Faculty Information:
- General Purpose Programme (GPP) - 20 group lessons per week, mornings only - from 09h00 - 12h40. This course will help you communicate effectively in everyday situations. GPP focuses on developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and extending vocabulary - and introducing the grammar to support that.

- General Purpose Plus Programme (GPP+) - 30 group lessons per week, mornings as above and afternoons from 13h30 - 15h10. The aim is the same as the GPP, with the additional afternoon lessons helping to build confidence through general discussion and conversation.

- Intensive Programme (IP) - 30 group lessons as above and 5 individual lessons per week (from 15h30 -16h20). The aims of the group lessons are the same as in the GPP+. The individual lesson each day focuses on your specific needs - pronunciation, giving presentations, writing letters or reports, "travel" English, telephoning etc.

- General Purpose Programme/Accelerated Professional Programme (GPP/APP) - 30 group lessons per week (20 General English/10 Business English). This is designed for business/professional people and combines the GPP with the English needed at work/in business, particularly in areas such as giving presentations, business writing, communicating effectively on the telephone, negotiating, participating in meetings and socialising with international clients.

Trainers often work with a number of clients from the same company, which enables them to build up considerable knowledge and expertise in that area. We are a validated examination centre for the University of Cambridge Business.

- Individual Intensive Programme (IIP) - 5 - 40 private lessons per week. This can be added on to your group course or booked separately. Textbooks used internationally form the core of the course and materials are adapted or designed to meet your needs. If you have a specific area of interest - e.g. wine tasting, sailing,golf or SCUBA-diving, we can arrange some private lessons to include some of the vocabulary needed. We can also arrange those activities for you in the afternoons or over weekends.

- English for Examination Purposes - We prepare candidates for the Cambridge First, Advanced and Proficiency exams (FCE/CAE/CPE). These can be written in Cape Town or in your home country. They are set examination preparation classes and start 6 weeks before the examinations. Please contact us for the dates. Those who are
not at the level required or want some extra input are welcome to join us 12 weeks before the course. IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT tuition is generally done one-to-one.

- Closed mini-groups - These are designed specifically for a group with similar interests or for colleagues from the same company. Participants should be at a similar level. Closed groups can be added on to the GPP or IIP morning program - to give a specific focus or provide opportunity for discussion - or be run in the mornings from 09h00-12h40.

Other Activities:
It is a nature lovers' paradise - watch the whales, sail close to the dolphins or visit the penguins. You’ll be amazed by the variety of flora and fauna, much of which is found nowhere else in the world. For the adventurous and energetic the possibilities are endless... paragliding, surfing/windsurfing, scuba-diving, skydiving, bungi-jumping. For those who prefer to have their feet more firmly on the ground - try golf, tennis or squash or work out in one of the many superbly equipped gyms.

Don’t miss the historical side of Cape Town. Visit the Houses of Parliament - the heart of the new South Africa and the Castle of Good Hope, the oldest building in South Africa. Cape Town’s nightlife reflects its cultural diversity. Enjoy anything from opera to African music ... Sample many different cuisines ... and clubs, pubs, wine bars and bistros stay open until dawn!

Facility Information:
We want you to be comfortable and relaxed while you are in Cape Town, so we choose our host families, guest-houses, hotels and apartments very carefully. We want you to take back happy memories of your time with us.

- Host Families: English-speaking host families are chosen for their friendliness, caring attitude, desire to meet overseas students and for the high standard of accommodation. They will treat you as part of the family, encourage you to improve your English and show you around. Your hosts will provide:
*A single or double bedroom with space to work
*Half-board or bed and breakfast seven days per week
*Laundry facilities
*In a Standard Homestay, bathroom facilities are shared
*In an Executive Homestay you will have a private bathroom

- Hotels: There is a choice of excellent hotels close to the school. The Breakwater Lodge is almost next door and right at the Waterfront

- Guest Houses: There are many excellent guest houses offering bed and breakfast accommodation close to the center. Shops and restaurants for all tastes and budgets are close by.

- Backpackers' Lodges: These offer excellent budget accommodation in private rooms or dormitories. We will be happy to send further details or make bookings on your behalf.

Notes:
Two weeks of GPP (mornings only in a group)taken for the minimum course cost as this is the most popular course.
8 weeks of IP20+10 (20 group lessons and 10 private lessons per week)taken as maximum as many clients do this intensive course. More expensive options include 30 lessons of 1-1 training per week and lunch/Saturday excursion with trainer. Please ask for information.

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