School Details
Euro centers school in cape town
Eurocentres Cape Town is one of the leading English Language schools in South Africa.
Eurocentres, encourage students to enjoy the language and they keep an atmosphere of fun with our personal approach to teaching English.
All of the teachers are highly qualified and always get good results.They also care for each student as though they were family. If students need assistance with any needs, the staff will happily fulfill them to the best of their ability. If they need a doctor,they will take you to one ourselves.
The school is small enough to be personal, friendly and fun, yet large enough to offer high-class standards and facilities. Student numbers in each class are limited so that teachers can provide all students with personal attention.
Our modern learning centre facilities include:
- Computer learning centrewith CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) software
- Free broadband Internet access
- Books & audio machines
- A comfortable student lounge
- Kitchen facilities with free tea and coffee
- Vending machinewith snacks
A friendly and companionable driver is also available to take students wherever they wish to go for a small fee (considerably less than taxis).
- Greenmarket Square (Cape Town’s favourite arts and crafts market is just across the road)
- Pan African Market(three storeys of African art, virtually next door)
- The Company Gardens, a beautiful urban garden that dates back hundreds of years
- Long Street (most famous street in Cape Town: lots of restaurants, cafes, clubs & bookshops)
Other major attractions like Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and many great beaches are only a few minutes away using public transport.
Eurocentres English language school enhances its curriculum with a weekly Social Programme of sightseeing and activities in Cape Town with a teacher.
the school offers a wide range of excellent accommodation at very good value that allows students to learn more about the South African way of life – while practicing their English skills. Eurocentres also offers unique English and Safari packages in conjunction with leading tour operators in South Africa.
courses
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Genral English20 lessons a week aimed at developing the communication skills of the student and is to speak and listen to writing and reading also aims to improve the rules of English and build English interpreters and enhance your pronunciation.
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Intensive English30 lessons a week aimed at developing the communication skills of the student and is
to speak and listen to writing and reading as it aims to improve the rules of English
and build English interpreters and enhance your pronunciation ..
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Specialised Intensive English25 lessons per week aimed at developing the communication skills of the student and is
to speak and listen to writing and reading also aims to improve the rules
of English and build English interpreters and enhance your pronunciation ..
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Business EnglishThis course is about 20 hours of basic English,
10 hours of English for business.
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English IBE course
To be successful in English as a corporate employee or an advanced student in economics
or marketing, this course is imperative for you!
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Homestay Accommodation
Homestay Accommodation offers an excellent opportunity to get to know the South African way of life, while practicing the English skills that you have learnt in class. You will be given your own comfortable room, either by yourself or sharing with a friend, in a typical Cape Town home. It is also situated close to the City Centre close to Eurocentres.
- It provides you with the most affordableplace to stay
- From a learning perspective it is the best accommodation option as you will be encouraged to speak in English
- Breakfast and home-cookeddinners are provided
- You are carefully matchedwith a family according to your own dietary requirements and social habits
- Family interactionwith students is strongly encouraged
- You will experience the domestic environmentof a typical Cape Town family
- You are bound to make friendsand encounter fabulous hospitality
- The school is in constant contactwith the host families
- Facilities vary from place to place, but all are in accordance with the standards of upmarket private homes
Private Facilities Accommodation in Cape Town
Private Facilities provides extra luxury Cape Town accommodation at prices that are still very affordable.
Private Facilities have all the features of the regular Eurocentres Homestay Accommodation, and:
- More facilities, including en-suite bathrooms
- Are situated in especially upmarket and attractive areasof Cape Town, South Africa
- Are in larger homes, offering more living and bedroom space.
other accommodations
In addition to the Homestay Accommodation, Eurocentres can arrange other forms of accommodation for you. Should you wish to find out more about these options, including the latest prices, do not hesitate to contact us. This includes:
- Backpackers
- Bed & breakfast
- Self-catering apartments
Backpackers
Accommodation at a backpackers lodge is the ideal option for young people wishing to meet others.
Features of the youth hostel accommodation include:
- Choice of dormitory, single-, double-, or triple-room accommodation
- Breakfast
- Well equipped communal kitchen
- Travel centre for tours and bookings
- Swimming pool and garden
- Pool table and full bar facilities
- Fax, mail and e-mail service
- Excellent view of Table Mountain
- Transport service
- Friendly and helpful staff who will help you to get the most out of Cape Town
Bed and Breakfast
This lodge offers you wonderfully comfortable accommodation and many facilities.
Benefits of the Bed and Breakfast Lodge Accommodation include:
- Delicious breakfast
- Comfortable, homely rooms
- Within easy walking distance of the Waterfront, Sea Point Main Road, beaches and Sunday flea market
- Peaceful, cosy environment
- Parking facilities
Self-Catering Apartments
For those people wishing to be independent, Eurocentres can also arrange accommodation in a diversity of self-catering apartments.
These include accommodation for 1 or 2 persons sharing.
Bigger apartments are available for groups of 3 or more.
All self catering apartments are:
- Fully furnished
- Close to the city centre and Eurocentres
- Available for rental on a nightly or montly basis
STUDENT Resident
GENERAL INFORMATION
Student at home is a student accommodation in a class of its own!
the apartments are fully stocked with all modern equipment, perfect for student living.
This includes bed, desk, cupboard, tv and in the kitchen pots, pans, cutlery, crockery, kettle, fridge and microwave. All apartments have their own standard bathroom with shower, basin and toilet.
services that include uncapped wi-fi, 19 channels of dstv and a cleaning service once a week. school also provide linen, but at an extra cost of R300. (you have the option of keeping the bedding)
a laundry facility with four industrial washers and dryers. These are coin-operated machines.
Each room is fitted with a pre-paid electricity meter. Only the lights and plugs are charged on the meter, water and the geyser are for school account. (R100 per week)
the school characterized by three specific things, security, location and comfort.
on site 24 hour security, which means both entrances to the building as well as doing perimeter checks. school has cameras on every floor, plus a biometric fingerprint system, so that only tenants are granted access with their fingerprint. We have very strict house rules, please see the below.
school Location could not be more central. Adderley Street is a very popular street in Cape Town. It is near all main public transport terminals, shopping malls and universities and colleges.
Comfort is important for all tenants and we pride ourselves on a level of comfort to suit all the students’ needs.
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Accommodation with a double room family
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Accommodation with a double room family
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Accommodation with family in a single room with private bathroom
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Student housing "Milner" shared room with shared bathroom
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"Milner"Student Accommodation is a shared bathroom in a single room
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Student accommodation "Mountain" Single room with shared bathroom
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Milner House Student House Twin
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STUDENT Resident
GENERAL INFORMATION
Student at home is a student accommodation in a class of its own!
the apartments are fully stocked with all modern equipment, perfect for student living.
This includes bed, desk, cupboard, tv and in the kitchen pots, pans, cutlery, crockery, kettle, fridge and microwave. All apartments have their own standard bathroom with shower, basin and toilet.
services that include uncapped wi-fi, 19 channels of dstv and a cleaning service once a week. school also provide linen, but at an extra cost of R300. (you have the option of keeping the bedding)
a laundry facility with four industrial washers and dryers. These are coin-operated machines.
Each room is fitted with a pre-paid electricity meter. Only the lights and plugs are charged on the meter, water and the geyser are for school account. (R100 per week)
the school characterized by three specific things, security, location and comfort.
on site 24 hour security, which means both entrances to the building as well as doing perimeter checks. school has cameras on every floor, plus a biometric fingerprint system, so that only tenants are granted access with their fingerprint. We have very strict house rules, please see the below.
school Location could not be more central. Adderley Street is a very popular street in Cape Town. It is near all main public transport terminals, shopping malls and universities and colleges.
Comfort is important for all tenants and we pride ourselves on a level of comfort to suit all the students’ needs.
Service agreement
Refund Policy
Obligations of the Course Participant
The course participant shall be responsible for choosing a language course that corresponds to his or her abilities. The course participant undertakes to attend the course personally, to arrive punctually and to take part in lessons. Should the irregular attendance or other behaviour of the participant lead to a disturbance of the language course for other participants, Eurocentres reserves the right to expel the participant from the course. In such an event the course fees shall not be refunded in any way, not even on a pro-rata basis.
Withdrawal Prior to the Start of the Course
The contracting party may send written notification of withdrawal prior to the start of the course, without any statement of reasons. If such written notification is received by Eurocentres 14 days before commencement of the course, all payments already made to Eurocentres in connection with the present contract shall be refunded to the contracting party, with the exception of the enrolment fee and the ELVIA insurance premiums. If written notification is received by Eurocentres less than 14 days, but in any case by not later than 5 p.m. (CET) on the last Friday before the commencement of the course, an invoice shall be issued for the registration fee, the ELVIA insurance premiums, school fees for one week and accommodation fees for one week, if applicable. The reimbursements will be made within 4 weeks after reception of the withdrawal. Special regulations apply with respect to withdrawals by participants studying in South Africa on a student visa. Before enrolling, please ask your Eurocentres adviser for a copy of the ‘Supplementary Information concerning South Africa’, and/or consult this on the Eurocentres website.
No-show / Withdrawal from the Language Course
Should the course participant fail to show up for the language course or withdraw from the course, he or she shall not be entitled to claim any reimbursement. Special regulations apply with respect to withdrawals by participants studying in South Africa on a student visa. Before enrolling, please ask your Eurocentres adviser for a copy of the ‘Supplementary Information concerning South Africa’, and/or consult this on the Eurocentres website.
- There are no refunds on tuition after your course has started.
- A client’s course fee may be changed once free of charge. Any subsequent changes will be subject to an administrative fee of EUR 75 for each change made.
- Where a client has to leave early, Eurocentres does not offer the option of transferring remaining course time to another individual.
Cancellation and/or Change of Accommodation After Course Start
Host family accommodation may be terminated or changed, subject to two weeks notice to end on a Saturday. Notice of termination shall be sent in writing to Eurocentres exclusively. A change fee of EUR 60 will be charged. Should the course participant leave the host family accommodation before the end of the period of notice, he or she shall not be entitled to claim any reimbursement of payments already effected. For all other types of accommodation (student residence, hotel, apartments) the respective General Terms and Conditions of the third parties providing such accommodation apply.
- Refunds on accommodation are subject to a cancellation fee of EUR 75. In addition, one week’s surplus accommodation will not be refunded.
- In the event that a refund is due to a client, said refund will take 2-3 weeks to process.
Incomplete Participation in Lessons
Should the course participant not take part in all of the lessons that make up the subject matter of the language course, he or she shall not be entitled to claim any reimbursement of payments already effected.
Complaints and Liability
The course participant shall make complaints without delay to the local school secretary or to Eurocentres in South Africa. (Any complaint concerning services provided by a third party should be addressed to the third party.) If Eurocentres is not able to remedy the situation within a reasonable period, the course participant may take steps to remedy the situation him or herself, and Eurocentres shall refund the cost, against receipts, in so far as legal and contractual liability requires. This procedure does not restrict the participant’s right to pursue other legal remedies. Any requests for refund shall be made within four weeks of the agreed termination of the course. After this period, the course participant shall have no claim of any kind.
Eurocentres excludes liability for loss due to illness, accident or injury, except in the case of intentional or gross negligence by Eurocentres. Eurocentres shall not be liable in the case of poor or non-performance of services provided by a third party that it has mediated. Eurocentres excludes liability for loss of valuables or cash or loss and damage to personal effects, etc. except in the case of intentional or gross negligence by Eurocentres; for package deals, liability in the case of Eurocentres being at fault shall be limited to the direct loss and to a maximum of twice the amount paid by the course participant.
Registration, Contracting Party
To register, use the form in the brochure, and send this as early as possible to Eurocentres or to a Eurocentres contracting party. On confirmation of the registration by Eurocentres, the contract shall be deemed concluded, and the registration shall be binding. The course participant shall be defined as the person who takes part, or intends to take part, in the language course that is the object of this contract. The services listed in the prospectus shall be provided by third parties, and shall only be arranged by Eurocentres, unless it is specifically stated in the prospectus that Eurocentres will be providing the services itself.
Minimum Age
The course participant shall be deemed to be a Eurocentres contracting party, provided he or she is 18 years old or more. In the case of course participants who have not reached the age of 18, the contracting party shall be deemed to be the parent or guardian of the course participant. The registration application must be signed by this person, who must also give his or her exact address. This shall also apply when the age of consent is not 18 years in the country where the language course is taking place, or in which the course participant or his or her parent or guardian is resident.
Special regulations apply for participants under 18 years attending courses in South Africa. Before enrolling, please ask your Eurocentres adviser for a copy of the ‘Supplementary Information concerning South Africa’, and/or consult this on the Eurocentres website.
Information Provided on Registration
The contracting party hereby expressly confirms that the information provided at the time of registration for the language course shall correspond to the truth, and accepts that he or she may be expelled forthwith from the language course at any time should said information prove to be a misrepresentation (e.g. beginners who select a start date on which no beginners courses are available). In such an event the course fees shall not be refunded in any way, not even on a pro-rata basis. Potential participants who are unsure of their language level should tell their Eurocentres adviser that they wish to take the Eurocentres test.
Terms & Conditions of Payment
Course fees and any other fees as well as insurance premiums shall be payable six weeks before commencement of the course. The course fees and any accommodation fees shall fall due six weeks prior to the start of the course. Payment shall be due immediately in cases where registration is made less than six weeks prior to the start of the course. The fees shall be deemed as effectively paid only once they have been paid into the account specified by Eurocentres in the confirmation of registration. Where a client has to leave early, Eurocentres does not offer the option of transferring remaining course time to another individual.
Delay in Payment
Should payment not be effected by the aforementioned date, the contracting party shall be deemed to be in default. In such an event Eurocentres shall not be obliged to admit the course participant to the language course..
Proof of Payment
At the start of the course, the course participant shall provide proof of payment of the course fees and, where applicable, of the accommodation and other fees. Should the course participant be unable to present such proof, he or she shall not be admitted to the classes or to the accommodation. In such an event Eurocentres’ claims shall remain unaffected.
Enrolment Fee
An enrolment fee of EUR 110 shall be charged for all arrangements and shall not under any circumstances be refundable.
Change Fee
If you request a change of school, course date or type of accommodation after your initial enrolment has been confirmed by Eurocentres, you will be charged a Change fee of EUR 75 which is payable at the time you request the change. You will not be charged this fee if you choose to extend your course. If we receive your change of booking less than 14 days before the course is due to begin, other costs may be incurred in addition to the booking change fee (e.g. for accommodation), which we will have to pass on to you. If after your initial registration you decide to attend a longer course at the same school, you will not be charged the change fee.
Insurance
It is advised that you obtain travel insurance from your home country before you come to South Africa to cover any medical expenses and other losses that might occur.
Minimum Number of Participants
Where the minimum number of 6 students required for each language course has not been reached, Eurocentres shall inform the contractual partner at least three weeks before the start of the course. Where Eurocentres is unable to offer the contractual partner an alternative language course, Eurocentres shall reimburse any paid fees. The contractual partner shall not be entitled to make any claims for having been inconvenienced or for other damages.
Changes to Prices, Dates or Programmes
Provided that no confirmation of registration has been issued, Eurocentres shall have the right at any time to change the dates and prices published in the course schedule, on the Internet or elsewhere. On conclusion of the contract, Eurocentres may amend the published programme of services, provided such amendments are unavoidable and negligible, are made in good faith and do not affect the overall style of the course. If material changes are made to key services, the contracting party shall have the right to withdraw from the contract or to request to join an equivalent language course, where Eurocentres is able to offer him or her such a course. Eurocentres shall immediately notify the contracting party of any such amendment. The contracting party must exercise his or her rights immediately after receipt of such notification from Eurocentres.
Public Holidays
The contracting party notes that the schools at the course locations are closed on public holidays and that no claims against Eurocentres shall accrue in his or her favour as a result.
Data Protection
We only record your personal data if you order a catalogue, ask for an offer, or book a course. The received information shall remain within Eurocentres and is generally not made available to third parties or other organizations.
Your information is passed on in order to
- Book your accommodation (i.e. host family, residence, hotel).
- Book a course or a service on your behalf that is provided by a Eurocentres partner company (i.e. partner schools, travel insurance, universities, on-job training).
Companies that are not part of the Eurocentres organization are highlighted accordingly in the Eurocentres brochure and on the course confirmation. - Order the requested brochure as quickly as possible. To ensure quick processing, we may pass on your order to one of our contractual partners in your home region.
- Comply with statutory regulations. In certain cases, we have to submit your information to the authorities (i.e. immigration authorities).
Your information is stored by Eurocentres, South Africa. Apart from offering you advice and processing your booking, your data is used for providing you with information about Eurocentres product news. Please inform us, if you do not wish to receive this service