UCT English Language Centre
32-37 Orange Street Gardens Cape Town 8001 South Africa
The UCT English Language Centre (ELC) is a language school within the University of Cape Town. ELC offers a wide range of English Language courses. You can start your course any Monday and study for any number of weeks.
At ELC we use a student-centred approach to teaching and learning, putting the student's individual language learning needs at the heart of what we do. We believe students learn English best when engaged in real-life communication activities, which help them develop strategies for communicative competence.
School location
General Information
- Minimum age of students: 18
- Maximum class size: 14
- Average number of students in group: 8
- Number of classrooms: 12
- School's foundation year: 2015
- Level placement test on the first day: yes
- The nearest airport: Cape Town International Airport
- Distance from the nearest airport: 18 km
- School opening times: 8:30 - 16:30
- Distance from the airport: CPT-Cape Town International Airport 18 km
Facilities
- Library
- Free WIFI
- Garden
- Computer lab
- Canteen
Facilities for disabled people
- Disabled toilet
Classroom equipment
- Air conditioning in all classrooms
The price includes
- Free certificate of course attendance
- WIFI Internet at school
- Language level placement test on the first day at school
Course materials:
Courses
General English - 20 lessons per week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 52 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 50 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum group size | 12 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Our General English courses are ideal if you use English for everyday purposes. We offer year-round general English courses for all levels, from Elementary to Advanced, starting every Monday. With courses ranging from 20 to 30 lessons a week, we have a course to suit different budgets, daily schedules and language learning needs.
Course levels
Course hours
Course start dates
General English - 25 lessons per week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 52 |
| lessons per week | 25 |
| Lesson duration | 50 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum group size | 12 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Our General English courses are ideal if you use English for everyday purposes. We offer year-round general English courses for all levels, from Elementary to Advanced, starting every Monday. With courses ranging from 20 to 30 lessons a week, we have a course to suit different budgets, daily schedules and language learning needs.
Course levels
Course hours
Course start dates
General English - 30 lessons per week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 52 |
| lessons per week | 30 |
| Lesson duration | 50 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum group size | 12 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Our General English courses are ideal if you use English for everyday purposes. We offer year-round general English courses for all levels, from Elementary to Advanced, starting every Monday. With courses ranging from 20 to 30 lessons a week, we have a course to suit different budgets, daily schedules and language learning needs.
Course levels
Course hours
Course start dates
General English and Language Excursions 30 Lessons
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 7 |
| lessons per week | 30 |
| Lesson duration | 50 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum group size | 12 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
The Language Excursions take place three afternoons a week and can only be combined with a Standard General English or IELTS course (20 lessons) in the morning.
The Language Excursions are out-of-classroom communication classes, where your teacher becomes your language guide. This promotes, encourages and links the practice of English through social, historical and cultural excursions.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates
Private Lessons
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 3 |
| lessons per week | 10 |
| Lesson duration | 50 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum group size | 1 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Students who have specific language learning requirements may choose to have one-to-one lessons with a teacher. The lessons can be scheduled to fit your timetable, and can be combined with other courses. Private Lessons may suit students in full time work or academic study.
Course levels
Course start dates
IELTS Preparation Course
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
These courses are designed to prepare you for the IELTS academic English exams, with focused training in exam strategies and techniques to allow you to maximise your potential and achieve the grade you need. As a university language centre, we are committed to supporting our students in reaching the level they need to successfully apply to university.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates
Accommodation
School residence The Yellow House (Student residence)
Our main student residence is located in Bokaap, one of the oldest and most historic areas of Cape Town, and has amazing views over Cape Town, Lion’s Head and Table Mountain. You will be staying in the heart of one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cape Town, with picturesque, brightly painted terraced houses and a captivating and exotic ambiance.
| Price includes: | access to free WIFI in the building, access to kitchen, bedding, shared bathroom |
| Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Sunday prior to the course to Saturday after the course |
| Minimum stay in weeks | 1 |
| Distance from school walking | 15 min |
Host Family Homestay
Staying with a homestay family is a wonderful way to develop your English outside of the classroom. This language-immersion experience provides the opportunity to hear and use natural English through real conversations. We work with the best Cape Town hosts to provide comfortable accommodation and an enjoyable stay.
| Price includes: | access to free WIFI in the building, access to kitchen, access to the laundry room, bedding, private bathroom, shared bathroom |
| Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Sunday prior to the course to Saturday after the course |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Minimum stay in weeks | 1 |
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE BOOKING.
Description of the booking process, deposit payment, balance payment
1. Making a booking.
1.1 The booking will be made via langart.net through an online booking system.
2. Deposit payment
2.1 A deposit, in the amount specified in the booking process, to secure a place on the course, will be charged to the student at the time of booking.
3. Balance payment
3.1 The balance will be paid by the student to the school directly.
3.2 For the payment of the balance, the school will issue an invoice to the student, with the deposit deducted, and forward it to the student along with confirmation of enrolment and other documents relating to the booking. The invoice will include the methods of payment accepted by the school, as well as the deadline for payment.
For latest booking terms, to include changing the booking, cancellations, withdrawal from the course, and others, visit:
https://uctlanguagecentre.com/terms-conditions
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