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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Minimum age is 17 years.

International English Language Testing System

The IELTS course can be taken for 4 or 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.

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.

With the English + surf course you will combine an English course of 20 lessons per week (the intensive course) with private surf lessons. Capetown offers some of the world's best surfing locations. The private surflessons are available for absolute beginners, but also for the more advanced. Muizenberg beach isn't only the best spot to learn or improve your surfing skills, it is also a stunning place to spend the afternoon!

There are 4 surf lessons per week included of approximately 90 minutes per lesson. Transport to the surf location and the use of a surfboard and wetsuit is included.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 10/1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

24

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						1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
Intensive + Surfing without accommodation						585	1115	1645	2135
Intensive + Surfing with schoolresidence, double room , no meals						775	1455	2135	2775
Intensive + Surfing with schoolresidence, single room , no meals						870	1645	2420	3155
Intensive + Surfing with host family, double room , halfboard						810	1525	2240	2915
Intensive + Surfing with host family, single room , halfboard						860	1625	2390	3115
Intensive + Surfing with campus, double room , no meals						805	1515	2225	2895
Intensive + Surfing with campus, single room , no meals						935	1775	2615	3415
Intensive + Surfing with residence city centre, single room , no meals						880	1665	2450	3195

Starting dates:	06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €45, to be paid directly on arrival
Info host family:	A double room can only be booked for 2 people travelling together.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 05/01/2025 - 29/03/2025 : €30 per week double room : 05/01/2025 - 29/03/2025 : €30 per week
	Private Bathroom : € 55 per week
Info residence city centre:	The minimum age for staying in this accommodation is 18 years.
Surcharges residence city centre:	single room : 05/01/2025 - 29/03/2025 : €30 per week
Info schoolresidence:	The minimum age for staying in this accommodation is 18 years.
Surcharges schoolresidence:	single room : 05/01/2025 - 29/03/2025 : €30 per week double room : 05/01/2025 - 29/03/2025 : €30 per week
Info campus:	The minimum age for staying in this accommodation is 18 years.
Surcharges campus:	single room : 05/01/2025 - 29/03/2025 : €30 per week double room : 05/01/2025 - 29/03/2025 : €30 per week

Transfer:

Transfer upon arrival at Capetown Airport : EUR 40

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance For students participating in the Club 50 course, the airport transfer on arrival is included. Important: The teaching materials are not included. Students can either rent or buy the course book on their first day of school at reception. The cost for buying the book is approx. € 15 - € 45. The cost for renting the course book is approx. € 5 - € 15. The course book changes approx. every 12 weeks and students will have to pay the fees again. In 2025 the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 21/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 28/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 16/06/2025, 24/09/2025, 16/12/2025, 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only one-to-one lessons will be rescheduled. If the first Monday of your course is on a holiday, lessons start on Tuesday. It is compulsory to book a transfer on arrival when booking accommodation.