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EC EnglishCape Town, South Africa

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

12 students - overall rating
Aria North Wharf 1st floor, 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue - 8001 Cape Town - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • views of Table Mountain from classrooms
  • Central location with easy access to the V&A Waterfront, beautiful beaches and public transport.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
  • Additional costs of course material of approx. 7 € per week.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 51%
25-34 years 27%
35-50 years 14%
>50 years 3%

Location: EC English Cape Town is located in one of South Africa's 3 capital cities, Cape Town, a port city beneath Table Mountain, on South Africa's southwest coast. Cape Town is basked in nature beauty, offering many outdoor activities such as surfing, hiking and cycling. Students of EC Cape Town have everything they need to have an extraordinary time whilst reaching their language goals with the school. EC Cape Town is housed in a renovated heritage building on the outskirts of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and is close to attractions such as the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art, the Two Oceans Aquarium and the Cape Wheel. Local to the school are many restaurants, cafés, supermarkets and links to public transport, ensuring that sites such as Maclear's Beacon, Kirstenbosch National Botanic Garden, and Boulder's Beach, are all just a short trip away. The school is within a 20-minute taxi ride of the Cape Town International Airport, ensuring that all arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

School facilities: The facilities within EC Cape Town are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. Classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards and many have great views of the adjacent Table Mountain. The school's facilities include a library, a lounge area, a self-study area and free WIFI.

Course selection: Course selection includes tailor-made courses for students in Business, English for Work, Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS), English in the City and English + 2-day safari, in addition to Academic Semester or year programmes. Many programmes are available to students of all levels, ensuring there is something for all. English & Volunteering programmes are also available throughout the year.

Accommodation: Accommodation is readily available through the school in Homestay and Residence facilities, enabling students to feel well looked after, to enjoy the city and its surrounding areas to their fullest.

What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.

School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for EC English include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

Videos & Photos

  • classroom
    classroom1/7
  • lesson
    lesson2/7
  • Excursions in Cape Town
    Excursions in Cape Town3/7
  • Exploring Cape Town
    Exploring Cape Town4/7
  • EC English common area
    EC English common area 5/7
  • lounge
    lounge6/7
  • Study area
    Study area7/7

Student opinions about EC English, Cape Town

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
EC English, Cape Town
12 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Social activities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (5 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
For me it was very productive time. Before I thought that I have pre-intermediate level, but I sat the level-test and was intermediate, which I was glad to discover! But for me it wasn’t enough, I pushed myself to study a lot, it was not in vain. Now I have Upper intermediate. The main thing is you should work hardest and productive. Enjoy you time with this school.
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 6 weeks
Review date: 24. May. 2021 by Albert Rutskiy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The staff and their kindness. Everyone's very attentive and very friendly. The organization of extracurricular activities is very good and constant.
Disliked
The academic level of the school is low. You don't learn too much, you don't talk much, but you don't have a learning objective and you don't evaluate progress in any way. Everything very loose. Momento with many people in class and small classes.
Insider tip: Low academic level. Good atmosphere.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I didn't reach any objective, it's just another class, it's not English for Work, very weak.
Other comments They must improve the academic level. It's a shame that having the site and the people, they don't elevate it.
Course: English for Work [Inglés] - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Apr. 2024 by Carlos Esteban
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The different teachers, their kindness, and the events which have been organized by the school.
Insider tip: Table Mountain, Haiti's kitesurfing, rent a Harley and ride around the Cape
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Feb. 2013 by Stephan Gretschel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The way the teacher speaks with the students in class they are very nice
Review details
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Aug. 2014 by Anderson Americo Mazanga Muianga
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers in this school are very well educated.
Insider tip: They offer parties like the belly dancing party in May 2009. If pupils are interested in activities like this, it is recommended to check before arrival.
Review details
Course: One-to-One - 1 week
Review date: 1. Jun. 2009 by Barbaros Oezkan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers were very motivated and friendly.
Insider tip: All possibilities of tourism in Cape Town.
Review details
Other comments Internet could be improved.
Course: Exam Course 30 CPE - 12 weeks
Review date: 10. Dec. 2012 by Jennifer Kurath
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The people were always very friendly.
Insider tip: Enjoy your time and activity
Review details
Other comments I really enjoyed my time in cape town. I met a lot of incredible people and I wanna come back one day! thank you very much!
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Apr. 2009 by Alessandra Venturin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Number of students for class
Insider tip: Cape Town is really beautiful and cheap
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 7 weeks
Review date: 26. Sep. 2007 by Francesco Serventi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of EC English compared to ratings of all schools in South Africa

 EC English Cape TownAverage of all other schools in South Africa
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Quality of teaching4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared flat3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

EC English (EC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOEAQUALSEduSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
70% male / 30% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2002
Legal name/parent company
EC English Holdings Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 2006/011225/07
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Self-study areas

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 12
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Additional comment about facilities of school

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 190
Throughout the year: 130
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 25%
Brazil 17%
Switzerland 9%
France 6%
Turkey 3%
Other nationalities 40%

Information for all courses offered by EC English

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 7 € per week.
Comments about courses

Students under 18 must book homestay accommodation, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.

High season supplement not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

Additional fees:

  • Bank transfer fee: EUR 20.
  • Student insurance (optional): EUR 20 per week.
  • Course material is EUR 7 per week (maximum EUR 56).
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 75 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 21 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 29 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 09 Aug 2024, 24 Sep 2024, 15 Dec 2024, 16 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 21 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 24 Sep 2025, 16 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Cape Town International Airport:
40 € one way
80 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Cape Town Intl..
More details about airports near Cape Town and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Cape Town page. For flight comparisons to Cape Town, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
85 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Pronunciation Class.
- Hout Bay Market.
- Grammar Accuracy.
- Football.
- City Bowl Market.
- Pub Night.
- Lions Head Hike.

Adults - Paid activities

- One Day Safari.
- Canal Walk.
- City Tour.
- Casino.
- Bowling.
- Dinner & Cinema.
- Cape Point.
- Shark Cage Diving.
- Ice-skating.
- Paragliding.
- Wine lands Tour.
- West Coast Ostrich Farm.
- Skydiving Experience.
Videos about leisure activities at EC English Cape Town

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Questions and answers about EC English

  • The IELTS course requires a minimum level B1 (Intermediate). It would be possible to change the course as long as there is space in class when you are at the right level.
    Suzanne, Senior Sales & Admissions Executive from EC English - Nov 24, 2022

FAQ about EC English, Cape Town

  • English courses at EC English start at 205 € for Academic Semester / Year 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of EC English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Cape Town International Airport (40 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EC English varies from 15 students (General English 30) to 15 students (General English 30)
  • 100% of teachers at EC English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 25% representation, followed by students from Brazil (17%) and Switzerland (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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