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Language Teaching Centre, LTCCape Town, South Africa

English courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Cape Town.

Location: Language Teaching Centre, LTC Cape Town is located in the naturally beautiful city of Cape Town, on South Africa's southwest coast. The school is situated in Touchstone House business centre in Cape Town's city centre. Attractions within walking distance of the school include the Artscape Theatre Centre, the Castle of Good Hope, District Six Museum, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa and the V&A Waterfront commercial shopping complex. The school is also within walking distance of many amenities, eateries, restaurants, and attractions. Signal Hill is also within walking distance of the school.

Course selection: LTC Cape Town provides language courses, in various languages, to students of all levels. In addition to General English, the school also provides Exam preparation programmes (TOEFL, IELTS, FCE, CAE) and Business English. Part-time courses are also available for learning German, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
  • The language school Language Teaching Centre, LTC was founded in Cape Town, South Africa in 1996.
  • Legal name / parent company: Cultural Crossroads T/A LTC
  • Tax registration ID: 2003/081898/23
  • Abbreviated name of school: LTC Cape Town

English Courses

General Language
Online
Private
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by Language Teaching Centre, LTC

Comments about courses


Course material cost EUR 50 per course level.

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 € per course level.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs

Photos

  • Language Teaching Centre school building
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  • School interior
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  • School terrace
    School terrace3/20
  • City centre views
    City centre views 4/20
  • Views from terrace
    Views from terrace5/20
  • Studying together
    Studying together6/20
  • Learning together
    Learning together 7/20
  • School hallway
    School hallway8/20
  • Language Teaching Centre terrace
    Language Teaching Centre terrace 9/20
  • Teacher and students
    Teacher and students10/20
  • Language Teaching Centre student lounge
    Language Teaching Centre student lounge 11/20
  • Studying
    Studying 12/20
  • lesson
    lesson13/20
  • Class
    Class14/20
  • Teaching
    Teaching15/20
  • Front desk
    Front desk16/20
  • classroom
    classroom17/20
  • Learning
    Learning18/20
  • Facilities
    Facilities19/20
  • Language Teaching Centre school building
    Language Teaching Centre school building 20/20

Language Teaching Centre, LTC (LTC)

“We are proud to offer a personalised learning environment at LTC for more than 22 years”
– 
Mechtild Braxmaier
Director of Language Teaching Centre, LTC
Accreditations and Quality seals
EduSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
80% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
55% male / 45% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Language Teaching Centre, LTC and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoPayPal - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Computer lab

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 7
    Number of public PC workstations: 2
    Paid parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 50
Throughout the year: 40
Minimum age of students
14 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 23 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Cape Town International Airport:
35 € drop off
free airport transfer without additional costs one way
70 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Cape Town International.
More information about airports around Cape Town and how to get from the airport to Cape Town on your own here on our Cape Town page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet-3 km
Baseball-4 km
Basketball-4 km
Cooking3 km
Cricket3 km
Dancing2 km
Diving2 km
Field Hockey-4 km
Football (soccer)3 km
Golf2 km
Horse riding2 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music2 km
Rugby3 km
Sailing2 km
Squash2 km
Swimming3 km
Tennis3 km
Volleyball3 km
Windsurfing3 km
Yoga3 km
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)

Student opinions about Language Teaching Centre, LTC, Cape Town

Liked
Quality teaching.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay Standard
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments Good location.
Course: General English - 3 weeks
22. Mar. 2016
Liked
My teachers.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Table Mountain
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English - 52 weeks
21. Sep. 2015

Map  

705 Touchstone House, 7 Bree Street - 8001 Cape Town
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FAQ about Language Teaching Centre, LTC,

  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Cape Town International Airport (35 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Language Teaching Centre varies from 1 students (English Online Private Lessons ) to 15 students (English Online Group Course)
  • 80% of teachers at Language Teaching Centre, LTC hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Language Teaching Centre, LTC comes from Germany with a 10% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (10%) and Brazil (5%).
  • Language Teaching Centre, LTC offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.

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