English Language Schools in South Africa - Ranking 2022

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• General English courses

  Generic English courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels.

  • Learn English & Live with Teacher - South Africa(57)
  • Standard English Course - South Africa(33)
  • English & Culture - South Africa(21)
  • Senior (50 plus) - South Africa(5)
  • Combi: Group + Private - South Africa(3)
  • Small Group (max 6 students) - South Africa(3)
  • Language Year - South Africa(3)
  • Afternoon - South Africa(1)
• English exam preparation courses

  Exam preparation courses cover a number of different English exams, which are designed for completion of a specific English level or for particular admission purposes.

  • Cambridge First - South Africa(9)
  • Cambridge Advanced - South Africa(9)
  • IELTS - South Africa(9)
  • Cambridge Proficiency - South Africa(5)
  • TOEFL - South Africa(3)
  • CELTA - South Africa(2)
• English plus activity courses

  English plus activity courses are available in different combinations, so students can select the option most suitable to their timetable to enjoy their chosen hobby.

  • English & Sports - South Africa(9)
  • English & Golf - South Africa(6)
  • English & Oenology - South Africa(5)
  • English & Surf - South Africa(2)
  • English & Diving - South Africa(1)
• Private English courses

  Private English classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online.

  • Private lesson (One-to-One) - South Africa(11)
• Work & Study English programmes

  Offered as a combination of English classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields.

  • English & Volunteering - South Africa(5)
  • University - South Africa(2)
  • Academic Preparation - South Africa(1)
  • Internship - South Africa(1)
• Business English courses

  Learn how to shape your use of the English language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations.

  • Business English Private - South Africa(5)
  • Business English Group - South Africa(2)
  • Legal English - South Africa(1)
  • English for Aviation - South Africa(1)
• Specialty courses English

  Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the English options students can take in the Specialty category.

  • Teacher Training - South Africa(6)
  • School Trips / Groups - South Africa(1)
• Junior English courses

  English lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions.

  • Children & Teenager English Camps - South Africa(3)
  • Family (Parent & Child) - South Africa(1)
• Online English courses

  • Online Courses - English

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