UCT English Language CentreCape Town, South Africa
- Students will experience university life and culture and have access to all the university's facilities, social activities, sports clubs and societies.
- Best rated school in Cape Town
- Top rated school facilities (4.4/5.0)
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Learning progress guarantee.
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
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.
- Legal name / parent company: UCT - Humanities
- Tax registration ID: 4540125707
English Courses
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| Price in ZAR | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 6830 6489 | 13660 12977 | 20490 19466 | 25880 24586 | 38820 36879 | 48880 46436 | 61100 58045 | 66120 62814 | 110200 104690 | 120720 114684 | 5030 4779 |
Afternoon classes take place from Monday to Thursday. Friday afternoon is off.
After studying General English in the morning, you will be able to choose from a range of electives to take for four afternoons a week, to allow you to focus on the English skills that you most want to improve. These courses are for students who want to improve their English more quickly.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 24 | Additional Week |
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| Price at school Our price | 5990 5691 | 11980 11381 | 17970 17072 | 23000 21850 | 34500 32775 | 43120 40964 | 53900 51205 | 57480 54606 | 95800 91010 | 103440 98268 | 4310 4095 |
The course takes place on 2 afternoons per week from Monday to Thursday. Friday afternoon is off.
After studying General English in the morning, you will be able to choose from a range of electives to take for two afternoons a week, to allow you to focus on the English skills that you most want to improve. These courses are for students who want to improve their English more quickly.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 24 | Additional Week |
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| Price in ZAR | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 5030 4779 | 10060 9557 | 15090 14336 | 19160 18202 | 28740 27303 | 36400 34580 | 45500 43225 | 48840 46398 | 81400 77330 | 89040 84588 | 3710 3525 |
The General English course is our most popular course and is designed to meet a broad range of language learning needs. You will study the systems of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and discourse, and the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. In the afternoons you can choose to focus on the language skills you need to improve most. The General English course is taught over six levels: beginner, elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced.
Many students take General English at lower levels and move on to higher-level courses – such as IELTS exam preparation or English for Academic Purposes – when they are ready.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 9830 9339 | 19660 18677 | 29490 28016 | 38360 36442 | 47950 45553 | 57540 54663 | 67130 63774 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This option includes 20 language lessons in the morning plus 10 language excursions over 3 afternoons each week.
In addition to the General English in the morning, this course takes place 3 afternoons in the week.
The Language Excursions are out-of-classroom communication classes, where your teacher becomes your language guide. This promotes, encourages and links the practice of English through social, historical and cultural interactions.
The Language Excursions are flexible and co-ordinate with current events in Cape Town, whenever this is realistic. These excursions give you the unique opportunity of improving your English while meeting and encountering the people, energy and diversity of Cape Town.
The Language Excursions take place three afternoons a week and can only be combined with a Standard General English or IELTS course (20 lessons) in the morning.
Each excursion has a different theme. Before each excursion, teachers provide authentic, relevant language materials to prepare you for your real life adventure.
Learning Outcomes:
- Meeting the people of Cape Town
- Conversing with English speakers
- Combining theory with practice
- Building intercultural competence
- Becoming international communicators
- Building the confidence to speak fluently
- Using English in real-life contexts
- Practising social English
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
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| Price in ZAR | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 9000 8550 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9000 8550 |
10 private lessons per week tailored to your specific language needs.
Students who have specific language learning requirements may choose to have one-to-one lessons with a teacher. Your teacher will first carry out a detailed needs analysis to identify the context in which you need to use English, and the areas of the language where you need support and training. Through this process you and your teacher will agree the learning outcomes you will work towards together on your course.
The lessons can be scheduled to fit your timetable, and can be combined with other courses. Private lessons may suit students in full-time work or academic study who require support with tasks like giving a work presentation or writing a thesis. They can also be very useful to students with low levels of English to kick-start their language learning journey.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 82500 78375 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Students who have specific language learning requirements may choose to have one-to-one lessons with a teacher. Your teacher will first carry out a detailed needs analysis to identify the context in which you need to use English, and the areas of the language where you need support and training. Through this process you and your teacher will agree the learning outcomes you will work towards together on your course.
The lessons can be scheduled to fit your timetable, and can be combined with other courses. Private Lessons may suit students in full time work or academic study who require support with tasks like giving a work presentation or writing a thesis. They can also be very useful to students with low levels of English to kick-start their language learning journey.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in ZAR | 17000 16150 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
20 private lessons per week tailored to your specific language needs.
Students who have specific language learning requirements may choose to have one-to-one lessons with a teacher. Your teacher will first carry out a detailed needs analysis to identify the context in which you need to use English, and the areas of the language where you need support and training. Through this process you and your teacher will agree the learning outcomes you will work towards together on your course.
The lessons can be scheduled to fit your timetable, and can be combined with other courses. Private Lessons may suit students in full time work or academic study who require support with tasks like giving a work presentation or writing a thesis. They can also be very useful to students with low levels of English to kick-start their language learning journey.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 33000 31350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Students who have specific language learning requirements may choose to have one-to-one lessons with a teacher. Your teacher will first carry out a detailed needs analysis to identify the context in which you need to use English, and the areas of the language where you need support and training. Through this process you and your teacher will agree the learning outcomes you will work towards together on your course.
The lessons can be scheduled to fit your timetable, and can be combined with other courses. Private Lessons may suit students in full time work or academic study who require support with tasks like giving a work presentation or writing a thesis. They can also be very useful to students with low levels of English to kick-start their language learning journey.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 6830 6489 | 13660 12977 | 20490 19466 | 25880 24586 | 32350 30733 | 38820 36879 | 45290 43026 | 48880 46436 | 61100 58045 | 66120 62814 | 120720 114684 |
General English in the morning and 4 afternoon sessions to work on EAP.
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme is offered as an afternoon elective to students taking an intensive or semi-intensive course. It is aimed at students who are planning to study for a postgraduate or undergraduate degree at UCT or another university where English is the medium of instruction.
EAP course focuses broadly on the language skills and competencies you need to succeed in an English-speaking academic environment, including academic writing, giving presentations, making oral arguments, understanding lectures and note-taking. The course is comprised of a Speaking and Listening module and a Reading and Writing module.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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| Price in ZAR | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 5990 5691 | 11980 11381 | 17970 17072 | 23000 21850 | 28750 27313 | 34500 32775 | 40250 38238 | 43120 40964 | 53900 51205 | 57480 54606 | 103440 98268 |
General English in the morning and 2 afternoon sessions to work on EAP.
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme is offered as an afternoon elective to students taking an intensive or semi intensive course. It is aimed at students who are planning to study a postgraduate or undergraduate degree at UCT or another university where English is the medium of instruction.
EAP course focuses broadly on the language skills and competencies you need to succeed in an English speaking academic environment, including academic writing, giving presentations, making oral arguments, understanding lectures and note-taking. The course is comprised of a Speaking and Listening module and a Reading and Writing module.
The Speaking and Listening module will teach you to understand lectures, take part in seminars and tutorial discussions, give presentations and formulate a spoken argument.
The Reading and Writing module will teach you to read and understand academic books and articles and produce complex written academic texts with a well constructed argument.
Learning Outcomes:
- Presenting and supporting a spoken argument
- Defending an argument using evaluative language
- Engaging in collaborative discussion
- Summarizing key concepts
- Identifying key points in lectures
- Note-taking techniques
- Using visuals in presentations
Quick Guide: - Presenting a written argument
- Structuring a range of essay types
- Using key academic vocabulary
- Constructing complex sentences
- Identifying arguments and evidence in a text
- Evaluating a written argument
- Navigating complex extended texts
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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| Price in ZAR | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 6830 6489 | 13660 12977 | 20490 19466 | 25880 24586 | 32350 30733 | 38820 36879 | 45290 43026 | 48880 46436 | 61100 58045 | 66120 62814 | 120720 114684 |
This course is ideal for you if you mainly need to use English at work, or in a business environment.
General English in the morning plus afternoon session devoted to Business English.
The Business English course is offered as an afternoon elective to students taking an intensive or semi intensive course. This course is ideal for you if you mainly need to use English at work or in a business environment.
The course covers a range of business and work related topics, including speaking in meetings, giving presentations, negotiating, email and report writing, networking, making decisions and many more.
The course adopts a learner-centred approach, with the course content adapted to the professional fields and contexts most suited to the learners in the class.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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| Price in ZAR | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 5990 5691 | 11980 11381 | 17970 17072 | 23000 21850 | 28750 27313 | 34500 32775 | 40250 38238 | 43120 40964 | 53900 51205 | 57480 54606 | 103440 98268 |
General English in the morning and 2 afternoon sessions to work on Business English.
The Business English course is offered as an afternoon elective to students taking an intensive or semi intensive course. This course is ideal for you if you mainly need to use English at work or in a business environment.
The course covers a range of business and work related topics, including speaking in meetings, giving presentations, negotiating, email and report writing, networking, making decisions and many more.
The course adopts a learner-centred approach, with the course content adapted to the professional fields and contexts most suited to the learners in the class.
The Business English course takes place in the afternoons twice or four times a week, and is combined with a Standard course in the morning.
The Business English course covers the language functions most often found in a business or professional context.
Learning Outcomes:
- Writing effective business correspondence
- Chairing and participating in meetings
- Language for diplomacy and negotiation
- Delivering presentations
- Writing reports and memoranda
- Telephoning and video conferencing
- Describing processes, case and effect
- Social English and networking
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 24 |
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| Price in ZAR | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 6830 6489 | 13660 12977 | 20490 19466 | 25880 24586 | 32350 30733 | 38820 36879 | 48880 46436 | 61100 58045 | 66120 62814 | 110200 104690 | 120720 114684 |
Success in a Cambridge English Qualification can afford you better job opportunities and access to many universities. Each Cambridge English Qualification is based on a level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
The two Cambridge Exam Preparation courses at ELC are aimed at preparing students for the Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) and Cambridge B2 First. The courses will give you a deep insight into each exam’s scoring criteria and structure. You will gain an understanding of the test questions you can expect to encounter, with plenty of practice tests, so you feel confident on exam day. You will also learn crucial time management strategies while honing your skills in the four core skills that will be tested in the exam – speaking, reading, writing, and listening.
Suitable for students at a B2 CEFR level, the B2 First Cambridge English qualification is widely accepted by businesses and educational institutions internationally. Our B2 First Preparation course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to approach the exam with confidence. As the exam tests your ability to give opinions and present arguments in both spoken and written English, you will receive both theoretical and practical training in these areas.
The exam is comprised of four papers, with the speaking component of the B2 First exam is conducted in person with examiners, as well as another candidate in order to mimic a real-life setting. Therefore students will receive intensive practice in communicating with native and non-native speakers. In addition, you will broaden your grammar and lexicon.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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| Price in ZAR | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 6830 6489 | 13660 12977 | 20490 19466 | 25880 24586 | 32350 30733 | 38820 36879 | 45290 43026 | 48880 46436 | 61100 58045 | 66120 62814 | 120720 114684 |
ELTS exam can be taken monthly in Cape Town with the British Council, subject to availability. Exam fees not included.
These courses are designed to prepare you for the IELTS academic English exams, with focused training in exam strategies and techniques to allow you to maximise your potential and achieve the grade you need. As a university language centre, we are committed to supporting our students in reaching the level they need to successfully apply to university.
These courses run all year round and the exam can be taken at regular intervals at a local test centre. Courses can be combined with afternoon electives in an Intensive or Semi-intensive course, and many of out more academically focused students take IELTS preparation in combination with our English for academic purposes course. The course can be quite challenging, so be prepared!
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 24 |
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| Price in ZAR | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 5990 5691 | 11980 11381 | 17970 17072 | 23000 21850 | 28750 27313 | 34500 32775 | 43120 40964 | 53900 51205 | 57480 54606 | 95800 91010 | 103440 98268 |
ELTS exam can be taken monthly in Cape Town with the British Council, subject to availability. Exam fees not included.
These courses are designed to prepare you for the IELTS academic English exams, with focused training in exam strategies and techniques to allow you to maximise your potential and achieve the grade you need. As a university language centre, we are committed to supporting our students in reaching the level they need to successfully apply to university.
These courses run all year round and the exam can be taken at regular intervals at a local test centre. Courses can be combined with afternoon electives in an Intensive or Semi-intensive course, and many of out more academically focused students take IELTS preparation in combination with our English for academic purposes course. The course can be quite challenging, so be prepared!
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:50 - 16:10
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 24 |
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| Price in ZAR | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 5030 4779 | 10060 9557 | 15090 14336 | 19160 18202 | 23950 22753 | 28740 27303 | 36400 34580 | 45500 43225 | 48840 46398 | 81400 77330 | 89040 84588 |
IELTS exam can be taken monthly in Cape Town with the British Council, subject to availability. Exam fees not included.
These courses are designed to prepare you for the IELTS academic English exams, with focused training in exam strategies and techniques to allow you to maximise your potential and achieve the grade you need. As a university language centre, we are committed to supporting our students in reaching the level they need to successfully apply to university.
These courses run all year round and the exam can be taken at regular intervals at a local test centre. Courses can be combined with afternoon electives in an Intensive or Semi-intensive course, and many of out more academically focused students take IELTS preparation in combination with our English for academic purposes course. The course can be quite challenging, so be prepared!
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Information for all courses offered by UCT English Language Centre
Course change fee: ZAR 1000
01 Jan 2024, 21 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 27 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 17 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 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
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UCT English Language Centre
SATSA
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Facilities for islamic students
Halal food offered at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Arabic homestays available
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 25Free parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Adapted for blind students
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
1200 ZAR return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | 10 km |
| Cooking | | 5 km |
| Cricket | | 15 km |
| Dancing | | 5 km |
| Diving | | 15 km |
| Field Hockey | | 15 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 10 km |
| Golf | | 10 km |
| Horse riding | | 30 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 15 km |
| Music | | 15 km |
| Rugby | | 15 km |
| Sailing | | 15 km |
| Squash | | 10 km |
| Swimming | | 15 km |
| Tennis | | 10 km |
| Volleyball | | 10 km |
| Windsurfing | | 15 km |
| Yoga | | 5 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Cultural activities
Football
Volleyball
First Thursday
Sunset on Signal Hill
The social programme offers free and budget-friendly activities for students to enjoy.
Adults - Paid activities
Shark Cage Diving R.3795
Peninsula Safari R.1650
Aquila Game Safari R.2795
Table Mountain R.480
Ziplining R.2000
Surfing lesson R.1290
Jazz Dinner R.2500
Accommodation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 3675 | 7350 | 11025 | 14700 | 18375 | 22050 | 25725 | 29400 | 36750 | 40320 | 3360 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The residence is self-catering with a fully equipped communal kitchen and living/dining area. Each room is equipped with a smart TV with Netflix and DSTV, and all linen, cutlery and crockery are provided. The residence also has modern security features for your peace of mind. Each bathroom in the residence is shared between four students.
The central location of the Yellow House is one of its main attractions. Situated in the heart of the city, the popular tourist attractions of Long Street and Greenmarket Square are on your doorstep, along with all the normal amenities such as shops, banks, bars and restaurants. The ELC campus is a fifteen minute walk away, or a short hop on the MyCiti bus.
The Yellow House has eighteen rooms available in standard or large sizes, five shared bathrooms, and a shared kitchen and living room. Outside it has a garden and decked courtyard with a Braai area for relaxing on a summer’s evening, and amazing views over Cape Town, Lion’s Head and Table Mountain.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 4130 | 8260 | 12390 | 16520 | 20650 | 24780 | 28910 | 33040 | 41300 | 44520 | 3710 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation means staying in a home (apartment or house) with a local South African host mother or host family. This give students a great opportunity to immerse themselves in South African life and culture, and practice English with native speakers in a real-life setting. Chatting daily to your hosts is a wonderful way to develop your English outside of the classroom.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 3710 | 7420 | 11130 | 14840 | 18550 | 22260 | 25970 | 29680 | 37100 | 40320 | 3360 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation means staying in a home (apartment or house) with a local South African host mother or host family. This give students a great opportunity to immerse themselves in South African life and culture, and practice English with native speakers in a real-life setting. Chatting daily to your hosts is a wonderful way to develop your English outside of the classroom.
Most of the Homestay accommodation is located in two areas in Cape Town: historic Bokaap in the City Centre, and the Atlantic Seaboard, which includes Green Point and Seapoint. The Homestays in Bokaap are a short walk from the campus, while students on the Atlantic Seaboard usually take the MyCiti bus or an Uber to get to school.
Breakfast and dinner are provided by your host, and you would usually expect to eat with them. Free WiFi and laundry services are also included, but do bear in mind that internet speeds in South Africa may be slower than you are used to!
The family was very hospitable and the house was pleasant, yet I expected something different. For the price, you can stay in luxury areas in Cape Town.
It would have been just as well if you had pointed out to me the high crime rate, that you don't wear jewellery ..."
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 4060 | 8120 | 12180 | 16240 | 20300 | 24360 | 28420 | 32480 | 40600 | 44520 | 3710 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
These studio apartment units are located on the ninth floor of a 14-storey building.
The building has a roof-top deck, a cafeteria, a gym, ATM, Wi-Fi and self-access laundry. Each unit offers a private room with ensuite bathroom and a kitchenette and is equipped with a TV, linen, cutlery and crockery. The rooms are serviced weekly and the building also has modern security features for your peace of mind.
The apartments are centrally located near to popular tourist attractions like Long Street, Company’s Gardens and Greenmarket Square, along with all the usual city centre amenities such as shops, banks, bars and restaurants.
Our Adderley Street apartments offers private, comfortable and convenient accommodation for your stay.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ZAR | 3500 | 7000 | 10500 | 14000 | 17500 | 21000 | 24500 | 28000 | 35000 | 38220 | 3185 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The residence is self-catering with a fully equipped communal kitchen and living/dining area. Each room is equipped with a smart TV with Netflix and DSTV, and all linen, cutlery and crockery are provided. The residence also has modern security features for your peace of mind. Each bathroom in the residence is shared between four students.
The central location of the Yellow House is one of its main attractions. Situated in the heart of the city, the popular tourist attractions of Long Street and Greenmarket Square are on your doorstep, along with all the normal amenities such as shops, banks, bars and restaurants. The ELC campus is a fifteen minute walk away, or a short hop on the MyCiti bus.
The Yellow House has eighteen rooms available in standard or large sizes, five shared bathrooms, and a shared kitchen and living room. Outside it has a garden and decked courtyard with a Braai area for relaxing on a summer’s evening, and amazing views over Cape Town, Lion’s Head and Table Mountain.
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Student opinions about UCT English Language Centre, Cape Town
- unfortunately it was semester break
- the teachers were very motivated, committed and creative
- this refers to the choice of topics and varied lesson design
- Interesting current topics were chosen: Environment, countries' stereotypes of people, slavery; (we visited a museum during class - Slave Lodge), women's rights - was especially exciting as there were only young Saudi Arabian men in my class
- scientific writing and also creative writing were practised.
- The highlight for me was the tutorial system - I didn't know it yet.”
Unfortunately, there were only 3 days of extracurricular activities in one week. Nothing at the weekend and given the fact that I was almost the only European and due to criminality, solo tours are far too dangerous and not possible, I could not use the potential of the many possibilities... What a pity.
I had asked specifically about this and it was confirmed to me that activities were taking place.
I was not happy about that.”
- Good contact person availability, good organisation”
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3.12 Rosedale Building, UCT Hiddingh Campus, 32-37 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - 8001 Cape Town 
- Avenue English
- Bayswater, Central City
- Cape Town School of English, Claremont
- EC English, Foreshore
- EC English 30+, Foreshore
- EF International Language Center, Gardens
- ES Summer Camp
- Good Hope Studies, Newlands
- Influent
- International House, Cape Town City Centre
- InTuition
- LAL, Sea Point
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Questions and answers about UCT English Language Centre
- What time are the classes?“All students take the morning session of classes. There are three classes, from 09.00 to 10.40, 11.00 to 11.50 and 12.00 to 12.50. Students on intensive and semi-intensive courses also take two elective classes in the afternoon. These run from 13.50 to 15.00 and 15.15 to 16.10. Students on semi-intensive courses take two afternoons a week, while students on intensive courses take four afternoons a week.”Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 28, 2022
- Will I get a certificate after the course?“Yes, students receive a University of Cape Town certificate of attendance with your course details and exit level. To receive the certificate, you need to attend at least 80% of your classes.”Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 28, 2022
- What are the different levels?“There are six General English levels: Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced. Students are tested before the course and put in one of these classes based on the result of the test, and can also move between levels based on the teacher’s assessment”Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 28, 2022
- What is UCT teaching?“At the English Language Centre we believe that the students are the most important factor in the learning process. Our approach recognises that different people learn in different ways, and that the role of the teacher is to facilitate the learning process according to your individual abilities, interests and learning style, and this is why you and your classmates will have an active role in deciding the material, topics and activities you will use in your class. We also want to enable you to be autonomous learners and take responsibility for your own learning.”Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 28, 2022
- Do I need to do a test when I arrive?“You will be given a placement test on your first day, to find out your English level and place you in the correct class. For online courses, we will send you a test by email.”Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 28, 2022
- What will happen on my first day?“When you arrive you will have orientation and placement testing. First, you will complete a short level test and interview, so we can find out which class level will suit you best, and this is followed by an orientation talk about the Centre and life in Cape Town, and a tour of the school and Hiddingh Campus. Your first classes will begin after lunch if your course includes afternoon classes, or the following day if you are only studying in the mornings.
”Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 28, 2022 - Can I choose a mixture of course options?“Yes, you can. For example, you could book 3 weeks of General English and then 2 weeks of General English plus Language Excursions and then even go back to only General English again if you wish.”Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 28, 2022
- Do you have boarding school? A campus?“Yes we do offer student accommodation in our school residence”Tabassum, from UCT English Language Centre, Cape Town - Mar 02, 2023
- Is the school equipped with computers and WLAN?“Yes, the school has a computer room and offers free WLAN access.”Martin Zakostelecky, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 21, 2023
FAQ about UCT English Language Centre, Cape Town
- How long does it take to communicate fluently in English? Are 10 weeks enough to reach my goal?“In our experience, this depends on your starting level. But you should keep in mind that to pass from one level to another you need at least 4 weeks of course. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 27, 2023
- I saw that the school organise some activities, is this cost included in the cost of the course?
“The school does offer excursions but there are not included in the fees. Some of which are free and some of which are not. A sample of the activities programme and their cost can be found in the section "Leisure".”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 27, 2023 - Do you have an emphasis on American English or British English?“Every English dialect is based on the same grammatical rules. This is what we focus on learning to apply the well-known rules of English fluently in speech, regardless of dialect.
We give you the foundations and then you can make your English more British, American or even Australian.”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 17, 2023 - What is the number of students per class at University of Capetown English Language Centre?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at University of Capetown English Language Centre varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 10) to 20 students (General English + Language Excursions)
- 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.
- Which countries are students of UCT English Language Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at UCT English Language Centre comes from Saudi Arabia with a 30% representation, followed by students from Germany (16%) and Brazil (7%).
- 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 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
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