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BayswaterCape Town, South Africa

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Price at School 186€
From 177€ per week
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What we like about the school
  • Additional Online Platform with extra resources for English learning
  • Rooftop terrace
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50% of students are from
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Location: The school is centrally located on Green Market Square in the city with many coffee shops and restaurants situated around the school.
  • The language school Bayswater was founded in Cape Town, South Africa in 1998.
  • Legal name / parent company: Eurocentres Global Language Learning Ltd.
  • Tax registration ID: 11450450

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by Bayswater

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
75.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 6 € per week.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 21 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 09 Aug 2024, 24 Sep 2024, 16 Dec 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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 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
Note: All courses offered by Bayswater, Cape Town can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • Beach views
    Beach views3/14
  • Computer facilities
    Computer facilities 4/14
  • Terrace
    Terrace5/14
  • Out and about
    Out and about 6/14
  • Create the life you want to live
    Create the life you want to live7/14
  • Meeting new people
    Meeting new people8/14
  • Breaks on the terrace
    Breaks on the terrace9/14
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Bayswater

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOEduSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% 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
Student gender mix
53% male / 47% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Bayswater and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 6
    Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
10 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 99
Adult courses Throughout the year: 99
Junior courses In summer: 99
Junior courses Throughout the year: 99
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:
55 € one way
110 € return (both ways)
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 Saudi Arabia 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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
65 €
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 possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Conversation club
- Arts & crafts
- Sports, and much more.

Adults - Paid activities

- Sports Activities
- Club Nights
- Open-Top Bus Ride
- Theatre Visits

Junior - Free activities

- Conversation club
- Arts & crafts
- Sports, and much more.

Junior - Paid activities

- Sports Activities
- Club Nights
- Open-Top Bus Ride
- Theatre Visits

Accommodation

Map  

40 Shortmarket Street, Leadership House Building, 1st Floor - 8001 Cape Town
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Questions and answers about Bayswater

  • The school offers junior courses, but students are only allowed to stay in the school residence from 18 years old and in the host family from 16 years old.
    If they want to travel accompanied and attend only the course + activities, they are welcome.
    Eric, Admissions Officer from Cape Town - Nov 22, 2022

FAQ about Bayswater, Cape Town

  • English courses at Bayswater start at 177 € for Standard General English course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Bayswater
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Cape Town International Airport (55 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Bayswater varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons) to 15 students (Intensive General English)
  • 100% of teachers at Bayswater hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Bayswater comes from Saudi Arabia with a 50% representation, followed by students from France (10%) and Sweden (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Bayswater offers courses from 10 years (Young Learner Programme, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.

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