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Essential Course

Good Hope Studies: Cape Town - Newlands

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Course description

Our Essential Courses is ideal for students who use English for everyday purposes.

With 16 hours per week this is our shortest course and it is offered at 7 different levels. It's perfect for those who have no or little knowledge of the English language as well as for anyone who aims to combine studying with exploring a new destination. Lessons take place in the morning, leaving enough time to explore the treasures of Cape Town in the afternoon. With no class on Friday, long weekend excursions are a must-do.
Homework is given 3 - 4 times per week.

Afternoon combination possibilities: 5 or 10 group or private lessons, volunteering, surf course.

You can expect to:

- practise your reading and listening skills
- develop your vocabulary and grammar
- communicate more effectively and accurately
- practise speaking and writing
- use English to exchange ideas with people from other countries.

The lessons are based around a coursebook, and adapted to the class.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-48 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
16 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday
School holidays
16 Jun 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 24 Sep 2026, 16 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026

Good Hope Studies: Cape Town - Newlands does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:40 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cape Town.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 17 years old and older
Average 22 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

At Good Hope Studies our priority is to provide lessons of a high standard and our aim is for our clients to leave Cape Town feeling more confident communicating in English. To support these lessons, we provide accommodation and a social programme, and many of our clients use these services to practice their English.

Most of our teachers are permanently employed and have CELTA or DELTA teaching qualifications from Cambridge ESOL. The majority of our teachers have many years of experience teaching a range of nationalities and levels and they know how to make learning not only fun, but also highly effective.

Year opened
1995
Number of classrooms
27

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

University partners

has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in South Africa. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

University of Cape Town

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Good Hope Studies: Cape Town - Newlands varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 22.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Saudi Arabia
30%
Brazil
18%
Angola
10%
Netherlands
8%
Germany
7%
Switzerland
5%
France
4%
Yemen
4%
Belgium
3%
Other
11%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
16 Jun 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 24 Sep 2026, 16 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026

School location

The English language school in Newlands, Cape Town, is located in an upmarket residential area. Here you can study in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. At the same time, you are close to all types of accommodation and only a short walk away from a commercial and office centre.

People learn best when they feel comfortable and relaxed. You will find the school building to be a warm and friendly place in a quiet environment. Besides the usual learning facilities, you will also find an interior that creates a pleasant atmosphere in which to study. In addition to fully equipped classrooms, the school building offers a break room where students enjoy free coffee and tea, free Internet access for e-mailing and Wifi. Our school offers a beautiful garden, where classes regularly take place, as well as a swimming pool.

We provide on-site accommodation where you can study and live on the same property. Alternatively you can choose other residences nearby or you can stay with a host family (GHS Homestay) close to school.

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Housing

Good Hope Studies: Cape Town - Newlands offers the following housing types:
homestay

GHS Homestay

£ 217
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cape Town
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen and telephone
Distance to school: 10 - 40 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 217
South African host-families are well known for their friendliness and hospitality. Your “host-family” could be a single woman, an older couple or a young couple with children. Either way, staying with a family will give you a unique insight into the South African lifestyle.

In Newlands, Good Hope Studies is the only major English Language school. We therefore have a large number of high quality families available. In the city centre, the number of good quality families is limited. Late bookings might therefore result in longer travel times.

You may book a single or double room and your family will supply you with breakfast and dinner. Travel distance to the school is very short, with only a few families living as far as 45 minutes from the school. In the southern suburbs, all host-families stay in private houses with gardens.

More details:
- shared bathroom
- Bedding & towels included
- Wi-Fi is not included
- Only 1 student of the same home language per family
- No more than 3 students per family
- Regular inspections by our accommodation manager

This is your home away from home.
student-residence

On-site Accommodation Newlands (Twin room)

£ 176
weekly
Age range: 20 years old and older
Address: 9 Mariendahl Ave, Newlands, Cape Town 7700, South Africa
Location: Outside the city center of Cape Town
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, garden, other, and pool
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 176
This residence is an upmarket house with a garden, a swimming pool and a veranda next door to our Newlands school and thus perfect for those not wanting to walk or travel to school by public transport. The house is beautifully decorated and has 5 single and 4 twin rooms with a total of 4 shared bathrooms, a large kitchen for self-catering and large communal areas. A shopping centre, restaurants, pubs, banks, bars and supermarkets are within walking distance.

There is a staff member who permanently stays at the property and is available for assistance when needed.

Highlights:
- Meet people from all over the world
- Facilities: shared bathroom, garden & pool
- Wi-Fi: free of charge (fair use)
- Bedding is provided; towels are not provided
- Self-catering kitchen
- Cleaning: common areas cleaned daily (Mon - Fri); bedrooms cleaned and bedding replaced once a week

On-site Accommodation Newlands (Single room)

£ 296
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 9 Mariendahl Ave, Newlands, Cape Town 7700, South Africa
Location: Outside the city center of Cape Town
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, garden, other, and pool
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 296
This residence is an upmarket house with a garden, a swimming pool and a veranda next door to our Newlands school and thus perfect for those not wanting to walk or travel to school by public transport. The house is beautifully decorated and has 5 single and 4 twin rooms with a total of 4 shared bathrooms, a large kitchen for self-catering and large communal areas. A shopping centre, restaurants, pubs, banks, bars and supermarkets are within walking distance.

There is a staff member who permanently stays at the property and is available for assistance when needed.

Highlights:
- Meet people from all over the world
- Facilities: shared bathroom, garden & pool
- Wi-Fi: free of charge (fair use)
- Bedding is provided; towels are not provided
- Self-catering kitchen
- Cleaning: common areas cleaned daily (Mon - Fri); bedrooms cleaned and bedding replaced once a week
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cape Town based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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