Language studies abroad in Cape Town, South Africa - EC language school

School

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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 25 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.

Courses

Trimester, semester, academic year
The long-term programmes proposed by EC, very advantageous from a financial point of view, will suit students who wish to maintain a maximum of flexibility, with the possibility of starting the courses every Monday of the year. You will also be able to finish your Gap Year stay by a Cambridge exam and/or continue with an internship.

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

English for Work
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 10 "English for Work")
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 11 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Cambridge course (CPE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Advanced to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

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

IELTS course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 10 IELTS)
Course duration: 4 / 8 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 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 “Mountain View” (recommended 18-25 years)
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) 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.

Information

At a glance

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, IELTS

Location of the language school EC

Quality marks

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Testimonial

Marion Bobst Cape Town is terrific. Table Mountain, marvellous beaches, a cosmopolitan atmosphere – and in the heart of the city called City bowl, there is the EC Cape Town language school. I liked the school a lot. The excellent teachers foster friendly relations with the students and after the classes, a rich leisure programme is offered. The school was recommended to me by the ESL agency and I strongly recommend it to everyone. The host family was also perfect for me. These Cape Town inhabitants, who lived in the beautiful Bo-Kaap district, cooked delicious dishes for me everyday and allowed me to discover the daily life of a Muslim family from the inside.

Key points

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

Nationality Mix

Sustainable development

CSR Self Assessment

Dates and Prices

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Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates:	every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.:	03.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12 w.:	19.03.2012 - 10.06.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 09.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.:	19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 11 w.:	03.01.2012 - 18.03.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 10 w.:	03.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 12+1 w.:	19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Bank holidays:	02.01 / 21.03 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 27.04 / 01.05 / 09.08 / 24.09 / 17.12 .2012
School holidays:	24.12.2011 - 01.01.2012 22.12.2012 - 06.01.2013

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Details

Included in price

Language course & course material
Host family or residence
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents
Airport pick-up on arrival

A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/single room/no meals

Standard course	A	B
12 week(s)	4090	4570
24 week(s)	7630	8590
36 week(s)	11410	12850
Extra week from:	315	355

Intensive course	A	B
12 week(s)	4750	5230
24 week(s)	8710	9670
36 week(s)	13030	14470
Extra week from:	360	400

English for Work	A	B
12 week(s)	4750	5230
24 week(s)	8710	9670
36 week(s)	13030	14470
Extra week from:	360	400

Cambridge course (FCE) 30 lessons/week	A	B
10 week(s)	3970	4370
12 week(s)	4750	5230
Exam fee ~224
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week	A	B
12+1 week(s)	4920	5440
Exam fee ~236

Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week	A	B
11 week(s)	4360	4800
Exam fee ~236
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CPE) 30 lessons/week	A	B
10 week(s)	3970	4370
Exam fee ~252
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CPE) 30 lessons/week	A	B
12+1 week(s)	4920	5440
Exam fee ~252

IELTS course	A	B
4 week(s)	1910	2070
8 week(s)	3190	3510

Options/Extras
Safari (3 days)	325
Residence deposit (to be paid on site)	100
Extra night with host family, half board (single room)	25
Extra night in a residence (single room/half board)	30

Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board	+170/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (Mountain view)	+40/w.
Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom)	+70/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (Mountain view)	-55/w.