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UCT English Language Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

Among the Top 20% most popular English schools in South Africa in the last 12 months
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Rating: 5.0/5.0

1 Students' Overall Rating of UCT English Language Centre, Cape Town

What we like about the school

  • All our students automatically become UCT Students
  • Best rated school in South Africa
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
  • Excellent rating of student apartments
  • Top rated social activities
  • Top rated school facilities

UCT English Language Centre

  • Conveniently situated on the University of Cape Town's Hiddingh Campus - the Centre sits in the heart of the city close to shops, restaurants, banks, cafés and night life. You will also have full access to the university's free bus shuttle service, student library, computer rooms, cafés, sports clubs and societies. The Centre also offers courses to anyone interested in becoming certified to teach English as a foreign language anywhere in the world.
  • The language school UCT English Language Centre was founded in Cape Town, South Africa in 2015.
  • Address: UCT Hiddingh Campus, 32 - 37 Orange Street, 8001 - Cape Town, South Africa (see on map)
  • Legal name / parent company: UCT - Humanities
  • Tax registration ID: 4540125707
  • Covid-19 Status: School currently open

Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by UCT English Language Centre


Opening date ONLY for student already in Cape Town
International >> online courses only available.
COVID 19 Safety measures have been implemented. The maximum class size has been reduced to 7 students to assure social distancing.
COVID-19 measurements are implemented at all accommodation options. This includes regular sanitizing and cleaning of student rooms and communal facilities.

Accreditations and Quality seals

EduSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalSATSA, Cape Town Tourism

Facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Free WIFI

Classroom equipment

  • TV in most classrooms

  • Air conditioning in all classrooms

  • Heating in all classrooms

  • Ample natural light in all classrooms

Number of classrooms:

12

Number of public PC workstations:

10

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 Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee

Course material:

Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.

Average age of students

Average number of levels

  • Adult courses in summer: 6
  • Adult courses throughout the year: 6

Minimum age of students

  • 18 years

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):

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Optional airport transfer

Cape Town International Airport:
450 ZAR pick up
900 ZAR return (both ways)

Days without class

In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 21 Mar. 2021, 22 Mar. 2021, 02 Apr. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 27 Apr. 2021, 01 May 2021, 16 Jun. 2021, 09 Aug. 2021, 24 Sep. 2021, 16 Dec. 2021, 25 Dec. 2021, 26 Dec. 2021, 27 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

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General Language
Semi Intensive English Recommended English course Most Popular English course
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 25 | Max. group size: 14
4152  ZAR per week
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FREE changes
Free cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course. Valid for bookings from April 2020.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 20 24 Additional Week
Price in ZAR 4370 4152 8740 8303 13110 12455 16600 15770 24900 23655 31440 29868 39300 37335 41880 39786 69800 66310 76080 72276 3170 3012
Price in US$ 281 562 842 1066 1599 2019 2523 2689 4481 4885 204
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
5 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  - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:50  - 16:10
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
Course Brochure
UCT English Language Centre Brochure (PDF)
UCT English Language Centre Brochure (PDF)
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General English Popular English course
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 14
3629 ZAR per week
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FREE changes
Free cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course. Valid for bookings from April 2020.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 20 24 Additional Week
Price in ZAR 3820 3629 7640 7258 11460 10887 14480 13756 21720 20634 27520 26144 34400 32680 36840 34998 61400 58330 66720 63384 2780 2641
Price in US$ 246 491 736 930 1395 1767 2209 2366 3942 4284 179
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  - 13:00
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
Course Brochure
UCT English Language Centre Brochure (PDF)
UCT English Language Centre Brochure (PDF)
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Intensive General English
Lessons per week: 30 | Max. group size: 14
4741 ZAR per week
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FREE changes
Free cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course. Valid for bookings from April 2020.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 20 24 Additional Week
Price in ZAR 4990 4741 9980 9481 14970 14222 18960 18012 28440 27018 35920 34124 44900 42655 48000 45600 80000 76000 87120 82764 3630 3449
Price in US$ 321 641 962 1218 1826 2306 2883 3082 5136 5593 234
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  - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:50  - 16:10
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
Course Brochure
UCT English Language Centre Brochure (PDF)
UCT English Language Centre Brochure (PDF)
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General English + Language Excursions
Lessons per week: 30 | Max. group size: 20
7382 ZAR per week
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FREE changes
Free cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course. Valid for bookings from April 2020.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price in ZAR 7770 7382 15540 14763 23310 22145 30280 28766 37850 35958 45420 43149 52990 50341 -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 499 998 1497 1944 2430 2916 3402 -- -- -- --
This option includes 20 language lessons in the morning plus 10 language excursions over 3 afternoons each week.
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  - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:50  - 16:10
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
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Exam Preparation
IELTS Exam Preparation
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 14
3629 ZAR per week
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FREE changes
Free cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course. Valid for bookings from April 2020.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 20 24 Additional Week
Price in ZAR 3820 3629 7640 7258 11460 10887 14480 13756 21720 20634 27520 26144 34400 32680 36840 34998 61400 58330 66720 63384 2070 1967
Price in US$ 246 491 736 930 1395 1767 2209 2366 3942 4284 133
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  - 13:00
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Course Brochure
UCT English Language Centre Brochure (PDF)
UCT English Language Centre Brochure (PDF)
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Note: All courses offered by UCT English Language Centre, Cape Town can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
School's administrative fee: 750.00 ZAR
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 500 ZAR. 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.

Accommodation

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Homestay - Private Bathroom Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
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Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
3100 ZAR per week
Less
weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional Week
Price in ZAR 3100 6200 9300 12400 15500 18600 21700 24800 31000 32400 2700
Price in US$ 210 419 629 838 1048 1257 1467 1676 2095 2190 183
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price extra night:
443 ZAR (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Homestay - Shared Bathroom
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Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
2700 ZAR per week
weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional Week
Price in ZAR 2700 5400 8100 10800 13500 16200 18900 21600 27000 28800 2400
Price in US$ 183 365 548 730 913 1095 1278 1460 1825 1947 163
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price extra night:
386 ZAR (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
ELC Student Residence - Large Room
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Single room, No meals
2660 ZAR per week
weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional Week
Price in ZAR 2660 5320 7980 10640 13300 15960 18620 21280 26600 28560 2380
Price in US$ 180 360 540 720 899 1079 1259 1439 1798 1930 161
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price extra night:
380 ZAR (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Basketball15 km
Cooking5 km
Cricket15 km
Dancing5 km
Diving15 km
Field Hockey15 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf15 km
Horse riding30 km
Mountainbiking15 km
Music15 km
Rugby15 km
Sailing15 km
Squash15 km
Swimming15 km
Tennis15 km
Volleyball15 km
Windsurfing15 km
Yoga5 km

Reviews

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Brochures

UCT English Language Centre Brochure (PDF)
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    FAQ about UCT English Language Centre, Cape Town

  • English courses at UCT English Language Centre start at 3629 ZAR for General English course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay - Private Bathroom is the most popular among all our clients of University of Capetown English Language Centre
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Cape Town International Airport (450 ZAR)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at University of Capetown English Language Centre varies from 14 students (Semi Intensive English ) to 20 students (General English + Language Excursions)
  • 100% of teachers at UCT English Language Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at UCT English Language Centre comes from Saudi Arabia with a 30% representation, followed by students from Brazil (20%) and Germany (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • UCT English Language Centre offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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