English courses in Cape Town 2027: real prices from 3 schools, accommodation and budgets

Updated 20 October 2026 · Prices from each school's official 2027 price list

In 2027, four weeks of General English in Cape Town cost between €1,184 and €1,355 at the list prices of the 3 schools that have already sent us their price lists. Where Cape Town stands out is accommodation: a bed through the schools starts at €152 a week (in a shared dormitory), and a host family with half board costs €263–€330. Two of the three schools set their prices in euros. Below are the real 2027 prices, school by school.

General English in Cape Town: 2027 prices (4 weeks)

Standard and intensive courses, 4 weeks starting in March 2027. UCT prices are in rand; euros at the exchange rate of 19 October 2026. Your price is what you pay when you book on LanguageBookings: the school's price minus our discount (and the school's own offer, where there is one).

Good Hope Studies' Essential Course has classes from Monday to Thursday only. Materials are included at all three schools.

Accommodation in Cape Town: 2027 prices

Weekly prices through the schools; the placement fee is paid once:

Example budgets: 4 weeks with course and accommodation

Not included: flights, airport transfer, insurance, public transport and personal spending.

Longer stays: 12 and 24 weeks

Many nationalities, including Brazil and most EU countries, can enter South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days; a longer course needs a study visa. Check the current rules on the Department of Home Affairs website (dha.gov.za) before booking.

How to pay less

• Choose a student house or a self-catering homestay: from €190 a week, against €330 for the most expensive half-board homestay in the table.
• Study four days a week: Good Hope's Essential Course costs €1,115 for 4 weeks, against €1,355 for its 5-day General English course.
• Stay longer: at International House Cape Town the weekly price falls from €296 (4 weeks) to €230 (24 weeks).
• Book through LanguageBookings: you get our discount on the course, you pay nothing upfront (your card is only authorised for the deposit, which is charged when the school confirms; the rest you pay to the school), and if you find the same course cheaper under the same conditions, we match the price.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an English course in Cape Town cost per month?

The course costs €1,184–€1,355 for 4 weeks (standard courses, school prices). With registration and accommodation, our example budgets come to €1,826–€2,319.

Do I pay in euros or in rand?

International House and Good Hope Studies set their prices in euros; the UCT English Language Centre sets them in South African rand, so its price in euros moves with the exchange rate.

Which is the cheapest English school in Cape Town in 2027?

For a full course, Standard English at International House Cape Town: €1,184 for 4 weeks (15 × 60 min), €1,112.96 on LanguageBookings. The cheapest option overall is Good Hope's 4-day Essential Course (€1,115).

See all English schools in Cape Town with prices and reviews, or ask us for a quote for your dates.