There is a number of good language schools in Cape Town, where you can learn local languages such as English, Afrikaans and Xhosa, as well as many foreign languages. Embassies and schools can also recommend private tutors. Here are some schools and tutors that have been recommended by members of CAPETOWNEXPAT:

German

• Regina Bailey 021 783 3210

French

• The French Centre, Fish Hoek 021 785 7036

Dutch

• The Dutch School, Pinelands 021 982 1402

English

• Eurocentres www.eurocentres.co.za 021 4231833
• Inlingua www.inlingua.co.za 021 419 0494
• Christine Roberts 021 438 2672

Afrikaans

• Inlingua www.inlingua.co.za 021 419 0494

Xhosa

• Xhosa Fundis www.xhosafundis.co.za 084 843 7795

Multi-lanquage Schools

• Berlitz www.berlitz.co.za 021 425 8982. Large international language training centre offering in-class and online courses in Afrikaans, Arabic, English, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish, based on Bertitz Method of learning to speak a new language. Also offering intercultural training.

You may require a Study Permit in order to be enrolled into a language school.   

Last updated: November 12, 2008