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General English Courses for Adults in Johannesburg from €181 for 1 Week

This is the most popular English course in Johannesburg. It guides students through the different levels of English. Listening, reading, writing and speaking English are all covered in these lessons. The classes are normally in the morning, leaving afternoons to practise English as students explore Johannesburg.

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English course types in Johannesburg

General English courses
Universal English language courses allow students to move up the different English levels at a steady pace. With an array of options, students can pick the one that fits their schedule.
- Standard English Courses for Adults - Johannesburg (5)
- Combi: Group+Indiv (1) - Only offered by Avenue English
- Super Intensive (+35h) (1) - Only offered by Avenue English
Private English courses
Weekly packages of English one-to-one classes are very adaptable to the students specific timetable and can be taken virtually or inhouse.
- Private (One-to-One) Courses - Johannesburg (5)
English exam preparation courses
Courses designed around understanding and completing specific English exams are valuable for students needing validation for employment, immigration or higher education.
- CELTA (1) - Only offered by International House Johannesburg
Specialty courses English
Lessons that do not follow the normal structure of a English language course in a classroom are found in the Specialty course category.
- English Teacher Training (1) - Only offered by International House Johannesburg

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Johannesburg

Johannesburg city attractiveness as rated by our students:

3.5

Find more information about Johannesburg, including climate data and events, on our Johannesburg page, which includes a list of all 2 English schools in Johannesburg.

Reviews by former students who attended a Standard course in Johannesburg

Technology-assisted learning. The pace of learning and the variety of learning methods were very well balanced.

31 March 2026
Course: General English (4 hours) - 4 weeks
Student age: 62 years

4.0| 1 review

UweInternational House Johannesburg

A modern, clean school with a super personable manager and such friendly and good teachers. The friendliness of everyone is infectious. The mornings are taught by the book and the second half is all spoken. This is very interesting as different cultures talk about their different experiences.

14 November 2025
Course: General English - 1 week
Student age: 66 years

4.0| 1 review

KerstinAvenue English

FAQ About Standard English Courses in Johannesburg

How much is the cheapest Standard course in Johannesburg?

181 US$ for 1 week is the lowest price for a Standard course in Johannesburg. The average cost of a Standard course in Johannesburg is 153 US$ per week..

What is the best language school offering Standard courses in Johannesburg?

International House Johannesburg has received the best overall rating in Johannesburg among all language schools offering Standard programmes.

Which English school offers the best rated teaching for Standard courses in Johannesburg?

International House Johannesburg was rated highest for quality of teaching among schools with Standard courses.

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