EC EnglishCape Town, South Africa

This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.

During the General English 30 course you will improve at a quicker pace. A combination of General English and a selection of specially focused classes will allow you to gain greater fluency and accuracy more quickly.

What can you expect on this course?

• More Exposure to English
  Extra exposure to English in the classroom will help you to think in English, cutting down on time spent translating from your own language into English.
  
  
• Core English Plus Your Choice of Special Focus
  It’s your English course, so you get to decide what you want to study! You can choose from a number of options and focus on the areas of English that you want to improve. This will definitely help you make the most of your time on your English course.
  
  
• Maximum Teacher Contact Time
  More time with your teachers will help you to become more confident with your English. All lessons are creative and energising, allowing you to feel more self-assured.
  
  
• Intensive Focus on All Skills
  More time in class will allow you to focus on the key skill areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, which will further develop fluency and accuracy through grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
  
  
• Topic-Based lessons in Everyday Contexts
  With web articles, music, video and other authentic resources, teachers use ‘real-life’ materials that not only help you to understand how English is used by native speakers, but also help you to study English independently, long after you have left EC. Every lesson is based on a topic. The English you need to know is taught within the context of the topic. You will then be able to apply your newfound skills correctly in other situations.
  
  
• A Focused and Relaxed Classroom Environment
  Happy students learn better than unhappy ones! That’s not a secret, but it’s something that EC strongly believes. And so classrooms are places where hard work is carried out in informal and relaxed settings. Your ability and motivation will improve in a classroom with a great atmosphere.
  

EC Cape Town offers a rich learning experience in one of South Africa’s most diverse locations, with people from all walks of life taking part in their General English course. When you’re ready to start this adventure, you’ll be taking 20 classes across the week, coming in at a total of 15 hours.

The free time this course leaves you will be appreciated by those people who love an active, outdoor lifestyle. Why? Because Cape Town and the surrounding area is famous for its surfing, hiking and cycling opportunities.

Most importantly, the teachers with EC Cape Town have extensive experience and are highly motivated when it comes to seeing students of all levels thrive and meet their language goals.


On the General English course, you attend a core of 20 lessons per week, which will give you a practical understanding of the English language and take you all the way to fluency. Your confidence will improve as we train you in all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

On the General English course, you attend a core of 20 lessons per week, which will give you a practical understanding of the English language and take you all the way to fluency. Your confidence will improve as we train you in all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Morning-only lessons are a good option for students who want to combine learning English with work commitments or to leave their afternoons free for sightseeing and leisure activities

With a focus on fluency, the General English 26 course allows you to improve your English and gain a practical understanding of the language and how to use it. You will focus on the 4 skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening, in order to improve your level and maximise your ability to use English.

Morning-only lessons are a good option for students who want to combine learning English with work commitments or to leave their afternoons free for sightseeing and leisure activities.

This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.

This course consists of the General English course and two one-to-one lessons per week. It allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for EUR 75 each.
Book One-to-One sessions or add them to any EC course, and maximise your progress through private lessons. With individual attention, these sessions are 100% focused on your requirements and designed by your teachers to match your specific needs.

What can you expect on this course?
Individual focus
No distraction: just you and your teacher. Your lessons will be designed to fit your needs exactly and in this nurturing, supportive environment you will receive your teacher’s undivided attention, as well as feedback, encouragement and motivation.

Maximum flexibility
From helping you understand the grammar point that has always confused you to learning English specifically for the trip you are planning, the flexibility and expertise of our teachers allow you to choose the English that you want to learn.

Tailored to your needs
Continuous monitoring from your teachers enables them to identify the areas you specifically need to work on in order to progress. Together with your teachers you will address your weak points and work to strengthen them.

A nurturing environment
It’s easy for you to relax and learn in our friendly classroom environment. You don’t have to feel nervous about talking in front of classmates. This is a great opportunity to become more confident.

Combine with a group course
Take advantage of the interaction found on a group course and the personal attention of One-to-One classes. You may combine One-to-One lessons with a group course for a well-balanced approach to achieving your English goals.

This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 English in the city lessons per week. These 10 lessons per week are focused around learning more about the city you are learning English in. You will learn about the art and culture and focus on how the locals use the language. Depending on the available timetable, students enrolled in this course will be taken outside the classroom 1 or 2 times per week. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally, there will be 5 weekly progress test, 5 weekly tutorials and an exit test. Students will receive a certificate on completion in recognition of the skills they have learnt.


Take special focus lessons inspired by your chosen city. One weekly lesson will take you and your classmates outside to experience local sights and activities. Back in the classroom, your lessons will be inspired by the city, from ‘Describing Art and Culture – Museum Tours’ to ‘Talk like a Local – Neighbourhood Visits’.

This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 English in the city lessons per week. These 10 lessons per week are focused around learning more about the city you are learning English in. You will learn about the art and culture and focus on how the locals use the language. Depending on the available timetable, students enrolled in this course will be taken outside the classroom 1 or 2 times per week. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally, there will be 5 weekly progress test, 5 weekly tutorials and an exit test. Students will receive a certificate on completion in recognition of the skills they have learnt.

This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.

Your journey on the road to fluency starts from your very first day.
From classroom activities to homework, everything has been curated for your maximum result, with regular assessments and detailed analyses of the gaps in your knowledge.

You will also have all the support and resources you need to improve on your weaker areas and help you succeed. Your teachers and your digital learning companion, MyEC, will be with you every step of the way.

This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.

Your journey on the road to fluency starts from your very first day.
From classroom activities to homework, everything has been curated for your maximum result, with regular assessments and detailed analyses of the gaps in your knowledge.

You will also have all the support and resources you need to improve on your weaker areas and help you succeed. Your teachers and your digital learning companion, MyEC, will be with you every step of the way.

- Minimum English course: 2 weeks.

• Internship duration: 8 weeks - 6 months.
  
  Price listed is only of General English 20 course, the Internship Placement Fee needs to be added.
  
  This programme gives students at EC Cape Town the opportunity to combine their English course with a personally rewarding lifetime experience. An internship will not only improve student`s English, but also help to develop their professional skills. This real-world experience will ensure they gain the practice and skills of working and living abroad. This will greatly enhance their CV and give them a competitive edge in the marketplace. Please note that this is an unpaid work experience.
  
  What can you expect on this course?
  With the Internship programme, students will gain:
  
• Practical work experience in companies and organisations
  
• Enhance employment opportunities Increased awareness of international business culture, and improved business and interpersonal skills
  
• Improved English language skills in a professional and real-life environment, business language and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Students may gain experience in the following areas:
  
• Sales and Marketing, Finance, PR & Advertising, Media, Human Resources, Law, Engineering, Travel & Tourism, Hotel & Catering, - Finance & Accounting, Insurance, Administration & Secretarial, International Trade, Charity, Conservation – requests in other vocations are always considered.
  
  Requirements:
  Before starting the internship programme you must take an English course with EC Cape Town for a minimum of 2 weeks on the course of your choice. In order to progress to your internship, you must have reached at least an upper intermediate level of English.
  
  Placement Process:
  Upon deciding to participate in the internship programme, you must supply:
  
  
• EC with an application form,
  
• CV
  
• Letter of motivation,
  
• Completed internship questionnaire
  
• Signed Statement of Understanding
  
  The complete application needs to be returned one month prior to the course commencement and will be used to locate an internship opportunity. It will take a minimum of six to eight weeks to secure a placement in line with your requirements.
  
  Note:The confirmation of the internship is subject to an interview which will be held upon arrival at EC Cape Town. Only once the interview is held, can EC then confirm the internship.Student`s personal placement will be determined by our applications staff in accordance with the information provided to us in student’s internship questionnaire and CV. It is possible that the final placement will not be one of the example sites listed in this document, but rather will be carefully selected from our extensive database of companies to better fit exact internship goals.
  
  Accommodation:
  You can choose to stay at EC Cape Town’s accommodation after your course, or you can find accommodation near your placement location.
  
  
  Internship Programme:
  Any student who participates in the EC internship programme will be working as an intern at your host internship site. As an intern, you will be working in a professional environment and will be expected to work on a full-time basis (approximately 30 – 35 hours per week).
  
  General Internship Programme Aims:
  
• To provide practical work experience in companies for students and professionals.
  
• To enhance employment opportunities.
  
• To provide a means of increasing student awareness of international business culture and to improve business and interpersonal skills.
  
• To provide individuals with a means of improving existing language skills in a professional environment
  
• Provide an individual with the means to improve upon business language and interpersonal communication skills and to meet individual requirements in terms of vocabulary extension within a specified vocational area.
  
  Students are regularly monitored throughout the programme to ensure their satisfaction. Students are also encouraged to contact EC if they have any problems or need additional help.
  
  Examples of past Internships:
  
• Magic Mountain Productions
  
• La Couronne Wine Estate
  
• Two Ocean’s Aquarium
  
• Obzside Adventure Centre:A PADI diving centre
  
• St. Anne’s Homes
  
• African Eagle Day Tours
  
• Stillking Films
  
• Boulders Beach Penguin Colony (Table Mountain National Park)
  Note: Each internship is planned on a participant-by-participant basis. The examples listed cannot be guaranteed.

Virtual Internships offer remote internships to students in a variety of fields, including business, engineering, marketing – in 150 countries. The programme allows students to work remotely with companies from around the world, gaining practical experience, country and company cultural insights and valuable skills.

EC Language Centres has always placed a strong emphasis on immersive language learning and study abroad experiences. By partnering with Virtual Internships, EC Language Centres can provide their students with an extension to their language learning programmes – an opportunity to gain real-world work experience in a global setting. They are guaranteed an internship match, regardless of their background, major, location, or desired career field.

Together, EC helps them reach their language goals and the chance to take a step up the career ladder. The project-based experiences ensure complete a series of significant and real-world projects for their host companies – and that students aren’t spending their internship making coffee!

There is a minimum duration requirement of 2 weeks of English classes to enter the volunteer programme.

Volunteering is an incredible way to develop and grow as a person, while at the same time contributing in meaningful, lasting ways to various communities and the broader environment. Anyone can volunteer, and as long as you follow your passion by doing what excites and motivates you, you will be able to find a cause or project that suits you and where you will be able to do the most good.

What can you expect on this course?
With the Volunteering programme, students will gain:
Besides the clear benefits an extra pair of willing hands contribute to every project, there is a wealth of direct personal benefits also to be gained by being part of a volunteering experience:

• Volunteering connects you to others
  
• Volunteering is good for your mind and body
  
• Volunteering can advance your career
  
• Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life
  
  Another major benefit of participating in EC Cape Town’s Volunteer Programme is that your English will improve while you are living and volunteering in South Africa. Of course, this will happen naturally as you work at the volunteer project, but you are also able to combine your volunteering experience with an English language course.
  
  Electives
  There are two broad categories of volunteering opportunities: Animal-based and Community-based.
  
  Animal-based projects generally include the rehabilitation, care and upkeep of wild or domestic animals. This includes big-game animals like elephants, cheetahs or lions, various species of antelope, birds of prey and marine creatures (e.g. sharks, whales and seals). Other animal projects might include working with penguins, or rescued dogs and cats. Kindly click on chosen option for more details and fees:
  
  
• African Elephant Encounter 2023
  
• African Elephant Encounter 2024
  
• African Marine Encounter
  
• African Wildlife Encounter
  
• Coastal Birds Encounter
  
• Wildlife research & conservation
  
• Domestic animal shelter
  
• Marine Dynamics Academy
  
• Conservation and Community
  
  Community-based projects comprise working with younger children from previously disadvantaged communities in South Africa, either at a school or creche. This involves helping children with their education and promoting their well-being. Some projects also work with the broader area around these places of education, so there is also the opportunity to interact with the adults in those communities.
  
  
  EC Cape Town partners directly with several organisations in South Africa. Some of these are based in Cape Town, while others are based elsewhere in South Africa.

This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 English for work lessons per week. These 10 lessons focus on teaching the student skills for working in an English-speaking environment. This includes negotiations, management, HR, branding, promotional strategies, project management, business ethics, giving presentations, and preparing for interviews. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally, there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports, and an exit test.

Get ready to start the career you’ve been dreaming about by building your confidence and professional correspondence skills with business English. For your special focus lessons you will work on language to participate in meetings, write emails and communicate confidently.
Lesson topics will cover negotiating, management and HR, branding and promotional strategies, project management, business ethics, workplace, giving presentations and preparing for interviews.

This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 English for work lessons per week. These 10 lessons focus on teaching the student skills for working in an English-speaking environment. This includes negotiations, management, HR, branding, promotional strategies, project management, business ethics, giving presentations, and preparing for interviews. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally, there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports, and an exit test.

This is a preparation course for the FCE exam. The course price does not include the exam fee.
9-week course only available with start date 02 Jan.

General English 20 in a regular class plus 10 FCE exam preparation lessons in mini group.
Core English training in reading, writing, speaking and listening will focus on:

• Methods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writing.
  
• The skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interview.
  
• Listening strategies such as listening for the idea of what’s said and for detail
  
• Skim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and more.
  
  Perfect Your Exam Technique
  On this thorough, targeted course, you will learn the valuable exam skills needed to meet or surpass your expected result. Using sample papers and with continuous practise of specific tasks, you will become familiar with the exam you are taking and learn how to answer the questions as effectively as possible.
  
  Improve Your English
  Being in an English-speaking environment for a long time improves your level. You will be speaking English inside and outside of your classroom. Your lessons will focus on preparing you for your exam; however, you will also see your English fluency improving from spending time in an English-speaking country.

This is a preparation course for the CAE exam. The course price does not include the exam fee.
General English 20 in a regular class plus 10 CAE exam preparation lessons in mini group.
Core English training in reading, writing, speaking and listening will focus on:

• Methods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writing.
  
• The skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interview.
  
• Listening strategies such as listening for the idea of what’s said and for detail
  
• Skim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and more.
  
  Perfect Your Exam Technique
  On this thorough, targeted course, you will learn the valuable exam skills needed to meet or surpass your expected result. Using sample papers and with continuous practise of specific tasks, you will become familiar with the exam you are taking and learn how to answer the questions as effectively as possible.
  
  Improve Your English
  Being in an English-speaking environment for a long time improves your level. You will be speaking English inside and outside of your classroom. Your lessons will focus on preparing you for your exam; however, you will also see your English fluency improving from spending time in an English-speaking country.

This is a preparation course for the IELTS exam. The course price does not include the exam fee.

This course consists of the General English Course and an added cost for a 1 day Safari.
Price listed is for one week of GE 20 plus 1-day Safari fee.
What can you expect on this course?
Go wild in the Western Cape on an overnight safari trip! Travel off the beaten track to interact with wildlife; and with an expert game-ranger at your side, set out on a game drive through a malaria-free reserve in search of Africa’s Big Five.

1-day safari

Itinerary
Morning

6.00 Pickup at accommodation
9.00 Arrival and welcome drinks
9.00 – 10.00 Buffet Breakfast
10.15 (for 2-3 hours) – 4×4 Traditional Game Drive
(optional) visit to Eco-Synergy Centre
Afternoon

12.45 – 13.45 Buffet Lunch
13.45 – 16.30 Time at Leisure
16.30 Depart for Cape Town
Duration of game drive and departure times are approximate and dependent on the interaction of the guests with the ranger and the sighting of animals.

Complimentary Activities:
Pool and poolside bar
Browse the curio shop
Kids Adventure Zone
Unlimited Wifi
Karoo Vista Centre Coffee Bar
Optional Extra Activities:
Spa Access
Spa Treatments
Quad Bike Experience
Horseback Adventure