Cape Town English Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
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Cost of living in South Africa
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General Information on Cape Town English Centre
The language school Cape Town English Centre was founded in Cape Town, South Africa in 2002. The school is located in a purpose-built building in the heart of the city centre and very close to the world renowned V&A Waterfront, as well as the trendy Long Street with its restaurants and cafes. The Robben Island Museum is just a short pleasant boat trip away.
Click here for a detailed Cape Town city guideFacilities
The school spans two floors and has a total of 16 classrooms. There are tea rooms on each floor that are perfect for a short break. Students are encouraged to use the library and resource facilities and there are computers with Internet access. On the ground floor you will find a cafe for a quick drink and snack.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Cape Town English Centre, Cape Town
English SA.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Cape Town Intl.. It takes 25 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Cape Town English Centre in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 150 Adult courses throughout the year: 120 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 26 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % China 10 % France 4 % Holland 2 % | Italy 3 % Japan 4 % Korea 4 % Switzerland 2 % Spain 2 % |
| 1 General EnglishLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 160 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 115 |
| Students booking a course for a duration of 8 weeks or longer can benefit from our long term price, which is EUR 115 per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive EnglishLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 155 |
| Students booking a course for a duration of 8 weeks or longer can benefit from our long term price, which is EUR 155 per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 One-to-OneLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 |
| From 10 to 50 lessons per week. If you choose 10 lessons then course must be combined with another course. If you choose more than 10 lessons then you can take the course independently. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Explore Cape Town (13-17 years)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 854 | 1274 | 1694 | 2114 | 2534 | -- | -- | -- | 420 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. It includes accommodation in Hotel (twin room Full Board), course materials, airport transfers, supervised activity programme and daily accompanied journey to school. Extra Options: 1 Day Safari for 155 euros and Whale Watching Boat Trip for 25 euros. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 29.Jun.2008, 13.Jul.2008, 20.Jul.2008, 27.Jul.2008, 03.Aug.2008 Course not available: 01.Jul.2008 - 31.Aug.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Academy Year 20Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 100 |
| Long-term course. Fixed duration: 24 weeks for 2400 EUR. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Academic Year 30Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 155 |
| Long-term course. Fixed duration: 24 weeks for 3720 EUR. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Business One-to-OneLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| From 10 to 50 lessons per week. If you choose 10 lessons then course must be combined with another course. If you choose more than 10 lessons then you can take the course independently. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 8 TOEFL Exam Preparation CourseLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 155 |
| Minimum duration: 8 weeks. You will follow 20 lessons of General English + 10 TOEFL exam preparation classes per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 9 IELTS Exam Preparation CourseLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 155 |
| Minimum duration: 8 weeks. You will follow 20 lessons of General English + 10 IELTS exam preparation classes per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 10 ESOL Exam Preparation CourseLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 155 |
| We offer FCE (First Certificate in English), CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) and CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) exam preparation courses. The course consists of 20 lessons of General English + 10 Cambridge exam preparation classes per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 15.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Cape Town English Centre, Cape Town can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 40.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Individual tuition can only be booked in a whole individual course package. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways), Free airport pickup for all adult courses, Free certificate of course attendance, Internet access and use of school computers, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge Proficiency , IELTS |
| Average examination results: | 100% at Cambridge First 80% at Cambridge Advanced 80% at Cambridge Proficiency 100% at IELTS |
| School closed: | In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2008, 21.Mar.2008, 24.Mar.2008, 27.Apr.2008, 01.May.2008, 16.Jun.2008, 09.Aug.2008, 24.Sep.2008, 16.Dec.2008, 25.Dec.2008, 26.Dec.2008 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Students aged 16 - 17 must book homestay, single room. Included in course: Course book and educational materials, welcome lunch, Internet & e-mail access. | |
| 1 Homestay - Double room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price EURO | 119 | 476 | -- | 20 |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 2 Homestay - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price EURO | 133 | 532 | -- | 20 |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 3 Superior Homestay - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price EURO | 210 | 840 | -- | 20 |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Private bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 4 Superior Residence - Triple room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price EURO | 119 | 476 | 100 | 20 |
| The residence is situated in a quiet residential area at the foot of Signal Hill and has stunning panoramic views of Table Mountain, the city and the harbour. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Triple room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 5 Superior Residence - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price EURO | 154 | 616 | 100 | 20 |
| The residence is situated in a quiet residential area at the foot of Signal Hill and has stunning panoramic views of Table Mountain, the city and the harbour. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Comment | Students aged 16-17 MUST book HOMESTAY, SINGLE ROOM. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 1 km | |||
| Diving | 5 km | |||
| Golf | 10 km | |||
| Horse riding | 5 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 5 km | |||
| Music | 1 km | |||
| Sailing | 10 km | |||
| Squash | 2 km | |||
| Tennis | 2 km | |||
| Volleyball | 2 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 5 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Whale-watching, hiking, mountain climbing, paragliding, diving with sharks. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Cape Town English Centre: | Safari, city walks. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 1 |
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