We help people worldwide learn English for work, study and life.
Learn English while enjoying South Africa’s coast, cafés, and relaxing lifestyle.
The South Africa School of English was created to make learning simple, guided, and effective. Today we welcome students from 26+ countries with a 4.6/5 rating.
Our method is based on real communication, practical progress, and strong student support. Teachers are available from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM to help learners gain confidence quickly.
If you need help, our International Student Support Team is here for you.
Live private lessons with a qualified teacher. Flexible schedule (evenings & weekends), personalised topics, and clear progression from beginner to fluency.
Perfect to start or restart your learning. You discover the language, test your rhythm, and see how your teacher supports you across 3 months.
✔ 12 individual lessons
✔ Gentle, flexible pace
✔ Great entry point for beginners
✔ Valid for 3 months
Designed for learners who want to move from basic phrases to real conversations. Ideal if you already know a bit of the language and want to become comfortable speaking.
✔ 24 individual lessons
✔ Recommended 2 lessons/week
✔ Build strong intermediate foundations
✔ Valid for 3 months
A strong option if you want visible progress in speaking and confidence in a relatively short time. Two lessons per week are recommended for the best rhythm.
✔ 48 individual lessons
✔ Recommended 2 lessons/week
✔ Balanced focus on speaking, grammar, and vocabulary
✔ Valid for 6 months
This plan is for students who want to reach full fluency with a clear, long-term structure. You train with your personal teacher for 12 months with enough time for conversation, grammar, vocabulary and real-life practice.
✔ 96 individual lessons
✔ Flexible schedule (including evenings & weekends)
✔ Strong focus on speaking and correction
✔ Valid for 12 months
Spend 5 days learning English in a beautiful coastal city. You practise English every day with your teacher, in real-life places, while enjoying the sea, the mountains and the relaxed Cape Town lifestyle.
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We are a private training center based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Our mission is to help students improve their English with practical, real-life learning methods.
We teach online and in-person, and welcome learners from all countries.
Full-time students receive a complete welcome program to help them settle in South Africa and start learning confidently.
Orientation Week removes uncertainty, teaches you how the school works, and ensures you feel safe, supported and ready before lessons begin.
Your orientation begins the moment you arrive at your accommodation or on your first day at the school.
Safe, modern apartments included in the full-time program — no additional fees. Housing is guaranteed for all international and South African students.
Located inside the new Jewel City development, close to Maboneng. A lively, creative neighbourhood with cafés, restaurants, studios and safe walking areas. Perfect for students who enjoy an active and modern lifestyle.
Estimated address:
120 Fox Street, Jewel City Precinct, Johannesburg CBD.
Benefits for students:
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You learn 1-to-1 with your own teacher with full flexibility from Monday to Sunday.
1–3 lessons per week with speaking, vocabulary and real-life English.
8+ years teaching adults & professionals. Expert in confidence-building.
Focus on speaking, listening, real-life practice & pronunciation.
Helps students prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, and academic success.
Learners from across the world trust the South Africa School of English for clear lessons, supportive teachers, and fast progress in speaking.
Maria G • Portugal
“I work full-time and still improved my English thanks to flexible evening lessons. My teacher supported me every step of the way.”
Ahmed S • Egypt
“The lessons are structured and easy to follow. I finally understand grammar and I’m speaking much more confidently at work.”
Thandi M • South Africa
“I used to be shy to speak English. Now I present confidently in meetings and communicate clearly with clients.”
Individual lessons are fully flexible. You can enroll and pay any day, any time.
You can enroll anytime, no schedule restrictions.
Select your program to see the refund rules that apply to you.
Individual lessons are flexible and can be refunded if you haven’t used any lessons yet.
Once you attend a lesson, it counts as used and cannot be refunded.
Clear rules to protect your money, your schedule and your learning.
All payments are processed through Stripe — the most secure global bank-card processor used by universities and schools worldwide.
Suitable for anyone who wants flexible, private lessons at their own pace.
Most common: adults (18–55) improving English for work, study or relocation.
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You receive your student account, booking access, and teacher introduction within 1 hour.
Yes. All payments are processed through Stripe for the South Africa School of English.
Yes. Email us at least 30 days before your renewal date.
Yes. We can switch your plan for the next month.
Yes. Lessons are live on Google Meet or in-person at our Johannesburg centre.
Yes, evenings and weekends are available.
Yes. All levels from A0 to C1 are welcome.
Most learners notice improvement within 4–6 weeks.
You book through our scheduling system with full teacher availability.
Yes. Rescheduling is flexible if the teacher is available.
Yes. The platform automatically adjusts to your timezone.
Yes. You receive a Certificate of Completion for each completed level.
Yes. You can take the ENGLAPT™ Proficiency Test to certify your level.
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