What we like about the school
- Near the beach and malaria-free wildlife reserves
- Top rated school facilities
Bay Language Institute (bli)
- Bay Language Institute is located in the popular beach and cultural destination of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The school is housed 6km south of the city centre, in a beautiful residential-style building with its very own garden, only 120 meters from the beach! Students have everything they need in terms of shops, eateries and attractions within walking distance of the school, ensuring a comfortable and productive time whilst studying at the Bay Language Institute. The school's facilities are excellent, offering everything a student may need to reach their language goals whilst enjoying their beautiful surroundings, and more. Facilities include a garden, lounge area, movie room, library, full kitchen use for students, table tennis, billiards and a student support desk for any ...questions or queries that arise. All classrooms have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. Course selection with the Bay Language Institute is extensive, offering short term, long term, specialist and business courses, all year round. Specialist courses include TEFL, Aviation and Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS), with an Academic Year Programme suited to students wishing to study long term. The school also runs programmes in conjunction with local activities such as surfing, golfing and diving. Bay Language Institute keeps class sizes small, ensuring individual attention, fun and creative teaching that is results-orientated.More
- The language school Bay Language Institute was founded in Port Elizabeth, South Africa in 2006.
- Address: 8 Scarborough Street - Summerstrand, 6001 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: Bay Language Institute (Pty) Ltd
- Tax registration ID: 9160806189 (tax ID)
- Abbreviated name of school: bli Port Elizabeth
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Bay Language Institute
We will adopt the Education South Africa protocols and guidelines for Covid-19 once it is appropriate to do so. South Africa remains closed to international travel, and we are unable to open at this time.
South Africa remains closed to international travel, and we are unable to open at this time. There is still uncertainty as to when international travel restrictions will be lifted.
Accreditations and Quality seals
SACAASchool 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
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:
1Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 50€
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 25
- Adult courses throughout the year: 12
Average age of students
- in summer: 25 years
- throughout the year: 28 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
15
5
13
3
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Port Elizabeth.
Port Elizabeth Airport:15 € pick up
30 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 21 Mar. 2021, 10 Apr. 2021, 13 Apr. 2021, 27 Apr. 2021, 01 May 2021, 16 Jun. 2021, 10 Aug. 2021, 24 Sep. 2021, 16 Dec. 2021, 01 Jan. 2021 - 05 Jan. 2021, 18 Dec. 2021 - 31 Dec. 2021.
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
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 48 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 270 257 | 540 513 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1620 1539 | 2160 2052 | 5500 5225 | 7040 6688 | 8000 7600 | 9600 9120 | 200 190 |
This course provides a combination of General English lessons (20) plus an additional 10 lessons in the afternoon where you can practice your conversational skills and pronunciation.
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 48 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 210 200 | 420 399 | 630 599 | 840 798 | 1260 1197 | 1680 1596 | 4250 4038 | 5440 5168 | 6400 6080 | 7680 7296 | 160 152 |
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: 20
| Max. group size: 8
181 € per week
(Based on the price of 10 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 25 | 33 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1900 1805 | 3060 2907 | 4250 4038 | 5280 5016 | 160 152 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
182 € per week
(Based on the price of 48 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9150 8693 |
Price includes materials and transfers.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | 2100 1995 | 2450 2328 | 2800 2660 | 3500 3325 | 4200 3990 | 350 333 |
10 one-to-one lessons per week tailored to your specific language needs - General English or Business English.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Business
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 290 276 | 580 551 | 870 827 | 1160 1102 | 1450 1378 | 1740 1653 | 2030 1929 | 2320 2204 | 2800 2660 | 3360 3192 | 290 276 |
This course combines General English lessons in the morning (20) with an extra 10 lessons in the afternoon focusing on business communication and vocabulary. This course is perfect if you want to develop your business communication skills.
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 290 276 | 580 551 | 870 827 | 1160 1102 | 1450 1378 | 1740 1653 | 2030 1929 | 2320 2204 | 2900 2755 | 3480 3306 | 290 276 |
This course combines General English lessons in the morning (20) with an extra 10 lessons in the afternoon focusing on aviation English prepares students for English Language Proficiency assessment as per ICAO requirements for commercial pilot and air traffic controller training & licensing.
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
Course Video
Bay Language Institute - (Video)
Exam Preparation
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 2
257 € 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 € | -- | -- | -- | 1080 1026 | 1350 1283 | 1620 1539 | 1890 1796 | 2160 2052 | 2430 2309 | -- | 270 257 |
This course combines General English lessons in the morning (20) with an extra 10 lessons in the afternoon focusing on skills required to pass the IELTS/TOEFL exams.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
262 € per week
(Based on the price of 8 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2200 2090 | -- | -- | 2880 2736 |
This course combines General English lessons in the morning (20) with an extra 10 lessons in the afternoon focusing on skills required to pass the FCE exams.
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
07 Mar. 2021, 06 Jun. 2021
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
262 € per week
(Based on the price of 8 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2200 2090 | -- | -- | 2880 2736 |
This course combines General English lessons in the morning (20) with an extra 10 lessons in the afternoon focusing on skills required to pass the CAE exams.
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 fee
300 €
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
262 € per week
(Based on the price of 8 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2200 2090 | -- | -- | 2880 2736 |
This course combines General English lessons in the morning (20) with an extra 10 lessons in the afternoon focusing on skills required to pass the CPE exams.
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 fee
300 €
Language Plus Activity
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 460 437 | 920 874 | 1380 1311 | 1840 1748 | 2300 2185 | 2760 2622 | 3220 3059 | 3680 3496 | 4600 4370 | 5520 5244 | 460 437 |
This course combines General English lessons (20) with 5 fun dives in the afternoon.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 385 366 | 770 732 | 1155 1098 | 1540 1463 | 1925 1829 | 2310 2195 | 2695 2561 | 3080 2926 | 3850 3658 | 4620 4389 | 385 366 |
This course combines General English lessons (20) with 10 golf lessons in the afternoon (0.5 hour each).
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1320 1254 | 1650 1568 | 1980 1881 | 2310 2195 | 2640 2508 | 3300 3135 | 3960 3762 | 360 342 |
This course combines General English lessons (20) with 5 surf lessons in the afternoon (1 hour each).
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Specialty Courses
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 14
155 € 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 € | -- | -- | -- | 650 618 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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
Course Brochure
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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.
| 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 |
| Ice Hockey | | 15 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 |
Reviews
4.8
Overall school rating
5 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
5.0
Organisation
4.8
Facilities
4.6
Social activities
4.4
Course quality / Progress in language
4.8
Value for money
4.8
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Other
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What students liked about Bay Language Institute, Port Elizabeth
Stefanie39 years
“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
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Student Residence
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.
Angela Yuriko37 years
“Helpful and Friendly”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Superior Student Commune
5.0
Additional information
Other comments: Family school
Caterina24 years
“Teachers fantastic!”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Student Commune
5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: You will be fine!!!
Bay Language Institute information brochure
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- What is the best price for a course at Bay Language Institute, Port Elizabeth?English courses at Bay Language Institute start at 155 € for TEFL 120 course with 30 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Bay Language Institute?Yes. The school offers pickup from Port Elizabeth Airport (15 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Bay Language Institute?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Bay Language Institute varies from 1 students (Private Course ) to 14 students (TEFL 120)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Bay Language Institute?90% of teachers at Bay Language Institute hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Bay Language Institute from?The highest Nationality percentage at Bay Language Institute comes from Germany with a 34% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (15%) and Switzerland (13%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Bay Language Institute offers courses for which ages?Bay Language Institute offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
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