What we like about the school
- Rooftop terrace
International House (IH)
- The school is based in a safe, friendly and central area in Cape Town called Sea Point. The school is only 50 min away from the Atlantic Ocean and the famous Sea Point Promenade. Shops, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, doctors, gym, cinema, all you need, is in close proximity to the school. The different accommodation options are also very close to the school with most of them in walking distance and some of them only a short bus ride away.
It is very easy to get to all the tourist attractions in Cape Town like the Waterfront, Table Mountain, the city center and Camps Bay. - The school is based in a safe, friendly and central area in Cape Town called Sea Point. The school is only 50 min away from the Atlantic Ocean and the famous Sea Point Promenade. Shops, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, doctors, gym, cinema, all you need, is in close proximity to the school. The different accommodation options are also very close to the school with most of them in walking distance and some of them only a short bus ride away.
It is very easy to get to all the tourist attractions in Cape Town like the Waterfront, Table Mountain, the city center and Camps ...Bay.More - The language school International House was founded in Cape Town, South Africa in 2008.
- Address: 105 Long Street , 8001 - Cape Town, South Africa (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: IH Cape Town Language Institute (Pty) Ltd
- Tax registration ID: 2008/021829/07
- Abbreviated name of school: IH Cape Town
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by International House
Ih Cape Town takes the pandemic very seriously and therefore have strict protocols in place:
-Everyone must wear a mask.
-Everyone entering the premises is temperature screened daily.
-We have hand sanitisers placed throughout the school, making it easy to keep those hands clean.
-Our housekeeping staff clean and sanitise the classrooms numerous times a day while students are on break.
-We adhere to all social distancing measures, keeping students’ seats 1,5 meters apart in class.
Our super mild climate means you can spend most of your time outdoors, even now with autumn approaching.
-Everyone must wear a mask.
-Everyone entering the premises is temperature screened daily.
-We have hand sanitisers placed throughout the school, making it easy to keep those hands clean.
-Our housekeeping staff clean and sanitise the classrooms numerous times a day while students are on break.
-We adhere to all social distancing measures, keeping students’ seats 1,5 meters apart in class.
Our super mild climate means you can spend most of your time outdoors, even now with autumn approaching.
Accreditations and Quality seals
University of Cambridge, SAYTC, International House World Organisation, South African Civil Aviation Authority“IH Cape Town is often referred to as the IH family by many of our students as the atmosphere amongst them is so special and students make friends for life. During their time here they explore all the wonderful sights and join our fun social activities. I also enjoy interacting with them during our monthly student parties and meeting interesting people from all over the world. I am from the UK and visited Cape Town in 1995 as a tourist, fell in love with the country and never left again. 10 years ago we then opened this school in a superb location in Sea Point right by the sea which is definitely a great selling point for us. Our staff and teachers are very dedicated and hard-working and always try to find solutions to any problems that may arise. ”–Gavin Eyre,Director of International House
Facilities
Microwave for student use
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms:
16Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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 local SIM card
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average age of students
- in summer: 26 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
- 16 years
English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
Optional airport transfer
Cape Town International Airport:30 € pick up
60 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 22 Mar. 2021, 02 Apr. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 27 Apr. 2021, 16 Jun. 2021, 09 Aug. 2021, 24 Sep. 2021, 16 Dec. 2021, 25 Dec. 2021, 27 Dec. 2021.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
English Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 510 485 | 765 727 | 1020 969 | 1225 1164 | 1470 1397 | 1960 1862 | 2450 2328 | 2580 2451 | 4200 3990 | 8400 7980 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Course Brochure
Prices (PDF)
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 12
319 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 670 637 | 1005 955 | 1340 1273 | 1575 1497 | 1890 1796 | 2520 2394 | 3150 2993 | 3420 3249 | 6840 6498 | 13680 12996 |
Includes Standard English lessons in the morning and English for Life lessons in the afternoon.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Course Brochure
Prices (PDF)
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 210 200 | 355 338 | 525 499 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This is a package of 5 private lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Course Brochure
Prices (PDF)
Business
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 12
338 € 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 € | -- | 710 675 | 1065 1012 | 1420 1349 | 1625 1544 | 1950 1853 | 2275 2162 | 2600 2470 | -- | -- | -- |
The core syllabus of Business English focuses on 3 main business functions – presentations, meetings, and social exchanges. The syllabus covers the key areas of telephoning, formal and informal meetings, presentations, negotiations, business writing and socialising within the work environment.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Course Brochure
Prices (PDF)
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 12
347 € 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 € | -- | 730 694 | 1095 1041 | 1460 1387 | 1725 1639 | 2070 1967 | 2415 2295 | 2760 2622 | 3105 2950 | 3450 3278 | 3795 3606 |
This course covers a range of subjects associated with flying and the Aviation Industry. Not only pilots and air traffic controllers will find the course useful for improving their Standard English, but anyone working in aviation ground staff will as well.
It is a combination of the Standard English course in the morning, Monday to Friday, and Aviation focused classes Monday to Thursday in the afternoon.
It is a combination of the Standard English course in the morning, Monday to Friday, and Aviation focused classes Monday to Thursday in the afternoon.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Course Brochure
Prices (PDF)
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 12
347 € 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 € | -- | 730 694 | 1095 1041 | 1460 1387 | 1725 1639 | 2070 1967 | 2415 2295 | 2760 2622 | 3105 2950 | 3450 3278 | 3795 3606 |
The course consists of 15 hours of Standard course and 8 hours of English for Engineers. Starting dates are on request. The course is for Engineers or technicians who work on oil rigs, gas fields as well as all personnel employed in the Petrochemical and broader Energy sector. This also includes those who work in workshops, laboratories, support offices and general transportation.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Course Brochure
Prices (PDF)
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 12
338 € 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 € | -- | 710 675 | 1065 1012 | 1420 1349 | 1675 1592 | 2010 1910 | 2345 2228 | 2680 2546 | 3015 2865 | 3350 3183 | 3685 3501 |
The course consists of 15 hours Standard course lessons and 8 hours of English for Nursing and Healthcare. Suitable for medical personnel, nurses and all medical practitioners.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Course Brochure
Prices (PDF)
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 12
338 € 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 € | -- | 710 675 | 1065 1012 | 1420 1349 | 1675 1592 | 2010 1910 | 2345 2228 | 2680 2546 | 3015 2865 | 3350 3183 | 3685 3501 |
This course consists of the 15 hours Standard English (with PSP) in the morning and 8 hours of English for Secretaries and Administrative Staff. Starting dates are on request. Suitable for administrative personnel.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Course Brochure
Prices (PDF)
Exam Preparation
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 12
361 € 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 € | -- | -- | -- | 1520 1444 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 15 general language lessons and 8 exam preparation lessons per week. Exam fee not included.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 12
361 € 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 € | -- | -- | -- | 1520 1444 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 15 general language lessons and 8 exam preparation lessons per week. Exam fee not included.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 6
255 € 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 € | -- | -- | -- | 1070 1017 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Students will be required to put in extra time after class hours in order to prepare lesson plans and work on assignments.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 35 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
36 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
28 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 0| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 | 35 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
26 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 0| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 160 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1120 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 160 | 35 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
23 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Twin room.
Includes:
Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 0
Twin room, Breakfast
180 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 | 35 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
26 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Twin room.
Distance from school:
28 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 0
Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
140 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | 700 | 840 | 980 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 140 | 35 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
20 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Shared room (multiple beds).
Distance from school:
28 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 0
Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
100 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 100 | 35 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
15 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Shared room (multiple beds).
Distance from school:
28 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 0| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 | 35 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
30 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Twin room.
Distance from school:
6 minutes walking
Includes:
Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 0| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 35 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
36 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
6 minutes walking
Includes:
Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
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Other English schools in Cape Town offering English courses:
- What is the best price for a course at International House, Cape Town?English courses at International House start at 200 € for Private Lessons course with 5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by International House?The accommodation Atlantic Point Backpackers is the most popular among all our clients of International House
- Is airport pickup offered by International House?Yes. The school offers pickup from Cape Town International Airport (30 €)
- What is the number of students per class at International House?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International House varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 12 students (Standard English )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at International House?100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- International House offers courses for which ages?International House offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 26 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
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