EC Cape Town, South Africa
EC has highly qualified English teachers who are experienced and knowledgeable in their field. They use a variety of teaching methods to help students achieve their language learning goals. English teachers are also actively involved in the life of the school, helping to organize activities and supporting their students.
After 30 years in the field, we've refined our teaching methods to provide interesting, up-to-date content in an approachable, welcoming way. Get to know other international students while you study the language's ins and outs through stimulating discussion.
The students at EC school are talented and motivated students who strive to continuously improve their language skills. They are active in class, participate in discussions and help their fellow students.
Students under 18 must:
- Provide a parental consent form
- Travel with parents or book single room, halfboard homestay for the duration of their course
Our EC English courses receive accreditation and awards from around the world
- Based in six continents and over 100 countries, and working with millions of people each year, the British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. Accreditation applies to all EC schools in the UK.
- Established in 1969, SATSA is a non-profit, member-driven association representing the region’s tourism private sector. Its purpose is to provide international buyers with advice and information on quality tourism partners in the Southern African inbound tourism industry.
- Eaquals fosters excellence in language education by providing guidance and support to teaching institutions and individuals. The organisation aims to improve the language learner’s experience by developing quality standards for teaching, accreditations, practical resources, training and support for those working in modern languages.
- Extra language workshops and activities
- Social and cultural programme
- Free WiFi and use of computers
- Interactive TVs
- Library
- Self-study room
Courses
General English - 20 lessons per week
You can maximize your abilities at EC Cape Town at a speed that suits you. Regardless of your level of experience, you will make rapid progress and develop self-assurance in your ability to read, write, listen, and speak English. Cape Town is a beautiful and adventurous place.
You'll feel motivated every day to make the most of your English class. Students from all around the world flock to EC Cape Town. As you practice and hone your abilities with like-minded people right here in Cape Town, you will be exposed to many cultures, widen your perspective, and form enduring friendships.
If you want to learn English from the ground up and become fluent in no time, enroll in General English 20 (20 lessons/week, 15 hours). Feel your self-assurance soar as we guide you in mastering every aspect of effective communication.
Intensive General English - 30 lessons per week
EC Cape Town lets you enhance your talents at your own pace. Beginner or advanced students will swiftly progress and acquire confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English.
Every day will inspire you to maximize your English course. EC Cape Town attracts international students. You will learn about other cultures, extend your outlook, and make lasting relationships while practicing and improving your abilities in Cape Town with like-minded people.
This course has 30 (22.5-hour) lessons per week, including General English 20. You can personalize your course by choosing 10 sessions per week from a variety of Special Focus options.
Individual General English - 10 lessons per week
If you want to learn English at your own speed and get the most out of your classes, enroll in EC General English course.
Maximize your success with private lessons by choosing one-on-one sessions to the General English course. Your instructors tailor these lessons to meet your specific objectives, ensuring that you receive the utmost in individualized attention.
English for Work - 30 lessons per week
EC's English for Work course will prepare you for global prospects.
The highly specialized education we give will help you communicate in all situations, be confident with colleagues, and utilize English to achieve specific goals.
You'll learn English and other workplace skills. Your career will benefit from your abilities to solve problems, prepare for meetings, and argue your argument.
Cinema, pub, Lion's Head hikes, and shark diving are great ways to socialize while learning English in Cape Town!
Your learning will be enhanced by our Academic Extras, including lectures, pronunciation clinics, conversation classes, and writing clinics.
Exam Preparation (IELTS) - 20 lessons per week
To improve your IELTS exam score, EC Cape Town's training is designed. Our highly qualified tutors will help you discover the skills you need to pass the Cape Town IELTS exam.
Cinema, pub, Lion's Head hikes, and shark diving are great ways to socialize while learning English in Cape Town!
Get ready for the IELTS exam in Cape Town for an unforgettable experience in one of the world's best cities. EC has entertaining, engaging lessons and dedicated teachers that want you to succeed.
Exam fees not included and dates subject to change.
Exam Preparation (Cambridge - FCE) - 30 lessons per week
Cambridge Exam Preparation at EC Cape Town will help you feel confident and capable in the exam.
After passing the Cambridge Exam, you have lifelong qualifications that will open doors, extend your horizons, and create new options.
Cinema nights, pub nights, Lion's Head hikes, and shark diving are great ways to socialize while studying English in Cape Town!
Our Academic Extras—lectures, pronunciation clinics, conversation classes, and writing clinics—will enhance your learning.
Exam fees not included and dates subject to change.
Exam Preparation (Cambridge - CAE) - 30 lessons per week
You will receive the necessary support to enter the Cambridge Exam with self-assurance and confidence if you study for it at EC Cape Town.
The Cambridge Exam is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that, once taken and passed, will unlock doors, broaden perspectives, and unleash a flood of possibilities.
Studying for the Cambridge Exam in one of the most spectacular places in the world—Cape Town—is sure to be an unforgettable and transformative experience. Fun, engaging classes taught by qualified individuals who genuinely care about your success will make up your EC experience.
Exam fees not included and dates subject to change.
30+ General English - 20 lessons per week
Here at EC Cape Town 30+, we have a staff of passionate and knowledgeable teachers who are eager to help you reach your English language learning objectives.
You can maximize your abilities at EC Cape Town at a speed that suits you. Regardless of your level of experience, you will make rapid progress and develop self-assurance in your ability to read, write, listen, and speak English. Cape Town is a beautiful and adventurous place.
You'll feel motivated every day to make the most of your English class. Students from all around the world flock to EC Cape Town. As you practice and hone your abilities with like-minded people right here in Cape Town, you will be exposed to many cultures, widen your perspective, and form enduring friendships.
If you want to learn English from the ground up and become fluent in no time, enroll in General English 20 (20 lessons/week, 15 hours). Feel your self-assurance soar as we guide you in mastering every aspect of effective communication.
30+ General English - 24 lessons per week
Our Cape English language school in South Africa's beautiful seaside city offers a unique and enriching experience for students 30 and older. Immerse yourself in a vibrant learning environment that boosts confidence and English communication.
In sessions designed just for you, you will work together with other driven students in a concentrated learning environment. Our curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of motivated students who want to pursue careers, so you will make significant progress. You'll have the chance to take part in interesting extracurricular academic activities in addition to our main curriculum, which will help you expand your knowledge even more.
30+ General English - 26 lessons per week
Learn English with a team of passionate and knowledgeable teachers at EC Cape Town 30+. We tailor our courses to the unique requirements of our adult students.
Our classes will provide you the language skills you need to excel in any setting, whether that's expanding your career prospects, making friends abroad, or just enjoying more travel.
30+ Intensive General English - 30 lessons per week
Located in the center of South Africa's fascinating seaside metropolis, our Cape English language school provides a one-of-a-kind and rewarding experience for students aged 30 and up. Dive headfirst into a dynamic learning environment that promotes personal development, self-assurance, and fluent English communication.
EC Cape Town lets you enhance your talents at your own pace. Beginner or advanced students will swiftly progress and acquire confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English.
Every day will inspire you to maximize your English course. EC Cape Town attracts international students. You will learn about other cultures, extend your outlook, and make lasting relationships while practicing and improving your abilities in Cape Town with like-minded people.
This course has 30 (22.5-hour) lessons per week, including General English 20. You can personalize your course by choosing 10 sessions per week from a variety of Special Focus options.
30+ Individual General English - 10 lessons per week
If you want to learn English at your own speed and get the most out of your classes, enroll in EC General English course.
Maximize your success with private lessons by choosing one-on-one sessions to the General English course. Your instructors tailor these lessons to meet your specific objectives, ensuring that you receive the utmost in individualized attention.
30+ English for Work - 30 lessons per week
You will be able to engage with colleagues more successfully, speak with confidence in any setting, and accomplish your professional objectives with the support of our highly specialized instruction. Along with these, you'll learn other crucial job skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and meeting preparation.
Along with your studies, EC Cape Town 30+ will provide you with the chance to partake in a range of social activities, such as shark diving, walks, pub nights, and movie evenings. Our Academic Extras program will also be beneficial to you, as it provides extra learning chances like writing clinics, conversation courses, pronunciation clinics, and lectures.
Housing
Host family (half board, single room)
Staying in a private residence provides the security and comforts of home while also allowing you to experience local culture.
Spending time in the home of a Cape Town host family is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the local culture. Having the opportunity to speak English with your host family in an informal setting outside of school is the main benefit of a homestay.
Private Bathroom Supplement - 70 EUR per week.
Special dietary requirements - 45 EUR per week.
Neighbourgood East City (single room)
The hotel is centrally located in Cape Town, making it easy to walk to many of the city's top restaurants, bars, and nightlife hotspots. Each of the private bedrooms at Neighbourgood East City comes with its own desk, TV, and private bathroom. You can feel a part of the community because the rooms lead to several common areas.
- Bakery and Café available on the ground floor
- Cleaning service available for rooms and common areas for free
- The laundry machines are pre-paid via Snapsan at €2 per wash and €2 per load
- Luggage drop off service available
- All utensils and kitchen needs are available in the communal kitchen
- Facial recognition to enter the living area
- CCTV and Concierge on site
- Utility bills included
Dorp Street Residence (single room)
Dorp Street is located in Cape Town's Central Business District, which is about 1.1 kilometers from the school, making it an ideal location for English language learners.
In case you'd rather not prepare your own meals, this house also features a restaurant! The lodging is conveniently located for exploring Cape Town: the South African Museum and Company Gardens are within a short stroll, and other popular landmarks like Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront are also in close proximity.
The total number of beds is fifteen, distributed among both private and communal quarters. The study areas are well-lit and equipped with desks. In order to get some fresh air or a glimpse of Table Mountain, several of the rooms offer balconies. We change the room and bed linens regularly. Everyone uses the common restrooms, and each room has a little sink for an on-the-go wash. All common areas are given a thorough cleaning twice a week. Each student is expected to maintain a neat and orderly environment in their individual room.
When you check in, a member of the house staff will bring you to your room, give you the key, go over the regulations of the house, and even show you the way to school.
Green Point Student Apartment (dormitory room - up to 8 people)
Green Point is a great choice for anyone looking to learn English in Cape Town. All of the rooms, whether they're single, twin, or quad, have their own private bathroom. Each room also has its own kitchenette, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and toaster.
In addition to a swimming pool, guests can use the designated areas for braai (South African BBQ).
From Green Point, you can easily reach the beach, the city center, the V&A Waterfront, as well as several restaurants, pubs, supermarkets, delis, and sporting clubs. Just 2.1 kilometers separate the house from EC Cape Town.
Green Point Student Apartment (double room)
Stay at Green Point while you study English in Cape Town. You can choose between single, twin, or quad rooms, each with its own private bathroom. A private kitchenette with a range of cooking utensils, including a sink, stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and toaster, is available in each room.
There is a swimming pool and outdoor cooking facilities (braai) in the hotel.
Walking distance from Green Point lies the seaside, the V&A Waterfront, the Cape Town City Centre, delis, restaurants, supermarkets, and numerous sports clubs and facilities. From EC Cape Town, the residence is 2.1 km away.
Green Point Student Apartment (single room)
Stay in Green Point and learn English in Cape Town. Single, Twin, and Quad rooms have ensuite bathrooms. Rooms have a kitchenette with a sink, stove, oven, fridge, microwave, and toaster.
The property contains a pool and braai.
Green Point is walking distance to the seaside, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, supermarkets, delis, bars, restaurants, and sports clubs. The house is 2.1km from EC Cape Town.
Transfer
Cape Town International Airport
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