Language course English in Cape Town

There are many options for the intensive course: 16, 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week. The lessons include grammar, reading, writing, listening and vocabulary extension, with a strong focus on communication. An emphasis is placed on real-life situations through role-plays, conversations, interviews, and simulated telephone dialogues.

Students have a choice of 16 lessons per week (Mon - Thu) or 20 lessons per week (Mon - Fri), which are held in the morning (from 09:00- 12:40). In addition to these lessons of general English, students can book additional afternoon options ("Focus groups"), to reach a total of 25 of 30 lessons per week.

These afternoon classes are not suitable for absolute beginners. The Focus Groups, unlike the morning classes, are designed to mimic the world beyond the classroom where communication happens between people with a varied command of English. Focus group classes, therefore, accommodate a mix of levels: strong Beginners mix with Elementary students in Survival English. The other focus groups mix students from Pre-intermediate level and higher.

Please note: at the “City Centre” school location, class sizes are larger, with a maximum of 14 students per class.

Minimum age is 17 years.

The Club 50 course is suitable for people aged 50+ who wish to refresh their English and experience the beauty of Cape Town and its surroundings. The programme consists of 16 lessons of English per week and during the week and weekend there are all kinds of activities included. The programme also includes a 3,5 day trip to the beautiful Garden Route. 

The 2-week 50+ programme includes:
- 16 lessons of General English per week in mixed age groups with a maximum of 10 students
- 6 half-day excursions
- 3,5 day Garden Route tour, including accommodation at 3-star hotels, based on half board
- 1 township dinner
- Accommodation at an executive host family including half board (double rooms available for students travelling together, single rooms availabe for students travelling alone)
- Airport transfer on arrival in Capetown

Examples of the half day excursions are: Cecilia Forest to Kirstenbosch Hike, Half Day Cape Point, Bo-Kaap Walking Tour, Groot Constantia Wine Experience, Table Mountain, City tour.

Please contact us for a more detailed programme description. 

This course takes place at the Newlands school location.

Minimum age is 50 years.

The combined course is specially designed for those participants who would like to study in a group, yet at the same time have some private lessons for their professional or personal needs. 25 lessons per week, daily 4 lessons + 1 individual lesson.

Please note: at the “City Centre” school location, class sizes are larger, with a maximum of 14 students per class.

Minimum age is 17 years.

The commercial English course is recommended for students who use English mainly in business situations. This course combines an intensive course of 20 lessons with 10 business lessons per week. The afternoon business lessons cover the language skills needed in the work place such as negotiating, telephoning, presentations, writing reports, etc.

Please note: at the “City Centre” school location, class sizes are larger, with a maximum of 14 students per class.

Minimum age is 19 years.

Cambridge examination certificates are English language qualifications which are recognised and highly valued by many employers around the world.

The school is one of the leading providers of Cambridge exam courses in Cape Town. The courses are run by specially trained teachers and are offered as closed courses. From beginning to end all lessons have one dedicated goal: the offering of the best possible preparation.
Small class sizes ensure personal attention for all participants and 25 hours of lessons per week (9 or 10 weeks) ensures a high pass rate. The exam can be taken in Cape Town after the course.

To read more about the Cambridge examination course please click here.

This course takes place at the Newlands school location.

Minimum age is 17 years.

International English Language Testing System

The IELTS course can be taken for 4 - 8 weeks, consisting of 20 lessons of General English + 10 lessons of exam preparation per week. The students work on test examples and improve basic communication skills such as speaking, reading, writing and listening. The overall goal of this course is to be well prepared and pass the IELTS exam.
The IELTS exam often takes place on Saturdays. Therefore, it may be necessary to book an extra night (staying until Sunday).

If you are interested in taking the IELTS exam at the end of your course, please contact us for the appropriate starting dates. We also inform you about how to register sufficiently in advance via www.ielts.org. The exam fees are not included in the prices below.

For more information on the IELTS examination course please click here.

Please note: at the “City Centre” school location, class sizes are larger, with a maximum of 14 students per class.

Minimum age is 17 years.

One-to-one course lessons are ideally suited for students who want to improve as quickly as possible and want the maximum in personal attention. In these lessons you can specify exactly what you would like to focus on. The exact needs within the focus of study are established at the beginning of the course through a needs analysis. Throughout your stay your needs will constantly be assessed to take into consideration your changing requirements as the course progresses.

Minimum age is 17 years.