Cambridge C1 Advanced (6 weeks)

LAL Language Centres - Cape Town

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A tried and tested way of improving your English language ability is to follow a course that prepares you for an internationally recognised certificate. For employers and higher education institutions these qualifications provide evidence of your dedication and commitment to improving your English.

Cambridge certificates are accepted by universities for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, employers, agencies and governments worldwide. The best thing about this certificate is that it stays with you for life.

CAE (Cambridge English: Advance) will show that you hold a C1 (CEFR) level of English (Advanced level ) and that you are able to use the structures of the language with ease and fluency, with minor lapses in accuracy and appropriateness. You will have 30 lessons (22.5 hours per week).

The First and the Advanced exams follow a similar structure, with four different sections: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Only the first sections (Reading and Use of English) are slightly different, where the First exam lasts 75 minutes, the Advanced exam takes 90 minutes.

In the Writing part you will be required to write two different essays in 80 minutes, the Listening section will take 40 minutes and, lastly, you will finish your Cambridge exam with an interview, normally with other candidates, which usually takes 15 minutes.

Please note that this preparation course is available for 6 or 10 weeks on the following dates:-
08 January 2018 (10 weeks), 05 February 2018 (6 weeks) - provisional exam date on 17 March 2018
26 March 2018 (10 weeks), 23 April 2018 (6 weeks) - provisional exam date on 02 June 2018
01 October 2018 (10 weeks), 29 October 2018 (6 weeks) - provisional exam date on 08 December 2018

The minimum level required for the 10 week course is B2 and for the 6 week course is C1.

EXAM is NOT included.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
6 weeks
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
16 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025

LAL Cape Town does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Afternoon session
01:15 PM - 02:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cape Town.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 15 years old and older
Average 25 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"Excellent experience"

Newton Costa, student from Angola

In one sentence, it was an excellent experience. The school is very well organized, in terms of class arrangement and the teacher's qualification.

The location, facilities are perfect. They should have more activities in order for students to have more contact with English in real life.

About housing, It should have more diversity of food. The lunch is not that good and a bit expensive for students.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
13 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I was able to develop my level of English, especially Speaking, grammar and vocabulary."

Déogratias Nshimirimana, student from Afghanistan

I was like very good the classes with a small number of students, all are appreciated.

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Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
5 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very kind and professional school team on a marvelous place."

Marek Jankowski, student from Germany

The classes about 6-8 people - not really crowded, teachers very professional and cooperative, location great in the nicest area of Cape Town - See Point, facilities - all what you need, a lot of activities, housing - for a dormitory, very good. I can just recommend! Optimal place to learn English and make fantastic holiday!

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Date of study
3 Dec 2018 - 7 Dec 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Good experience"

giuseppe Placida, student from Italy

It was totally a good experience, I think that it is possible to improve the quality of teaching.
The location is good if you want to go to visit the City.
The accommodation was clean .

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
29 Feb 2016 - 18 Mar 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

LAL Cape Town offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Shared Room - Shared Bathroom - Breakfast

NZ$ 373
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Various locations
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Heating
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 373
A host home is the ideal way to experience life with a South African family first hand and practise English. Host families are located in Cape Town, mainly in Sea Point and Green Point. Some host families live
within walking distance to the school, while others are up to a 30-minute bus journey away.

Shared rooms are only available for students booking together. During the high season (17 December 2017 - 04 March 2018), it may be possible for students to book a shared room without booking with a friend.

Breakfast is always included. Evening meals may be booked in advance at an additional cost. Kitchens are not normally available for students to cook their own food.

Clean bed linen and towels provided once a week. Bedrooms are cleaned once a week and students are
responsible for keeping their room tidy. Students are issued with a key to their room and host home on arrival.

Check-in after 14.00. Check-out before 10.00. Other times by arrangement.

Homestay - Single room - Shared bathroom - Breakfast

NZ$ 478
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Various locations
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Hardwood
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 478
A host home is the ideal way to experience life with a South African family first hand and practise English. Host families are located in Cape Town, mainly in Sea Point and Green Point. Some host families live
within walking distance to the school, while others are up to a 30-minute bus journey away.

Breakfast is always included. Evening meals may be booked in advance at an additional cost. Kitchens are not normally available for students to cook their own food.

Clean bed linen and towels provided once a week. Bedrooms are cleaned once a week and students are
responsible for keeping their room tidy. Students are issued with a key to their room and host home on arrival.

Check-in after 14.00. Check-out before 10.00. Other times by arrangement.
student-residence

On-site (campus) Residence - 4-bed dormitory - Shared Bathroom - Breakfast

NZ$ 249
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Address: 319 Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town 8005, South Africa
Location: On-site (campus) Residence
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 249
LAL Cape Town is proud to be the only language centre in Cape Town to offer school and residence on the same site, close to beaches, main attractions and restaurants, and with easy access to public transport.

4-bed rooms have shared or private shower, WC and basin. Clean bed linen provided once a week. Bedrooms cleaned daily Mon-Fri. Communal areas cleaned daily. Towels changed twice a week. There is a computer room with free internet access, as well as a free wireless network throughout the residence.

Breakfast is always included. Optional lunch available Monday - Friday at an additional charge. Shared kitchen available.

There is 24-hour security at the school entrance, with an additional security guard roaming the campus at night. Students are issued with a key to their room on arrival. Lost keys charged at ZAR50.
Lock changes charged at ZAR350. Damaged towels are ZAR150 per towel.

Check-in after 14.00. Check-out before 10.00. Other times by arrangement.

Please note this residence has two cats which are free roaming.

On-site (campus) Residence - 4-bed dormitory - En-suite Bathroom - Breakfast

NZ$ 277
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Address: 319 Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town 8005, South Africa
Location: On-site (campus) Residence
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 277
LAL Cape Town is proud to be the only language centre in Cape Town to offer school and residence on the same site, close to beaches, main attractions and restaurants, and with easy access to public transport.

4-bed rooms have shared or private shower, WC and basin. Clean bed linen provided once a week. Bedrooms cleaned daily Mon-Fri. Communal areas cleaned daily. Towels changed twice a week. There is a computer room with free internet access, as well as a free wireless network throughout the residence.

Breakfast is always included. Optional lunch available Monday - Friday at an additional charge. Shared kitchen available.

There is 24-hour security at the school entrance, with an additional security guard roaming the campus at night. Students are issued with a key to their room on arrival. Lost keys charged at ZAR50.
Lock changes charged at ZAR350. Damaged towels are ZAR150 per towel.

Check-in after 14.00. Check-out before 10.00. Other times by arrangement.

Please note this residence has two cats which are free roaming.

On-site (campus) Residence - Twin room - En-suite - Breakfast

NZ$ 401
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Address: 319 Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town 8005, South Africa
Location: On-site (campus) Residence
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 401
LAL Cape Town is proud to be the only language centre in Cape Town to offer school and residence on the same site, close to beaches, main attractions and restaurants, and with easy access to public transport.

Shared twin rooms have an en-suite shower, WC and basin. Clean bed linen provided once a week. Bedrooms cleaned daily Mon-Fri. Communal areas cleaned daily. Towels changed twice a week. There is a computer room with free internet access, as well as a free wireless network throughout the residence.

Breakfast is always included. Optional lunch available Monday - Friday at an additional charge. Shared kitchen available.

There is 24-hour security at the school entrance, with an additional security guard roaming the campus at night. Students are issued with a key to their room on arrival. Lost keys charged at ZAR50.
Lock changes charged at ZAR350. Damaged towels are ZAR150 per towel.

Check-in after 14.00. Check-out before 10.00. Other times by arrangement.

Please note this residence has two cats which are free roaming.

On-site (campus) Residence - Single room - En-suite - Breakfast

NZ$ 621
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Address: 319 Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town 8005, South Africa
Location: On-site (campus) Residence
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 621
LAL Cape Town is proud to be the only language centre in Cape Town to offer school and residence on the same site, close to beaches, main attractions and restaurants, and with easy access to public transport.

Single rooms have an en-suite shower, WC and basin. Clean bed linen provided once a week. Bedrooms cleaned daily Mon-Fri. Communal areas cleaned daily. Towels changed twice a week. There is a computer room with free internet access, as well as a free wireless network throughout the residence.

Breakfast is always included. Optional lunch available Monday - Friday at an additional charge. Shared kitchen available.

There is 24-hour security at the school entrance, with an additional security guard roaming the campus at night. Students are issued with a key to their room on arrival. Lost keys charged at ZAR50.
Lock changes charged at ZAR350. Damaged towels are ZAR150 per towel.

Check-in after 14.00. Check-out before 10.00. Other times by arrangement.

Please note this residence has two cats which are free roaming.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 85 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cape Town based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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