Cape Town

Cape Town

South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ brings together many cultures and this mix is reflected in the surrounding landscape. You’ll find a blend of cuisines, nightlife and people while strolling down nearby Long Street, known for being a bohemian hang-out and just a few blocks from EC Cape Town.

Cape Town, connect –not only with people!

LIVING COSTS IN CAPE TOWN ○ Recommended budget to cover basic costs for transport, food and entertainment at EC Cape Town: approximately €125 per week.

Coffee / cappuccino (Starbucks)

€1.35 – €2.00 Bottle of water/Soda (0.33 litre) €.50 – €1.00 Fast food combo meal €3.15 – €5.15

Meal, inexpensive restaurant

€6.50 – €13.00 Fitness club (monthly, 1 adult) €17.00 – €.50.00

Public transport (local transport)

€0.65 – €1.40 (one-way); €17.50 – €40.00 (monthly pass)

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Please note that all costs are estimated averages only and are subject to change without notice. Source: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living.

Why we love EC Cape Town

When in Cape Town, you’ll have experiences you’ve never imagined before. Enjoy full-day wine tours through our famous wine-land regions or get your adrenaline pumping by shark-cage diving, paragliding, abseiling or sky-diving.

Free activities at EC Cape Town include trips to Bo-Kaap Market and hiking up Lion’s Head peak for gorgeous views of the city. Our students’ favourite weekend activity is a 3-day safari, where you’ll encounter elephants and other wild animals in their natural habitats.

Rifqah, Student Services Coordinator The activities above are a sample and subject to change.

Study

Free language workshops include listening and writing practice sessions. Add more to your course with free language workshops including listening and writing practice sessions. If you study for more than 4 weeks, you can apply for an internship programme in various industries and companies around Cape Town.

General English (20/30) English for Work (20 GE + 10 English for Work) English in the City (20 GE + 10 English in the City) Academic Semester/Year (20/30) Cambridge Exam Preparation (20/30) Exam Preparation IELTS (20) One-to-One

Sleep

HOMESTAY standard �, comfort � SHARED RESIDENCE standard �, comfort �

And more...

English Plus: Safari Internship Volunteer Programmes

clifton beaches

main rd

Contemporary African design - bright, bold and dynamic

high level rd

600 m approx. 7 min walk

beach rd

cape town stadium

signal hill

kirstenbosch botanical gardens

cape town tandem paragliding

two oceans aquarium

strand st

imax

bo kaap museum

south african museum

company gardens

distance from ec access park outlet stores 12 min by car

langa township 14 min by car

ostrich ranch 25 min by car

EC spier wine farm 33 min by car

robben island 37 min by ferry

table mountain 14 min by car

greenmarket square

v&a waterfront

bree st

buitengracht st

sa national gallery

castle of good hope

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Included with your course

e Access to EC Online from booking

e Arrival airport transfers included on day when EC accommodation starts (when booking course & accommodation for the duration of your stay)

e Online Placement Test e Orange Carpet Experience e Extra language workshops and activities e Social and cultural programme e Welcome activity e Free WiFi e Free access to Microsoft Office

Access to

IWBs throughout Library Self-study area Student lounge

Who are your classmates?

Nationality Mix

Redefine North Wharf, 1st floor, 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue, Foreshore,

Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

25% Saudi Arabian

3% Turkish

17% Brazilian

3% French

10% Yemeni

2% Libyan

9% Swiss

31% Other (39)

QUICK FACTS

Age Mix

12 Classrooms

12

Average class size (max 15)

180

Capacity

10

Student computers

16

Minimum age

16-17 18-20 21-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 51+

Based on 3-year average of student weeks

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