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Cape Town School of English

Claremont, Cape Town

Rates from the school's own published price list. Not yet a partner school. · Checked 28 Aug 2026

  • English South Africa
  • QCTO
  • DHET
  • SATSA
Cape Town School of English, Cape Town

Lead photo from the school's public website — not yet confirmed by the school.

Founded in 1991 and based at 66 Main Road in Claremont, this school charges a flat ZAR 1,580 per week for General English at 15 lessons a week, quoted in 4, 8 and 12 week blocks. That is roughly a third of what the premium schools charge, which makes a 12 month stay realistic on a modest budget. It is accredited with English South Africa and registered with QCTO, DHET and SATSA. Two details matter for Gulf families in particular: host families can prepare halal food, and there is a mosque two minutes from the school on foot. The nationality mix is unusually even, with no single nationality above 5%, so students are forced to speak English rather than falling back on Arabic.

Prices & course facts

General English, 15 lessons per week, flat rate with no duration discount. Published in ZAR (R1,580/week) and converted at roughly 18 ZAR/USD.

3 months$1,144
6 months$2,288
9 months$3,432
12 months$4,576
Ages16–65
Max class size—
AccommodationHomestay · Shared apartment
Intensive option No
Visa support Yes

Published weekly rates

1+ weeks$88 / week

One-time fees (not in the headline price)

Course materials (per level)$20

Student nationality mix

Saudi Arabia is the largest single nationality at about 4%, in a mixed intake where no nationality exceeds 5%. Halal homestay meals on request and a mosque two minutes away on foot.

Safety notes

Claremont is a busy southern-suburbs shopping and student district on the train line, with malls, clinics and restaurants within walking distance.

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