English language trip South Africa

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Language trip
South Africa

Are you dreaming of going on a language trip to a country with a rich ethnic and cultural diversity?
To learn English in a destination with remarkable wildlife and breathtaking scenery? If that is the case, a language trip to South Africa is definitely what you need.
Discover all there is to know about the Rainbow Nation, one of the most popular destinations on the African continent...

Overview of the country for your language stay in South Africa

Before telling you about the riches of this magnificent country that you will discover during your language trip in South Africa, first you need to know its geographical location.

South Africa is a country in its own right, situated on the southern tip of Africa, at the southern tip of the African continent.

More than 57 million inhabitants were counted in 2018, and the country's population continues to grow every year by more than 2%!

The inhabitants of South Africa, or South Africans, are made up of a multitude of nationalities for a fabulous melting pot distributed with an average :

80% black people
8% of Coloureds (the mestizos)
8% white people
2% Asian people.

South Africa's historic and tumultuous past has resulted in this impressive multicultural richness.

Thanks to the abolition of Apartheid and the struggle of Nelson Mandela against this policy of separation, the country has become the rainbow nation. A society favouring the mixing and cohabitation of different ethnic groups, an ideal instilled by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

To enjoy a total immersion with all the necessary amenities, go on a language trip to Cape Town, Johannesburg or Pretoria!

Ideally, stay with a host family in order to discover South African culture in its entirety and benefit from enriching cultural exchanges!

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EC Cape Town

Cape Town - South Africa

English General Course in Cape Town - 20 lessons per week

Church Street Residence - Twin room - shared bathroom

20 lessons per weekGeneral EnglishSchool residenceShared bedroomNo meals included

$1,074

$537/week

2 weeks
from
July 6, 2020

*transport is not included

EC Cape Town

Cape Town - South Africa

English General Course in Cape Town - 20 lessons per week

Church Street Residence - Single room - shared bathroom

20 lessons per weekGeneral EnglishSchool residenceShared bedroomNo meals included

$1,085

$543/week

2 weeks
from
July 6, 2020

*transport is not included

EC Cape Town

Cape Town - South Africa

English General Course in Cape Town - 20 lessons per week

Church Street Residence - Single room - ensuite bathroom

20 lessons per weekGeneral EnglishSchool residenceSingle bedroomNo meals included

$1,194

$597/week

2 weeks
from
July 6, 2020

*transport is not included

EC Cape Town

Cape Town - South Africa

English General Course in Cape Town - 30 lesson per week

Church Street Residence - Twin room - shared bathroom

30 lessons per weekGeneral EnglishSchool residenceShared bedroomNo meals included

$1,270

$635/week

2 weeks
from
July 6, 2020

*transport is not included

EC Cape Town

Cape Town - South Africa

English General Course in Cape Town - 30 lesson per week

Church Street Residence - Single room - shared bathroom

30 lessons per weekGeneral EnglishSchool residenceShared bedroomNo meals included

$1,281

$641/week

2 weeks
from
July 6, 2020

*transport is not included

EC Cape Town

Cape Town - South Africa

English General Course in Cape Town - 30 lesson per week

Church Street Residence - Single room - ensuite bathroom

30 lessons per weekGeneral EnglishSchool residenceSingle bedroomNo meals included

$1,390

$695/week

2 weeks
from
July 6, 2020

*transport is not included

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Why learn English during a language trip in South Africa?

Simply to change from the usual standards!

When you want to learn English, you immediately think of going on a language trip to England or a language trip to the United States, and yet South Africa is a very suitable destination for your language trips.

You will be able to practice your English in South Africa, and you will also be able to enjoy breathtaking landscapes, an important cultural heritage, heavenly beaches and an ideal climate.

The cost of living is also lower than in the usual English-speaking countries. You will therefore be able to practice more extracurricular activities or even make a longer stay, saving on your travel budget!

How long will I be away?

The length of your language trip in South Africa will be determined by the level of language you wish to acquire at the end of it, as well as the program you have chosen: intensive courses, semi-intensive courses, language semester, etc.

However, you should take into account one important piece of information: the travel time by plane. This is an important parameter that must be taken into consideration so as not to reduce your stay and thus be able to practice the English language in an acceptable time!
For example, for a Europe/South Africa flight :

For a direct flight: count a little more than 11 hours of travel time...
For a flight with stopovers: count between 14h and until more than 25h!

We advise you to leave for at least a month if you want to have time to discover the city, the activities in the surroundings and to improve your English.

Best time to go on a language trip to South Africa?

When is the best time to go on a language trip to South Africa?

Spring: from April to June, to avoid the influx of tourists, enjoy mild temperatures and the blossoming of tropical flowers!

However, South Africa's different climates mean that you can come to South Africa for your language course at any time of the year:

Around Cape Town: Mediterranean climate, hot and dry from September to April and temperate from May to August.
North and along the Atlantic: warm and dry climate.
Along the Indian Ocean (in Durban, East London, and Port Elizabeth): subtropical climate, with high temperatures in December, January, and February.
Around Johannesburg: dry in winter, hot and very stormy in summer.

And above all, think about one crucial factor: the country is located in the southern hemisphere... this means that the seasons are completely reversed compared to our climate in the northern hemisphere!

Prices will therefore be more expensive between the end of December and the beginning of April.

Courses offered in South Africa:

You can choose to benefit from general English courses, English for Work courses, your university semester or academic year, prepare for your Cambridge English exams, IELTS, and many more options and additional English course programmes!

The best activities in the Rainbow Nation:

Among the countless possibilities for activities during your language stay in South Africa, we particularly recommend the following:

The emblematic safaris: with the Kruger Park which is one of the largest national parks of almost 20,000 km², 4 hours from Johannesburg.
Cage ping with the white sharks of Gansbaai, about 2 hours from Cape Town.
In and around the port city of Cape Town :

The visit of Robben Island, the island where Nelson Mandela was detained.
Table Mountain: a gigantic mountain of 1085m dominating the city.
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront tourist site: to walk around and enjoy various waterfront attractions: aquarium, Ferris wheel, the Zeist Museum (the largest art museum on the African continent)...

You will also be able to visit raw and idyllic places while travelling through the sublime nature reserves and the most beautiful natural sites of South Africa: excursions to Blyde River Canyon, Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach, visit the Winelands, admire the whales in Hermanus...

Practical information before departure:

When planning a language trip to South Africa, it's best to have all the facts in mind from the start!

If you need to use a special adapter to charge your smartphone or other electrical devices, there is more practical information to help you organise your language trip to this wonderful country:

Money, currency and cost of living

The local currency is the South African Rand and you can easily convert your Euros into this currency.

The cost of living is between 42% and 56% lower than in France. You will be able to eat a two-course menu for less than one euro.

Security

Take certain precautions if you travel to large cities. Indeed, as in any big city and just like in the Parisian subway, elementary safety instructions must be respected to allow you to spend a pleasant and safe language stay in South Africa:

Avoid displaying your phone at all times,
Don't walk alone at night,
Keep your bag tightly closed,
Don't carry too much cash on you.

Gastronomy

Thanks to its multicultural richness, South Africa's generous gastronomy is a blend of African, European and Asian cuisines.
Biltong, chakalaka, bobotie, sosaties and other culinary marvels will delight the most demanding taste buds...

Spoken languages

Eleven official foreign languages are spoken there, including English, the language of communication in this warm country.
All the more reason to come to South Africa to learn English, in addition to all that the country has to offer you.

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