Description
Port Elizabeth is located in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The city is well-known for its facilities and hospitality, and activities on offer range from diving, surfing and swimming to golf, wildlife-viewing, sandboarding and wine-tasting. The world-renowned Addo Elephant National Park and numerous private game parks are close to the city, and offer easy access to Africa's stunning nature. It is also the gateway to the world-famous Garden Route, and is within a day’s drive of Cape Town.
General English includes 30 x 50-minute lessons per week, and covers the principle areas of language tuition, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Our focus is on developing confidence and good communication skills in small classes (max eight students) with really excellent, dedicated teachers.
Programs
Intensive English
US$ 360 per week
Other
General English Plus
BLI offers 20 x 50 minute lessons per week in their General English programme and 10 x 50 minute Conversation lessons per week, with excellent tuition in small classes (maximum eight students) and a great academic environment. Our programme focuses on developing English communication skills and confidence in using the language.
General English focus on the four core language skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing, while also paying attention to grammar issues. These area excellent courses for those wishing to improve their English communication skills.
General English
US$ 270 per week
Flexible
General English
BLI offers 20 x 50 minute lessons per week in their General English programme, with excellent tuition in small classes (maximum eight students) and a great academic environment. Our programme focuses on developing English communication skills and confidence in using the language.
General English focus on the four core language skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing, while also paying attention to grammar issues. These area excellent courses for those wishing to improve their English communication skills.
Executive English
US$ 380 per week
Other
Business English
Business English courses can be taken either on an intensive or long-term basis. They are designed to improve international business communication, and emphasise clarity and simplicity. BLI offers 20 x 50 minute lessons per week in their General English programme and 10 x 50 minute Business English lessons per week, with excellent tuition in small classes (maximum eight students) and a great academic environment. Our programme focuses on developing English communication skills and confidence in using the language. The programme covers the following areas: Presentation skills, Telephone skills & etiquette, Business correspondence & writing confident communication.
US$ 380 per week
Other
Aviation English
BLI, ATO 0373, offers an intensive Aviation English programme, designed to ensure that non-English speaking trainee pilots and ATCs achieve the levels of English competency required by the International Civil Aviation Organisation for effective radio telephony, as well as equipping them to study and write exams in English. The 4 week course consists of 30 x 50-minute lessons per week, and should be taken by students who have successfully completed an Intermediate level exit test (ICAO Level 3 equivalent).
R 9,300
4 weeks
TEFL
BLI's 120 hour, full-time TEFL course is designed with the practicalities of teaching people from different cultures in mind. The course covers all relevant aspects of teaching such as lesson preparation, grammar, observation, practice teaching, teaching techniques, textbook reviews, and many more. Our emphasis is on equipping trainees with the real skills required to teach in the often difficult circumstances they will face in the EFL/ESL industry. The school has developed a reputation for excellent quality in this field, and a number of our graduates are willing to testify to this personally. TEFL course dates for 2019: 18 June - 12 July, 02 - 27 September, 09 December - 17 January '20
Housing Options
Budget residence
$ 200 / weekRoom in a budget residence with en-suite bathroom (self-catering) for young travelers that don't have high expectations), WiFi and fridge in the room, swimming pool and communal kitchen at the residence
Hosted residence
$ 230 / weekHosted residence, self-catering (for the student who likes to have the piece of mind of a helping host nearby but wants to live in a private setup)
Host family
$ 300 / weekStay with a host family, breakfast and dinner included (for any age student who like to learn about South African culture, open minded)
Private residence
$ 365 / weekPrivate residence, self catering (for the more mature traveler who likes a bit of extra comfort)
