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20 English Language Schools in South Africa - Ranking 2023

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TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
EC English
Students 18-30 years
4.2

Rating: 4.2

(5)
TOP Rated by
Students 30-49 years
UCT English Language Centre
Students 30-49 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
UCT English Language Centre
Students 50+ years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(3)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students all ages
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
UCT English Language Centre
Quality of teaching
5.0

Rating: 5

(5)
TOP Rated by
Leisure programme
Good Hope Studies
Leisure programme
4.1

Rating: 4.1

(7)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
UCT English Language Centre
Value for money
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(5)
TOP Rated by
Location of school
UCT English Language Centre
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(5)

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Information about South Africa

South Africa offers the world's greatest natural beauty. It has great wildlife-watching and also beautiful cosmopolitan cities like Johannesburg. But what makes this country appealing to everyone are its natural panoramas and its culture. Jump from the semi-desert of the Karoo to the subtropical coast of Kazulu-Natal, ending at the waterfront of chic Cape town. South Africa is the place to combine land and sea!

Key Facts about South Africa

Population: 57,780,000
Capital: Pretoria
Time zone: GMT +2
Currency: ZAR (1 ZAR = 0.0514 USD)
Telephone country code: +27
Largest cities in South Africa:
  • 1. Cape Town: 3,500,000
  • 2. Durban: 3,100,000
  • 3. Johannesburg: 2,000,000
  • 4. Soweto: 1,700,000
  • 5. Pretoria: 1,600,000
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of South Africa in your country. List of embassies and consulates of South Africa on the official website - International Relations and Cooperation South Africa.
Largest international airport in South Africa:
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): 21 km. from Johannesburg city center
Cost of Living:
  • Big Mac price (South Africa average): 45.51 ZAR
    (55% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type F
  • Plug Type M
  • Plug Type N
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz

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Q&A - Questions and answers about South Africa

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FAQ about courses in South Africa

  • UCT English Language Centre has received the best overall rating in Cape Town.
  • UCT English Language Centre, located in 3.12 Rosedale Building, UCT Hiddingh Campus, 32-37 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa, Gardens, Cape Town has been voted as the school with the best location in South Africa.
  • 1547ZAR for 1 weeks is the lowest price for an English course in South Africa. The average cost of a language course in South Africa is 2,391ZAR per week.
  • Students rated the activity program at Bay Language Institute as the best.
  • UCT English Language Centre was rated highest for quality of teaching.
  • The Intensive Course (30 lessons per week) is the best formula for accelerated learning, and combined with private lessons, you will improve your English for sure!
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant French from LanguageCourse.Net - May 19, 2023
  • The Intensive Course (30 lessons per week) is the best formula for accelerated learning, and combined with private lessons, you will improve your English for sure!
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant French from LanguageCourse.Net - May 19, 2023
  • You need to be at level B1 or B2 to register for IELTS preparation courses. Click on the name of the school and you will be able to access the school page to view the specific course information. If the school is an official IELTS testing centre (see the school profile), you can register and take the IELTS test at the school, otherwise you need to register and choose where to take the test yourself.
    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant Chinese from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 27, 2023
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