EC Cape Town
School
The English school in Cape Town is warm and welcoming with fantastic facilities and situated in a beautifully renovated heritage building
Information
EC English language school in Cape Town was created in 1991.
The school is in a great location, close to everything, the big waterfront shopping centre, Table Mountain, and the beach.
You can access free wifi, a library, and a student lounge in the school.
The school prepares for the Cambridge and IELTS exams. It is also an exam centre, so you can take the Cambridge exam there.
EC Cape Town has many accreditations like a Certificate of registration as a private college, an Official Cambridge exam
centre.
EC Cape Town English school has an exclusive area EC Cape Town 30+ for students over 30 years of age.
Why EC English & EC Cape Town 30+ is the best English School to study English in Cape Town
- Qualified and experienced teachers.
- Modern premises.
- Official Cambridge preparation school.
- Official IELTS preparation school.
- The school is located in the central business district.
- It is an excellent location for shops, dining, and entertainment.
- It is surrounded by some of the top hotels in Cape Town.
- Opposite Cape Town’s newest and tallest skyscraper, called Portside.
The most popular activities that the English language school in Cape Town EC English & EC Cape Town 30+ organises in the afternoons and evenings
Afternoons
- Camps Bay Beach.
- Horse riding on the beach.
- Neighbourgoods Market Cape Town.
- Swimming with sea lions.
- Table Mountain Hiking.
- The Malay quarter Bo-Kaap.
- Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
Evenings
- Cinema.
- Dinner at the restaurant "Cafe Africa".
- The big wheel in Waterfront.
- Walking around Sea Point.
- Watching the sunset at Lion Head.
- Watching the sunset at Signal Hill.
The most popular excursions and trips that the English language school in Cape Town EC English & EC Cape Town 30+ organises at the weekends
- Cape of Good Hope.
- Cape Town Stadium.
- District Six.
- Garden Route Tours.
- Robben Island.
Location
| School | EC Cape Town |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue, Foreshore, Cape Town City Centre |
| Code | 8000 |
| City | Cape Town |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Latitude | -33.916386 |
| Longitude | 18.423322 |
| Phone (emergencies) | +27 8488 66 342 |
| Street view |  |
| Virtual tour |  |
Facilities
Library
Student Lounge
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Access
Computer Room
Interactive White Board
Summary
| Total students capacity | 180 |
|---|---|
| Number of classrooms | 12 |
| Age minimum | 16 |
| Authorised exam centre for | CAE C1CPE C2FCE B2 |
| Accreditations | ALTOEaqualsEnglish South Africa ESA |
| Last day for 2025 bookings with 2024 prices | 30/Oct |
Year 2024
| Holidays (country) | 01/Jan, 21/Mar, 29/Mar, 01/Apr, 27/Apr, 01/May, 17/Jun, 09/Aug, 24/Sep, 16/Dic, 25/Dic, 26/Dic |
|---|---|
| High season period courses | 02/Jan → 22/Mar |
| High season period residences | 30/Dic → 22/Mar |
| High season period homestays | 30/Dic → 22/Mar |
Year 2025
| Holidays (country) | 01/Jan, 21/Mar, 18/Apr, 21/Apr, 27/Apr, 28/Apr, 01/May, 16/Jun, 09/Aug, 24/Sep, 16/Dic, 25/Dic, 26/Dic |
|---|---|
| High season period courses | 06/Jan → 21/Mar |
| High season period residences | 28/Dic → 23/Mar |
| High season period homestays | 28/Dic → 23/Mar |
Statistics on ages
Whole Year
| Students total average | 60 |
|---|---|
| Students per classroom maximum | 12 |
| Students per classroom average | 9 |
Statistics on nationalities
Whole Year
| Total nationalities | 9 |
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Prices
Year 2024
| EUR | ||
| Enrolment fee | 50€ | ≈ 0 |
| Placement fee | 35€ | ≈ 0 |
| Supplement under 18 care (per week) | 20€ | ≈ 0 |
| Material course (per week) | 7€ | ≈ 0 |
| Material course maximum (total) | 56€ | ≈ 0 |
Year 2025
| EUR | ||
| Enrolment fee | 55€ | ≈ 0 |
| Placement fee | 40€ | ≈ 0 |
| Supplement under 18 care (per week) | 20€ | ≈ 0 |
| Material course (per week) | 7€ | ≈ 0 |
| Material course maximum (total) | 56€ | ≈ 0 |
Accommodation
Homestay accommodation in Cape Town
Host family accommodation in Cape Town, live the experience of full immersion living with a South African host family in Cape Town
Residence Comfort Dorp Street
Student residence in Cape Town, in the city centre and at 15 minutes walk from the English school in Cape Town
Residence Comfort Green Point
Student residence in cape Town at 26 minutes walk from the English language school in Cape Town
Residence BlackBrick Cape Town
Self Catering apartments in Cape Town with shared kitchen, gym, roof terrace, cafeteria, library, and BBQ just 9 minutes walk from the English school
Courses
| # | Language | Course | Weeks | Lessons Week | Age Minimum | Profiles | Levels | Related Exams | Price Week from (EUR) | Price Week from () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN | General English Course 20 lessonsExcellent general English course standard 20 lessons per week in Cape Town, South Africa {904}EC Cape Town EU1 EAST -25%EC Cape Town EU2 WEST -20%EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town SPAIN & ITALY -25%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-50 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+General English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 215€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 2 | EN | General English Course 30 lessonsThe most popular general English course intensive 30 lessons per week in Cape Town, South Africa {905}EC Cape Town EU1 EAST -25%EC Cape Town EU2 WEST -20%EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town SPAIN & ITALY -25%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-50 | 30 | 16 | Adults 16+General English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 290€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 3 | EN | General English Course + English for work 20+10LCombined general English course 20 lessons per week plus English for Work 10 lessons per week in Cape Town, South Africa {908}EC Cape Town EU1 EAST -25%EC Cape Town EU2 WEST -20%EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town SPAIN & ITALY -25%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-12 | 30 | 18 | Adults 18+Language + Business | B1B2C1C2 | 345€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 4 | EN | General English Course + English City 20+10LCombined General English Course 20 lessons with English in the City of 10 lessons per week in Cape Town, South Africa {909}EC Cape Town EU1 EAST -25%EC Cape Town EU2 WEST -20%EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-4 | 30 | 16 | Adults 16+General EnglishLanguage + Activities | B1B2C1C2 | 410€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 5 | EN | Full-time IELTS Course 20 lessonsAcademic IELTS preparation course full-time 20 lessons per week in Cape Town, South Africa {914}EC Cape Town EU1 EAST -25%EC Cape Town EU2 WEST -20%EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town SPAIN & ITALY -25%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-23 | 20 | 16 | Adults 16+Cambridge IELTS | B1B2C1C2 | 245€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 6 | EN | General English Course + One to One 20+5LCombined general English course 20 lessons per week in a group plus 5 private One to One English classes per week in Cape Town, South Africa {907}EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-50 | 25 | 16 | Adults 16+Language + One to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 590€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 7 | EN | General English Course + One to One 20+10LCombined general English course 20 lessons per week in a group plus 10 private One to One English classes per week in Cape Town, South Africa {906}EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-50 | 30 | 16 | Adults 16+Language + One to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 965€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 8 | EN | One to One English Classes 10 lessonsPrivate English classes 10 lessons a week in Cape Town, South Africa {917} | 1-50 | 10 | General EnglishOne to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 750€ | ≈ 0 | ||
| 9 | EN | One to One English Classes 20 lessonsPrivate English classes 20 lessons a week in Cape Town, South Africa {916} | 1-50 | 20 | General EnglishOne to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 1,500€ | ≈ 0 | ||
| 10 | EN | General English Course 20 lessons 30+Excellent general English course standard 20 lessons per week for 30-plus students in Cape Town, South Africa {1835}EC Cape Town EU1 EAST -25%EC Cape Town EU2 WEST -20%EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town SPAIN & ITALY -25%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-50 | 20 | 30 | Adults 30+General English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 215€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 11 | EN | General English Course 24 lessons 30+Excellent general English course semi-intensive 24 lessons per week for 30-plus students in Cape Town, South Africa {1834}EC Cape Town EU1 EAST -25%EC Cape Town EU2 WEST -20%EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town SPAIN & ITALY -25%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-50 | 24 | 30 | Adults 30+General English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 235€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 12 | EN | General English Course 26 lessons 30+Excellent general English course semi-intensive 26 lessons per week for 30-plus students in Cape Town, South Africa {1833}EC Cape Town EU1 EAST -25%EC Cape Town EU2 WEST -20%EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town SPAIN & ITALY -25%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-50 | 26 | 30 | Adults 30+General English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 260€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 13 | EN | General English Course 30 lessons 30+Excellent general English course intensive 30 lessons per week for 30-plus students in Cape Town, South Africa {1832}EC Cape Town EU1 EAST -25%EC Cape Town EU2 WEST -20%EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town SPAIN & ITALY -25%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-50 | 30 | 30 | Adults 30+General English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 290€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 14 | EN | General English Course + ActivitiesEC Escapes combines a general English course of 20 lessons with 4 weekly activities and excursions for students over 30 years old in Cape Town {2051} | 1-2 | 24 | 30 | Adults 30+General EnglishLanguage + ActivitiesLanguage + Discovering | A2B1B2C1C2 | 635€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 15 | EN | General English + English for work 20+10L 30+Combined general English course 20 lessons per week plus English for Work 10 lessons per week all for 30 plus students in Cape Town, South Africa {1836}EC Cape Town EU1 EAST -25%EC Cape Town EU2 WEST -20%EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town SPAIN & ITALY -25%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-12 | 30 | 30 | Adults 30+BusinessGeneral EnglishLanguage + Business | B1B2C1C2 | 345€ | ≈ 0 | |
| 16 | EN | General English Course + English City 20+10L 30+Combined General English Course 20 lessons with English in the City of 10 lessons per week for 30+ students in Cape Town, South Africa {1837}EC Cape Town EU1 EAST -25%EC Cape Town EU2 WEST -20%EC Cape Town BRAZIL -30%EC Cape Town LATAM -30% | 1-4 | 30 | 30 | Adults 30+General EnglishLanguage + Culture | B1B2C1C2 | 410€ | ≈ 0 |
Offers
OFFER EC Cape Town % Discount Europe 1
Special offer of 25% discount on all group English courses for East European citizens in EC Cape Town, South Africa
Booking: 30/Sep/2024 → 30/Dic/2024
OFFER EC Cape Town % Discount Europe 2
Special offer of 20% discount on all group English courses for West European students in EC Cape Town, South Africa
Booking: 30/Sep/2024 → 30/Dic/2024
OFFER EC Cape Town % Discount BRAZIL
Special Offer of 30% discount for Brazilian students in all adult group courses in EC Cape Town, South Africa
Booking: 30/Sep/2024 → 30/Dic/2024
OFFER EC Cape Town % Discount Spain
Special offer of 25% discount on all group English courses for Spanish students from Spain and Italy in EC Cape Town, South Africa
Booking: 30/Sep/2024 → 30/Dic/2024
OFFER EC Cape Town % Discount LATAM
Special Offer of 30% discount for LATAM students (except Brazil) in all adult group courses in EC Cape Town, South Africa
Booking: 01/Oct/2024 → 16/Dic/2024