English Courses in Cape Town

Table Mountain
Table Mountain is the city’s most recognizable landmark. Having earned its name from its unique, flat-topped shape, the mountain is the most popular attraction found within Table Mountain National Park.

Camps Bay
Camps Bay is a vast stretch of soft sand flanked by cute cafés and bustling bars. Camps Bay’s non-windy climate and atmosphere make it a great spot to soak up the sun and enjoy the outdoors.

Constantia Valley
South Africa boasts a flourishing red and white wine industry, which began in the late 17th Century in Constantia Valley. The region is characterized by oak-lined streets and stunning historical mansions, in addition to its wineries.

Boulders Beach and Penguin Colony
Located on False Bay, this stunning beach earned its name from the massive boulders that lay scattered across the sands and separate the shoreline into peaceful, private coves. The waters of False Bay are warmer than those of the Atlantic, making it easier to swim there. Three kilometers east of Simon’s Town is a picturesque area with a colony of 2100 African penguins.

Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point
These are located on the peninsula that divides the Atlantic Ocean and False Bay, which features kilometers of walking trails lined with the characteristic fynbos of the region. In the area, visitors can find ostriches and baboons, but the highlight here is Cape Point, at which visitors will feel like having reached the edge of the world.

Clifton Beach
This white sand beach separates the Atlantic Ocean from the decadent mansions of Cape Town’s “Millionaire’s Row,” and is one of the city’s most popular shores.

Castle of Good Hope
Constructed in the late 17th century by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle of Good Hope is the oldest surviving building in South Africa. It served as the center of colonial Cape Town’s administration and armed forces, and is still the region’s military stronghold. Today, it also houses several museums.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
These gardens are home to more than 7,000 indigenous species, many of them rare or threatened.

The District Six Museum
This museum memorializes the citizens of Capetown displaced from District Six to shanty towns during the apartheid era with exhibits recounting their stories and informing visitors about social justice.

Greenmarket Square
This is one of South Africa’s oldest public squares. Originally a slave market, this cobblestone plaza is now filled with local vendors selling everything from painted fabrics to hand-crafted trinkets.

Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront
The waterfront, which is home to aquariums, shopping venues, bars and whale watching spots, buzzes with activity at all hours of the day. The harbor was built in the late 19th century by Queen Victoria’s second son, Alfred and has acted as the stopover point for European ships for centuries.

Robben Island
Since 17th century, this island has served as a military base, a home for a leper colony, a mental institution, and, most famously, a prison. Nelson Mandela was held captive here and today, a fascinating museum details the history of the island and his cell.

South African National Gallery
The nation’s premier art space dates to the Dutch era and includes some contemporary works, which stand out the most.

Cape Town Stadium
Shaped like a giant, traditional African hat, the stadium was built for the 2010 World Cup and is Cape Town’s most striking piece of contemporary architecture.

Long Street
This is a busy commercial and nightlife thoroughfare, lined with Victorian-era buildings, the Palm Tree Mosque dating from 1780, the SA Mission Museum, the oldest Mission church in South Africa, and the city’s newest public art installation Open House.

Sea Point Promenade
Featuring playgrounds for children, outdoor gyms, and several public art works, this is a great place to observe the city’s multiculturalism.