Avenue English Cape Town, South Africa
5 Hudson Street, De Waterkant, Greenpoint - 8001 Cape Town - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Located in Seapoint close to the beach.
- Beautiful seaview classrooms.
- Rooftop terrace
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 35% of students are from
- Class time is shorter than in other schools at 45 minutes per lesson.
Venue: Avenue English Cape Town is an English language institute located in the historic city of Cape Town, South Africa. Housed in the vibrant and upmarket suburb of De Waterkant, the school is in a two-story historical building with many amenities, links to public transport and places of social and cultural interest nearby. Such attractions within walking distance from the school include the colourful houses of Bo-Kaap, trendy Cape Quarter, the Bree Street precinct famous for “First Thursdays” and much more.
Getting around: The school has the MyCity bus stop just across the road from it, ensuring that travels to Camps Bay and Cape Town City Centre are regularly available throughout the day. Central Cape Town is around a 20-minute bus journey or a 15-minute taxi ride from the school.
Course selection: Students over sixteen and of all levels can study General English over several schedules and intensities. In addition to this, private tuition is also available online or in-person. Private tuition may also be used for Exam Preparation (IELTS, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, Pte).
During the summer months, courses and private tuition may also be available to students from twelve years, subject to availability and upon request.
Social and cultural: The school has excellent knowledge of the city, its happenings and its "Must-see" attractions. Students are invited to enquire with the school for all up-to-date social and cultural happenings and infomration.
English Courses
General Language
General English 
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€230€219 / week More
General English
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€230€219 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 230 219 | 460 437 | 690 656 | 880 836 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,320 1,254 | 1,760 1,672 | 2,200 2,090 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,600 2,470 | 4,320 4,104 |
| Price in US$ | 253 | 506 | 758 | 967 | 1,209 | 1,450 | 1,933 | 2,417 | 2,636 | 2,856 | 4,745 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English Intensive
In high demand!30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€290€276 / week More
General English Intensive
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€290€276 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 290 276 | 580 551 | 870 827 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,620 1,539 | 2,160 2,052 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,250 3,088 | 5,280 5,016 |
| Price in US$ | 319 | 638 | 956 | 1,187 | 1,483 | 1,780 | 2,373 | 2,966 | 3,295 | 3,570 | 5,799 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English Plus 25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€380€361 / week More
General English Plus
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€380€361 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 380 361 | 760 722 | 1,140 1,083 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,200 3,990 |
| Price in US$ | 418 | 835 | 1,253 | 1,538 | 1,923 | 2,307 | 2,691 | 3,076 | 3,460 | 3,845 | 4,613 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Fast Track English40 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€430€409 / week More
Fast Track English
40 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€430€409 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 430 409 | 860 817 | 1,290 1,226 | 1,720 1,634 |
| Price in US$ | 473 | 945 | 1,417 | 1,890 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes group lessons in the morning, and private lessons in the afternoon (45 minutes per lesson).
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 8 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:15 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Online
Online Private Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€200€190 / week More
Online Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€200€190 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1,000 950 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,600 1,520 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,400 2,280 |
| Price in US$ | 220 | 440 | 659 | 879 | 1,099 | 1,318 | 1,538 | 1,758 | 1,977 | 2,197 | 2,636 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€220€209 / week More
Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€220€209 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 220 209 | 440 418 | 660 627 | 880 836 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,320 1,254 | 1,540 1,463 | 1,760 1,672 | 1,980 1,881 | 2,200 2,090 | 2,640 2,508 |
| Price in US$ | 242 | 484 | 725 | 967 | 1,209 | 1,450 | 1,692 | 1,933 | 2,175 | 2,417 | 2,900 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Private Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€400€380 / week More
Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€400€380 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,600 1,520 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,200 3,040 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,000 3,800 | 4,800 4,560 |
| Price in US$ | 440 | 879 | 1,318 | 1,758 | 2,197 | 2,636 | 3,076 | 3,515 | 3,954 | 4,394 | 5,272 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Avenue English include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
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Avenue English reception4/9
Camps Bay5/9
Avenue English 6/9
Private lesson7/9
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Studying 9/9
Avenue English
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 80% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Avenue English.
- Year of school foundation
- 2022
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Table soccer / football
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 7
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Additional comment about facilities of school
AE is within easy walking distance of a small shopping mall with a food store, many restaurants, boutiques and banking facilities.
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 35% |
| Brazil | 30% |
| Turkey | 10% |
| Germany | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 15% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 40% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 10% |
| >50 years | 5% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 50Throughout the year: 40Junior courses - In summer: 20
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years8 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 2Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 16 years
Information for all courses offered by Avenue English
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €95
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately €45 per course level.
- Comments about courses
Airport transfer: EUR 40 (one-way).
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 25 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 16 Jun 2026, 09 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 24 Sep 2026, 16 Dec 2026, 18 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 21 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 29 Mar 2027, 27 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 16 Jun 2027, 09 Aug 2027, 24 Sep 2027, 16 Dec 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
English Activities in South Africa
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - The Bo-Kaap district with its colourful houses.
- The beautiful beaches of Camps Bay just beyond Sea Point.
- The Sea Point promenade along the sea.
- Visit the City bowl area or take a walk along Bree Street, Kloof Street, and Long Street. Adults - Paid activities
- - Visit Nelson Mandela’s prison on Robben Island.
- Go to the top of Table Mountain for a great view of the whole of Cape Town.
- Take a walk through the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
- Go to Boulders Beach to see penguins.
- Visit the many museums in the city, such as District Six Museum and the South Africa Museum.
- Take the car and visit the Cape of Good Hope or do the wine route.
Accommodation
Somerset Road Shared room (multiple beds), No meals 
Shared bathroom
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Somerset Road
Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
Shared bathroom
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€150/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in € | 150 | 300 | 450 | 600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 45 |
| Price in US$ | 174 | 347 | 521 | 694 | 53 |
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| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Price per person
Price per person
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 45€.
- Price extra night
- €30 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Shared room (multiple beds)
- Average distance from school
- 5 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
FAQ about Avenue English, Cape Town
What is the best price for a course at Avenue English, Cape Town?
“English courses at Avenue English start at 190 € for a Online Private Lessons 10 course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the number of students per class at Avenue English?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Avenue English varies from 1 (Online Private Lessons 10) to 12 students (General English )”
Which countries are students of Avenue English from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Avenue English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 35% representation, followed by students from Brazil (30%) and Turkey (10%).”
Avenue English offers courses for which ages?
“Avenue English offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 25 during the summer and 16 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Avenue English
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:15
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: 178322
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 40 €
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 30 €
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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It includes the General English course plus 5 hours of private lessons per week.