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Cape Town School of English

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Course description

The general English course is aimed at students who would like to improve their language skills. We offer different levels for different ability groups. This is a great option for students coming to South Africa wanting to travel and study English at the same time.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 90 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
19 Dec 2025 - 12 Jan 2026

Cape Town School of English does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 14 - 60 years old
Average 20 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Housing

Cape Town School of English offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

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Age range: 18 - 60 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Cape Town
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Free internet and garden
Distance to school: 20 - 30 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
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We have various Homestay options.
When our student requests information we will link them with 2 or 3 families, with whom they will have direct contact and make their choice of where to stay. The prices may also differ depending on the number of meals required. Contact our office for details.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cape Town based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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