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Language study trip to South Africa: Learn English at the southern tip of Africa
Questions and answers
Is it possible to prepare for a language diploma at any language school during a language study trip to South Africa?
Diploma courses that prepare students for Cambridge diplomas such as PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, the BEC or the TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS tests cannot be attended at every language school during a language study trip to South Africa. In smaller towns and schools, only standard and intensive courses are usually offered, as well as individual lessons or combined language lessons with a leisure activity, such as surfing. Language schools in Cape Town or Port Elizabeth usually only prepare students for English language diplomas. If you would like to book such a course in another city, it is best to contact the individual language travel providers directly using the contact form and find out about other options.
Where can I find comprehensive information about a language study trip to South Africa?
Here at Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch we have compiled an extensiveAdvisorwhich is ideal as preparation for a language study trip to South Africa. It will tell you everything you need to know about the most popular cities for language travel in South Africa, the best time of year for your trip, the language courses on offer, entry requirements, safety and costs, which should make your planning a lot easier.
Is there a minimum duration for a language study trip to South Africa?
English diploma preparation courses in particular usually have a minimum duration of between 8 and 12 weeks, depending on the school. This does not apply to the IELTS or TOEFL test. Here the minimum course duration is significantly shorter, often only 2 weeks depending on the intensity. General language courses, also known as standard language courses, are offered at many schools for as little as one week.
Is a visa required for a language study trip to South Africa?
Swiss citizens do not require a visa to enter South Africa as long as their entire stay in the country does not exceed 90 days. However, before your language study trip to South Africa, please check with the South AfricanEmbassy in Bernabout the current entry requirements, so that nothing stands in the way of an exciting time in South Africa.
How many lessons are included in the language courses during a language study trip to South Africa?
The number of lessons per week in which you learn English during a language study trip to South Africa can vary depending on the type of English course and the chosen language school. As a rule, the lessons amount to 20 to 30 per week, with a higher number of lessons being required for Cambridge diplomas such as Cambridge First (FCE), Cambridge Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge Proficiency (CPE).
How much does a language study trip to South Africa cost?
The cost of a language study trip to South Africa can vary greatly depending on the language school, language course, type of accommodation and meals chosen. For a four-week language course including a standard language course and accommodation in a host family with half board, you can expect to pay between CHF 2,000 and 3,500. The costs for intensive or diploma language courses are higher.
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