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General English

Avenue English

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Course description

The General English course is for students who wish to improve their current level of English in a group environment. The focus is on fluency and highlights the practical understanding of English through the four main skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course materials used encourage interactive participation so that all students build confidence in a relaxed environment.

Students receive a Certificate of Attendance for all courses less than 7 weeks and a certificate of Achievement for 8 weeks +.

The General English course can be booked for a minimum of 2 weeks and can be started on any Monday.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-48 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cape Town.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 90 years old
Average 25 years old
(18 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Avenue English has opened a second location in the heart of Sea Point in Cape Town! Our school is in a modern building with classrooms overlooking the sea and the buzz of Sea Point's Regent Road with all its coffee shops and restaurants.

This is a boutique school and the classes are small and intimate with all the modern requirements needed for an English language student.

All our teachers are native English teachers with exceptional teaching qualifications. Our lessons are personalised to meet each individuals learning goals and we are mindful of exactly what the student requires with the English language, e.g business English, Academic English or functional English.

We are really excited to bring our expertise to the beautiful city of Cape Town.

Year opened
2022
Number of classrooms
6

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Avenue English varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 18.

School holidays

AE Cape Town does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Avenue English Cape Town is situated in the main hub of Sea Point. The boutique school is on the main bus route, surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants and malls. The famous promenade is down the road as is the public swimming pools and the cycle stop for the V and A Waterfront.
The school is modern and most of the classrooms have sea views!
The excellent location means that you are always within easy access to ALL the attractions that beautiful Cape Town has to offer.

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Housing

AE Cape Town offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - No meals

£ 116
weekly
Age range: 18 - 65 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Cape Town
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 11:00 AM
Check-out: Saturday, before 09:00 AM
£ 116
We have amazing host mothers in Cape Town who have been hosting students for many years.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged R 300 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cape Town based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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