What we like about the school
- Near the beach and malaria-free wildlife reserves
- Best rated school in South Africa
- Excellent rating of teaching quality
- Top rated social activities
- Top rated school facilities
Bay Language Institute
The language school Bay Language Institute was founded in Port Elizabeth, South Africa in 2006. Located just 120 metres from Port Elizabeth's main beaches, in the quiet suburb of Summerstrand, Bay Language Institute is ideally situated for students wishing to combine a very effective learning experience with some really great wildlife, nature and sporting activities.
The school address is: 8 Scarborough Street - Summerstrand, 6001 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
Department of Higher Education and Training, SACAA, SAYTCSchool Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Billiards
Table tennis
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
6Number of public PC workstations:
1Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 30
- Adult courses throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
- in summer: 25 years
- throughout the year: 25 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
- Junior courses in summer: 2
- Junior courses throughout the year: 2
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- 13 years for specific Junior courses
English teacher qualifications
- 90 % hold a university degree
- 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
6
34
6
8
7
13
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Port Elizabeth.
Port Elizabeth Airport:15 € pick up
30 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 21.Mar.2018, 30.Mar.2018 - 02.Apr.2018, 27.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 10.Aug.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 17.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018.
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 21.Mar.2019, 19.Apr.2019, 22.Apr.2019, 27.Apr.2019, 01.May.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 09.Aug.2019, 24.Sep.2019, 16.Nov.2019, 23.Dec.2019 - 31.Dec.2019.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
247 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 48 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 260 247 | 520 494 | 780 741 | 1040 988 | 1560 1482 | 2080 1976 | 5000 4750 | 5760 5472 | 7200 6840 | 8640 8208 | 220 209 |
| Price in US$ | 279 | 558 | 837 | 1116 | 1674 | 2231 | 5363 | 6178 | 7723 | 9267 | 236 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
190 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 48 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 4125 3919 | 5280 5016 | 6000 5700 | 7200 6840 | 175 167 |
| Price in US$ | 215 | 430 | 644 | 859 | 1288 | 1717 | 4425 | 5664 | 6436 | 7723 | 188 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 6
266 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 280 266 | 560 532 | 840 798 | 1120 1064 | 1400 1330 | 1680 1596 | 1960 1862 | 2240 2128 | 2800 2660 | 3360 3192 | 250 238 |
| Price in US$ | 301 | 601 | 901 | 1202 | 1502 | 1802 | 2103 | 2403 | 3004 | 3604 | 269 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 14
238 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1000 950 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1073 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
2018: 05.Mar.2018, 07.May.2018, 18.Jun.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 03.Dec.2018.
2019: 04.Mar.2019, 06.May.2019, 18.Jun.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 09.Dec.2019.
2019: 04.Mar.2019, 06.May.2019, 18.Jun.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 09.Dec.2019.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:00
Morning: 8:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:00
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 6
266 € per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 280 266 | 560 532 | 840 798 | 1120 1064 | 1400 1330 | 1680 1596 | 1960 1862 | 2240 2128 | 2800 2660 | 3360 3192 | 250 238 |
| Price in US$ | 301 | 601 | 901 | 1202 | 1502 | 1802 | 2103 | 2403 | 3004 | 3604 | 269 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Aviation English prepares students for English Language Proficiency assessment as per ICAO requirements for commercial pilot and air traffic controller training & licencing.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
247 € per week
(Based on the price of 8 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2080 1976 | -- | 3120 2964 | 250 238 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2231 | -- | 3347 | 269 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates:
08.01,19.03,08.10 (8 weeks)
19.02,10.09 (12 weeks)
08.01,19.03,08.10 (8 weeks)
19.02,10.09 (12 weeks)
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 19.Feb.2018, 19.Mar.2018, 10.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018.
2019: 07.Jan.2019 - 01.Mar.2019 - 08.Apr.2019, 08.Apr.2019 - 31.May.2019 - 14.Oct.2019, 14.Oct.2019 - 06.Dec.2019 - 11.Mar.2019, 11.Mar.2019 - 31.May.2019 - 16.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019 - 06.Dec.2019.
2019: 07.Jan.2019 - 01.Mar.2019 - 08.Apr.2019, 08.Apr.2019 - 31.May.2019 - 14.Oct.2019, 14.Oct.2019 - 06.Dec.2019 - 11.Mar.2019, 11.Mar.2019 - 31.May.2019 - 16.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019 - 06.Dec.2019.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Exam dates
10.Mar.2018, 19.May.2018, 04.Dec.2018
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
247 € per week
(Based on the price of 8 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2080 1976 | -- | 3120 2964 | 250 238 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2231 | -- | 3347 | 269 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates:
08.01,19.03,08.10 (8 weeks)
19.02,10.09 (12 weeks)
08.01,19.03,08.10 (8 weeks)
19.02,10.09 (12 weeks)
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 19.Feb.2018, 19.Mar.2018, 10.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018.
2019: 14.Jan.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 09.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019.
2019: 14.Jan.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 09.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:10
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:10
Exam dates
28.Feb.2018, 19.May.2018, 05.Dec.2018
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
247 € per week
(Based on the price of 8 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2080 1976 | -- | 3120 2964 | 250 238 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2231 | -- | 3347 | 269 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates:
08.01,12.03,01.10 (8 weeks)
12.02,03.09 (12 weeks)
08.01,12.03,01.10 (8 weeks)
12.02,03.09 (12 weeks)
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 12.Feb.2018, 12.Mar.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018.
2019: 07.Jan.2019 - 01.Mar.2019 - 15.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019 - 07.Jun.2019 - 07.Oct.2019, 07.Oct.2019 - 07.Oct.2019.
2019: 07.Jan.2019 - 01.Mar.2019 - 15.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019 - 07.Jun.2019 - 07.Oct.2019, 07.Oct.2019 - 07.Oct.2019.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Exam dates
10.Mar.2018, 12.May.2018, 01.Dec.2018
Note: All courses offered by Bay Language Institute, Port Elizabeth can be reserved 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.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Comments about courses:Individual tuition: 1 to 10 lessons = 35 € per lesson, 11+ lessons = 30 € per lesson.
Students need to pay a fee as a deposit for the course materials. At the end of the course, if they are returned in good condition, a part of the fee would be refund.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 720 € per month
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1620 | 1800 | 1980 | 2160 | 180 |
| Price in US$ | 407 | 610 | 813 | 1017 | 1220 | 1423 | 1626 | 1829 | 2033 | 2236 | 2439 | 204 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Not all homes have WiFi.
Price extra night:
30 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Maximum age of students: 80
Maximum age of students: 80
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 880 € per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 1980 | 2200 | 2420 | 2640 | 220 |
| Price in US$ | 497 | 746 | 994 | 1242 | 1491 | 1739 | 1988 | 2236 | 2484 | 2733 | 2981 | 249 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
35 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 660 € per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 330 | 495 | 660 | 825 | 990 | 1155 | 1320 | 1485 | 1650 | 1815 | 1980 | 165 |
| Price in US$ | 373 | 559 | 746 | 932 | 1118 | 1304 | 1491 | 1677 | 1863 | 2050 | 2236 | 187 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
25 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Single room, Breakfast
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 2400 € per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1200 | 1800 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 4200 | 4800 | 5400 | 6000 | 6600 | 7200 | 600 |
| Price in US$ | 1355 | 2033 | 2710 | 3387 | 4065 | 4742 | 5420 | 6097 | 6774 | 7452 | 8129 | 678 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
90 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | 5 km |
| Cooking | | 5 km |
| Cricket | | 15 km |
| Dancing | 15 km | |
| Diving | | 5 km |
| Field Hockey | | 15 km |
| Football (soccer) | | |
| Golf | | 1 km |
| Horse riding | | 20 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 20 km |
| Music | | |
| Rugby | | 15 km |
| Sailing | | 10 km |
| Squash | | 10 km |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Table Tennis | | |
| Tennis | | 1 km |
| Volleyball | | 5 km |
| Windsurfing | | 5 km |
| Yoga | | 5 km |
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Overall rating
3 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.3/5.0
Organisation
5.0/5.0
Facilities
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.7/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Students liked about Bay Language Institute, Port Elizabeth
Angela Yuriko37 years - Brazil
“Helpful and Friendly”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Superior Student Commune
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: Family school
Stefanie39 years - Germany
“Personal welcoming on the first day. The casual atmosphere while learning was a lot of fun. Super teacher (Matthew) who was engaged with joy and enthusiasm and explained using his whole body. His enthusiasm was inspiring. Just great.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Student Residence
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The conversion class with the young teachers. A young team that transmitted incredible joy for its work. No matter what language level, you were never ridiculed if using wrong words. Everyone helped everyone. A true family like atmosphere and team work.
Other comments: Amazing team - congratulations. Everything worked out fine. Teaching, organization, friendliness.
Caterina24 years - Italy
“Teachers fantastic!”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Student Commune
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: You will be fine!!!
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