w.
High season
Host family/single room/half board (06.06.10 - 18.07.10) +70/w.
Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom) (06.06.10 - 18.07.10) +70/w.
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