50 Plus Programme

English Courses

English for 50+

This course is for all the eager travelers who want to combine learning English and exploring a new country, city and culture with like-minded people their own age.
Our 50+ course is designed to give you a great cultural, historic and culinary experience in Cape Town whilst improving your English skills.
It is aimed at helping more mature participants to communicate freely in English. Students can choose between our Standard English or 10 hours of Private lessons and all levels are available, including complete beginners. The course also includes a varied programme of activities and excursions designed specifically for this age group.

This course is offered from October 2020 to March 2021 starting on the 1. Monday of each month
(5. October, 2. November, 7. December, 4. January, 1. February, 1. March) and is subject to availability.
We are happy to welcome you in the other months as well. Please inquire about additional start dates for the rest of the year.

English for 50+ Social Programme

Cape Town is a very cultural, diverse and historical city that offers something for everyone –Robben Island, typical African cuisine, wine tasting, jazz evenings and so much more. In our social programme we try to find a nice balance to showcase a lot of facets of Cape Town and give you an unforgettable experience.

Here is an example time table of the planned activities for the 2 weeks programme.

Week 1

Monday: Dinner at Gold Restaurant
Tuesday: Red Bus City Tour (Hop on Hop off)
Wednesday: Sunset Boat Cruise
Thursday: Jazz Evening
Friday: Table Mountain
Saturday: Footsteps to Freedom Tour
Sunday: Cape Point Tour and Boulders Beach

Week 2

Monday: Robben Island
Tuesday: Cape Culture Home Dinner
Wednesday: Zeitz Mocca Museum
Thursday:Township Tour and Wine & Cheese evening with Robben Island Warden
Friday: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Saturday: Wine Tour
Sunday: Free day

The English for 50+ programme consists of:

2 weeks of Standard English course (15 lessons per week in mixed nationality and age groups) OR 2 weeks of Private lessons (10 lessons per week with your own teacher)
Maximum group size of 12 students
All teaching materials, tests and certificates.
CELTA trained and experienced teachers
Personalised timetable
Personal Study Programme
2 weeks of either Homestay (breakfast included) OR Single en-suite accommodation (breakfast included)
An attractive cultural, culinary and tourist activity package (6x half days, 3x full days and 4x evenings)
Selected meals
Airport transfer service on arrival and departure.

An optional 2 day Garden Route and Safari tour can be booked for a weekend before or after the programme.

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Testimonials

Happy students

“I would like to thank IH Cape Town for the beautiful time. I had the possibility to get to know amazing people from different countries of the world.”

Marie Ritter

Germany

"I am able to say that I'm a better person because of Ih Cape Town. Ih Cape Town offered me the opportunity to meet new people; to be more open-minded and I am really thankful for it."

Elizabeth Djanie Badjoko-Wa-Lileko

Congo

“Ih Cape Town is an amazing English school. It’s location in Sea Point makes it a safe place, with a safe surrounding. Teachers are awesome. Each teacher has unique qualities and is very loveable. I don’t regret any second I spent here. I truly fell in love with the school and with Cape Town.”

Salmah Hani. Sait

Saudi Arabia

"I really improved my conversation and my English level. I met a lot of new friends. I am delighted about the school and the teachers."

Carlos Climent

Spain

"Ih is an amazing school. The teachers do their best to make sure that we students learn the language in a way that we won’t forget. Besides the teachers, the staff is like a family, takes care of us very well."

Milena Silva

Brazil

“I had the best moment of my life in IH Cape Town. I’m going to miss you guys.”

Lucia Elisa Benza Tito

Angola