Good Hope

Study English in Cape Town

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HOPE

STUDIES

learn English in a remarkable place

Cape Town is a truly remarkable place. As a language student, you have many opportunities to discover this beautiful city and the friendly people living here. Start a language journey and fall in love with the city and its unique culture.

What to enjoy • a pleasant climate • a young and vibrant city • friendly locals • beautiful surroundings • low cost of living • clearly spoken English

“I’m from Argentina and I chose Cape Town to learn English because I think that it’s an amazing city. The people here are incredible, they’re so friendly and generous. I enjoy my time here because I can learn English and can explore the

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city and this lovely places.”

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Veronica from Argentina

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welcome to Good Hope Studies

Good Hope Studies is a local, privately owned language school. Each of our staff members contributes to our friendly yet professional team which works together to bring you closer to your English goals and to the Capetonian way of life.

“I couldn’t be

Why choose us

happier here

• personal attention

Good Hope

in Cape Town.

Studies is the

• friendly, competent staff

perfect school for

• a relaxed yet challenging learning environment

me - I like the familiar atmosphere

• two schools in excellent locations

world.”

an there are people from all over the Laura from Switzerland

• upmarket facilities “Good Hope Studies has been delivering English Language Learning of the highest quality to international clients for more than 21 years. My team and I are committed to ensuring that your

Good Hope Studies is an Eaquals-

experience in Cape Town is an inspir-

accredited language centre. Eaquals

ing one!”

members are subject to strict and

Phillip McIntyre, General Manager

regular on-site inspections.

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school locations

residences

nationalities

capacity per school

established in

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learn English in the heart of the city

Our City Centre school is located in a beautiful office building in the pedestrian walkway of St. George’s Mall. Here you feel the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the multicultural blend Cape Town is so well known for. Saint George’s Mall has a lively atmosphere and includes creative street vendors and high-street shops.

Highlights GREEN POINT

• situated in the heart of the city, on a pedestrian walkway

SEA POINT

• close to tourist attractions Cape Town

• large, bright classrooms • air conditioned • experience the buzz of the city • close to public transport CAMPS BAY

“The atmosphere here is gorgeous and the teachers and staff are just

Table Mountain National Park

perfect, always friendly, help-

NEWLAN

ful, and aware and concerned

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

about our problems, actually they have become my family here, and I will always be grateful for that. I’ll never forget the exciting classes and conversations with my teacher, the support that I’ve always received from staff, and of course the

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Number of students: Number of classrooms:

everyday smile of Ches.”

Main age group:

Romina from Chile

Age of students:

50 - 80 16 18 - 24 17 - 65

learn English in an upmarket suburb

Our school in the upmarket residential area of Newlands is located in a large private building with a garden. Here you can study in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. At the same time, you are close to all types of accommodation and only a short walk away from a commercial centre with trendy shops and restaurants.

Highlights • upmarket residential area • garden and pool MAITLAND

• close to host families • campus accommodation • close to a commercial centre

OBSERVATORY

• quiet and relaxed • close to public transport

MOWBRAY

RONDEBOSCH ATHLONE

“At the school my teachers were all the time very

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helpful and the CLAREMONT

atmosphere durKENILWORTH

ing the lessons was relaxed. I had a lot of fun there! The teachers helped me with questions and gave me extra work to do when I

Number of students: Number of classrooms: Main age group: Age of students:

40 - 80 11 19 - 25 17 - 65

needed it. The teachers always created a perfect balance between grammar, reading, speaking and listening.”

Michaela from Germany

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our course programme

We take your study goals seriously and support you in getting there. Our classes are highly intensive due to the small number of students in each class. And our South African teachers hold internationally recognised qualifications and are fully committed to go the extra mile for you.

Morning classes

Timetable Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Our morning classes for general English are offered at 7 levels from

9:00-10:40

Morning class

Morning class

Morning class

Morning class

Morning class

Beginner to Proficiency. You can book these classes Monday to Friday (Gen-

10:40-11:00

eral English 20) or Monday to Thurs-

Break

day (General English 16).

11:00-12:40

Morning class

Morning class

Morning class

Morning class

Morning class

Afternoon options 12:40-13:30 13:30-14:20

Afternoon option

Afternoon option

14:20-14:30 14:30-15:45

You can intensify your studies by add-

Lunch break Afternoon option

Afternoon option

Afternoon option

Afternoon option

Break Afternoon option

Afternoon option

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down barriers that are between me

• enjoy more time with your teacher: average class size is 4 to 6 students (maximum 10)

• our half-day classes are morning only

groups, English for Work, IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation as well as

“I have broken

• each lesson takes 50 minutes

ing afternoon options. We offer focus

and the world with Good Hope Studies. The English language was always standing cutting me off from

private lessons.

Cambridge Courses We offer preparation courses for FCE, CAE and CPE. These courses are run as full-day courses and have a set course length.

Private lessons Private lessons are available both halfday and full-day.

people. The right school to choose is Good Hope Studies because it is

• 7 levels - Beginner [A1] to Proficiency [C2]

Study Year

the ideal atmosphere to learn with

If you study 24 weeks or longer, we

highly qualified teachers. They teach

put a study programme together based

• classes start every Monday

with passion. The classes are small, it

on your individual needs. An advisor

is easy for everyone to understand. I

will regularly meet with you to discuss

recommend Good Hope Studies for

your progress. Our Study Year students

everyone who wants to learn.”

enjoy a number of further advantages

Ayman from Egypt

like reduced course fees.

• Teachers are CELTA (or equivalent) qualified

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your home away from home

Finding suitable accommodation is vital to making your trip successful. Together with your course and the activities programme, it contributes to your language learning environment - be it through a chat with your family over dinner or cooking together with school mates at the residence.

Homeshare Be a guest in a South African house-

Highlights

hold, prepare your own food, clean your room, do your own shopping.

This is an inexpensive option that also gives you a lot of flexibility.

Homestay Stay with a South African family and enjoy spending time with locals and having meals with them. This is a good option for maximising your language learning while fully experiencing a foreign culture.

• a good choice of families close to school • only one student of the same language per family • no more than three students per family

Dining area, Campus Accommodation

• 3 residences to choose from in great locations • campus accommodation available in Newlands

“I have been enjoying my homestay

Lounge area, Campus Accommodation

a lot. My host mother and my host father are such lovely people,

Residence accommodation We manage three residences which provide budget accommodation of a good quality. All residences offer self-catering, single or shared rooms

they make me feel at ease with them and care about me.

My bedroom is excellent, the house’s environment is very good, and there is a beautiful park near the house.”

Paulo from Brazil

Shared room, Student House

and shared bathrooms. Two of our residences have a pool and a garden and one of these two is located next to the Newlands school.

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make new friends

Your learning progress is best when you immerse in the language 24/7. You learn during your course and you practice at your accommodation and in your free time. Our activities programme assists you to see all the touristic hot-spots while practising the language and making new friends.

“I have been in Cape Town for a

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month. I enjoy the city because there are many activitys to do, the landscape

• afternoon activities during the week and full-day tours on weekends

is amazing. I’m buddying up and improving my

• some excursions are free of charge

English a lot. The city surprised me

• guided tours with professional tour guides

with the delious food and friendly

• volunteer for a good cause

Vanessa from Brazil

people.”

• dinner with a teacher

Combine your course with Volunteering Through our sister company, Good Hope Volunteers, we organise a comprehensive volunteer programme.

GOOD HOPE

We offer projects in and around Cape Town, along the Garden Route, up in the Kruger Park area as well as in other parts of South Africa and Namibia. Extend your stay in South Africa and combine your language course with volunteering.

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• township tours