Cape Town Language School, Cape Town, South Africa
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General Information on Cape Town
With its stunning location and surrounding beauty of wild, white-sand beaches, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Affectionately nicknamed the Mother City, the city is the epicentre of South Africa's Western Cape region. The city keeps busy with markets selling crafts, food and textiles, European fashion boutiques, art galleries, luxury hotels and backpacker lodges. Outside the city lies the impeccable beaches, fringed with pretty towns and mansions ending in the beautiful Cape Point nature reserve.
Cost of living in South Africa
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in South Africa is around US$ 1.34.
General Information on Cape Town Language School
The language school Cape Town Language School was founded in Cape Town, South Africa in 1995. The school is situated in the centre of the southern suburbs, on the border of the main shopping district, within a residential area. A new City Centre location is now available, located in the heart of Cape Town in the pedestrian walk-way of St. Georges Mall;
Click here for a detailed Cape Town city guideFacilities
The school has a library with reading, writing and grammar books, as well as computers with self study programmes. There is also a common room, where the students can relax and enjoy refreshments.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Cape Town Language School, Cape Town
IALC, ALTO, FIYTO, GWEA, SATSA, ELTASA
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Cape Town International. It takes 20 minutes by shuttle bus to school.
2.1. Language School Cape Town Language School in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 100 Adult courses throughout the year: 50 | |
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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: 25 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 17 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 15 % China 3 % France 10 % Holland 3 % | Italy 5 % Japan 5 % Korea 5 % Switzerland 15 % Spain 5 % |
All prices in EURO (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.
| 1 StandardLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 205 | 410 | 615 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2100 | 175 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 IntensiveLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 2160 | 2700 | 2880 | 240 |
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 One-to-OneLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 525 | 1050 | 1575 | 2100 | 2625 | 3150 | 4200 | 5250 | 6300 | 525 |
| 20 lessons per week at EUR 615 per week, 25 lessons per week at EUR 700 per week, 30 lessons per week at EUR 760 per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Standard-plus (20 group + 5 individual)Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1260 | 1575 | 1890 | 2520 | 3150 | 3420 | 285 |
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 BusinessLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 2160 | -- | -- | -- |
| Maximum duration: 8 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 6 Cambridge First (CFE) PreparationLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2310 | 2700 | -- |
| 9 week course starts 07 Jan: 2135 euro. 12 week course starts 24 Mar: 2700 euros 12 week course starts on 15 Sep: 2700 euro. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 15.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 7 Academic Year: MorningLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | 700 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 140 |
| Course Duration: 24-48 weeks. 24 weeks: 3360 Euros, 36 weeks: 4500 Euros, 48 weeks: 6000 Euros | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 04.Feb.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 29.Apr.2008, 26.May.2008, 23.Jun.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 18.Aug.2008, 15.Sep.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 10.Nov.2008, 08.Dec.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Cape Town Language School, 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: | 75.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Individual tuition can only be booked in a whole individual course package. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement before arrival, Language level placement at first day of course, Free airport pickup for all adult courses, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access and use of school computers, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge Proficiency |
| Average examination results: | 97% at Cambridge First 98% at Cambridge Advanced 93% at Cambridge Proficiency |
| 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, 28.Apr.2008 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Homestay - Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price EURO | 125 | 500 | -- | 55 |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 32 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 2 Student Residence - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price EURO | 130 | 520 | 250 | 55 |
| Located close to University of Cape Town, restaurants and pubs. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 32 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Homestay - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price EURO | 150 | 600 | -- | 55 |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 37 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Student House - Double room, No meals | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price EURO | 100 | 400 | -- | 55 |
| Located in the Southern Suburbs within walking distance of both Southern Suburbs campuses. Minimum stay 4 weeks. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Double room. Price extra night: 26 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 5 Homestay-Plus - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price EURO | 200 | 800 | -- | 55 |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Private bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 52 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 6 Homestay-Plus - Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price EURO | 165 | 660 | -- | 55 |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Private bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 42 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| 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 | | 8 km | ||
| Golf | | 4 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 10 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 0 km | ||
| Music | | 1 km | ||
| Sailing | | 7 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 1 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 8 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Hiking. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Cape Town Language School: | Tours in and around Cape Town (Cape of Good Hope, Winelands, City Tour, Theatre. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 2 |
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Cape Town Language School, Cape Town, South Africa
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