Summer English Course in Cape Town, South Africa

• 15 to 17 years old
• 4 weeks
• Approximate dates: June 29 - July 27
• 15 English classes each week
• Accommodations in host family

About Cape Town

This small European-style city, with its rugged mountains, its two oceans, its vineyards, its beautiful coastlines and the magical backdrop of the giant Table mountain, is certainly set in one of the world's most impressive natural settings. Add in the open hospitality and friendly nature of its people and you have one of the world's most charming cities.

Academic Center

The school is located in one of the best parts of Cape Town. It's a quiet residential neighorhood situated right next to the commercial district and has easy access to the city's public transportation.

The center boasts brightly lit classrooms with modern multimedia facilities.

Course Characteristics

The program consists of 15 hours of English classes each week.

Our students share take classes and, at times, share housing with other international students. They will partake in the schedule of activities and excursions with French students.

Accommodations

Students will be placed in host families. These families have shown a special interest in welcoming students from around the globe and making them feel right at home.

They always enjoy spending time with the student, which helps the student to get to know the culture and way of life. Families bring the participants to the school and pick them up at the meeting point following activities, meaning that students will always be accompanied to and from the school.

Activities

Students will go on a partial-day excursion/ visit on four afternoons each week.

They will have the opportunity to enjoy the open-air artisan market in the city center; discover the local fauna and natural history in the South African Museum; climb to the top of Table Mountain and enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the city below; immerse themselves in the impressive aquarium of the two oceans; go shopping in Century City, South Africa's largest shopping center; enjoy the modern port with a stroll along the the waterfront; or take a scenic train ride.

The program also includes a variety of sports activities for students to have fun.

Excursions

The program includes three full-day excursions each week. Students will be able to visit places like:

• Cape of Good Hope, a boat ride to the island of seals and walking up to Cape Point.
• Hermaus, originally a fishing fillage with a beautiful port. today it's a renown summer destination.
  
• Roben Island. Students will take a boat ride out to this island, on which Nelson Mandela was held prisoner.
• Stellenbosh, where students can observe how South Africans lived long ago. This excursion includes a visit to a leopard reserve and another to a lion reserve.

Entry fees and private transportation costs are included for all excursions.

Program Prices

The price inclues:

• Round-trip airline ticket and airport transfers
• Accommodation and full board in a host family.
• 15 hours per week of English classes
• Academic materials.
• Full schedule of activities and excursions.
• Medical and accident insurance
• 24-hour assistance and supervision provided by Spanish counselor.

The price does NOT include:

• Additional airline taxes and fees