Language Teaching Centre, LTCCape Town, South Africa
Location: Language Teaching Centre, LTC Cape Town is located in the naturally beautiful city of Cape Town, on South Africa's southwest coast. The school is situated in Touchstone House business centre in Cape Town's city centre. Attractions within walking distance of the school include the Artscape Theatre Centre, the Castle of Good Hope, District Six Museum, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa and the V&A Waterfront commercial shopping complex. The school is also within walking distance of many amenities, eateries, restaurants, and attractions. Signal Hill is also within walking distance of the school.
Course selection: LTC Cape Town provides language courses, in various languages, to students of all levels. In addition to General English, the school also provides Exam preparation programmes (TOEFL, IELTS, FCE, CAE) and Business English. Part-time courses are also available for learning German, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
- The language school Language Teaching Centre, LTC was founded in Cape Town, South Africa in 1996.
- Legal name / parent company: Cultural Crossroads T/A LTC
- Tax registration ID: 2003/081898/23
- Abbreviated name of school: LTC Cape Town
English Courses
The General English Course is ideal if you want to improve your everyday communication skills and you prefer to study in a class with other students. Small classes and well-trained teachers guarantee fast progress.
The General English Course teaches students the basics of the language including the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening, in addition to pronunciation and English grammar.
LTC uses the National Geographic English material to supplement the Courses. The syllabus is perfectly-balanced and has a strong grammar focus. It is the world’s best-selling adult English course. The class audio CD puts a focus on listening, word and syllable stress and intonation. It gives the student a chance to enhance his or her listening skills through exposure to different accents.
The course book includes a thorough Grammar Reference section to assist with the understanding and implementation of the various concepts. The course material is up to date and focuses on various cultures.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
The General English Intensive Course is for student who want to learn English fast. It’s the most popular English Course at LTC.
The course teaches students the basics of the language including the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening, in addition to pronunciation and English grammar.
LTC uses the National Geographic English material to supplement the Courses. The syllabus is perfectly-balanced and has a strong grammar focus. It is the world’s best-selling adult English course. The class audio CD puts a focus on listening, word and syllable stress and intonation. It gives the student a chance to enhance his or her listening skills through exposure to different accents.
The course book includes a thorough Grammar Reference section to assist with the understanding and implementation of the various concepts. The course material is up to date and focuses on various cultures.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
This course consists of two different types of lessons. First, you attend group lessons in the morning, followed by English private lessons, in order to focus on what you wish to enhance in your communication.
General English lessons run from 09:00 to 12:30.
Private lessons run from 13:30 until 15:00.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
The English Crash Course is a full day course. This means that you must be available for the whole day in order to attend your course. Depending on your goal in the language, you may choose to do the course for however long you wish, but would need to book a minimum of 2 weeks.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:00
You will be placed in a “group class” according to your individual level.
The online group classes are covering the General English curriculum.
English Online Private Lessons can be booked at a time that suits you between Mondays and Fridays. Depending on your goal in the language, you may book for however long you need to reach that goal. The lessons are 45 minutes each, but you may book a double lesson, which goes for one and half hours. For example, if you book your session from 14:00 until 15:30, it means that you have used up two of your lessons.
English Private Lessons can be booked at a time that suits you between Mondays and Fridays. Depending on your goal in the language, you may book for however long you need to reach that goal. The lessons are 45 minutes each, but you may book your teacher for 2 or 3 hours at a time if so required. For example, if you book your session from 14:00 until 15:30, it means that you have used up two of your lessons.
The TOEFL Examination Preparation Course is usually booked for a 6-week period. To attend the prep course, you must have completed the Upper-Intermediate (B2) level, but your level will be tested before the course commences. The course can be run for a shorter period, depending on your skill in the language. If, for example, you are a native speaker of English, you will require at least 2 weeks.
LTC will provide you the course material in the first lesson. This usually consists of a book and CD, and you will need to bring your own notebook and pens to class. The lessons are interactive and focus on developing all four language skills; Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. At the end of your course, you will have to take several tests to ensure that you are ready to write the official examination.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
The Cambridge FCE Preparation Course is usually booked for a 6-week period. To attend the prep course, you must have completed the Upper-Intermediate (B2) level, but your level will be tested before the course commences. The course can be run for a shorter period, depending on your skill in the language. If, for example, you are a native speaker of English, you will require at least 2 weeks.
LTC will provide you the course material in the first lesson. This usually consists of a book and CD, and you will need to bring your own notebook and pens to class. The lessons are interactive and focus on developing all four language skills; Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. At the end of your course, you will have to take several tests to ensure that you are ready to write the official examination.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
The Cambridge CAE Preparation Course is usually booked for a 6-week period. To attend the prep course, you must have completed the Upper-Intermediate (B2) level, but your level will be tested before the course commences. The course can be run for a shorter period, depending on your skill in the language. If, for example, you are a native speaker of English, you will require at least 2 weeks.
LTC will provide you the course material in the first lesson. This usually consists of a book and CD, and you will need to bring your own notebook and pens to class. The lessons are interactive and focus on developing all four language skills; Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. At the end of your course, you will have to take several tests to ensure that you are ready to write the official examination.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
The IELTS Exam Preparation Course is usually booked for a 6-week period. To attend the prep course, you must have completed the Upper-Intermediate (B2) level, but your level will be tested before the course commences. The course can be run for a shorter period, depending on your skill in the language. If, for example, you are a native speaker of English, you will require at least 2 weeks.
LTC will provide you the course material in the first lesson. This usually consists of a book and CD, and you will need to bring your own notebook and pens to class. The lessons are interactive and focus on developing all four language skills; Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. At the end of your course, you will have to take several tests to ensure that you are ready to write the official examination.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Information for all courses offered by Language Teaching Centre, LTC
Course material cost EUR 50 per course level.
01 Jan 2024, 21 Mar 2024, 22 Mar 2024, 27 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 16 Jun 2024, 09 Aug 2024, 24 Sep 2024, 16 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- 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 assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
Language Teaching Centre, LTC (LTC)
“We are proud to offer a personalised learning environment at LTC for more than 22 years”
General school facilities
Computer lab
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free WIFI
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 7Number of public PC workstations: 2Paid parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
free airport transfer without additional costs one way
70 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | - | 3 km |
Baseball | - | 4 km |
Basketball | - | 4 km |
Cooking | | 3 km |
Cricket | | 3 km |
Dancing | | 2 km |
Diving | | 2 km |
Field Hockey | - | 4 km |
Football (soccer) | | 3 km |
Golf | | 2 km |
Horse riding | | 2 km |
Mountainbiking | | 5 km |
Music | | 2 km |
Rugby | | 3 km |
Sailing | | 2 km |
Squash | | 2 km |
Swimming | | 3 km |
Tennis | | 3 km |
Volleyball | | 3 km |
Windsurfing | | 3 km |
Yoga | | 3 km |
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FAQ about Language Teaching Centre, LTC, Cape Town
- Is airport pickup offered by Language Teaching Centre, LTC?Yes. The school offers pickup from Cape Town International Airport (35 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Language Teaching Centre?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Language Teaching Centre varies from 1 students (English Online Private Lessons ) to 15 students (English Online Group Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Language Teaching Centre, LTC?80% of teachers at Language Teaching Centre, LTC hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Language Teaching Centre, LTC from?The highest Nationality percentage at Language Teaching Centre, LTC comes from Germany with a 10% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (10%) and Brazil (5%).
- Language Teaching Centre, LTC offers courses for which ages?Language Teaching Centre, LTC offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.