Arrival and First Day in Cape Town

Your Arrival in Cape Town

Airport Transfers

Travel time from the airport to the school is approximately 20 minutes, but can take up to an hour if you are caught in rush hour traffic. EC Cape Town can organise your transfer. Airport transfers are included when you book EC accommodation. A one-way transfer of €30 is available to students not using EC accommodation.

On arrival you will be met at the arrival gate by an EC representative with an EC sign. If you do not see the EC representative, please go to the Airport Information desk and call our emergency number, which you will receive in your booking information.

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How to get to school

On the first day, your host family will explain how to get to the EC school. They will show you the easiest route to get to the school. If you are staying in an EC residence, you will receive a welcome letter with directions and other useful information. Some residence accommodation includes transfers to school. Our Google map shows where EC Cape Town is located.

Your First Day at EC Cape Town

Welcome Breakfast

A Welcome Breakfast is held on Monday at 8:30am for all new students. Please make sure you arrive early enough to attend on your first day. This is followed by a placement test at 9:00.

Placement Tests

On your first morning in school you will take a placement test. This test assesses your English level and helps us place you in the right class for your English level.

Lessons

Students who have booked an Intensive English course will have their first lesson from 13h30 to 15h00 on the first day. Students who have booked General English will begin their course the following day.

First Day Timetable

  • 8:30 – 9:00 – Welcome Breakfast
  • 9:00 – 10:15 – Placement Exam
  • 10:30 – 11:00 – City Walk
  • 11:00 – 11:45 – School Orientation
  • 11:45 – 12:00 – EC Online Introduction
  • 12:00 – 12:15 – Students receive their timetable and books
  • 13:30 – 15:00 – Intensive English students have their first class