General English 20 + 3-day Garden Route and Safari

EC English Language Schools: Cape Town 30+

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Course description

The General 20 course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students are active participants and learn grammar, vocabulary and common expressions by working and speaking with their classmates.

Course topics

Students learn through context and real situations that help them to learn in a natural way. Teachers supply new topics daily, and utilize textbooks, authentic materials and resources, including newspapers, videos and the internet, to show and teach English in an everyday context.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 09 Aug 2024, 24 Sep 2024, 16 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024

EC Cape Town 30+ 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

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning session
11:00 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. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cape Town.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 30 years old and older

Certificate

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

EC Cape Town 30+ offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single room, half board

$281
weekly
Age range: 30 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 15 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$281
Cape Town - Homestay
In a homestay, you will have all the support and safety of home-life along with all the comforts and conveniences that go with it.

You will live as your host family live, so it's a great way to experience Cape Town culture. The big advantage of a homestay is the chance to talk to your host family in English, and in a very natural way outside school!

Twin rooms must be booked by two students travelling together.

Distance to school: depending upon location, from a 10 minute walk to a 30 minute bus journey.

Accommodation arrival day: Saturday

Accommodation departure day: Saturday
student-residence

Green Point Student Residence - Dormitory room (upto 8 peoples), shared bathroom, self catering

$149
weekly
Age range: 30 years old and older
Address: 153 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town 8005, South Africa
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 25 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$149
Description of Local Area
The Comfort Green Point Student Residence, standing between the foot of Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean, is located in the metropolitan suburb of Green Point, directly opposite the Cape Town Stadium and Green Point Urban Park. Ideally and centrally situated, the residence is within close walking distance to the beachfront, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, supermarkets, delis, bars and restaurants, a variety of sport clubs and facilities, as well as Cape Town’s LGBTQI village, de Waterkant.

Description of Accommodation
The residence has a modern, contemporary African design; well-suited to independent students wanting to travel in both comfort and style.
All rooms include a private, en-suite bathroom and private kitchenette with catering facilities: sink, stove, oven, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster. Plates, cutlery and cups are included.
There are chill out zones, both inside and outside, across the property.
Swimming pool and braai (South African barbecue) facilities for lazy summer days and social events (currently limited due to the pandemic).

Neighbourgood East City - Single room, ensuite bathroom, self catering

$252
weekly
Age range: 30 years old and older
Address: 60 Corporation St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town 8000, South Africa
Location: In the city center of Cape Town
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$252
Description of Local Area
Located in the heart of the Cape Town city centre, and within walking distance from some of Cape Town’s best food and lifestyle destinations.

Description of Accommodation
Neighbourgood East City has furnished private bedrooms with En-Suite bathrooms and a desk area. The rooms have access to various communal spaces, so you can experience a sense of community.

Miscellaneous
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.
24-Hour Security on site.
Facial recognition to enter the living area.
CCTV and Concierge on site .
Utility bills included.

Dorp Street Residence - Single room, shared bathroom, breakfast (no meals on weekend)

$281
weekly
Age range: 30 years old and older
Address: 14 Dorp street, Cape Town, Cape Town 8001, South Africa
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (5 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$281
Description of Local Area
Dorp Street House is located in the heart of the CBD. It is within walking distance of well-known, trendy Long Street, which has restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs. The house has a warm, welcoming feel to it and there is a living room that is quite cosy where students are able to relax, watch tv or play board games. There is a fully equipped kitchen to which students have access, and a restaurant onsite. The house is an ideal base from which you can experience Cape Town at its very best. The Company Gardens and the South African Museum are also just a few streets away and many other tourist attractions such as Table Mountain or the V&A Waterfront are also close by.

Description of Accommodation
The house has an antique theme to it, and the décor in the common areas will definitely make anyone feel quite nostalgic! There are 15 beds in total, made up of single and shared rooms. Each room has good lighting and a desk for studying. Some of the rooms lead out onto a balcony area where you can have a breath of fresh air or have a view of Table Mountain. Rooms and bed linen are changed weekly. There are shared bathrooms for students and each room also has a small basin for a quick wash. The house is deep cleaned twice per week, including all communal areas. Students are responsible for keeping their own space clean and tidy. Cleaning up is especially important after you have used the kitchen for cooking. Upon arrival, the house staff will show students to their rooms, hand over keys, provide the student with the house rules and show students how to get to the EC English school. The easiest way to get to school is by walking, as the accommodation is only 1km away.

Green Point Student Residence - Twin room, shared bathroom, self catering

$281
weekly
Age range: 30 years old and older
Address: 153 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town 8005, South Africa
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 25 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$281
Description of Local Area
The Comfort Green Point Student Residence, standing between the foot of Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean, is located in the metropolitan suburb of Green Point, directly opposite the Cape Town Stadium and Green Point Urban Park. Ideally and centrally situated, the residence is within close walking distance to the beachfront, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, supermarkets, delis, bars and restaurants, a variety of sport clubs and facilities, as well as Cape Town’s LGBTQI village, de Waterkant.

Description of Accommodation
The residence has a modern, contemporary African design; well-suited to independent students wanting to travel in both comfort and style.
All rooms include a private, en-suite bathroom and private kitchenette with catering facilities: sink, stove, oven, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster. Plates, cutlery and cups are included.
There are chill out zones, both inside and outside, across the property.
Swimming pool and braai (South African barbecue) facilities for lazy summer days and social events (currently limited due to the pandemic).

Green Point Student Residence - Single room, ensuite bathroom, self catering

$515
weekly
Age range: 30 years old and older
Address: 153 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town 8005, South Africa
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 25 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$515
Description of Local Area
The Comfort Green Point Student Residence, standing between the foot of Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean, is located in the metropolitan suburb of Green Point, directly opposite the Cape Town Stadium and Green Point Urban Park. Ideally and centrally situated, the residence is within close walking distance to the beachfront, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, supermarkets, delis, bars and restaurants, a variety of sport clubs and facilities, as well as Cape Town’s LGBTQI village, de Waterkant.

Description of Accommodation
The residence has a modern, contemporary African design; well-suited to independent students wanting to travel in both comfort and style.
All rooms include a private, en-suite bathroom and private kitchenette with catering facilities: sink, stove, oven, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster. Plates, cutlery and cups are included.
There are chill out zones, both inside and outside, across the property.
Swimming pool and braai (South African barbecue) facilities for lazy summer days and social events (currently limited due to the pandemic).
visa

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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 85 € when you register.

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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