Cape Town, set at the foot of Table Mountain on the Atlantic coast, is one of the world's most striking cities for its natural beauty and cosmopolitan character. English is the common language of daily life and business, and the city offers quality language study at a much lower cost than Europe.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Cape Town:
Ask NGGlobal about other language schools in Cape Town and junior programs in the summer season.
How long you study depends on your goal: 2-4 weeks for a short summer course, 3-6 months for fluent communication and usually 6-12 months for a university pathway. Programs that require a student visa are usually long-term.
Fees vary from school to school, and university-based language programs and private language schools can sit in different price ranges. Planning your course, accommodation and airport transfer together lowers the total cost. Ask NGGlobal for a quote with current prices and discounts.
Language schools accept students all year round. Programs longer than 90 days need a student visa, and preparing documents such as medical reports, a police clearance and insurance takes time, so plan your application at least 2-3 months ahead.
Your visa type depends on the length of your course: the visa exemption for short courses and a study visa for programs longer than 90 days. NGGlobal helps you choose the right visa and prepare your documents.
Working on the visa exemption or as a tourist is prohibited. The limited work rights on a study visa are mainly for students in higher education, so we recommend that language students plan their budget without relying on income from work.
Homestays, school residences and shared apartments are common in Cape Town. Staying in safe areas close to school, such as Sea Point, Gardens or the City Bowl, makes getting around easier.
Thanks to the exchange rate of the South African rand (ZAR), living costs in Cape Town are much lower than in English-study cities in Europe and North America. Food, transport and activities are budget-friendly.
In Cape Town, MyCiTi buses connect the city centre, the coast and the airport, and ride-hailing apps such as Uber are common and affordable. We recommend taking a car rather than walking in the evenings.
Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate: summers from December to March are warm, dry and windy, while winters from June to August are mild and rainy. Being in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are the reverse of Turkey's.
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is reached from Turkey with direct flights from Istanbul or with connections via Johannesburg or the Gulf; direct flights take about 11-12 hours. The city centre is about 20-30 minutes from the airport by MyCiTi bus or taxi.
Cape Town does not use daylight saving time, so it is 1 hour behind Turkey all year round. When it is 09:00 in Turkey, it is 08:00 in Cape Town.
NGGlobal offers free guidance for Cape Town at every step, from choosing a school to enrolment, accommodation and your visa. Contact us to find the right program for you together.
Tourist areas and the neighbourhoods where students stay are generally safe, but it is important not to walk alone at night, to keep valuables out of sight and to follow your school's safety advice.
Popular activities include climbing Table Mountain, a trip to the Cape of Good Hope, the penguins at Boulders Beach and the Stellenbosch wine region.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
Working on the visa exemption is prohibited, and the limited work rights on a study visa are mainly for higher education students.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and shared apartment options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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