Study English in Cape Town
GOOD
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
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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
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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-
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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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VOLUNTEERS
• township tours