English school in Cape Town: EC
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Courses
Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
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: 1 - 48 week(s)
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 week(s)
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 week(s)
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 week(s)
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 week(s)
+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 week(s)
+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 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00
Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30
Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 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: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00
Cambridge course (FCE, CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30
Cambridge course (FCE, CPE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00
Cambridge course (CAE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30
Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 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 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 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 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 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: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00
Accommodation
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.
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
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 |
| 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
Key points
• Modern facilities, school recently renovated
• Excellent leisure program
• Modern facilities, school recently renovated
• Excellent leisure program
Nationality Mix
Dates and Prices
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
/ Dates and prices in EUR
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
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 397 | 376 |
| 2 week(s) | 724 | 682 |
| 3 week(s) | 1051 | 988 |
| 4 week(s) | 1378 | 1294 |
| 6 week(s) | 2032 | 1906 |
| 8 week(s) | 2366 | 2198 |
| 12 week(s) | 3514 | 3262 |
| 16 week(s) | 4662 | 4326 |
| 24 week(s) | 6598 | 6094 |
| Extra week (24+) | 272 | 251 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 467 | 446 |
| 2 week(s) | 864 | 822 |
| 3 week(s) | 1261 | 1198 |
| 4 week(s) | 1658 | 1574 |
| 6 week(s) | 2452 | 2326 |
| 8 week(s) | 2726 | 2558 |
| 12 week(s) | 4054 | 3802 |
| 16 week(s) | 5382 | 5046 |
| 24 week(s) | 7438 | 6934 |
| Extra week (24+) | 307 | 286 |
| Combined course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 1264 | 1222 |
| 3 week(s) | 1861 | 1798 |
| 4 week(s) | 2458 | 2374 |
| 6 week(s) | 3652 | 3526 |
| 8 week(s) | 4526 | 4358 |
| 12 week(s) | 6754 | 6502 |
| Extra week (12+) | 557 | 536 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 week(s) | 2940 | 2730 |
| Exam fee ~210 | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 week(s) | 3390 | 3180 |
| Exam fee ~210 | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 week(s) | 3661 | 3388 |
| Exam fee ~210 | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 week(s) | 4201 | 3928 |
| Exam fee ~210 | ||
| TOEFL or IELTS course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 864 | 822 |
| 4 week(s) | 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 | -21/w. |
| Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom) | +77/w. |
| Residence/single room/half board | +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. |
| Low/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. |
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
/ Dates and prices in EUR
Departure: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 10 w.: | 03.01.2011 - 13.03.2011 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CPE) 30 lessons/week 10 w.: | 03.01.2011 - 13.03.2011 |
| Cambridge course (CAE) 20 lessons/week 10 w.: | 03.01.2011 - 12.03.2011 |
| Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week 10 w.: | 03.01.2011 - 12.03.2011 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 12+1 w.: | 21.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 10.12.2011 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week 12+1 w.: | 21.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 10.12.2011 |
| Bank holidays: | 22.03 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 26.04 / 27.04 / 16.06 / 09.08 / 24.09 / 16.12 .2011 |
| School holidays: | 24.12.2010 - 02.01.2011 24.12.2011 - 01.01.2012 |
Included in price
- Language course & course material
- Host family or residence
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
- Airport pick-up on arrival
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 410 | 400 |
| 2 week(s) | 750 | 730 |
| 3 week(s) | 1090 | 1060 |
| 4 week(s) | 1430 | 1390 |
| 6 week(s) | 2110 | 2050 |
| 8 week(s) | 2470 | 2390 |
| 12 week(s) | 3670 | 3550 |
| 16 week(s) | 4870 | 4710 |
| 24 week(s) | 6790 | 6550 |
| Extra week (24+) | 280 | 270 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 480 | 470 |
| 2 week(s) | 890 | 870 |
| 3 week(s) | 1300 | 1270 |
| 4 week(s) | 1710 | 1670 |
| 6 week(s) | 2530 | 2470 |
| 8 week(s) | 2830 | 2750 |
| 12 week(s) | 4210 | 4090 |
| 16 week(s) | 5590 | 5430 |
| 24 week(s) | 7750 | 7510 |
| Extra week (24+) | 320 | 310 |
| Combined course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 1350 | 1330 |
| 3 week(s) | 1990 | 1960 |
| 4 week(s) | 2630 | 2590 |
| 6 week(s) | 3910 | 3850 |
| 8 week(s) | 4870 | 4790 |
| 12 week(s) | 7270 | 7150 |
| Extra week (12+) | 600 | 590 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CPE) 20 lessons/week | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 week(s) | 3070 | 2970 |
| Exam fee ~200 | ||
| additional night compulsory | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE, CPE) 30 lessons/week | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 week(s) | 3520 | 3420 |
| Exam fee ~200 | ||
| additional night compulsory | ||
| Cambridge course (CAE) 20 lessons/week | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 week(s) | 3070 | 2970 |
| Exam fee ~200 | ||
| Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 week(s) | 3520 | 3420 |
| Exam fee ~200 | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 week(s) | 3820 | 3690 |
| Exam fee ~200 | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 week(s) | 4360 | 4230 |
| Exam fee ~200 | ||
| TOEFL or IELTS course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 900 | 880 |
| 4 week(s) | 1730 | 1690 |
| Extra week (4+) | 415 | 405 |
| Exam fees to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl | ||
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| Business one-to-one course (min. 10 lessons/week) (per lesson) | 39 |
| Safari (3 days) | 295 |
| Residence deposit (to be paid on site) | 100 |
| Extra night with host family, half board | 22 |
| Extra night in a residence (double room/half board) | 20 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board | +150/w. |
| Residence/double room/half board (Sea Point) | -10/w. |
| Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom) | +80/w. |
| Residence/single room/half board (Sea Point) | +45/w. |
| Residence ''superior''/single room/no meals (Mountain view) | +35/w. |
| Residence ''superior''/double room/no meals (Mountain view) | -10/w. |
| Residence ''superior''/single room/half board (Mountain view) | +80/w. |
| Residence ''superior'' double room/half board (Mountain view) | +35/w. |
| Low/high season |
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