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G O O D H O P E S T U D I E S

E n gl is h in C a p e T o w n

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2 | G O O D H O P E S T U D I E S

A per ect day in Cape Town starts with agreat break ast and clear blue skies. Its

Saturday and you probably signed up or aday-trip with the Good Hope Studies SocialClub and need to head or the school soon.

A small bus takes you and your schoolmates along the Atlantic seaboard throughCamps Bay and along a winding road, ol-lowing the coast line to Hout Bay. The busstops or a break and you can choose to goon a short boat trip to seal island.

A ter the break the drive continues alongone o the most scenic routes in the worldon Chapmans Peak Drive, with its deepblue sea on the right hand side and redrocks and green vegetation on the le thand side.

The bus stops a couple o times or you toenjoy the magnifcent views, then it heads

or the Cape o Good Hope Nature Reserve.Here, at the southernmost tip o the penin-

sula you can take a short hike to the Capeo Good Hope or to spectacular Cape Point.

On the way back the bus stops in Simons Town to visit the penguins at BouldersBeach. The penguins are protected here onthe shores o False Bay and tourists enjoybeing close to these animals in the largestbreeding colony in the world.

A ter a ull day, the bus drops you back atyour accommodation. Its late a ternoon

The V&A Water ront, entertainment and shopping area next to the harbour.

Students on a boat trip to seal island, a short trip rom Hout Bay.

Enjoying a beauti ul sunset on the beaches o Blouberg Strand.

Month Av. max/minTemp. [C]av. Rain all

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February 27/16 17

March 25/14 20

April 23/12 41

May 20/9 69

June 18/8 93

July 18/7 82

August 18/8 77

September 19/9 40October 21/11 30

November 24/13 14

December 25/15 17

a perf ec t

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Cape Town surprised me, its a really

beauti ul city with great natural beauty,insomuch as there are several options

or tourism. It varies rom the traditional and amous Table Mountain and thebeauti ul beaches to the amazing night-li e. Awesome! Liam rom Ivory Coast

Cape Town is a beauti ul city. The people are riendly and welcoming. Thereare beauti ul beaches, good restaurantsand lively night clubs. The scenery isspectacular! Suelen rom Brazil

Why people choose Cape Town: o Low cost of living o Mild weather all year round o One of the most beautiful cities in the world o Capetonians are extremely friendly people o Very clear English is spoken

o Modern infrastructure o Its a young, vibrant city

5 things you must do: Enjoy the sunset on Signal Hill Have a picnic at a wine arm Hike up Table Mountain Go horse-riding along the beaches Take a tour to Robben Island

www.southa rica.netwww.capetownbig6.co.zawww.capetown.travel

and a short rest is just what you need totake it all in and recharge.

It wouldnt be a per ect day i you werentinvited to a braai or the evening, theSouth A rican version o a barbecue. SouthA ricans love to braai and it is common tobring your own meat and drinks.

This is a great opportunity to meet newpeople, make new riends and practiseyour English.

A per ect day probably ends with a clearview o the night sky. Look out or theSouthern Cross, the most amous constella-tion in the southern hemisphere.

What would your per ect day be like?Perhaps you are more into sports, suchas surfng, kiting, climbing or cycling; ormaybe youd like a horse ride along thebeaches o Nordhoek; or going to a estivalor to the theatre.

Cape Town has so much to o er. Come andexperience it.

Good Hope Studies Social Club

Our social coordinator organises three toour activities per week. Some activities areree o charge, some will be charged at cost.

Taking part in the activities is a great way toget to know other students rom the schooland to learn more about Cape Town and thesurrounding areas.

Examples o activities: Dinner with a teacher Trans ers to popular night spots Tour up Table Mountain City Tour Beach Volleyball Sa ari and Bungee weekend Township tours Soup Kitchen (assisting a volunteer

organisation in bringing ood to poorcommunities)

Full-day tours to the Cape o Good Hope,the Winelands, whale watching at Her-manus and exploring the West Coast.

SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town

d a y in Ca p e T o w n . ..

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Johanna rom Switzerland writes about

her experience at Good Hope Studies:

In my opinion the courses at Good HopeStudies are on the one hand per ect to learn

English an on the other hand to learn some-

thing about the country and its inhabitants.

Todays class is a good example o that.

In the morning we did phrasal verbs and

prepositions because we students think

that we still need some practise with these

subjects. So at Good Hope Studies, the stu-

dents and the teacher decide together what to do in the lessons. A ter the tea break, we

spoke about South A rica and watched a

documentary about the country. Then we

discussed what weve seen. Its very interest-

ing to learn English by learning something

about the country. Id like to go home in a

ew months and be able to tell my amily

a lot o things about the country and its

history, and Im sure that I will learn enough

to do so when Im back home. Not only isthe course great, but also the teachers are

very kind. In my second week here I was very

homesick. My teacher noticed that and went

to Rhodes Memorial with me or a little walk

in this Nature Park. That was nice o her

and Im really grate ul to the school that the

teachers are so sympathetic and very loving

people.

Besides the course you can meet new people

nearly every week and the school excursions

are great! Next weekend Ill go on sa ari

which Im looking orward to. I ts great that I

can do such experiences o li e here in South

A rica.

Classes held in a pleasant environment make learning so much more enjoyable.

Our teachers take the students needs into account and design their classes around them.

The Good Hope Studies team looks orward to meeting you in Cape Town.

Key acts: Privately owned South A rican company Established in 1995 IALC Member since 1999 Total student capacity: 2 x 90 Cambridge accredited teacher training

centre or CELTA and all Delta Modules

s t ud en t s

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The school was the best languageschool Ive ever been to. The staf is

riendly and help you i you have any

problems but the best thing is that I en-

joyed every single lesson. The teachers

nd a per ect mix between hard work

and un. As a result o this my English

improved a lot.

Christoph rom Austria

The atmosphere here is gorgeous and

the teachers and staf are just per ect,

always riendly, help ul, and aware and

concerned about our problems, actually

they have become my amily here, and I

will always be grate ul or that. Ill never

orget the exciting classes and conver-

sations with my teacher, the support

that Ive always received rom staf, and

o course the everyday smile o Ches. Romina rom Chile

Why people choose Good Hope Studies:

o Personal attention o A relaxed, yet challenging environment in which it

is fun to learn o Friendly, competent staff o Two great campuses to choose from o Upmarket facilities

a t G o o d H o pe S t u d ies .. .

WYSE

International and national memberships

Good Hope Studies is a member o theprestigious International Association o Language Centres (IALC). Regular and stricton-site inspections through the associa-tion guarantee a high level o quality byinternational standards. Visit www.ialc.org

or more in ormation.

It has been my great joy and privilege tohave lived in Cape Town or my whole li e.Since I have been with Good Hope Stud-ies, I have also had the honour o showingthe city and our schools to many studentsand visitors, and I am always very proud to do so. I really enjoy interacting with our students, whether its at the school, at a braai (barbeque) or going out or a meal in theevenings. I look orward to welcoming many more students to Cape Town very soon!

Craig Leith, the schools Principal

Nationality mix at Good Hope Studies in 2011

45 nationalities in total

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Table Bay

Table Mountain Nature Reserve

GOOD HOPE STUDIESNewlands

University o Cape Town

Claremont

StudentResidence

StudentHouse

Area o

Host- amiliesGOOD HOPE STUDIESCity Centre

V&A Water rontGreenpoint

Seapoint

M e t r o R a i l

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City Centre

Green Point

Gol courseSoccer Stadium V&A Water ront

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City Hall S t

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Parliament

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Cape Town InternationalConvention Centre

Artscape TheatreCentre

CompanysGardens

SA NationalMuseum

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City Centre

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Student House The Student House in Newlands is ideal or long term students. It issituated in a quiet road, but close to public transport and the com-mercial centre o Claremont.

It is mostly used by younger students (18 to 25) who stay or severalweeks. There are 3 twin rooms and 2 rooms with bunk beds. Bath-rooms are shared.

The closest MetroRail station is 10 minutes walking distance.

Facilities at the City Centre school: 10 classrooms

Lending library Student lounge Free Internet and e-mail access Free Wi-Fi Snacks and cool drinks to buy

C I T Y C E N T R E


Why students choose the City Centre: o To experience the buzz of the city

o To be close to tourist attractions o Large, bright classrooms o Situated in a pedestrian mall, full of

shops, restaurants and markets o Only 5 minutes from the train station o Close to shopping centres

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M O U N T R O A D

M AR I E N D AH L AV E

M A I N

R O A D

Newlands

Claremont

MetroRail StationNewlands

MetroRail StationClaremont

GOOD HOPE STUDIESNewlands

Southern SunNewlands***

VineyardHotel****

0 250 500m

scale 1:25.000

CricketStadium

RugbyStadium

Fitness

Centre

TennisCourts

SHOPPINGCENTRES

25 min. tobeaches

StudentHouse

Rondebosch 20 min. tocity centre

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Student Residence The Student Residence is located in a popular student area close tothe University o Cape Town. There are many pubs, restaurants andnightspots in the area. Here, you can easily meet people and learneveryday English while having un.

Students at the residence are mostly between 18 and 25 years old. There are 20 single rooms with bathrooms to share.

The closest MetroRail station is less than 5 minutes walking dis-tance.

Facilities at the Newlands school: 10 classrooms Lending library Student lounge Beauti ul garden Outdoor pool Free Internet and e-mail access Free Wi-Fi Snacks and cool drinks to buy

Why students choose Newlands: o To study in a relaxed atmosphere o To enjoy the garden and the pool o Short distances to accommodation o To be in an upmarket residential area o Close to shopping centres

N E W L A N D S


Cavendish Square shopping centre close to the Newlands school.

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l ea rn i n g i n a rel a xed y e t At Good Hope Studies we are seriousabout your learning progress. We use the

latest teaching methods, only employteachers with the best possible qualifca-tions and use the most up-to-date booksavailable.

Our classrooms are spacious, riendlyand quiet with lots o natural light. Youwont fnd language labs or computerprogrammes at Good Hope Studies. Thisis because we believe that the best way tolearn a langauge is with real teachers andreal students talking about real issues. We

suggest that computer programmes arerather used be ore or a ter your trip.

Our approachAt Good Hope Studies our priority is toprovide lessons o a high standard and ouraim is or you to leave Cape Town eelingmore confdent communicating in English. To support these lessons, we provide ac-commodation and a social programme, andmany students use these services to practisetheir English.

Four-week cyclesOur teaching programme is based on a our-week cycle and most changes take placeonly every our weeks. For your convenienceyou can start every Monday, but we stronglyrecommend starting at the beginning o acycle, on the o cial starting dates. Studentswho start on an o cial date will beneft themost rom their classes, and will enjoy themost interesting sightseeing tours.

In the last week o each cycle you will write atest to help you and your teachers to moni-tor your progress.

Lesson content The lessons are geared towards the needs andinterests o the students in each class. The les-sons ocus on the our skills (reading, writing,listening and speaking) and on language sys-tems (grammar and vocabulary), with a strong

ocus on communication and real-li e tasks.

Coursebook The lessons are based around a coursebook,which provides a basic structure or the les-sons. We use a range o di erent books, and

An average group size o 6 to 8 students allows the teacher to give personal attention.

At the Newlands campus, classes also take place in the schools garden.

Students enjoying their break time in the schools garden at Newlands.

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c h a l l en gi n g e n v i r o n m e n t . .. Key acts:

Our courses are based on a our-week cycle You can start on any Monday, but we strongly recommend starting on the o cialstarting dates (see price list)

Beginners can only start on the o cial starting dates All courses, except the exam preparation courses, are o ered at both centres You can borrow a coursebook ree o charge You receive a certifcate o attendance on completion o the course (excluding

students missing more than 10% o their lessons) A course report outlining your progress is issued or courses o 4 weeks or longer 1 lesson = 50 minutes

Now Im able to ocus on improv-ing my English, as well as enjoy the

riendship made with the students.I was also able to learn about South A rica and its neighbouring coun-tries and each time gaining moreknowledge. Manoela rom Brazil

I loved coming to school. We had a brilliant atmosphere and our teacher connected hard workingand un per ectly! I elt the passiono teaching. I eel well prepared or the rst exam. Our teacher taught us a lot about li e and history inCape Town. She gave me a lot o inspiration or my work as a teacher

in Switzerland. Thank you very much! Lukas rom Switzerland

have at least two di erent books at each levelso that students who stay or longer than onecycle in a level do not repeat material. Thematerial in the coursebooks includes bothskills and language work. We constantly re-view our choices to ensure that the books weuse are up-to-date and in line with currenttheories on language learning.

Additional material The coursebook is supplemented with ad-

ditional material, either adapted rom pub-lished material, developed by the school,or designed by the teacher or a particularlesson. This allows teachers to cater morespecifcally to the needs and interests o their students. It also allows teachers todraw on the South A rican context, o tenbringing South A rican culture and historyinto the classroom.

Homework is given 3 to 4 times per week.

Teacher qualifcationsGood Hope Studies is also a teacher trainingcentre or local and international teach-ers. This ensures access to highly qualifedteachers.

A Cambridge CELTA qualifcation as well asextensive and varied experience teachingEnglish as a oreign language are the mini-mum requirements. In addition, many o our teachers have passed one or more Delta

modules and take part in regular workshopsand in-house-training sessions.

Our missionWe want you to leave Cape Town ull o posi-tive memories, with new riends, insight intodi erent cultures, and knowing more aboutSouth A rica. First and oremost, however,we want you to leave the school ull o sel -confdence communicating in a languagethat might even have become your secondhome-language.

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Business Course (mini group)The Business Course is recommended i you need to use Eng-lish at work or in a business context.

Lessons per week 10 lessons (+ GE 16 or 20)Starting dates Every 4 weeks (see price list or dates)Group size maximum 6 studentsCourse duration 1 - 8 weeksLevels 2 levels -Intermediate [B1+] - Advanced [C1]Minimum age 21 yearsAvailability Newlands and City Centre

General English 16 +Business English Mon - Thu

General English 20 +Business English

Mon - Thu +4 lessons on Fri

Our Business Course takes place in mini groups o maximum 6students to ensure ocussed attention to students needs. It must becombined either with a General English Course o 16 or 20 grouplessons or with 16 or 20 Private Lessons. The a ternoon lessons ocus onthe language and skills needed in the workplace. The teacher will fnd

out how you need to use English at work and decide on a syllabus.

Skills & language may include: Topics may include: Meetings and negotiations Customer Service Making presentations International Marketing Emails Team Building Report-writing Finance Social English Management Styles

An Intermediate level or above is required or this group course.

We recommend that Elementary and Pre-intermediate studentswho need Business English book private lessons.

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General English Courses Our General English Courses are ideal i you use English oreveryday purposes.

Lessons per week 16 / 20 / 26 /30Starting dates Any Monday Group size maximum 10 studentsCourse duration 1 - 23 weeksLevels 6 levels - Beginner [A1] - Advanced [C1]Minimum age 17 yearsAvailability Newlands and City Centre

General English 16 Mon - Thu

General English 20 Mon - Fri

General English 26 Mon - Thu

General English 30 Mon - Thu + 4lessons on Fri

You can choose either 16 or 20 morning lessons and combine themwith one o the a ternoon options.

The morning lessons are based around a coursebook, andadapted to the class.

From the morning lessons you can expect to: Practise your reading and listening skills Develop your vocabulary and grammar, so that you can communi-

cate more e ectively and accurately Practise speaking and writing Use English to exchange ideas with people rom other countries

The a ternoon lessons (Skills Focus) are ocussed mainly ondeveloping speaking skills, but the lessons are usually based around

a listening or reading text, and new vocabulary is o ten introducedto help the students to communicate more e ectively. The topicsdepend on the interests o the class, but o ten include South A ricanculture and history as well as current international a airs. The les-sons may include outings to local cultural sights and South A ricanvideos or songs.

Homework is given in morning classes 3 to 4 times per week.

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5 or 10 Private Lessons Combine a General English Course with Private Lessons i youwish to ocus on specifc areas, and pre er a mix o group les-sons and private lessons.

Lessons per week 5 or 10 Private Lessons(to be combined with GE 16 or 20)

Starting dates Any Monday Course duration rom 1 week Levels 6 levels - Beginner [A1] - Advanced [C1]Minimum age 17 yearsAvailability Newlands and City Centre

Combining a group course with private lessons is in many ways an

ideal combination. While the teacher can ocus on your personalweaknesses during the private lessons you can urther improve yourgeneral language skills during the group course. Group lessons areless intense, a lot o un and o er a lot o opportunities to interactwith your class mates. The private lessons in contrast are a lot moreintense, but will guarantee you rapid progress.

In the mornings you take part in the General English Courseor either 16 lessons per week (Monday to Thursday) or 20 lessons

(Monday to Friday).

In the a ternoons you have 5 or 10 Private Lessons. Your teacher

will start by fnding out your needs and interests in English, andtogether you will decide what to ocus on in your lessons.

In the private lessons you can expect to: Focus on the language and topics that are most important and

interesting to you Get detailed eedback about your own use o English

You can share a teacher or Private Lessons with a riend i you book together, are at a similar level and require a similar ocus.

16 or more Private Lessons Private lessons are suitable i you need to improve as quicklyas possible, wish to ocus on specifc areas, and learn best in aone-to-one environment.

Lessons per week 16, 20, 25 or 30 Private LessonsStarting dates Any MondayCourse duration rom 1 week Levels 6 levels - Beginner [A1] - Advanced [C1]Minimum age 17 yearsAvailability Newlands and City Centre

Private Lessons usually start at 9:00. However, they can take placeany time between 8:30 and 16:30, Monday to Friday, subject to theavailability o teachers and classrooms.

In the frst lesson your teacher will discuss your needs and interestswith you and will decide on a syllabus.Some popular areas o ocus: Business English General English, ocussing on individual weaknesses or priorities Exam preparation

You can expect to: Direct your own learning, with support rom the teacher Get plenty o eedback on your own use o language Discuss topics that interest you

You will be required to send us a needs analysis be ore the coursestarts so we can prepare accordingly.

You can share a teacher or Private Lessons with a riend i you book together, are at a similar level and require a similar ocus.

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exa m p r e pa ra t io n ...IELTS & TOEFL Courses (mini group)I you require IELTS and TOEFL to enter a University or College,or i you want to document your score on your Curriculum Vitae,then this is the right course or you.

Lessons per week 10 lessons (+ GE 16 or 20)Starting dates Every 4 weeks (see price list or dates)Group size Maximum 6 studentsCourse duration 4 to 8 weeksLevels 1 level - Upper Intermediate [B2] -

Advanced [C1]Minimum age 17 yearsAvailability Newlands only

General English 16 +IELTS or TOEFL Mon - Thu

General English 20 +IELTS or TOEFL

Mon - Thu + 4lessons on Fri

Our exam preparation course will enable you to get the best pos-sible score. The courses are intense and your ull ocus is required.

The Exam Preparation Course needs to be combined with aGeneral English Course o 16 or 20 lessons or with Private Lessons.In the morning lessons you will urther strengthen your Englishlanguage skills while in the a ternoon you will be trained in examtechniques.

Both exams can be taken in Cape Town.

IELTSIELTS is increasingly widely recognised by universities and employ-ers in English-speaking countries. It is also required or emigration tomany English-speaking countries. IELTS is a paper-based test.

www.ielts.org

TOEFL The TOEFL test is the most widely respected English-language testin the world, recognized by more than 8,000 colleges, universitiesand agencies in more than 130 countries. It is widely used in NorthAmerica. TOEFL is a computer-based test.

www.ets.org

Cambridge CourseOur Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses are suitable i yourequire the exam or a university entry, plan on working or aninternational company, or i you are looking or an intense Englishcourse that ends with a widely recognised qualifcation.

Lessons per week 25 lessonsStarting dates See price list or starting datesGroup size Maximum 10 studentsCourse duration 8 and 12 weeks (9 weeks in January)Levels 3 levels - strong Interm. [B1+] -

Advanced [C1]Minimum age 17 yearsAvailability Newlands only

Cambridge Course Mon - Fri

More than 12,000 employers, universities and colleges, governmentdepartments and other organisations around the world recognisethe Cambridge English language exams.

Our exam preparation courses are only run by selected teachers. The

courses are intense and ocused attention throughout the course isrequired rom all participants. A very high pass rate is the result o dedicated students and committed teachers.

The recommended course length is 12 weeks. I you already havethe required level o English you may be accepted onto the 8 week course.

We o er exam preparation or the ollowing exams:

The First Certifcate in English (FCE) is an exam or people whoneed to prove they can use everyday written and spoken English at

an upper-intermediate level or work or study purposes.Certifcate in Advanced English (CAE) is the leading English exam

or pro essional and academic success.

Certifcate o Profciency in English (CPE) is the most advancedexam, or learners who have achieved an extremely high level o skillin the English language.

The exam can be taken in Cape Town. Some exams take place in theweek a ter the course. This requires an extra week o accommoda-tion.

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o t h er p r o gr a mm e s ...Teacher Training Courses Good Hope Studies runs the CELTA and Delta Modules courses,both approved and moderated by the University o CambridgeESOL.

These courses are internationally the most widely recognisedqualifcations in the feld o Teaching English to Speakers o OtherLanguages.

CELTACELTA (Certifcate in Teaching English to Speakers o Other Lan-guages) is an initial qualifcation or people with little or no previousteaching experience.

It is a very intensive 4-week course with a strong practical compo-

nent. A solid grounding is provided in teaching skills and tech-niques. Assessment is continuous, based on teaching practice andwritten assignments.

About 6 courses are held per year.

Delta ModulesDelta (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers o Other Languag-es) is a postgraduate level qualifcation or teachers with an initialteaching qualifcation and at least 1200 hours o teaching experi-ence. The course aims to improve teachers awareness o moretheoretical aspects o language teaching and learning as well as

developing their teaching skills.It is an essential qualifcation or those wanting to enter manage-ment or teacher training.

There are three modules and candidates can take any combinationo modules:

Module One: Understanding Language, Methodology and Re-sources or Teaching

Module Two: Developing Pro essional Practice

Module Three: Extended Practice and ELT Specialism (E.g. Teaching young learners, English or Special Purposes, Teachingone-to-one)

One intensive, 8-week course is held per year. The exam can bewritten at Good Hope Studies on the frst Wednesday in June orDecember.

www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/index.html

Study YearThe Study Year concept has been designed to cater or the specifcneeds o long-term students. It is ideal or students who want tobecome profcient in English and/or want to study or live in anEnglish speaking country.

Lessons per week 16 / 20 / 26 /30 (General English)Starting dates Any Monday Group size maximum 10 studentsCourse duration 24 - 48 weeksLevels 6 levels - Beginner [A1] - Advanced [C1]Minimum age 17 yearsAvailability Newlands and City Centre

Study Year students take part in a General English Course or a mini-mum o 24 weeks. I you start on one o our recommended startingdates you will have your frst skills and systems test a ter 4 weeks. This is to gauge your progress and to advise you on where to ocusyour studies.

You will continue to do a test a ter completing each 4-week cycleand regularly meet with your study advisor who will guide youthrough the entire process.

At the beginning o each 4-week cycle you can change to a moreintense course or to an exam preparation course once you have

reached the required level.

Free University and College placement The University and College placement service is ree o charge orparticipants in the Study Year programme. It means that we assistyou through the entire process o applying at a South A ricanUniversity. We ensure that you have all the required documentation,that you prove the required level o English through an Exam andthat you meet all application deadlines.

Breaks rom studyStudy Year students are allowed either one break o our weeks or

two breaks o two weeks each (conditions apply).

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y o u r h o m e a wa y f r o m Homestay & Homestay-Plus

Student House

Homestay is the most popular orm o accommodation. Staying with a amily willgive you a unique insight into the SouthA rican li estyle.

South A rican host- amilies are well knownor their riendliness and hospitality.

Travel distance to both schools is very short,with only a ew amilies living as ar as 45minutes rom the school. In the southernsuburbs, all host- amilies stay in privatehouses with gardens, while in the city centremost stay in apartments.

In Newlands, Good Hope Studies is theonly major English Language school. Wethere ore have a large number o high qual-ity amilies available. In the city centre, thenumber o good quality amilies is limited.Late bookings might there ore result inlonger travel times.

Single rooms (and double rooms ortwo people booking together)

Break ast & dinner included Bedding and towels are provided

Shared rooms and bathrooms Fully equipped kitchen or sel -catering Lounge area with TV and DVD player

20 minutes 20 minutes

The Student House is a private house in anupmarket residential area. It was complete-ly re urbished in 2011 and is now decoratedin a young and modern style.

It is a very inexpensive orm o accommoda-tion, ideal or long-term students.

There is a large student lounge and a beauti-ul garden with a swimming pool to relax in.

The Newlands school, a MetroRail station,

major shopping areas as well as restaurantsand pubs are all within walking distance.

Bathroom to share / private bathroomor Homestay-Plus

Most amilies can provide Internetaccess and laundry at an extra charge

Garden with pool Bedding and a sa e provided WLAN available at an extra charge

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h o m e . . .Student Residence

Other Accommodation

I you pre er to be independent, want tomix with other students, socialise easily andwant to practice your newly acquired knowl-edge o English while going out, rather thanwith a host- amily, then this is or you.

The Student Residence is situated in thesuburb o Observatory. This is a lively suburbwith many young people, and there are lotso trendy bars and restaurants close to theresidence.

The Residence was completely re urbishedin 2011 and it now has a welcoming A rican-style fnish. Rooms are decorated in riendlycolours with photographs o Cape Town.

It is mostly our younger students who optor the Student Residence.

Being an attractive tourist destination,Cape Town o ers the per ect accommo-dation or every taste and budget. Frominexpensive student hostels in Sea Pointto private Bed & Break asts, and charmingGuest Houses to award wining hotels, it isall there.

The Residence in Sea Point is a popularstudent accommodation with single, twinand double rooms. Break ast and dinner isprovided; bathrooms to share.

Bed & Break asts and Guest Houses can bea com ortable, but more expensive alterna-tive to host- amilies. Hotels are the mostexpensive accommodation, but give you thehighest com ort and reedom.

Single rooms 5 rooms share one bathroom Fully equipped kitchen or sel -catering

Residence accommodation with singleand twin rooms in Sea Point

Bed & Break asts and Guest Houses in

15 minutes 30 minutes

Lounge area with TV and DVD player Bedding and a sa e provided WLAN available at an extra charge

the City Centre area and in Newlands 3- and 4-star hotels are available close

to both schools

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o t h e r s e r v ic e s we of f e r . . .Volunteer South A rica There is a high number o NGOs working in South A rica. Theseorganisations depend on local and international volunteers. I

you are interested in social or environmental volunteering thenthis programme is or you.

We o er projects in and around Cape Town as well as in otherparts o South A rica.

Helping people in need or working in nature conservation canbe a hugely rewarding experience. At times volunteering canbe a real challenge but you can connect with people and gainan insight into South A rica which would not be possible in anyother way.

Internship South A rica

Add a highlight to your curriculum vitae, and urther your com-mand o the English language in a pro essional environment.Internship programmes are use ul i you are looking to gain in-ternational work experience. You will be placed with a companyin the feld o your choice, giving you insight into the workingpractices o a company in an English speaking country.

Each placement is tailor-made to suit your individual profle. Isyour emphasis on improving your command o English in theworkplace? Or are you looking to broaden your work experiencewithin your own feld? Whatever your needs, we will fnd a place-ment to suit you.

Work South A ricaWork South A rica is a one year, working holiday programme,available to ull time tertiary students or recent graduates only. The majority o Work SA applicants fnd work in the hospitalityindustry, either working in one o the many vibrant bars, restau-rants and nightclubs in Cape Town, or within the lively backpack-ing industry.

There is no better way to travel and work your way around SouthA rica than on the Work SA programme. You can sample the realeveryday South A rica whilst meeting the locals and earning

money at the same time.

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