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English Courses in Cape Town, South Africa

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The Knowledge Workshop, Cape Town:
The Knowledge Workshop is an international language and skills centre based in the vibey suburb of Observatory, Cape Town in South Africa. Whether you are looking to improve your English ability, gain access to university or become TEFL qualified to teach English and travel, we will exceed your expectations. Aimed at the corporate market, we have pioneered a program addressing the common challenges and problem areas faced by South Africans who speak English as a Second Language.

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Photo of English Courses in Cape Town, South AfricaGeneral & Business English
A comprehensive course for foreign students who want to learn English, or who simply wish to improve their ability in the language. The course holistically trains the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) We cater to all language levels, from beginner to advanced.

Language Improvement for South Africans
This course is unique to The Knowledge Workshop and is aimed at South Africans for whom English is not a mother-tongue. It is an outcomes-based course, targeting linguistic, business and communication skills that are directly transferable in the workplace.

Study Assistance Program
We provide study assistance to school learners. Our tutors are qualified, vetted and of the highest standard. We provide ongoing feedback to the parent, progress is monitored and where necessary we engage with the learner's subject teachers to expediate progress.

TOEFL Exam Preparation
TOEFL or Test of English as a Foreign Language is a standardised proficiency exam and an enImage of English Courses in Cape Town, South Africatrance requirement for thousands of English colleges and universities worldwide. We offer an intensive preparation course, which is of a highly academic nature. All candidates must therefore be at an upper-intermediate level of their language learning. Preparation is geared towards holistically training the four linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) for academic purposes. The course also thoroughly familiarises you with the TOEFL test format and teaches test-taking strategies that will help with your success on exam day.

On-site and Corporate English Training
Courses are tailored in form and content to cater to language needs in a variety of South African business contexts. We cater to individuals, private and public entities. Skills covered range from business communication (letters, emails, reports, minutes) to grammar, speaking and presentation skills. Corporate packages are available.

Study & tour, English immersion
Our tailor-made packages are aimed at short-term educational tourists who wish to combine English language training with a unique, South African experience. Packages include English classes, accommodation and tours that are specifically designed to meet your requirements.

We have far too many exciting options to list, so please contact us quickly via our Contact Page for your personalised quote.

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Address: Rosebank, Cape Town, South Africa
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Language Teaching Centre
Courses / Programs
We are situated on the foreshore in Cape Town, near the CBD. With a maximum of only 7 students in each English course, the teacher can give each student sufficient attention and solve individual language problems. Besides the English and other language courses, we also offer Translation Services, Certificates - TOEFL, Cambridge, Pitman, Accommodation - Homestay Family, Guest House, Bed & Breakfast, Backpackers, Apartaments, sightseeing tours and outings. Thus, you will have the opportunity not only to improve your language skills, but also experience Cape Town's beautiful landscape, people and cultures.
General English, Business English, English intensive, Private English Lessons, German classes, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Italian, French and South African Languages: Afrikaans Lessons, Xhosa, Zulu.
UCT English Language Centre
Courses / Programs
UCT English Language Centre is an English language school situated on campus at the University of Cape Town.

We offer a range of English courses, including Conversational English, Business English, and preparation courses for the IELTS, TOEFL, FCE or CAE exams.

We also offer safe and affordable accommodation to our students. Located in the vibrant, academically diverse Faculty of Humanities at UCT, the English Language Centre is at the hub of creativity and excitement.

As a UCT student, you will be able to participate in university life and culture and to take part in social activities, sports clubs and other societies.

The dedicated UCT International Academic Programmes Office supports over 4,500 international students every year, so we will help you to navigate your visa application with ease.
English Language Courses for Adults:

- Beginner to advanced levels

- General English classes (20, 25 or 30 lessons per week)

- English Exam Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge First and CAE exams)

- Business English for professionals & executives

- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

-General English and Language Excursion 
Jeffreys Bay Language School
Courses / Programs
Established in 2005, Jeffreys Bay Language School is an English language school in Eastern Cape, South Africa, 700 km up the East Coast from Cape Town. Our closest international airport is in Port Elizabeth, 80 km from Jeffreys Bay. We are a gateway to two of South Africa's top tourist routes, namely the Garden Route leading to Cape Town, and the Sunshine Coast between Port Elizabeth and Durban.

Jeffreys Bay Language School has adopted the relaxed life style that our town portrays while maintaining a professional and quality filled product. Our English courses follow the New Headway series from Oxford University Press while our exam preparation courses are compliant with the Cambridge standards. Our courses include General English, Business English, Intensive English and more.

We have an extensive social programme which allows students to experience the culture, nature and adventure that South Africa has to offer. Our school prides itself in being small and personal in all respects from class sizes to staff / student interaction outside of school - all of us enjoy accompanying students on trips and tours, and to date many of our teachers still keep in touch with past students.
- General English Courses
- Intensive English Courses
- Business English
- Cambridge CAE & FCE Exam Preparation
- Aviation English Courses
- English and Volunteer Packages
- English and Surf Packages
- Private English Lessons
Cape Town Tefl Training Institute
Courses / Programs
The Cape Town School of English is a Language school in Cape Town specialising in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) since 1991. We offer an internationally recognised Certificate in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) in Cape Town and other centres throughout South Africa.

We have trained TEFL teachers on an ongoing basis for 16 years and are well established in the TEFL Training field. We require that all applicants have English first language proficiency and tertiary education or work experience. Accent and use of English is very important if you wish to compete in an International TEFL environment.
 
TEFL course designed to develop the skills required to be a TEFL teacher and to make you aware of your own language and the difficulty faced by those who seek to learn it.

Educational, psychological and linguistic theory is reviewed where relevant but the focus is more practical than theoretical; after all, it is not the knowledge we are after but the skill. We are now offering a Distance Learning TEFL course with online support.
International House Johannesburg - Language Lab
Courses / Programs
• Conveniently located in Braamfontein, a central suburb of Johannesburg, International House Johannesburg - Language Lab (IH Johannesburg) provides a range of quality full-time and part-time English courses to South African students and international students from around the world. We teach students of all levels - from total beginners to advanced.

• We provide comprehensive IELTS preparation courses, and are the only centre in the Gauteng Province that offers the world-recognised Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) exams. 

• IH Johannesburg is a member of the International House World Organisation (IHWO), one of the largest and oldest groups of language schools in the world.

• We give our students the opportunity to learn English in an exciting environment that embraces multiculturalism and the vibrancy of city life.

• Our dedicated and passionate teachers are qualified in teaching English as a Second Language, with experience in teaching English overseas in many different parts of the world, and in teaching English from a variety of cultural backgrounds. We also provide customized business English training for companies & organizations.

Student Reviews:
“The staff are friendly and hard-working, so students from all countries feel at home.”
- Mazeroge, Mozambique

"Being able to speak English, somehow makes you someone else with different values. Thanks to all at Language Lab."
- Alexandre, Gabon
English Courses in Johannesburg:

• 4-week General English courses for foreigners
• English Improvement courses for South Africans (held part-time over 6 Saturday mornings)
• Private English lessons
• IELTS test preparation
• Exam preparation for Cambridge KET, PET, B2 First for Schools, FCE (Cambridge First Certificate), CAE, CPE..
• Business English training for companies & organizations
• Aviation English training and testing
• CELTA & DELTA English language teaching qualifications
• Homestay with a local English-speaking family
Getting to Know English Centre - GTKEC
Courses / Programs
At Getting To Know English Centre in the heart of Pretoria, we specialise in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes.

We opened our doors to ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners in January 1997 and since then we have become one of the largest ESOL centres in South Africa.

Our learners benefit from a supportive one-on-one relationship with their tutors. Our classes develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills on a social, business or academic level. Devotion to excellence and quality ensures that our learners leave us feeling confident and competent.

We publish our own course material – keeping course material relevant and affordable! The Centre also runs preparation courses for TOEFL, IELTS and the Cambridge Examinations.
English Language Classes:

• General ESOL / English classes

• General & Business English

• TOEFL Exam preparation

• IELTS Exam preparation

• Cambridge approved exam centre