Good Hope Studies City Centre

Good Hope Studies was founded in 1995 and is internationally accredited by EAQUALS and IALC.

Quality is very important for the school, and at the same time, we guarantee efficiency, fun and an affordable, welcoming and quiet studying environment.

Good Hope Studies City Centre school is located in the heart of Cape Town, in the pedestrian walkway of St. George’s Mall and thus in midst of shops, bars, restaurants, markets and many of the main sights of the city like the City Hall, The Company’s Garden, Iziko South African Museum, District Six Museum, Greenmarket Square and many more.

The famous Waterfront is at 20 minutes walk.

Beaches are at only 15-20 minutes by public transport.

Who loves the hustle and bustle of city life and the multicultural blend of South Africa is right at the City Centre school.

GHS is on the 7th floor of a historic building offering air conditioning, free WiFi and coffee as well as a fridge and microwave for those who want to bring their own lunch.

The interior design creates a modern African atmosphere and our student lounge and outside area give students the possibility to get some fresh air in between lessons.

All classrooms have natural light, and are equipped with interactive boards.

Host families and Student house are a 30-45 away by public transport but we will soon provide a student residence in the city centre too.

Why Good Hope Studies City Centre is the best language school to learn English in Cape Town, South Africa

• All teachers have a CELTA or Delta qualification.
• Classrooms have natural light, large desks and plenty of space.
• Combination of studying English and volunteer work.
• EAQUALS and IALC accredited (very high-quality marks).
• Free access to computers, tea and coffee and WIFI.
• Great attention from the teachers because of small classes (6-10 students).
• Latest technology in the classrooms with Interactive Boards.
• Long lessons (50 minutes).
• The only school with 2 premises in Cape Town.
• Two different concepts of schools to choose from.

Most popular activities that Good Hope Studies City Centre organises in the afternoons and evenings in Cape Town

Afternoons

• City centre walking tour.
• Football 5-a-side.
• Have sundowners on top of Signal Hill.
• Hike up Table Mountain or take the cable car up for stunning views.
• Sightseeing tours (e.g. Bo-Kaap).
• Sunset boat cruise.
• Surfing lesson at Muizenberg.
• Township walking tour (e.g. Hout Bay).
• Visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.
• Visit the District Six museum.

Evenings

• Braai (BBQ) evening with fellow students.
• Cinema.
• Dining out at the Waterfront.
• Student/teacher fun evening out.
• Tour soccer/rugby stadiums.

Most popular excursions and trips that Good Hope Studies City Centre organises at the weekends

• Cape of Good Hope.
• Garden Route Trip.
• Kromriver Hike.
• Lion’s Head trekking tour.
• Safaris.
• Stellenbosh winelands visit.
• Trekking Tours.