Cape Point School of English

School Introduction

Our school is dedicated to offering excellence in teaching by educators who are passionate about what they do. We are situated in beautiful and historical Simon's Town, 30 minutes from Cape Town, and close to some of the best tourist beaches, wildlife and mountains in South Africa. We guarantee a professional, personalised experience of South African life.

With small classes and an intimate school our focus is on quality teaching to the individual. Utilising trusted teaching methods, as well as introducing innovative approaches to multicultural, student-centred language learning we ensure that you will improve your English communication skills while having fun at the same time. Your time at Cape Point School of English is guaranteed to offer you an unforgettable South African English-learning experience.

With a variety of places to explore and activities to do, you will never be bored. Eat well at one of the many restaurants overlooking the ocean, go on a shark cage diving adventure, kayak with penguins, go surfing or simply take a walk in one of the many nature reserves in the area.

ESL Program Introduction

We offer a range of courses, but will try our best to accommodate you should you wish for a slightly different schedule. Students are evaluated upon arrival and placed in a class depending on their needs and abilities. Our teachers are constantly assessed and receive training on a regular basis. Our small class sizes ensure that each student receives plenty of individual attention. Each lesson is 50 minutes long, and class levels range from elementary to advanced.

We offer general English, academic English, business English and exam preparation classes, as well as exciting package programmes (comprised of English classes in the morning and surfing/kayaking/scuba-diving/shark cage-diving in the afternoon) and cultural immersion classes.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 20 - 40
• Average Class Size: 4
• Hours per Week: 15 - 30
• Minimum Age: 17
• Housing Options: Homestay  Apartment
• School Setting:  Urban  Small Town/Rural
• Accreditation: Cape Town Tourism

Schedule & Fees

STARTING DATES 2008/2009
General English / Intensive English / Cultural Immersion / Academic English (IELTS) / Business English: First Monday of every week. 2 - 50 weeks.

English and Adventure/ English and surfing / English and PADI openwater 1 scuba-diving qualification: First Monday of every week. 2 weeks

One-to-one tuition: anytime

Cambridge Exam Courses (FCE/CAE): 12 week programme = Sep 15 2008; March 22 2009; Sep13 2009 / 10 week programme = Sep 29 2008; Jan 4 2009; April 5 2009; 27 Sep 2009

Cambridge Exam Courses (CPE) starting dates: 12 week programme = Sep 15 2008; March 22 2009; Sep 13 2009 / 10 week programme = Sep 29 2008; April 5 2009; Sep 27 2009

Please note that the school will be closed on South African Public Holidays (Jan 1, March 21, March 24, April 28, May 1, June 16, Aug 9, Sep 24, Dec 16, Dec 25, Dec 26) and from Dec 22 2008 - Jan 4 2009.

FEES
Registration fee: US$100
General English: from US$200/week
Intensive English: from US340/week
Cultural Immersion: from US$300/week
One-to-one tuition: US$40/hour
Academic English (IELTS): from US$275/week
Business English: from US$275/week
English and Adventure: US$900
English and Scuba-diving: US$900
English and Surfing: US$700
Cambridge Exam Preparation Course (10 weeks): US$3550
Cambridge Exam Preparation Course (12 weeks): US$4000

ACCOMMODATION FEES
Placement fee: US$60
Standard Homestay: US$215
Deluxe Homestay: US$285

Special Courses & Features

• English for Business
• IELTS Preparation Courses
• Cambridge Examination Courses
• One-to-One Instruction / Private Lessons

Contact Info

Cape Point School of English
134 St. George's Street
Simon's Town
Cape Town
7995


Tel 27 21 786 4610
Fax 27 21 786 3797
Website