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“Very helpful staff. They made my time at IH Cape Town comfortable. Classes are great with excellent teachers. Free socials activities are always fun.” – Liudmilla (Russia)
Over 50s English Course
These 2-week courses are designed for students over the age of 50 who prefer to study and socialise with people of their own age. The courses consist of 4 lessons per day of English classes, which take place from 09h00 to 12h40, Monday to Friday.
Classes are given in groups with an average of 6 students (maximum 10) and all levels are available, including complete beginners.(should the minimum number of students which is 4 not be attained for the course ih reserve the right to include the participants in our general classes)
The course also includes a varied programme of activities and excursions designed specifically for this age group, featuring evening visits to a typical South African restaurant, a full-day excursion to Cape Point, District Six Museum and Township tour.
A typical social programme for an Over-50s course may be as follows:
Week 1
Monday: Guided City tour (Company gardens, Slave museum, Bo-kaap)
Tuesday: Free Net languages introduction
Wednesday: Visit to the Heart Transplant Museum
Thursday: Free Net languages
Friday: Evening visit to the Africa Cafe
Saturday: Guided Day trip to the Cape Point
Sunday: Free day
Week 2
Monday: Visit Table Mountain
Tuesday: Free Net languages
Wednesday: Volunteer Experience
Thursday: Evening visit to the Cinema
Friday: Art Jamming
Saturday: Guided Winelands tour
Sunday:
COURSE SUMMARY
Starting dates: October 04, November 29
Duration: 2 weeks
Hours per day: 4 lessons (including 20-minute break)
Levels: All levels
Minimum age: 50
Included: Registration, classes, level test, all course materials, certificates,
programe of social & cultural activities (transport, entrance fees & guide included) and access to all the school facilities.
Courses for the Over 50s + Creative Art Workshops
This course combines an English course for students Over 50 with a series of 4 short introductory workshops on painting ceramics, glass-fusing, pottery and sculpture. All materials are provided and students will be welcome to take home any work they produce.
For more information about the Creative Art Workshops see below:
Week 1
Monday: Guided City tour (Company gardens, Slave museum, Bo-kaap)
Tuesday: Free Net languages introduction
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: Evening visit to Africa Cafe
Saturday: Guided Day trip to the Cape Point
Sunday: Free day
Week 2
Monday:
Tuesday: Free Net languages
Wednesday: Volunteer Experience
Thursday: Evening visit to the Cinema
Friday: Art Jamming
Saturday: Guided Winelands tour
Sunday:
Please note: Creative Arts workshop lasts for 1.5 hours for a total of 6 hours.
COURSE SUMMARY
Starting dates: March 8, May 3, October 18
Duration: 2 weeks
Hours per day: 3 hours (including 15-minute break)
Levels: All levels
Minimum age: 50
Included: Registration, classes, level
test, all course materials, certificates,
programme of social & cultural
activities (transport, entrance fees &
guide included) and access to all the tours
