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International House Johannesburg - Language Lab

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Course description

IH Johannesburg specialises in teaching English as a foreign language to students from all over the world. Classes run from Monday to Friday and cover all levels from beginner to advanced. Once a month students are exposed to South African tourist attractions on our social programme outing. An added advantage is that students can write Cambridge ESOL or IELTS exams once their courses are complete. IH Johannesburg offers students the opportunity to live with English speaking host families, which helps reinforce lessons learnt in class.

The course material fee includes study material, registration & administration, and airport transfer fees.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 65 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
08:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Break
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Afternoon session
01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Other session
02:45 PM - 03:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Johannesburg.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 17 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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reviews

Reviews

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"Very good and friendly staff."

Joana Brenner, student from Switzerland

The teachers were amazing, I learned so much from them and they all had a lot of patiences. I enjoyed having different teachers, because there was a lot of variety in their ways to teach. The location is fine, was a semi-long drive from Roodeport to Braamfontein. Every last Friday they had a social programm, which was also fun and a very interessting idea.
There is nothing I didn't like about the course.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
51 weeks
Date of study
30 Jan 2017 - 26 Jan 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was a great opportunity for me to learn the rules on how to speak and write correctly in English in a very short time."

Felisberto Dinis Navalha, student from Mozambique

The school was well-located and had very good facilities. The number of students in my class was good enough to allow us to speak and also for the teacher to pay attention to everyone during lessons. The teachers I met were very kind, involved, and well-prepared, which was important for my studying. The school promoted good extra activities that allowed me to practice more of my speaking and listening, and also gave me an opportunity to exchange experiences and views with my colleagues. What really impressed me were the computer room and programs available for self-access and study, which were very useful for all students to independently study the level.

The homestay was also a good place to stay. I was with a very kind and social family with talkative people, which also helped me lot in my speaking practices.

I did not like the cafeteria and the food served. For instance, during my stay I did not see them selling fruits or juice, which was important for our diet.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
14 Sep 2015 - 9 Oct 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was a good experience for me"

Marie Louise Diouf, student from Senegal

My stay in Johannesburg was great. Teachers were great, comprehensive and professional. Classrooms and others facilities were good.

My host family was super and all the members in the family were very nice, respectful and gave me support.

The only thing I didn't like was the hour when I left home. I arrived every day at 6:05 am at school, two hours before the class, and in the afternoon I walked to my host family’s office and waited for them there. I did this for my security; I didn’t have a choice because their house was far from the school.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
3 Aug 2015 - 28 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

International House Johannesburg - Language Lab offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 388
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Johannesburg
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, telephone, tV room, and carpet
Distance to school: 30 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 388
At International House Johannesburg we offer our students accommodation with host families. Each family has been carefully selected. All host families are English speaking. They strive to spend quality time with the student and make them feel welcome and part of the family. The host family has to comply with certain standards and regulations set by International House Johannesburg. Students are also issued with rules they need to follow when staying with a family.

Each host family offers:

• Their own room with a bed, desk and chair, cupboards and heater (in winter)
• Breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday,
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekends and public holidays,
• Washing and ironing done once a week
• Assistance with homework
• Assistance with transport

Two-way airport transfer included.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Johannesburg based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from International House Johannesburg - Language Lab staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"Do you have a placement test that we can ask the student to fill out to accurately determine his level?"

Paulina Valdez, student from Argentina
Sarah Scerri, English Language Academy school representative

If the student is here for 52 weeks he can progress to the higher level and
start doing the IELTS prep course once he reaches that level.

It is also important to note that the candidate has stipulated that they do
not need a visa but they will need one for a year of study.

We also recommend that the student take medical insurance if they do not
have an international one at US$ 2000.00.

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