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Blue Ocean Language School:
Blue Ocean Language School is an International English Language School situated in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Our purpose at Blue Ocean Language School is to holistically approach teaching at such a level, that all our students leave with a love and appreciation for English, experiences never to be forgotten and new friends that they will cherish for the remainder of their lives! We offer general and business English courses, preparation for the Cambridge FCE & CAE exams, private English classes and more. We guarantee that there will never be more than 5 students per teacher in our school - thereby ensuring that each student gets more than adequate individual attention.

Combining fun with learning!

Photo of ESL School in South AfricaOur teachers, as well as our extra-curricular programme, is what sets our school apart. We absolutely love what we do, and we throw ourselves completely into this system - ensuring that our students have the ultimate learning experience... and as much fun as possible!!!

From visiting animal rehabilitation farms and centres... to learning how to make sushi yourself... movie nights... karaoke nights... fishing trips... having a braai (that's what we call a barbeque in South Africa) on the banks of one of the most beautiful rivers in a nearby lush and tranquil valley... Township Tours... visiting National Heritage sights and learning all about our local history... to partying the night away with a bunch of new friends!!!

Combine all of this with experienced and dedicated teachers who utilise some of the best teaching sources available - and you have an absolute recipe for success!!!

Location:
Centrally situated in Wavecrest; one of the safest areas in Jeffreys Bay; our school is within comfortable walking distance of pharmacies, doctors, dentists, restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, supermarkets, as well as our beautiful beaches (Magnatubes is 150m away, and Supertubes is a mere 900m away).

Courses / Programs:

- General English
- General English Focus
- Business English
- Business English Focus
- Travel English Classes
- Private English Classes
- FCE & CAE Exam Preparation
- Business Specific Courses - a unique range of courses specifically aimed at bridging the English Language gap in the Business World (with a choice of Aviation English, Legal English, Marketing & Advertising English, Human Resources English, Presentation English, Logistics English, as well as Energy Industry English)

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Address: 9 Impala Road, Wavecrest, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-06-30 were from:

Beinwil am See, Switzerland; Saint Alexandre, France; JHB; Cote d'Ivoire, Cote d'Ivoire; and more.
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Courses / Programs
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Courses / Programs
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• IH Johannesburg is a member of the International House World Organisation (IHWO), one of the largest and oldest groups of language schools in the world.

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• Our dedicated and passionate teachers are qualified in teaching English as a Second Language, with experience in teaching English overseas in many different parts of the world, and in teaching English from a variety of cultural backgrounds. We also provide customized business English training for companies & organizations.

Student Reviews:
“The staff are friendly and hard-working, so students from all countries feel at home.”
- Mazeroge, Mozambique

"Being able to speak English, somehow makes you someone else with different values. Thanks to all at Language Lab."
- Alexandre, Gabon
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• 4-week General English courses for foreigners
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• Aviation English training and testing
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Courses / Programs
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Courses / Programs
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Accreditations:
Education South Africa (EduSA), Nelson Mandela Bay Chamber of Commerce, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism, Eastern Cape Tourism, South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) ATO 0373.
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Courses / Programs
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