Good Hope Studies Newlands

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.

The Newlands school is located in an upmarket residential area where students can study in a quiet, relaxed environment.

GHS Premises have a big garden, a pool and terrace, and the possibility for classes outside in the warm season.

The commercial centre of the area, Claremont, a Rugby and Football stadium and many bars and restaurants, is within walking distance.

The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are close by.

Metrorail may reach all other major attractions, including popular beaches and the city centre, with its station within walking distance.

At GHS Newlands, we provide Onsite accommodation while most other accommodation possibilities like host families and the student house are in walking distance.

Why GHS Good Hope Studies Newlands 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 Newlands 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 Newlands organises at the weekends

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