What we like about the school
- 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
The language school UCT English Language Centre was founded in Cape Town, South Africa in 2015. 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 school address is: UCT Hiddingh Campus, 32 - 37 Orange Street, 8001 - Cape Town, South Africa (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
Facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
12Our 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 Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average age of students
- in summer: 25 years
- throughout the year: 25 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
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
Optional airport transfer
Cape Town International Airport:500 ZAR pick up
1000 ZAR return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 21 Mar. 2020, 10 Apr. 2020, 13 Apr. 2020, 27 Apr. 2020, 01 May 2020, 16 Jun. 2020, 09 Aug. 2020, 10 Aug. 2020, 24 Sep. 2020, 16 Dec. 2020, 25 Dec. 2020, 26 Dec. 2020.
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
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 12
4152 ZAR per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 4370 4152 | 8740 8303 | 13110 12455 | 16600 15770 | 24900 23655 | 31440 29868 | 39300 37335 | 41880 39786 | 76080 72276 | 76080 72276 | 3170 3012 |
| Price in US$ | 240 | 479 | 718 | 909 | 1363 | 1721 | 2151 | 2292 | 4164 | 4164 | 174 |
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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 3820 3629 | 7640 7258 | 11460 10887 | 14480 13756 | 21720 20634 | 27520 26144 | 34400 32680 | 36840 34998 | 39910 37915 | 66720 63384 | 2780 2641 |
| Price in US$ | 210 | 419 | 628 | 793 | 1189 | 1507 | 1883 | 2017 | 2185 | 3652 | 153 |
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 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:00 - 12:50
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:00 - 12:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 4990 4741 | 9980 9481 | 14970 14222 | 18960 18012 | 28440 27018 | 35920 34124 | 44900 42655 | 48000 45600 | 52000 49400 | 87120 82764 | 3630 3449 |
| Price in US$ | 274 | 547 | 820 | 1038 | 1557 | 1966 | 2458 | 2627 | 2846 | 4768 | 199 |
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 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
Exam Preparation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 3820 3629 | 7640 7258 | 11460 10887 | 14480 13756 | 21720 20634 | 27520 26144 | 34400 32680 | 36840 34998 | 70610 67080 | 66720 63384 | 2780 2641 |
| Price in US$ | 210 | 419 | 628 | 793 | 1189 | 1507 | 1883 | 2017 | 3865 | 3652 | 153 |
Starting dates
2020: 06 Jan. 2020, 06 Apr. 2020, 28 Sep. 2020.
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 - 12:50
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Exam dates
14 Mar. 2020, 10 Jun. 2020, 05 Dec. 2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 3820 3629 | 7640 7258 | 11460 10887 | 14480 13756 | 21720 20634 | 27520 26144 | 34400 32680 | 36840 34998 | 39910 37915 | 66720 63384 | 2780 2641 |
| Price in US$ | 210 | 419 | 628 | 793 | 1189 | 1507 | 1883 | 2017 | 2185 | 3652 | 153 |
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 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:00 - 12:50
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:00 - 12:50
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
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
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
2765 ZAR per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 2765 | 5530 | 8295 | 11060 | 13825 | 16590 | 19355 | 22120 | 27650 | 29820 | 2485 |
| Price in US$ | 160 | 319 | 478 | 638 | 797 | 956 | 1115 | 1275 | 1593 | 1718 | 144 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
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
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
2625 ZAR per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 2625 | 5250 | 7875 | 10500 | 13125 | 15750 | 18375 | 21000 | 26250 | 27720 | 2310 |
| Price in US$ | 152 | 303 | 454 | 605 | 757 | 908 | 1059 | 1210 | 1513 | 1597 | 134 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
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
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
2765 ZAR per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 2765 | 5530 | 8295 | 11060 | 13825 | 16590 | 19355 | 22120 | 27650 | 29820 | 2485 |
| Price in US$ | 160 | 319 | 478 | 638 | 797 | 956 | 1115 | 1275 | 1593 | 1718 | 144 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, 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| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | 15 km |
| Cooking | | 5 km |
| Cricket | | 15 km |
| Dancing | | 5 km |
| Diving | | 15 km |
| Field Hockey | | 15 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
| Golf | | 15 km |
| Horse riding | | 30 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 15 km |
| Music | | 15 km |
| Rugby | | 15 km |
| Sailing | | 15 km |
| Squash | | 15 km |
| Swimming | | 15 km |
| Tennis | | 15 km |
| Volleyball | | 15 km |
| Windsurfing | | 15 km |
| Yoga | | 5 km |
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Overall rating
1 authentic review from students who reserved with usCity
5.0/5.0
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Other English schools in Cape Town offering English courses:
- EC English
- EF International Language Center, Gardens
- English One, Central Cape Town
- Eurocentres, Central City
- Good Hope Studies, Newlands
- English school in Cape Town: INTERLINK School of Languages
- International House, Sea Point
- Kurus English
- LAL
- Language Teaching Centre, LTC
- Oxford English Academy
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- The International English School, Somerset West
- What is the best price for a course at 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.
- Is airport pickup offered by UCT English Language Centre?Yes. The school offers pickup from Cape Town International Airport (500 ZAR)
- What is the number of students per class at UCT English Language Centre?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at UCT English Language Centre varies from 12 students (Semi Intensive English ) to 14 students (Intensive General English)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at UCT English Language Centre?100% of teachers at UCT English Language Centre hold a university degree. 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.
- UCT English Language Centre offers courses for which ages?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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