TEFL Courses in Cape Town | South Africa

Course fees include course materials and certification. Airfares, accommodation and food are not included.

Payment terms:

• Cash payments
• Card payments
• Bank transfers
• EFT

*Outstanding fees must be received in full 10 days prior to the course start date.

Refunds and cancellation fees:

• A full refund, less 20% for administration fee, will apply for 7 days prior to the course.
• No refund will be due for cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the start date of the course.
• No refund will be given once the course has started.

Classes start at 9:00am and end at 3:00pm. You will have a 15 minute personal break and 30 minutes for lunch. During the first two weeks of the course we will concentrate on teaching methodologies, grammar, vocabulary, classroom management, error correction and feedback techniques.

In the final two weeks of the course we have a more practical focus in order to prepare you for the assessed lessons. During this time we also cover lesson planning, pronunciation, phonology, researching different teaching resources and the use of technology in the classroom.

Class sizes are small with around four to six trainees. Most trainees come from South Africa, but we welcome fluent non-native speakers from all over the world.

Our students for the teaching practice sessions come from a range of countries including; Saudi Arabia, Brazil, France, Italy and many more. As the teaching practice classes are free for students, they attend because they want to and are keen to learn and engage with the lessons.

The available accommodation choices are located just a few minutes away from the center. Options include local host families and backpacker lodges. The backpacker lodges are self-catering, while the host families provide meals, internet and laundry.

No. We recommend students arrange for their mail to be delivered to their accommodation.

While the number of English language schools has increased in recent years, the job market in Cape Town is moderate and the salaries for teachers are quite low. Most of our graduates search for and get teaching jobs abroad. While job hunting, it is a good idea to do volunteer teaching to gain desirable teaching experience. Some people do get lucky when applying for jobs in Cape Town, so it’s always worth trying.

It is recommended to start sending out resumes and exploring the available teaching opportunities in the last week of the course. Bear in mind that it is a good idea to take your time and get as much information as possible to give you a clear idea of the opportunities available.

English teachers in Cape Town can expect salaries that range from around R8000 – R12000 per month. This does depend on the type of school or company that hires you.

No, schools do not provide accommodation for teachers. However, we are able help you to find something to suit your needs.

Not many course graduates find work in Cape Town dues to the poor job market. The majority of our graduates travel abroad to find teaching work after the course and there is a high success rate for many teachers when applying for jobs overseas.

No, you should organize health insurance in your home country before leaving.

No, but they can help you extend your visa/permit.

Cape Town’s airport is 30 minutes away from our TEFL center. You can take a metered taxi from the airport or we can arrange an airport transfer to take you from the airport to your accommodation.

You should bring your passport, visa, resume and driving license and if you are planning on staying in Cape Town to work, you should also bring original copies of any college degrees or certificates.

The weather in Cape Town can be unpredictable but winter is generally wet and cool and the summer is dry and warm.

If you plan on visiting during the winter, you should bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes, but bear in mind that temperatures do not drop below 10°c.

In summer the average temperature is about 24°c during the day and 14°c at night.