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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)

Email: Contact Us
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; and more.
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TEFL Training College - Go-TEFL
Courses / Programs
Teach English and travel to exotic locations and experience diverse cultures! The TEFL Training College, with an office in South Africa, provides accredited online TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) courses to students in South Africa and worldwide.

We offer internationally-recognized courses in teaching English as a second language to adults and children.

TEFL courses are extremely popular with school and college leavers as many will travel abroad after their studies.

The main advantages of earning your TEFL qualification online are that you do not need to attend classes or complete exams and if you enrol today, you can start today. No need to wait for specific start dates!

The TEFL Training College has been involved in Education and Training for more than 15 years; operating in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Argentina.

Student Testimonial:
"One is never left in the dark and student needs are the college’s main concern. It’s a fantastic, insightful course, that can open tremendous avenues of success - start today!"
- Lance, South Africa
Online TESOL/TEFL Courses:
- Accredited & internationally recognized TESOL qualifications

- Learn at your own pace with flexible schedules

- Our courses are known for their convenience, affordability and quality

Certificate in TESOL:
• Duration: 150 hours
• Aimed at persons who wish to gain an initial TEFL / TESOL qualification

Master Diploma in TESOL:
• Duration: 300 hours
• Designed for teachers who wish to achieve an advanced level qualification in TESOL theory and methodology
UCT English Language Centre
Courses / Programs
UCT English Language Centre is an English language school situated on campus at the University of Cape Town.

We offer a range of English courses, including Conversational English, Business English, and preparation courses for the IELTS, TOEFL, FCE or CAE exams.

We also offer safe and affordable accommodation to our students. Located in the vibrant, academically diverse Faculty of Humanities at UCT, the English Language Centre is at the hub of creativity and excitement.

As a UCT student, you will be able to participate in university life and culture and to take part in social activities, sports clubs and other societies.

The dedicated UCT International Academic Programmes Office supports over 4,500 international students every year, so we will help you to navigate your visa application with ease.
English Language Courses for Adults:

- Beginner to advanced levels

- General English classes (20, 25 or 30 lessons per week)

- English Exam Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge First and CAE exams)

- Business English for professionals & executives

- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

-General English and Language Excursion 
Cape Town Tefl Training Institute
Courses / Programs
The Cape Town School of English is a Language school in Cape Town specialising in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) since 1991. We offer an internationally recognised Certificate in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) in Cape Town and other centres throughout South Africa.

We have trained TEFL teachers on an ongoing basis for 16 years and are well established in the TEFL Training field. We require that all applicants have English first language proficiency and tertiary education or work experience. Accent and use of English is very important if you wish to compete in an International TEFL environment.
 
TEFL course designed to develop the skills required to be a TEFL teacher and to make you aware of your own language and the difficulty faced by those who seek to learn it.

Educational, psychological and linguistic theory is reviewed where relevant but the focus is more practical than theoretical; after all, it is not the knowledge we are after but the skill. We are now offering a Distance Learning TEFL course with online support.
The Knowledge Workshop, Cape Town
Courses / Programs
The Knowledge Workshop (TKW) is an international language and skills centre based in the vibey suburb of Observatory, Cape Town in South Africa. TKW was conceived by Marian James and Paul Salmon in 2006, fuelled by a passion for teaching and a shared social conscience. Approaching the industry from a new angle, we have developed courses, initiatives and more meaningful ways of conducting business.

We have been running a highly successful TEFL course which has now trained over 400 teachers. We offer independent advice on finding work as well as ongoing friendship and support.

We run Language Improvement, General and Business English Courses for foreigners, expatriates and local people. Training is tailored to individuals needs and our monitoring and feedback process guarantees fast results. Our rates are of the most reasonable in Cape Town!

We also run a superior tutoring service (up to grade 12) providing monitored, feedback-driven tuition by qualified, vibrant tutors. We liaise closely with the parent/guardian and subject teachers to ensure swift and effective progress.
General English and Business English (ESL); Intensive, One-to-One Tuition; TOEFL preparation; English Language Improvement; Study assistance program (English, maths, sciences etc.); TEFL teacher training course; English grammar crash course.
Getting to Know English Centre - GTKEC
Courses / Programs
At Getting To Know English Centre in the heart of Pretoria, we specialise in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes.

We opened our doors to ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners in January 1997 and since then we have become one of the largest ESOL centres in South Africa.

Our learners benefit from a supportive one-on-one relationship with their tutors. Our classes develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills on a social, business or academic level. Devotion to excellence and quality ensures that our learners leave us feeling confident and competent.

We publish our own course material – keeping course material relevant and affordable! The Centre also runs preparation courses for TOEFL, IELTS and the Cambridge Examinations.
English Language Classes:

• General ESOL / English classes

• General & Business English

• TOEFL Exam preparation

• IELTS Exam preparation

• Cambridge approved exam centre
Language Teaching Centre
Courses / Programs
We are situated on the foreshore in Cape Town, near the CBD. With a maximum of only 7 students in each English course, the teacher can give each student sufficient attention and solve individual language problems. Besides the English and other language courses, we also offer Translation Services, Certificates - TOEFL, Cambridge, Pitman, Accommodation - Homestay Family, Guest House, Bed & Breakfast, Backpackers, Apartaments, sightseeing tours and outings. Thus, you will have the opportunity not only to improve your language skills, but also experience Cape Town's beautiful landscape, people and cultures.
General English, Business English, English intensive, Private English Lessons, German classes, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Italian, French and South African Languages: Afrikaans Lessons, Xhosa, Zulu.