Cape Town

Take a Business Course in Cape Town in South Africa. Participate in Professional English classes with StudyGlobal and make the most of your language training abroad.

With its landmark Table Mountain, two surrounding oceans that meet at the Cape of Good Hope, stunning beaches and natural parks, the city is considered to be in one of the most lovely settings on earth. Within these surroundings, the traveller to Cape Town can experience a stimulating diversity of people, cultures and religions, living together in a cosmopolitan and unifying city.

South Africa's scenic beauty and wealth of natural resources invite you to combine an English language course with a trip through southern Africa. A wide variety of tours are offered, from a 3-day safari in the Kruger National Park to a 19-day adventure tour to the Victoria Falls. South Africa's population is 48 million with 3 million living in Cape Town. Nearly all religions, skin colors and over 10 languages are represented in South Africa. However English is the most dominant and commonly used language in South Africa.

Cape Town offers the following: Paragliding, Surfing fun, Parades, A mild climate all year round, Friendly people, Natural surroundings that allow almost any outdoor activity, Famous tourist attractions such as, Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, First class services such as excellent restaurants, hotels and entertainment, The Waterfront, a popular entertainment area, Activities like whale watching, shark diving, Bungee jumping, wine tasting and more.

Language School

The school was founded in 1995 as one of the first English language schools in Cape Town and has since played a leading role in developing Cape Town as an ever more popular destination. Our partner school is a founding member of ALTO and ELTASA and runs teacher training courses that are approved and moderated by the University of Cambridge ESOL. You have the choice of two different locations, the southern suburbs or the city centre. The school in the southern suburbs offers a quiet and relaxed atmosphere in which to study, while in the city centre students enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city on the main pedestrian walkway of Cape Town.

Both schools are centrally located with quick access to all forms of accommodation as well as shops, restaurants, sport facilities and public transport. The most popular beaches can be reached by Metrorail in 20 to 30 minutes. People learn best when they feel comfortable and relaxed. You will find both schools to be warm and friendly places in a quiet environment. Besides the usual learning facilities you will also find an interior that creates a pleasant atmosphere in which to study. In addition to fully equipped classrooms, both schools offer break rooms where students enjoy free coffee and tea, computer-based self-study programmes and free internet access for e-mailing.

To know more about the 2 campuses of our partner school, please visit our Cape Town Main Page.

Language Course for Young Professionals

There is a comprehensive listening and oral test before the course begins. This allows you to start in the correct level right from the outset. On the first day of the course there is also an introductory meeting. All ongoing courses are structured around a 4-week cycle. At the beginning of a cycle all classes start with a new coursebook and follow that book for the next 4 weeks. At the end of the cycle, all students write a test. Students continuing the course either move to the next level or repeat the same level with a different coursebook. The course is based on a four-week cycle. Students can start any Monday but we recommend starting at the beginning of a cycle. We do not recommend starting in the last week of a cycle. Further more students coming for more than 4 weeks benefit from starting on a recommended starting date.

Learning materials are not included in the price. They can either be loaned at a refundable deposit (see below) of or purchased at a price of ZAR 250 - 300 (= EUR 20-25).

Refundable deposit
On the first day, the students need to provide a refundable deposit of ZAR 500 (EUR 40 / USD 60). The deposit covers the course book rental, possibly the accommodation keys, pre-booked excursions and breakage at the host family (by Cash, Visa or Mastercard). The deposit will be refunded in full in case of no loss or damage.

Business English Course (30 lessons per week)

The Business English Course is recommended for participants who use English mainly in business situations. It is a combination of the English Standard Course and an additional 10 business English group lessons per week. The afternoon lessons cover the language skills needed in the work place such as negotiating, telephoning, presentations, writing reports, etc. Only experienced Business Course teachers teach this course. Homework is given 3 to 4 times per week. There are no lessons on Wednesday afternoons. Participants can have a free afternoon or spend 2 sessions of self access.

• 30 lessons per week : 20 General English lessons + 10 Business English lessons
  
• 1 lesson = 50 minutes
• Duration : 2 to 8 weeks
• Level : Intermediate to Advanced
  
• 10 participants maximum per group
• Timetable : Monday to Friday, 9h00-12h40 and 13h30-15h45 (except on Wednesdays)

2009 Dates : Every Monday (except on holidays when course starts the following Tuesday)

2009 Prices (course only) :
2 weeks : EUR 570 + EUR 80 registration fee
3 weeks : EUR 855 + EUR 80 registration fee
4 weeks : EUR 1 100 + EUR 80 registration fee
Extra week : EUR 275 + EUR 80 registration fee

2009 Holidays

Accommodation

Host Family : single room, half board
EUR 155 per week + EUR 60 registration fee

Executive Host Family : single room + private bathroom, half board
EUR 205 per week + EUR 60 registration fee

For more information on host family accommodation or alternative types of accommodation, please visit our Cape Town Accommodation Page.