Enjoy an African adventure holiday and use real English every day in remarkable Cape Town. Meet the vibrant people and discover local culture in this iconic South African city.
Join our African Adventure School in Cape Town
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Why will you love our School of English in Cape Town?
No one has more experience running young learner courses in Cape Town than LAL. This is an amazing city, a brilliant place to learn English and understand other cultures, in a safe and secure environment.
Our African Adventure School for young learners has an extensive leisure programme allowing students to explore all that Cape Town has to offer, from beautiful beaches, vast mountain ranges and astonishing wildlife, to cool waterfront shopping malls and markets.
Our school in Cape Town is brilliantly located in beautiful Sea Point, a calm and relaxed resort full of cafes and cool shops, situated away from the noise of the city centre but close to the beaches and all the fun. The school, enclosed in its own grounds with 24 hour security supervision, has spacious classrooms, a canteen, a large garden and barbecue area.
Location Highlights
Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With iconic Table Mountain and the stunning beaches around Camps Bay, our African Adventure School in Cape Town will introduce you to the wonders of Africa – and leave you dreaming of coming back for more!
Free WiFi
Student Lounge
Library & Bookshop
Computer & Tablet Access
Large Garden
Experience Cape Town
Learn English at LAL African Adventure School
The school is located in Sea Point, a trendy suburb along the Atlantic coast. The suburb contains a wide array of different cultures and personalities.
- Distance to V&A Waterfront: 10 minutes by bus
- Distance to Camps Bay & Clifton Beaches: 10 minutes by bus
- Distance to City Centre: 15 minutes by bus
13 - 17
Ages
16
Max students per class
03 Jan – 28 Feb, 27 Jun – 22 Aug
Course & Methodology
- LAL’s own bespoke course book, “Round the World” given to every student (included in price)
- Curriculum and class levels based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Course designed by LAL academic staff with a focus on communication and current topics
- Certificate of attendance and teacher’s report given to every student
Lesson Schedule
Free Time
Free time can only be taken when there is no scheduled excursion. Students are only allowed to leave the campus under the following conditions:
– During the afternoon (locally – not Central London)
– Aged 16 or over
– Consent is given by parents via LAL’s online Welfare and Consent form only (no e-mails or PDFs accepted)
– Students must be in groups of 3 or more
Getting to the school
Transfers
Arrivals and departures are on Sundays only.
See our Price List or your Group Quote for exact arrival and departure times.
Price includes accompanied transfer to and from Cape Town International Airport with the arrival and departure times listed in the Price List or group quote. Transfers outside of these times and dates are subject to an additional cost.
Transfers may involve a waiting time of up to one hour after students have cleared immigration.
Leisure
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
Included:
- One full-day per week
- Five half-days per week
- Three evening activities (Vacation English Plus only)
- Supervised and led by LAL activity staff
- Excursions and activities are compulsory
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Half-day excursion to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the only botanical garden in the world which is inside a natural World Heritage Site. Kirstenbosch conserves and displays the extraordinarily rich and diverse flora of southern Africa. The duration of this trip is 4 hours. Total travel time of 1 hour.
One-day Safari
Drive out to the reserve for welcome drinks and a light breakfast before embarking on a 3-hour game drive to see the Big 5, the closest reserve to Cape Town, with free-roaming animals.
Ostrich Ranch and Blouberg Beach
Join our educational trip on the origins of ostrich farming and breeding. The ostrich ranch is followed by a stop at Blouberg Beach, where one can relax in the sun and take postcard photos of the most famous view of Table Mountain.
Robben Island
A relic of South Africa’s tainted past; Robben Island was the prison in which the apartheid government’s most feared political prisoners were incarcerated. Nelson Mandela was its most famous victim, spending 18 years on this island of isolation.
Skydiving
The best view of Cape Town is from above. Plunge out of a moving aeroplane, plummeting for a 30-second free fall before peacefully floating towards the earth for the ultimate adrenaline rush.
Surfing
Surf’s up! Muizenberg is the perfect beginner’s beach, with a slight breeze causing small shore-breaking waves. Learn how to catch a wave to start your surf adventure in the warmer waters of the Indian Ocean.
Table Mountain
Table Mountain is the defining landmark of Cape Town, with panoramic views of the entire city and surrounding areas. It has gained global recognition after being named as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
The Cape of Good Hope and Peninsula
Travel along the Cape’s South Peninsula, alongside the Atlantic Seaboard and False Bay coastlines. Exploring the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve will take you to Cape Point, a breathtaking natural marvel where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.
Two Oceans Aquarium
Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium, home to over 3000 oceanic species from both the Indian and Atlantic oceans. It houses a variety of ocean life including sharks, turtles, penguins and seals
