Cape Town School of English Cape Town, South Africa 
66 Main Road - 7708 Cape Town - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Located close to a variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment areas.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 5% of students.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Venue: Cape Town School of English is located in the Cape Town suburb of Claremont, nine kilometres south of the city. One of Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs, Claremont is a residential and commercial area, very much on the rise. The school is located in a busy thoroughfare, within walking distance to a number of restaurants, cafes and bars, and just a few steps from the Cavendish Square Shopping Mall. Arderne Gardens, a public park and arboretum is about a 13 minute walk away. Travel time to the downtown core of Cape Town is approximately 30 minutes by car.
Getting around: The city centre of Cape Town is very walkable but beyond that, most locals travel by car, Uber, taxi, etc.. The school is less than 5 kilometers from the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and Newlands Forest, at the foot of Table Mountain, and a 20 minute drive from Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
The school: Established in 1991, Cape Town English School has decades of experience teaching English. They provide courses in General or Business English as well as exam preparation programmes for the TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, Cambridge and Pearson English exams. Their highly supportive staff is keen to ensure that all students are comfortable and are happy to help students adjust to their new surroundings.
English Courses
General Language
General English
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromZAR 1,663ZAR 1,580 / week More
General English
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
ZAR 1,663ZAR 1,580 / week
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 4 | 8 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (ZAR) Our price (ZAR) | 6,650 6,318 | 13,300 12,635 | 19,950 18,953 |
| Price in US$ | 392 | 783 | 1,174 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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
- 4, 8, 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Business English10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromZAR 5,500ZAR 5,225 / week More
Business English
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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ZAR 5,500ZAR 5,225 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (ZAR) Our price (ZAR) | 5,500 5,225 | 11,000 10,450 | 16,500 15,675 | 22,000 20,900 | 27,500 26,125 | 33,000 31,350 | 38,500 36,575 | 44,000 41,800 | 49,500 47,025 | 55,000 52,250 | 66,000 62,700 |
| Price in US$ | 324 | 648 | 971 | 1,295 | 1,618 | 1,942 | 2,266 | 2,589 | 2,913 | 3,236 | 3,884 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 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: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TOEFL Exam Preparation
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromZAR 4,500ZAR 4,275 / week More
TOEFL Exam Preparation
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
ZAR 4,500ZAR 4,275 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (ZAR) Our price (ZAR) | 4,500 4,275 | 9,000 8,550 | 13,500 12,825 | 18,000 17,100 | 22,500 21,375 | 27,000 25,650 | 31,500 29,925 | 36,000 34,200 | 40,500 38,475 | 45,000 42,750 | 54,000 51,300 |
| Price in US$ | 265 | 530 | 795 | 1,060 | 1,324 | 1,589 | 1,854 | 2,119 | 2,383 | 2,648 | 3,178 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 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: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
IELTS Exam Preparation10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromZAR 4,500ZAR 4,275 / week More
IELTS Exam Preparation
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
ZAR 4,500ZAR 4,275 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (ZAR) Our price (ZAR) | 4,500 4,275 | 9,000 8,550 | 13,500 12,825 | 18,000 17,100 | 22,500 21,375 | 27,000 25,650 | 31,500 29,925 | 36,000 34,200 | 40,500 38,475 | 45,000 42,750 | 54,000 51,300 |
| Price in US$ | 265 | 530 | 795 | 1,060 | 1,324 | 1,589 | 1,854 | 2,119 | 2,383 | 2,648 | 3,178 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 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: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Cape Town School of English include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Student opinions about Cape Town School of English, Cape Town
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Cape Town School of English, Cape Town
Cape Town School of English, Cape Town
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Paulo Roberto
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Course: General English - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Aug. 2026
Cape Town School of English
- Accreditations and Quality seals
QCTO, DHET, SATSA - English teacher qualifications
- 2% hold a university degree5% 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 Cape Town School of English.
- Year of school foundation
- 1991
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Lounge
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
- Mosque 2 min from the school, on foot
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Additional comment about facilities of school
The school is located in a commercial building, 2nd floor within the CBD of Claremont. Public transport, banks, restaurants are 2 min walk away.
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 4% |
| Germany | 3% |
| France | 3% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| Turkey | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 86% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 20% |
| 18-24 years | 35% |
| 25-34 years | 30% |
| 35-50 years | 10% |
| >50 years | 5% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 45Adult courses - Throughout the year: 45Junior courses - In summer: 2Junior courses - Throughout the year: 2
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years10 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 4Adult courses Throughout the year: 4Junior courses In summer: 1Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
- Average age of students
- In summer: 22 yearsThroughout the year: 22 years
Information for all courses offered by Cape Town School of English
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately ZAR 350 per course level.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 400 ZAR. 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 - 18 Jan 2026, 21 Mar 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 16 Jun 2026, 09 Aug 2026, 24 Sep 2026, 16 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027 - 18 Jan 2027, 21 Mar 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 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.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - 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):
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- The school offers outings with all students and teachers each month.
Adults - Paid activities
- Occasional paid activities are arranged with students and teachers.
FAQ about Cape Town School of English, Cape Town
What is the best price for a course at Cape Town School of English, Cape Town?
“English courses at Cape Town School of English start at 1580 ZAR for a General English course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the number of students per class at Cape Town School of English?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Cape Town School of English varies from 1 (Business English) to 10 students (General English)”
Which countries are students of Cape Town School of English from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Cape Town School of English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 4% representation, followed by students from Germany (3%) and France (3%).”
Cape Town School of English offers courses for which ages?
“Cape Town School of English offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 22 during the summer and 22 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Cape Town School of English
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:55
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- C.T. School of English | Tax registration ID: 9140291031
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.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 300 ZAR
- 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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