Diploma courses that prepare students for Cambridge diplomas such as PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, the BEC or the TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS tests cannot be attended at every language school during a language study trip to South Africa. In smaller towns and schools, only standard and intensive courses are usually offered, as well as individual lessons or combined language lessons with a leisure activity, such as surfing. Language schools in Cape Town or Port Elizabeth usually only prepare students for English language diplomas. If you would like to book such a course in another city, it is best to contact the individual language travel providers directly using the contact form and find out about other options.

English diploma preparation courses in particular usually have a minimum duration of 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the school. This does not apply to the IELTS or TOEFL test. For both, the minimum course duration is much shorter, often 2 weeks, depending on the intensity. For general language courses, also known as standard language courses, you can take part in English courses at many schools for as little as one week.

The number of lessons per week in which you learn English during a language study trip to South Africa can vary depending on the type of English course and the chosen language school. As a rule, the lessons amount to 20 to 30 per week, with a higher number of lessons being required for Cambridge diplomas such as Cambridge First (FCE), Cambridge Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge Proficiency (CPE).

The cost of a language study trip to South Africa can vary greatly depending on the language school, language course, type of accommodation and meals chosen. Expect to pay around CHF 2,000 to 3,000 for a four-week language course including a standard language course, accommodation with a host family and half board. The costs are higher for intensive language courses or diploma language courses.

Swiss citizens do not require a visa to enter South Africa as long as their entire stay in the country does not exceed 90 days. However, before your language study trip to South Africa, please check with the South AfricanEmbassy in Bernabout the current entry requirements, so that nothing stands in the way of an exciting time in South Africa.

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