Language School - Northlink College

NORTHLINK COLLEGE
Language School
Tygerberg Campus
Learn an international
language in a cosmopolitan
city
Northlink College, Tygerberg Campus is situated
15 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre in the Northern
Suburbs.
Northlink College has an established track record of
educational excellence. The College is state-aided and
offers a number of full-time and part-time courses which
you can enrol for once you have completed one of the
language courses at an Upper-Intermediate level.
AFRICA
Cape Town
Metropole
Tygerberg
Campus
SOUTH AFRICA
Western Cape
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The following
excellent facilities
are available:
• Modern classrooms
• A cafeteria
• Swimming pool and other sport facilities
• Internet
• Free parking
• Bookshop and copy facilities
The Language School offers group and
individual classes in:
• General English (all levels from Beginner to Advanced),
• Examination Preparation (for examinations such as IELTS),
• Specialised English courses in Business, Information Technology
( IT ) the Hospitality Industry, Tourism and Engineering.
Our courses are taught by qualified, mother-tongue English
teachers
Lessons are tailor-made for the student. Whether you can speak
no English, or need to improve on your current language abilities,
our Language School has a course to suit your needs.
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Courses available
• General English:
Enrolment takes place every Monday
These courses range from 3 months to a year and cover all 5
levels needed to be proficient in English. (Study visa required)
• Conversational and Enrichment Courses:
(Starting dates as advertised in the local press)
Northlink College offers these courses for the person who needs
to improve their English, in general, whilst in South Africa.
(No study visa required)
• English and Golf Training:
(Two intakes per annum - January and July)
This unique course has been designed to allow students to learn
the game of golf while learning English at the same time. Log on
to the website for further details (Study visa required)
• English and Hospitality:
The course has been designed to allow students to learn English
and afterwards continue with an international qualification in
Hotel Management, Assistant Chef or Professional Cookery. These
are accredited by City and Guilds of London. (Study visa required)
• IELTS Preparation:
(International English Language Testing System)
You will be prepared to sit your IELTS examination at the British
Council once you have completed level 5 or 6 (Advanced English).
(Study visa required)
• TEFL:
(Teach English as Foreign Language)
This course will prepare you to teach English – especially in the
Eastern countries and to private students.
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Course Duration
Group classes are from Mondays – Fridays (minimum 3 hour
sessions per level per day).
The Language School is open from 09h30 – 17h00 and classes are
scheduled accordingly.
Choose the time-span you would like to stay for:
• 12 weeks
• 18 weeks
• 36 weeks
Private, one-on-one classes are also available on request.
How to apply
You will
need a valid
study
permit
To enrol at the Language
School you will need a valid
study permit. E-mail or
contact our offices and we
will assist you in getting the
required documentation.
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Course Content
When you enrol, you will write a placement test. Your listening,
grammar and spelling abilities will be assessed.
After completion of the assessment, you will be placed in the
most suitable level.
Our experienced teachers will help you improve your English by
focusing on basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Lessons are based on material published by Cambridge and Oxford
University Presses.
Study material is free of charge for new students, but on
continuation you will have to purchase them at a
reasonable price.
Level testing is done on a regular
basis which determines whether
you can progress to the next
level.
Thank you for considering to study with
Northlink College.
We hope to welcome you to our College soon.
www.northlink.co.za/languageschool
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Useful Information
• Cape Town
Welcome to Cape Town. A world of colour and diversity
awaits you.
Cape Town presents another world when the sun sets
with various night attractions to make the evenings
rush by.
Just imagine sitting in the world’s most beautiful
botanical gardens, sunny beaches and exquisite wildlife,
well...stop magining. In Cape Town it’s a reality.
This world renowned Robben Island gives you the
opportunity to visit the prison cell of none other than
Nelson Mandela.
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•Academic Calendar and Holiday
Seasons
The academic year starts in January and ends in
December. Northlink College is a multi-cultural society;
therefore public and religious holidays are celebrated.
The College has four terms:
1st term: January – March
2nd term: April - June
3rd term: July – September
4th term: October - December
Seasons:
Summer: December - February
Autumn: March- May
Winter: June - August
Spring: September – November
Summers are hot and dry and winters are wet, windy
and cold.
• Currency:
In South-Africa the South African Rand (ZAR) is used.
There are many foreign exchange kiosks, but it is
recommended that you change your money on arrival at
Cape Town International Airport.
• Important Telephone Numbers:
Emergency Numbers: 107 (this includes Police,
Fire Brigade and Ambulance)
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Home Affairs: Immigration
• Cape Town: (021) 462 4970
• Bellville: (021) 946 3582
General Information (for telephones numbers): 1023
International booked Calls: 0900
Cape Town Tourist Information Centre: (021) 422 4611
Public phones operate with coins and cards. cell phones –
one can purchase pre-paid cards for cell phones.
• Languages:
We have 11 official languages in South Africa but English
is the officially recognised language.
• Transport:
The transport services comprise of buses, taxis, private
vehicles and trains, as well as privately owned taxis.
It is recommended that
all students coming to
South Africa be in
possession of a
valid International
Driver’s Licence
A valid
and try to purchase
International
a car on arrival.
Driver’s Licence is
recommended
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Contact Details
FOR INFORMATION ON ENROLMENT AND ACCOMMODATION
PLEASE CONTACT:
International Student Liaison Officer
E-mail:
[email protected]
Postal Address: Northlink College (Language School /
International Desk)
Tygerberg Campus
Private Bag X1, Panorama, 7506
Tel: +27 21 930 3918
Fax: +27 21 930 3944
Web address:
www.northlink.co.za/languageschool
Office Hours:
07:30 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday
07:30 – 14:00 Friday
For more information regarding the College’s formal Business
& General -, Engineering - and Utitlities Study Courses, visit the
website www.northlink.co.za or e-mail [email protected]
Alternatively, contact 08600 NLINK
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Summary of the Brochure
COURSES OFFERED
• General English
• Business English
• IELTS preparation
• Conversational English
• Intensive Holiday Courses / Summer School / Winter
School
• English and Golf Training
• TEFL
• English and Hospitality
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Intimate, multicultural classes (max. 10 students per
class)
• Different courses are available at Northlink on
completion of English courses
• TEFL Qualified Lecturers
• Courses are taught by qualified, mother-tongue English-speaking teachers
• Airport collection and home stays/hostels can be
arranged
• Modern facilities in College environment
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.northlink.co.za
CONTACT DETAILS
Programme Manager
Phone: +27 21 930 3918
Fax: +27 21 930 3944
E-mail: [email protected]
www.northlink.co.za/languageschool
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ARABIC
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Enquiries: 08600 NLINK
www.northlink.co.za