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Jeffreys Bay

Dreamy white beaches by the Indian Ocean, metre-high waves and
the surfer elite with sun-tanned skin, bleached hair and colourful
beach shorts are what you will find at Jeffreys Bay.

Jeffreys Bay

The school

English and surfing

Brief information

LISA! Quality Mark

Sightseeing

Accommodation

Courses and prices

Exam Courses

Dates and services

Travel

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Jeffreys Bay

This small town on the coast of South Africa is one of the most popular surfing locations in the world! Jeffreys Bay is where the surfing elite meet to demonstrate their wave riding skills.

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The school

Our school is situated in a beautiful location near the beach. After lessons, you will be able to swap pen and paper for a surfboard! The world famous Billabong Pro Beach is within easy walking distance. The part of the beach that stretches past the school building is especially suitable for surfing students.
The small building has two floors and four classrooms. Two of the classrooms and the school terrace offer beautiful sea views. The school also has a small garden. All tutors have passed the University of Cambridge CELTA or a TEFL certificate. We recommend this school to course participants who would like to learn English intensively in small groups and in a relaxed atmosphere.

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English and Surfing

Our school offers students the possibility to take professional surfing classes after their language course (Standard course) in a professional surfing school. The classes take place in the afternoon 5 times a week. The price includes the surf equipment.

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Brief information

Average group size

4, maximum 8

Students

Adults of all ages, minimum age 17.

Language levels

all, Business Course from Advanced level (C1)

Internet access

free in school. WiFi. Internet access is also available if you bring your own computer / laptop.

Average temperatures

Summer (December – March) 27°, Winter (July and August) 19°

Average wather temperatures

Summer 15°, Winter 21°

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LISA! Quality Mark

Fantastic location! Member of ELTASA, ECTour und SATSA.

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Sightseeing in Jeffreys Bay

If you've ever wanted to take part in a surfing course with ‘real’ waves, Jeffreys Bay is the place to do it! The beach offers ideal conditions for surfing from beginner to proficiency level, as different parts of the beach offer different kinds of waves. This makes Jeffreys Bay an ideal place to learn and enjoy surfing. For non-surfers, the miles and miles of sandy beaches are great for relaxing and sunbathing. The climate is mild all year round, and very attractive and sunny, especially during the European winter months.

In July, Jeffreys Bay hosts the annual Billabong Surfing Festival. Named after one of the best surfing beaches in the world, the surfing elite meet up for this great festival in order to demonstrate their skills and have a huge celebration.

The beaches around Jeffreys Bay are ideal for horse riding through the waves and sand surfing. Kayak tours are also very popular.

We recommend a visit to one of the various national parks around Jeffrey’s Bay. Addo Elephant Park is home to wild elephants, lions and buffaloes. Schotia Park offers the opportunity to explore the bush in purpose built land rovers. During the spring months, you may also be able to see various dolphins and whales on the coast of Jeffreys Bay.

The school offers a very varied activities programme including surfing courses, kayak tours, horse riding trips and visits to townships and natural phenomena. You will also be able to take part in safari tours in the wildlife reserves, where you can observe elephants, lions and buffalo.

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Accommodation

Family: Single room (SR) with half board (HB). Ensuite is available at a surcharge. Average distance from the school: 15 minutes on foot.
* Please note that due to the FIFA World Cup family accommodation is not available from 01/06/10 till 31/07/10.

Residence: Double room (DR) or single room (SR) with shared kitchen, shared bath / WC, cafeteria, bar and internet access. The residence is situated on the beach and is home to travellers from around the world. A truly international atmosphere! Average distance from the school: 2 minutes on foot.

Hostel: Double room (DR) or single room (SR) in a hostel located directly by the beach. Most of the rooms have an ocean view. Ensuite bath room / WC, shared kitchen, internet access. Very international atmosphere! Average distance from the school: 2 minutes on foot.

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Courses and prices

Standard Course
20 lessons (55 minutes each) per week group tuition
Prices in £	Residence		Family*	Hostel
	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.
	DR	SR	SR HB	DR	SR
2 weeks	487	649	597	612	780
3 weeks	652	897	818	842	1,094
4 weeks	864	1,186	1,085	1,112	1,451
8 weeks	1,707	2,354	2,148	2,207	2,884
12 weeks	2,483	3,455	3,145	3,234	4,249
extra week	207	290	262	271	354

 

Intensive Course / Business Course
30 lessons (55 minutes each) per week group tuition; 10 lessons can be booked as either General or Business English
Prices in £	Residence		Family*	Hostel
	DR	SR	SR HB	DR	SR
	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.
2 weeks	569	731	680	695	863
3 weeks	855	1,099	1,020	1,044	1,296
4 weeks	1,094	1,416	1,315	1,342	1,681
8 weeks	2,111	2,759	2,553	2,612	3,289
12 weeks	3,109	4,080	3,771	3,859	4,875
extra week	244	326	299	307	391

 

Star Course Plus 5
20 lessons (55 minutes each) per week group tuition + 5 lessons per week private tuition
Prices in £	Residence		Family*	Hostel
	DR	SR	SR HB	DR	SR
	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.
2 weeks	643	805	753	768	937
3 weeks	965	1,210	1,131	1,155	1,407
4 weeks	1,232	1,554	1,453	1,480	1,819
extra week	308	391	363	373	455

 

Star Course Plus 10
20 lessons (55 minutes each) per week group tuition + 10 lessons per week private tuition
Prices in £	Residence		Family*	Hostel
	DR	SR	SR HB	DR	SR
	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.
2 weeks	851	939	962	976	1,160
3 weeks	1,274	1,407	1,441	1,462	1,738
4 weeks	1,642	1,819	1,864	1,892	2,260
extra week	413	457	469	476	568

 

Star Course 15
15 lessons (55 minutes each) private tuition per week
Prices in £	Residence		Family*	Hostel
	DR	SR	SR HB	DR	SR
	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.
2 weeks	809	971	919	934	1,102
3 weeks	1,121	1,366	1,287	1,311	1,563
4 weeks	1,499	1,821	1,719	1,747	2,086
extra week	373	455	428	437	520

 

Star Course 20
20 lessons (55 minutes each) private tuition per week
Prices in £	Residence		Family	Hostel
	DR	SR	SR HB	DR	SR
	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.
2 weeks	956	1,118	1,066	1,081	1,249
3 weeks	1,434	1,679	1,600	1,624	1,876
4 weeks	1,913	2,235	2,133	2,161	2,500
extra week	474	557	529	538	621

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Exam courses

At our language school in Jeffreys Bay, we offer the following exam preparation courses: Preparation for the Cambridge Certificate (FCE, CAE), TOEFL and IELTS

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Please note:

• You can only take this course if your English is at intermediate level (FCE: B2; CAE: C1; IELTS: B2; TOEFL: B1). Enrolment onto a preparation course is therefore subject to a grading test before the course starts.
• The exams normally take place in the last week of the course, therefore we can only offer limited teaching in that week.
• You can register for the TOEFL and IELTS exams beforehand on the internet.
  TOEFL: The exam date must be booked at least 3 months in advance at www.ets.org/toefl
  IELTS: Registration for the exam must be completed a few weeks in advance at www.ielts.org, where you can find the registration form and further information.
• You must pay the exam fee while in Jeffreys Bay. Please consult the table regarding how much the exam fee will cost.
• The exam will not be in Jeffreys Bay!!
• Cambridge Certificates: You will find dates of the written papers (papers 1-3) in the table. According to our previous experience, we have found that the oral exams (papers 4-5) mostly take place a week after the end of the course. which is why the prices may include an extra week’s accommodation. As it is possible that the dates may be postponed, we recommend that you opt for a flexible flight reservation.

Exam Course Prices

Cambridge Certificate/TOEFL/IELTS
30 lessons à 55 min group tuition FCE-/CAE-/TOEFL-/IELTS-preparation per week
Prices in £	Residence		Family*	Hostel
	DR	DR	SR HB	DR	DR
	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.01. - 31.05. / 01.08. - 31.12.	01.06. - 31.07.
8 weeks	2,332	2,980	2,774	2,833	3,510
10 weeks	2,884	3,694	3,436	3,510	4,356
12 weeks	3,403	4,375	4,065	4,154	5,169
Exam fee: FCE: 1780 ZAR; CAE: 1900 ZAR; TOEFL: 1200 ZAR; IELTS: 1750 ZAR; books incl.

Exam Course Dates

Cambridge Certificate:

Dates are not available yet. Exam (in Cape Town): FCE: 13.03.; 12.06./15.06; 07.12./11.12.; CAE: 06.03.; 16.06.; 08.12.

IELTS-course:

Dates are not available yet. Exam (in Cape Town): Dates are not available yet. Further information is available at www.ielts.org.

TOEFL-course:

Dates are not available yet. Exam (in Cape Town): Dates are not available yet. Further information is available at www.ets.org/toefl/.

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Dates and services

Outbound travel day:	Return travel day:
Sunday	Saturday
Course start dates:
Courses begin every Monday
No lessons on the following dates:
01.01.; 22.03.; 02.04.; 05.04.; 27.04.; 16.06.; 09.08.; 24.09.; 16.12. - 31.12.

Package includes:

• Language course as booked
• Accommodation as booked
• Loan of course materials
• Organised social/activity programme
• Travel advice and information
• Certificate on course completion

Additional services:

• Extra nights without lessons: in family £ 32; in residence/hostel £ 41
• Surcharge for an ensuite bathroom in the family: £ 37 per week
• Single room supplement at the residence: £ 83 per week; at the hostel £ 161 per week
• English & Surfing (10 surfing lessons: 60 min/lesson): £ 257 per week
• Single transfer from the airport Port Elisabeth to the accommodation: £ 32

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Travel

We recommend that you book a flight to Port Elizabeth. From there, there is a bus to Jeffreys Bay. Further information on www.intercape.co.za
An organised transfer from the airport to accommodation can also be booked. Please contact LISA! Travel for more information.

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