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How much does a language course in Cape Town cost in 2027?

Prices 2027 · official school rates, recorded on 30 September 2026

In briefA 2-week stay in Cape Town costs from 1,365.00 EUR depending on the school: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Prices for a stay in Cape Town: 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks

The cost of a language course in Cape Town varies from one school to another. This comparison prices the same standard stay at each English language school in Cape Town for 2027: the standard course, homestay in a single room, and the compulsory fees. Across the four durations the course never changes: only the length of stay varies, so that the rows can be compared.

Gross prices, before any promotions, excluding flights and transfers. The average price per week is the total divided by the number of weeks.
DurationSchoolCourseCourse + feesAccommodationTotalAverage price per weekQuote
2 weeksGood Hope Studies (City Center)from690.00 EURfrom845.00 EURfrom520.00 EURfrom1,365.00 EURfrom682.50 EURBuild my quote
2 weeksGood Hope Studies - Newlandsfrom690.00 EURfrom845.00 EURfrom520.00 EURfrom1,365.00 EURfrom682.50 EURBuild my quote
4 weeksGood Hope Studies (City Center)from1,340.00 EURfrom1,495.00 EURfrom1,040.00 EURfrom2,535.00 EURfrom633.75 EURBuild my quote
4 weeksGood Hope Studies - Newlandsfrom1,340.00 EURfrom1,495.00 EURfrom1,040.00 EURfrom2,535.00 EURfrom633.75 EURBuild my quote
8 weeksGood Hope Studies (City Center)from2,680.00 EURfrom2,850.00 EURfrom2,080.00 EURfrom4,930.00 EURfrom616.25 EURBuild my quote
8 weeksGood Hope Studies - Newlandsfrom2,680.00 EURfrom2,850.00 EURfrom2,080.00 EURfrom4,930.00 EURfrom616.25 EURBuild my quote
12 weeksGood Hope Studies (City Center)from3,480.00 EURfrom3,650.00 EURfrom3,120.00 EURfrom6,770.00 EURfrom564.17 EURBuild my quote
12 weeksGood Hope Studies - Newlandsfrom3,480.00 EURfrom3,650.00 EURfrom3,120.00 EURfrom6,770.00 EURfrom564.17 EURBuild my quote
  • Good Hope Studies (City Center) — course: Standard Course; accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; standard start date 5 April 2027 (outside peak season).
  • Good Hope Studies - Newlands — course: Standard Course; accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; standard start date 5 April 2027 (outside peak season).

Official Good Hope Studies (City Center) 2027 rates — last checked: 30 September 2026

Official Good Hope Studies - Newlands 2027 rates — last checked: 30 September 2026

Included in these prices

  • the courses of the school's standard programme
  • the school's compulsory fees (registration, teaching materials, depending on the school)
  • homestay accommodation, placement fee included
  • the meals included in the chosen accommodation formula

Not included

  • the flight
  • insurance
  • the transfer from the airport
  • the visa or travel authorisation, if your nationality requires it

What total budget should you plan for 2 weeks in Cape Town?

The budget below only adds up what the school's official rates price: the stay, the return airport transfer and the insurance. The flight is not included: flight: to be added. No other expense is estimated on your behalf.

2-week stay, same conditions as the table above.
SchoolStayReturn transferInsuranceTotal excluding flight
Good Hope Studies (City Center)from1,365.00 EURfrom100.00 EURfrom200.00 EURfrom1,665.00 EURflight: to be added
Good Hope Studies - Newlandsfrom1,365.00 EURfrom100.00 EURfrom200.00 EURfrom1,665.00 EURflight: to be added

What makes the price of a stay in Cape Town vary

Course intensity

The more intensive the course, the higher the weekly rate. Starting rate for each course, then rates by length of stay:

Good Hope Studies (City Center)

  • Essential Course, 16 lessons per week: from285.00 EUR per week
  • Standard Course (chosen above), 20 lessons per week: from345.00 EUR per week
  • Semi-Intensive Course, 25 lessons per week: from415.00 EUR per week
  • Intensive Course, 30 lessons per week: from470.00 EUR per week

The rate drops with the length of stay (chosen course):

  • 1 to 3 weeks: from345.00 EUR per week
  • 4 to 11 weeks: from335.00 EUR per week
  • 12 to 23 weeks: from290.00 EUR per week
  • 24 weeks or more: from260.00 EUR per week

Good Hope Studies - Newlands

  • Essential Course, 16 lessons per week: from285.00 EUR per week
  • Standard Course (chosen above), 20 lessons per week: from345.00 EUR per week
  • Semi-Intensive Course, 25 lessons per week: from415.00 EUR per week
  • Intensive Course, 30 lessons per week: from470.00 EUR per week

The rate drops with the length of stay (chosen course):

  • 1 to 3 weeks: from345.00 EUR per week
  • 4 to 11 weeks: from335.00 EUR per week
  • 12 to 23 weeks: from290.00 EUR per week
  • 24 weeks or more: from260.00 EUR per week

Accommodation

The choice of accommodation matters as much as the choice of course. Starting rate for each option:

Good Hope Studies (City Center)

  • GHS Homestay (chosen above) — single room, half board, shared bathroom: from260.00 EUR per week
  • GHS Homestay-Plus — single room, half board, private bathroom: from320.00 EUR per week
  • GHS Homestay — single room, breakfast, shared bathroom: from185.00 EUR per week
  • GHS Homestay — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from160.00 EUR per week
  • City Centre Residence — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from200.00 EUR per week
  • City Centre Residence — single room, no meals, private bathroom: from245.00 EUR per week

1 other option: see the online quote.

Good Hope Studies - Newlands

  • GHS Homestay (chosen above) — single room, half board, shared bathroom: from260.00 EUR per week
  • GHS Homestay-Plus — single room, half board, private bathroom: from320.00 EUR per week
  • GHS Homestay — single room, breakfast, shared bathroom: from185.00 EUR per week
  • GHS Homestay — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from160.00 EUR per week
  • GHS Student House — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from250.00 EUR per week
  • On-site Accommodation — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from280.00 EUR per week

3 other options: see the online quote.

Peak season

Good Hope Studies (City Center)

From 27 December to 27 March 2027

Accommodation: + 30.00 EUR per week

Example at Good Hope Studies (City Center): the 2-week stay, from 1,365.00 EUR for a departure on 5 April 2027, costs from 1,425.00 EUR for a departure on 4 January 2027, under the same conditions.

Good Hope Studies - Newlands

From 27 December to 27 March 2027

Accommodation: + 30.00 EUR per week

Example at Good Hope Studies - Newlands: the 2-week stay, from 1,365.00 EUR for a departure on 5 April 2027, costs from 1,425.00 EUR for a departure on 4 January 2027, under the same conditions.

Cape Town 2027 in figures

  • Standard coursefrom260.00 EUR per week
  • Homestayfrom260.00 EUR per week
  • 2-week stayfrom1,365.00 EUR
  • 4-week stayfrom2,535.00 EUR
  • 8-week stayfrom4,930.00 EUR

Your exact quote in 2 minutes

These prices are standard stays. Choose your dates, your course and your accommodation: the online quote calculates your exact price, based on the school's official rates, with no commitment. A question about these prices? Ask Sophie, your online adviser, or an adviser.

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Frequently asked questions about the price of a language course in Cape Town

How much does a language course in Cape Town cost in 2027?

A 2-week stay in Cape Town costs from 1,365.00 EUR depending on the school: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Is the flight included in the price of a language course in Cape Town?

The flight is not included in the prices on this page. It is booked separately, and its price depends on the date, the airline and when you book. Depending on where you fly from and on your destination, the connection is direct or with a stopover. Add it to the budget shown.

Do I need a visa for a language course in Cape Town?

It depends on your nationality, the destination and the length of your stay. The visa, or the travel authorisation that the destination requires, is never included in the prices shown and any fees add to the budget. Check the rule currently in force with the country's official authorities before booking; feel free to ask our team for advice.

Are the prices on this page guaranteed?

The prices on this page are the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026. They are re-read each time the rates are updated: the price that counts is the one in your quote, calculated on the school's rates at the time of your request. The booking, payment and cancellation conditions are set out in our terms and conditions.

How can I pay less for a language course in Cape Town?
  • Travel outside peak season. At Good Hope Studies (City Center), the 2-week stay costs from 1,365.00 EUR for a departure on 5 April 2027 and from 1,425.00 EUR for a departure on 4 January 2027.
  • Stay longer. At Good Hope Studies (City Center), the course costs from 345.00 EUR per week, then from 335.00 EUR per week from 4 weeks.
  • Compare accommodation. The accommodation in the table is a standard formula; the “Accommodation” card above details the other formulas at each school and their starting rate.
  • Look at current offers. Current promotions are gathered on the cheap language courses page; they are not included in the prices on this page.

Going further

Language school Good Hope Studies (City Center) in Cape TownLanguage school Good Hope Studies - Newlands in Cape TownLanguage courses in Cape TownPrice of a language course: South Africa

Gross prices, expressed in the school's currency, before any promotions. Source: the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026; the page is updated automatically each time the rates are updated. Amounts in euros are indicative, calculated at the exchange rate on the date of recording, and may vary.

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