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Cape TownPort Elizabeth
Johannesburg
DurbanSouth AfricaCape Town
Cape Town is one of the world’s best beach cities, with naturalbeauty, an energetic, multi-cultural community, world-class food, long summers and a vibrant nightlife. This is the capital of a former British colony, ideal for English language learning and unique travel opportunities.
Location• Set in the heart of trendy Sea Point, Cape Town
• A short drive to the V&A Waterfront
• On the slopes of Signal Hill
• Close to Table Mountain and city centre
• Only 10 to 15 minutes from the famous Clifton and
Camps Bay beaches
• Only a two-minute walk to the ocean.
Local Transport• School to central Cape Town: 10 minutes by bus, ZAR 7
per trip 10 minutes by taxi, ZAR 65 per trip
• School to CPT International Airport 30 minutes by taxi,
ZAR 350
• School to Host Home 5-30 minutes on foot or by bus
• Daily bus fares ZAR 14 per day.
Outside the ClassroomAt LAL we believe that living in English and experiencing local
adventures are the best way to learn English outside of the
classroom. For that’we’ve organized a unique set of activities
that will empower our students to get the best of each
location. In Cape Town, those are:
• Lion’s Head sunset
• Solve the Mystery and enjoy a picnic at Camps Bay
• Historic walking tour of Bo-Kaap
• Apartheid to Freedom walking tour
• Mingle with the locals, enjoy good art and wine
• Beach Volleyball
• Beach Yoga
TransfersStudents booking course and accommodation with LAL
will receive a free inbound transfer from CPT International
Airport.
Shared Transfers without representative
• LAL or LAL leased vehicles or private vehicles with
other LAL students
• You will be met and assisted by an LAL representative
What do we offer?• Qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teaching staff
• Wide range of courses (General, Intensive, Business, IELTS,
TOEFL, English for Law/Marketing and Cambridge Exam
Preparation) discounted prices from 8 weeks onwards
• Competitively-priced on-site residence (school and
residential accommodation are in one location), with local
hotels and host homes on offer nearby
• Free wireless internet and computer access
• Online student portal for extra homework and study
planning
• Modern classroom technology and teaching methods
• One-on-one tutorials for students booking 8 weeks or
more.
Computer & tablet access Canteen Swimming
Pool
Free WiFi StudentLounge
Library &Bookshop Garden
Our School
Minimum Age
Number ofClassrooms
Max ClassSize
Founded
16 17 12 1994
Example Timetable
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
09:00 – 10:30Testing, placement and induction – no lessons
Homework check
Listening Vivid Recollections of Early Childhood
Grammar Used to/would for past habits and states
Homework check
Speaking Top attractions in London
Webquest Planning a weekend in London
Writing Filling in an online form
Homework check
Vocabulary Current affairs – multi-word verbs
Reading skills Prediction – newspaper articles
Homework check
Learner training Making use of study websites
Authentic listening BBC iPlayer
10:30 – 11:00 Break Break Break Break Break
11:00 – 12:30
Negotiation of week's work Giving/asking for opinions
Study skills Using a mono-lingual dictionary
Vocabulary Building descriptive language
Speaking Describing a childhood memory
Library lesson
Functional English Making a complaint – roleplay
Pronunciation Sounds in connected speech
Language Of presenting an argument
Speaking Discussion of topics from newspaper
Review of the week
Progress test
Speaking Discussion – ways to continue learning English after the course
Accommodation
Homestay
BedroomsSingle or Shared
Wardrobe or hanging space
Many have carpet
BathroomsShared
En-suite (very limited numbers)
DistanceUp to 30 minutes to school (on foot or public transport)
Other InformationWifi is not normally available*
Breakfast only or half-board (evening meal)
Cooking is not usually permitted
Storage of food in kitchen is usually permitted
Towels are supplied
All bedding is supplied
Laundry is not permitted
LAL Cape Town
On-site ResidenceAccommodation Type: School residence
Age of Students: 16 years and over
Check-in & Check-out: Check-in after 14.00. Check-out before
10.00. Other times by arrangement.
MealsBreakfast is always included. Optional lunch available Monday -
Friday at an additional charge.
Kitchen/Cooking Facilities: Shared kitchen available.
RoomsSingle, twin, double and 4-bed dormitory rooms.
BathroomsSingle and twin rooms have en-suite shower, WC and basin. 4-bed
rooms have shared or private shower, WC and basin
UtilitiesElectricity, heating and lighting are included in the price.
Internet & PhoneThere is a computer room with free internet access. Free wireless
network throughout the residence.
Laundry: No laundry facilities on site, launderette nearby.
Security & KeysThere is 24-hour security at the school entrance, with an
additional security guard roaming the campus at night. Students
are issued with a key to their room on arrival.
Bed Linen, Towels & CleaningClean bed linen provided once a week. Bedrooms cleaned daily
Mon-Fri (except for public holidays). Communal areas cleaned
daily. Towels changed twice a week.
WaterCape Town is currently experiencing a drought with permanent
water restrictions. Please conserve water.
Visitors: Not permitted unless permission has been granted
Deposit & Damage ChargesLost keys charged at ZAR50. Lock changes at ZAR350. Damaged
towels are ZAR150 per towel.
VisitorsNo visitors after 22.00. No visitors in the bedrooms.
Noise & RestrictionsNoise must not be heard outside the bedrooms after 23.00.
AvailabilityAvailable all year to students aged 16 and older.
FacilitiesBreakfast, kitchen for students’ use, lift, disabled access, private
bathrooms in most rooms, sea views, television in some rooms,
swimming pool, wireless internet access.
Distance to School: On-site.
5-10 minutes away: Banks, pharmacy, restaurants, bars, night
clubs, supermarket, golf course, waterfront, mini-golf, gym, places
of worship, stadium, beaches, mountain hikes.
Local TransportThere is a bus stop in front of the residence for easy travel to the
Camps Bay and the rest of central Cape Town.
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