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 100 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).
Accreditations and Quality seals
South African Civil Aviation Authority, South African Youth Travel Confrederation (SAYTC)School 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:
6Prices 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
- Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant
Course material:
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 30
- Adult courses throughout the year: 12
Average age of students
- in summer: 25 years
- throughout the year: 25 years
- Special recommendations for students over 30 years
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):
3
2
33
8
15
1
2
16
1
2
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Port Elizabeth.It takes 10 minutes by car to school.
Language school closed
In 2017 (including national and regional bank holidays): 02.Jan.2017, 21.Mar.2017, 14.Apr.2017, 17.Apr.2017, 27.Apr.2017, 01.May.2017, 06.Jun.2017, 25.Sep.2017, 16.Dec.2017, 18.Dec.2017 - 31.Dec.2017If 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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 48 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 240 228 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1440 1368 | 1920 1824 | 4500 4275 | 5760 5472 | 6800 6460 | 8160 7752 | 200 190 |
| Price in US$ | 268 | 536 | 804 | 1071 | 1607 | 2142 | 5020 | 6426 | 7586 | 9103 | 224 |
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 - 15:10
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:10
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 48 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 171 | 360 342 | 540 513 | 720 684 | 1080 1026 | 1440 1368 | 3500 3325 | 4480 4256 | 5400 5130 | 6480 6156 | 145 138 |
| Price in US$ | 201 | 402 | 603 | 804 | 1205 | 1607 | 3905 | 4998 | 6024 | 7229 | 162 |
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 - 15:10
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:10
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 2800 2660 | 220 209 |
| Price in US$ | 279 | 558 | 837 | 1116 | 1395 | 1674 | 1953 | 2231 | 2789 | 3124 | 246 |
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 - 15:10
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:10
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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 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1000 950 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 250 238 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1116 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 279 |
Starting dates
2017: 09.Jan.2017, 16.Jan.2017, 06.Mar.2017, 01.May.2017, 26.Jun.2017, 04.Sep.2017, 04.Dec.2017.
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 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:00
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Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 6
238 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1000 950 | -- | -- | -- | 2000 1900 | -- | 3000 2850 | 220 209 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1116 | -- | -- | -- | 2231 | -- | 3347 | 246 |
Aviation English prepares students for English Language Proficiency assessment as per ICAO requirements for commercial pilot 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 - 15:10
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:10
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Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
238 € per week
(Based on the price of 8 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2000 1900 | -- | 3000 2850 | 230 219 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2231 | -- | 3347 | 257 |
Starting dates (8 weeks): 03.01,03.04,26.06,02.10
Starting dates (12 weeks): 06.03,29.05,04.09
Starting dates
2017: 03.Jan.2017, 06.Mar.2017, 03.Apr.2017, 29.May.2017, 26.Jun.2017, 04.Sep.2017, 02.Oct.2017.
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
04.Mar.2017, 03.Jun.2017, 24.Aug.2017, 28.Nov.2017
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Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
238 € per week
(Based on the price of 8 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2000 1900 | -- | 3000 2850 | 230 219 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2231 | -- | 3347 | 257 |
Starting dates
2017: 03.Jan.2017, 03.Apr.2017, 26.Jun.2017, 02.Oct.2017.
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
01.Mar.2017, 03.Jun.2017, 25.Aug.2017, 29.Nov.2017
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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 30 €. 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 = 30 € per lesson, 11+ lessons = 25 € 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.
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
Single room, Breakfast
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 640 € per month
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 320 | 480 | 640 | 160 |
| Price in US$ | 376 | 564 | 752 | 188 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
27 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, 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
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 740 € per month
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 370 | 555 | 740 | 185 |
| Price in US$ | 435 | 652 | 869 | 218 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
31 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1050 | 1575 | 2100 | 525 |
| Price in US$ | 1233 | 1850 | 2466 | 617 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
85 €
(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
- Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?yes
- Single room: on request
- Optional airport transfer
Port Elizabeth Airport:for 12 €(one way);for 20 €(return trip)
| 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 | ||
| Other leisure options: | wildlife viewing, whale watching (seasonal), water-skiing, surfing, bungy-jumpin | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by language school: | barbecues, drumming, African cooking, city and township tour, beach... | |||
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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