Study Tours for Groups:
TIES Study tours are specially designed to suit the requirements of groups of students from schools, colleges, universities, or private companies. Study tours can vary from short term (1 week) to long term (10 months). Students usually study ESL but other short courses are available. Although the programs have a strong learning component, they also include numerous recreational and cultural activities. Tours to locations in and around Cape Town can be arranged. Students may live with a home-stay family or in a guest-house.
The Area:
The Western Cape region is famous for its scenic mountains and beaches and is a popular tourist destination in all seasons. The area has a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons, cool winters and hot, dry summers. Somerset West is a small town offering visitors a warm, safe and friendly environment for students. Please refer to TIES Location web page for further information about the region.
Accommodation:
We recommend that all study tour students stay with English speaking families in the town for maximum language benefit. The cost for accommodation is included in the study tour package price.
Homestay - TIES has extensive experience in homestay arrangements. All host families are carefully interviewed. Selected homes provide a safe, caring atmosphere and convenient accommodation.
ESL Classes:
ESL classes are taught by well-qualified TIES faculty who deliver teaching that gives students effective and practical language skills and encourages active participation. The curriculum is designed to be relevant to the students with enough flexibility to respond to the students' needs. The combination of ESL, homestay and cultural activities provide the students with opportunities to improve their confidence in using English.
Other Learnings:
Through active participation in small classes with experienced teachers, students learn about South Africa; its people, lifestyles, geography and culture. Study Tours can be designed with a particular educational focus. TIES faculty are experts in many fields, including Education, Tourism and Business English. TIES International can also arrange to have outside experts provide training in sports such as golf, tennis, surfing and outdoor adventures.
Sample Study Tour Schedule - Student's 2 week itinerary:
Week One: Students arrive at Cape Town International Airport.
Host families will collect the students and Erica and Tania from the school will also be there.
School Monday 0830 - 1600
School Tuesday 0830 - 1600
Wednesday - Outing to Aquila Safari Park. Leave 0600, return around 1700
School Thursday 0830 - 1600
Thursday evening activity - Playing drums and a traditional SA dinner. Leave after school at 1600, return 1900
School Friday 0830 - 1600
Saturday - Outing to Cape Town - Robben Island, lunch in the Waterfront and Table Mountain. Leave 0730, return 1700
Sunday - Outing around Cape Peninsula - Boulder's Beach Penguins, Scratch Patch Simon's Town, Cape Point. Leave 0830, return 1600.
Week Two: School Monday 0830 - 1600
Monday evening activity - TIES Snack Party - host families invited, 2000 - 2100
School Tuesday 0830 - 1600
Wednesday Outing to Ostrich Farm and Snake Park. Leave school 0830, return 1600
School Thursday 0830 - 1600
Thursday evening activity - Dinner at Moyo Restaurant. Leave 1830, return 2200
School Friday 0830 - 1600
Saturday Braai at Tania's house from 1800 - 2100. Certificates and farewell
Students leave SA Sunday
Educational:
In cultural awareness classes students learn about South Africa:
- English
- People
- Lifestyles
- Geography
- Culture
- History
- and more...
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
- The tuition fee does not include the cost of books, photocopying, extramural activities or pocket money;
- Fees do include 14% government tax (VAT).
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
South Africa
College/Spring Breaks
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