Good Hope Studies, South Africa
Every one of instructors has years of expertise teaching ESL and a Cambridge CELTA certificate (or its equivalent). A number of educators have earned the full Delta certification.
On rare occasions, GHS may additionally consider applications from educators who have substantial teaching experience in addition to a strong alternative credential, such as a Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
The school places a great value on continuing professional development.
On staff, you will find knowledgeable teacher trainers. There is a consistent schedule of in-house training, discussion groups, developmental and "pop-in" observations, peer evaluations, and interviews for professional development. To stay up with the dynamic nature of today's classrooms, school make sure instructors regularly participate in professional development opportunities.
Students who come to study English in Cape Town at Good Hope Studies have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in an English-speaking environment and become fully immersed in the language learning process. They can not only improve their English level but also learn about the local culture and traditions. The teachers at Good Hope Studies will help students maximize their results and enjoy the learning process in a picturesque city in southern Africa.
Nationality mix:
- Saudi Arabia (28%)
- Brazil (20%)
- Jemen (8%)
- Angola (7%)
- Switzerland (6%)
- Netherlands (5%)
- Rest of Europe (14%)
- Rest of World (6%)
Memberships & Accreditations
- Eaquals
- IALC (International Association of Languages Centres)
- WYSE Travel Confederation
- English South Africa
Classrooms are set up to maximize learning. The large desks allow kids to work in pairs or small groups, and the instructor can easily reach any student to help them when they need it.
The school grounds are calm, interesting, and include everything children need to accomplish their best work, including cafeterias, outdoor recess spaces, student computers, and libraries.
Good Hope Studies City Centre School:
- Air-conditioning
- Free high-speed internet
- Free coffee and tea
- Wheelchair friendly
Good Hope Studies Newlands School:
- On-site accommodation
- Garden with a pool
- Free high-speed internet
- Free coffee and tea
- Wheelchair friendly
Courses
General English - 16 lessons per week
GHS offer a General English course for every level; the shortest is 16 hours per week. It's ideal for individuals who want to learn English while traveling or for people who have little English proficiency. Since classes are in the morning, you'll have the whole afternoon to discover all that Cape Town has to offer. Since there is no class on Friday, you absolutely must go on a lengthy weekend getaway. Students receive homework assignments three to four times a week.
General English - 20 lessons per week
Anyone looking to begin learning English or increase their current level of proficiency will benefit from this, most popular, English course. Since classes are in the morning, you can spend your afternoons seeing Cape Town and its environs, participating in popular activities program, or just relaxing and hanging out with friends. Three to four times weekly, students are assigned homework.
Semi-Intensive English - 25 lessons per week
If you want to get serious about improving your English, then the Semi-Intensive course is for you. It's not for complete novices. Along with the morning class, students with varying levels of English proficiency will have the option to participate in two separate Focus Groups throughout the afternoon. Survival English (A2), Listen Up (A2+/B1 and above), Write On (A2+/B1 and above), Let's talk (A2+/B1 and above), South African Culture (A2+/B1 and above). You still have two afternoons to do whatever you want.
Intensive English - 30 lessons per week
The fastest growth is guaranteed in intensive training, which is not appropriate for complete novices. Depending on one's proficiency in English, they can select four of the following Focus Groups in the afternoon that are meant to simulate the world outside of the classroom: Survival English (A2), Listen Up (A2+/B1 and above), Write On (A2+/B1 and above), Let's talk (A2+/B1 and above), South African Culture (A2+/B1 and above).
Friday afternoons remain free. The course further includes 6 lessons of self-study under supervision.
General English (combination) - 25 lessons per week
Spend your mornings enrolled in General English 20 and your afternoons taking five private lessons to hone your language skills. Private lessons are perfect for those who are short on time, wish to see rapid progress, or thrive in a more personalized setting. An individualized plan for your education will be put in place by your instructor. Students that are enrolled at the same time, have comparable skill levels, and need similar areas of instruction can share an instructor. Second party pays 30% of total fees.
General English (combination) - 30 lessons per week
Participate in the morning's 20 lessons of General English and then use the afternoon's 10 lessons of Private English to hone your English skills even further. Private lessons are perfect for those who are short on time, wish to see rapid progress, or thrive in a more personalized setting. An individualized plan for your education will be put in place by your instructor. Students that are enrolled at the same time, have comparable skill levels, and need similar areas of instruction can share an instructor. Second party pays 30% of total fees.
Individual English - 20 lessons per week
For those with little time but a strong desire to make the most progress, this is the way to go. When you schedule a private lesson, your instructor will tailor the course plan to meet your individual requirements.
Exam Preparation (IELTS) - 30 lessons per week
Participants begin each day with a General English class and then spend the afternoons (except Fridays) preparing for the IELTS exam. You will be well-prepared for the test with the help of highly qualified instructors.
You can register for the IELTS and make a payment at Good Hope Studies. Cape Town is home to the IELTS test center, where exams are administered monthly.
Exam fee - 260 EUR.
Exam Preparation (Cambridge FCE) - 25 lessons per week
Cambridge Exam preparation is available only at Newlands School!
The minimum required level for this course is B1+/B2, which is considered Upper Intermediate. The Cambridge entrance exam is mandatory for all candidates. Afternoons are reserved for participants to concentrate on assignments and independent study. Cape Town is a possible location for exams, which might be administered during the final week of class. Registration for the exam is facilitated by Good Hope Studies.
Exam fee - 260 EUR.
Exam Preparation (Cambridge FCE) - 30 lessons per week
Cambridge Exam preparation is available only at Newlands School!
Only students with a solid Intermediate or Upper Intermediate (B1+/B2) level of English should enrol in this class. The Cambridge entrance exam is mandatory for all candidates. The course does begin on a set date. It is really intense because of how brief it is. Afternoons are reserved for participants to concentrate on assignments and independent study.
Cape Town is a possible location for exams, which might be administered during the final week of class. Registration for the exam is facilitated by Good Hope Studies.
Exam fee - 260 EUR.
Exam Preparation (Cambridge CAE) - 25 lessons per week
Cambridge Exam preparation is available only at Newlands School!
Students with a solid B2+/C1 level of proficiency or above are welcome to enrol in this course. A Cambridge admission exam must be completed by all candidates. Take note of the exact beginning dates. Monday through Friday, will meet for morning classes, and in the afternoons, you'll have some free time to study on your own. It is possible to take the final exam in Cape Town, potentially during the final week of class. When you register for the exam, Good Hope Studies is here to help.
Exam fee - 260 EUR.
Exam Preparation (Cambridge CAE) - 30 lessons per week
Cambridge Exam preparation is available only at Newlands School!
Students with a good Upper Intermediate to Advanced level are intended for this course (B2+/C1). A Cambridge admission exam must be finished by all applicants. Monday through Thursday and Friday mornings study days. Friday afternoons are free. In their own time, participants must complete their assigned homework and independent study. In Cape Town, exams may be written, sometimes during the final week of instruction. Exam registration is facilitated by Good Hope Studies.
Exam fee - 260 EUR.
Exam Preparation (Cambridge CPE) - 25 lessons per week
Cambridge Exam preparation is available only at Newlands School!
This course is only open to students who have a good Advanced or Proficiency level (C1+/C2). Every applicant must pass the Cambridge entrance exam.
There are particular start dates for this Cambridge Exam Preparation course.
In the afternoons, participants must do their assigned assignments and independent study. Exams may be taken in Cape Town, perhaps during the final week of instruction. Good Hope Studies helps with the registration for the exam.
Exam fee - 260 EUR.
English for Work - 30 lessons per week
English for Work is available only at City Centre School!
Students who are at least 19 years old and have a need to speak English in a professional or business setting, or who are interested in pursuing a career on a global scale, can benefit greatly from this intensive 1-to 8-week course. To hone your business English abilities, enroll in the English for Work course in the afternoon after completing General English 16 or 20 in the morning. In addition, there are six sessions that include self-study under supervision as part of the course. The needs of the students in the class will determine the topics covered.
Housing
Host family (self-catering, single room)
The best way to experience South African culture and way of life is through a homestay, where you live with your family. These significant advantages are not available with any other type of lodging. Your language abilities will be further practiced and improved with South African host families, who are renowned for their kindness and hospitality. You can have the freedom of choice and the tender nurturing of a family with the different possibilities.
Family live in nice neighborhoods with easy access to public transportation.
The host provides no meals, but allows the use of the kitchen.
This option is ideal for students who would like to come and go as they please while still having the opportunity to get to know the locals.
Host family (breakfast, single room)
Experience South African culture and lifestyle firsthand with a homestay, your family away from home. You won't find these significant advantages in any other lodging choice. You will get the opportunity to practice and advance your language abilities with South African host families, who are renowned for their warmth and generosity.
The host provides breakfast, but no dinner. The use of the kitchen is not allowed.
This option is best for short stays where students prefer to eat out in the evenings.
Host family (half board, single room)
If you want to experience South African culture and way of life firsthand, a homestay is the way to go. You won't find any other lodging choice that has these crucial advantages. Host families in South Africa are famously kind and kind, and staying with one will give you the chance to put your language skills to the test.
All of homes are in convenient locations, close to public transportation, and in nice neighborhoods.
The host provides breakfast and dinner. Dinner is usually eaten together.
This is most popular option as it provides a great opportunity to get to know a South African family and to chat over dinner.
Host family (self-catering, double room)
The ideal method to immerse yourself in South African culture and way of life is through a homestay, which is like having a second family.
You will have the opportunity to practice and enhance your language abilities while staying with a South African host family, who are famously friendly and welcoming. You can choose from a variety of solutions that provide you with both independence and the nurturing touch of a family.
Host family (half board, double room)
A homestay, or temporary residence with a local family, is an ideal setting in which to immerse yourself in South African culture and way of life. There is no other lodging choice that can provide you with these crucial advantages. as staying with a South African host family, you may take advantage of their famously warm hospitality as you hone your language abilities. A combination of autonomy and family-like support is available in host families.
Host family (half board, single room, private bathroom)
For most students, the ideal way to learn English is to enjoy a homestay. When you can, you eat dinner with the family and participate in their daily routines. A South African family will quickly demonstrate their renowned warmth and friendliness to you.
- Private bathroom, closer to school
- Bedding & towels included
- Wi-Fi is not included
- No more than 3 students per family
- Regular inspections by accommodation manager
Host family (half board, double room, private bathroom)
Accommodation manager inspects all of homestay families once a year once they have been hand-picked. Also, GHS hear from students often and stay in touch with their family.
All of families work hard to ensure that your stay at Good Hope Studies is pleasant and productive.
Each family is located in an ideal spot for international guests, in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to public transportation.
Because of the school's convenient location in a residential area, many of the host families can be reached on foot, by bike, or by public transportation.
- Private bathroom, closer to school
- Bedding & towels included
- Wi-Fi is not included
- Double room only if travelling with a friend
- No more than 3 students per family
- Regular inspections by accommodation manager
City Centre Residence (self-catering, double room)
This is the ideal place for you if you enjoy being on your own, like mingling with other students, and thrive in a busy urban environment. Affordable, contemporary, and functional, the City Centre Residence is in a pedestrian zone right in the middle of Cape Town. There is a kitchen and an en-suite bathroom in each of the one- or two-bedroom mini-apartments, so guests may prepare their own meals.
Because of its central location, numerous tourist attractions, restaurants, grocery stores, banks, and the bus and rail stations are all within easy walking distance.
- Facilities: private bathroom & kitchen, gym, spa, terrace, cafeteria and pool table
- Meet people from all over the world
- Self-catering kitchen
- Bedding is provided (students take care of cleaning themselves); towels are not provided
- Wi-Fi: free of charge (fair use)
- Cleaning: once a week
- Electricity: not included (to be purchased at reception)
City Centre Residence (self-catering, single small room)
The City Centre Residence provides excellent comfort at an affordable price, and it is conveniently situated within walking distance of the city center's tourist attractions. At this house, you will not only discover international language students, but also local ones.
- Facilities: private bathroom & kitchen, gym, spa, terrace, cafeteria and pool table
- Meet people from all over the world
- Self-catering kitchen
- Bedding is provided (students take care of cleaning themselves); towels are not provided
- Wi-Fi: free of charge (fair use)
- Cleaning: once a week
- Electricity: not included (to be purchased at reception)
City Centre Residence (self-catering, single room)
This is the ideal place for you if you want independence, like to interact and socialize with other students, and enjoy the rush and bustle of city life. The City Centre Residence provides affordable, contemporary, and extremely comfortable lodging in the center of Cape Town's pedestrian zone. Each little apartment has a kitchen for self-catering needs and an attached bathroom.
- Facilities: private bathroom & kitchen, gym, spa, terrace, cafeteria and pool table
- Meet people from all over the world
- Self-catering kitchen
- Bedding is provided (students take care of cleaning themselves); towels are not provided
- Wi-Fi: free of charge (fair use)
- Cleaning: once a week
- Electricity: not included (to be purchased at reception)
Table Mountain Residence (self-catering, double room)
The Table Mountain Residence, which is situated in the heart of Cape Town, provides modern, elegantly decorated studios that may accommodate one or two people in a peaceful environment. A work desk, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a mini bar fridge, a tea and coffee station, and an en suite bathroom are features of each studio. It gives you the freedom to be independent while also giving you the chance to interact and socialize with other students. A spacious, fully furnished kitchen for self-catering is available to guests, as is a mini-gym.
Many tourist attractions, as well as a bus and rail station, restaurants, shops, banks, and supermarkets, are all easily accessible on foot from this lodging.
Table Mountain Residence (self-catering, single room)
Adderley Street, Parliament, and The Company's Garden are all in close proximity to the residence. It is just a short walk to the school. It provides great comfort at a reasonable cost. Great common areas, a small gym, and self-catering amenities are available.
- Bedding & towels included
- Wi-Fi: free of charge
- Cleaning: once a week
- Electricity: included
GHS Student House (self-catering, double room)
The majority of younger, more experienced volunteers and students usually choose the Student House. The private home offers cheap residential accommodations with 4 single and 4 double rooms, 2 shared bathrooms, and a kitchen for self-catering in an upscale residential neighborhood with spacious common areas, a garden, and a swimming pool.
Students from the GHS frequent the Claremont and Rondebosch centers, which are walking distances from stores, eateries, pubs, banks, and other amenities.
GHS Student House (self-catering, single room)
If you attend Newlands-based school, the GHS Student House is an excellent option. It is at the heart of Rondebosch and Claremont, two neighborhoods that are home to many local University of Cape Town students. It provides free WiFi, a garden with a swimming pool, and cozy common rooms. Also, a few of volunteers reside here.
- Facilities: shared bathroom, garden & pool
- Self-catering kitchen
- Bedding is provided; towels are not provided
- Wi-Fi is free of charge (fair use)
- Cleaning: common areas cleaned daily (Mon - Fri); bedrooms cleaned and bedding replaced once a week
On-site Accommodation (self-catering, double room)
For those who prefer not to walk or take public transportation, this upscale home with a garden, swimming pool, and veranda next door to Newlands school is ideal. huge open areas, a huge self-catering kitchen, five single and four double rooms, and a total of four shared bathrooms make up this exquisitely designed home. Walking distance away is a retail center, eateries, bars, pubs, banks, and supermarkets.
One employee resides on the property full-time and is on hand to help out when needed.
On-site Accommodation (self-catering, single room)
You can stay here in a large home that is close to the Newlands school.
The property has a self-catering kitchen, spacious communal areas, a garden, and a swimming pool. Situated in a posh neighborhood, it's close to stores, pubs, and restaurants in Claremont and Rondebosch, both of which are accessible by foot.
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