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LAL Cape TownAfrican Adventure School
Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With iconic Table Mountain and the stunning beaches around Camps Bay, our African Adventure School in Cape Town will introduce you to the wonders of Africa – and leave you dreaming of coming back for more!
Our
School
Age 12-17 Free WiFi Swimming pool Garden
Canteen Lounge area Library Bookshop
YOUNG LEARNER PACKAGES
• After 2 weeks some excursions and activities may be repeated• For information on students who do not fall within this age range, please ask to see the Young Learner Age Range Policy.
LOCATIONThe school is located in Sea Point, a trendy suburb along the Atlantic coast. The suburb contains a wide array of different cultures and personalities.
• Distance to V&A Waterfront: 10 minutes by bus
• Distance to Camps Bay & Clifton Beaches: 10 minutes by bus
• Distance to City Centre: 15 minutes by bus
Course Ages Course dates Course duration
Vacation English Plus 13-1705 Jan - 23 Feb28 Jun - 23 Aug
1-4 weeks
Travelling Classroom 16-17
Departure dates: 06 Jan09 Mar06 Jul07 Sep09 Nov
04 Jan 2021
5 days
TRANSFERSArrivals and departures are on Sundays only.
See our Price List or your Group Quote for exact arrival and departure times.
Price includes accompanied transfer to and from Cape Town International Airport with the arrival and departure times listed in the Price List or group quote. Transfers outside of these times and dates are subject to an additional cost.
Transfers may involve a waiting time of up to one hour after students have cleared immigration.
CLASSES & CLASSROOMS• Maximum 15 students
• Large classrooms, many with smart TVs
• Students tested on arrival, both written and oral
• Students tested at the end of their course to check for progress
• International mix of students
• 15 hours per week (during the high season, we operate a weekly zig-zag programme)
COURSE & METHODOLOGY• LAL’s own bespoke course book, “Round the World”
given to every student (included in price)
• Curriculum and class levels based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• Course designed by LAL academic staff with a focus on communication and current topics
• Certificate of attendance and teacher’s report given to every student
SAMPLE TIMETABLE: Vacation English Plus
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
07.15 BreakfastBreakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
08.00 Placement Test08.30 Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
Full-day excursion: Cape of
Good Hope including Boulders
Beach
10.00 Break Break Break Break Break
10.30Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
12.00 Lunch at LAL Lunch at LAL Lunch at LAL Lunch at LAL Lunch at LAL
13.00
Arrival in Cape Town
Two Ocean’s Aquarium and V&A
Waterfront
City Tour Table Mountain
Ostrich Farm & Blouberg
BeachSeal Island &
World of Birds
17.00 Free Time Free Time Free Time
18.00
Dinner Dinner at V&A Waterfront
Dinner Barbecue at LAL Dinner Dinner at
Hout Bay Market
Dinner
18.45 Djembe Drumming Free Time Ice Skating Free Time
21.30
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
07.15 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
08.30
Free Time
Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
Full-day excursion: Cheetah
Sanctuary & Lion Park
10.00 Break Break Break Break Break
10.30Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
12.00 Lunch at LAL Lunch at LAL Lunch at LAL
Robben Island
(packed lunch)
Lunch at LAL Lunch at LAL
13.00
Free TimeCanal Walk
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Township Tour
Cool Runnings
17.00 Free Time Free Time Free Time
18.00Dinner Dinner Dinner Barbecue
at LAL Dinner at Mzansi Disco
Dinner
18.45Free Time Laser Tag Trampoline
Park Free Time Free Time21.30
ON-SITE RESIDENCE• Staff supervision (24 hours)
• 4-bedded rooms and shared bathrooms (en-suite rooms available on request)
• Some rooms may be bunk beds
• Advance allocation requests available on request, it cannot be guaranteed
SECURITY, DEPOSIT & KEYS• Student ID card prpvided on arrival
• Young Learner arm band provided on arrival
• Damage Deposit of $90 or €80 on arrival
• This will be returned to the student only upon departure
CATERING• Full-board accommodation (breakfast, hot lunch
and dinner)
• A cold packed lunch is provided in replacement of the hot lunch by the school for full day activities and Robben Island Tour
LAUNDRY• Laundry is not available on-site, but there are two
laundromats less than 5 minutes on foot from the campus.
• N.B. LAL takes no responsibility for any damage, shrinkage or colour run to clothing
WELFARE INFORMATION• Curfew time is 22.00 for all students
• Students are not allowed out without adult supervision unless they are in a group of 3 or more and aged minimum 15.
• Bed linen and towels are provided
• Students keep their pocket money and passports are stored in the school safe
• LAL Welfare Form required (see download section on our website)
• N.B. LAL Cape Town is not responsible for the loss or theft of students’ property. Students are advised to NOT bring laptops, tablets or other expensive items. Valuable items can always be left at the school.
INCLUDED FULL DAY INCLUDED HALF DAY
TOWNSHIP TOUR & DINNER AT MZANSI AFRICAN RESTAURANT Visit the various townships of Cape Town and learn about some of the after effects of Apartheid. Afterwards go for dinner at a South African restaurant and enjoy some local dishes. This excursion is approximately 8 hours of which up to 1 hour is travel time.
INCLUDED FULL DAYINCLUDED FULL DAY
V&A WATERFRONTEnjoy an evening on the water’s edge, with shops, restaurants, cinemas, live artists, music, rides and shows, there is plenty to see and discover. Dinner at a local restaurant included. This excursion is approximately 4 hours of which up to 15 minutes is travel time.
CAPE PENINSULA A drive along False Bay coastline, stopping at Boulders Beach to see the African penguins in their natural habitat. Next we visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. The day ends with a drive along the coastal road of Chapman’s Peak. Packed meal included. Up to 3.5 hours is travel time.
CHEETAH SANCTUARY & LION PARK Interact with the fastest land mammal at the Cheetah Outreach Centre, then learn about the king of cats at the Lion Park. Afterwards journey into the beautiful towns of Stellenbosch and Franschoek.Packed meal included. This excursion is approximately 8 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time.
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIESIncluded:
• One full-day per week (Saturday)
• Five half-days per week (Monday - Friday)
• Four evening activities (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
• All activities are accompanied by LAL activity staff or Tour Guide (where needed)
• Excursions and activities are compulsory
• Optional 1-Day Safari at extra cost (enquire at Reception)
TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM Home to over 3000 oceanic species from both the Indian and Atlantic oceans. It houses a variety of ocean life including sharks, turtles, penguins and seals.This is excursion is approximately 4 hours of which up to 15 minutes is travel time. Tour departs at 13:00 after lunch at school.
INCLUDED HALF DAY
LASER TAG Enjoy a fun playful game of laser tag with your friends. Play in a team or as an individual and see who scores the highest. This evening excursion is approximately 4 hours of which up to 1 hour is travel time.
INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY
CITY TOUR Visit the historical centre of Cape Town where students will see the various influences which marked the development of the Cape. This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 30 minutes is travel time. Tour departs at 13:00 after lunch, you will be home for dinner
CANAL WALK MALLVisit the largest shopping mall in Cape Town with over 400 shops, breath taking architecture and spacious malls; making shopping both comfortable and stylish.This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 40 minutes is travel time.
ICE SKATING Featuring an Olympic-size skating rink, the Ice Station at Grand West Family Entertainment Centre is home to action-packed adventure With bright lights and contemporary music adding to a festive vibe. This excursion is approximately 4 hours of which up to 1 hour is travel time.
OSTRICH FARM & BLOUBERG BEACH The first stop is at the West Coast Ostrich Farm, home to a variety of birds including the emu, rhea and peacock. Then visit Blouberg beach for the option to join in a variety of activities such as surfing, kite-surfing and kite flying.This excursion is approximately 5 hours.
TRAMPOLINE PARKRush is an indoor extreme Trampoline Park with 1500 square meters of adventure, fun and challenges. It features wall to wall trampolines, dodge-ball courts, basketball hoops, battle beam and a 4 meter performance wall.This evening excursion is approximately 3 hours of which up to 30 minutes is travel time. The tour will depart after dinner.
ROBBEN ISLAND Visit the former prison of international statesman and national hero, Nelson Mandela. This former jail of isolation has been transformed into a museum as a reminder of the atrocities of Apartheid. Packed lunch included. This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 1 hour is travel time.
INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY
INCLUDED HALF DAY
INCLUDED HALF DAY
DJEMBE DRUMMING The djembe drum has a great cultural heritage in Africa . It is the drum of the Mandinka people and it origins back to the great Malian Empire of the 12th century. Now found all over the world the djembe is the most popular African drum. This evening excursion is approximately 3 hours of which up to 30 minutes is travel time.
INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY
TABLE MOUNTAIN One of the seven wonders of the world, Table Mountain. This iconic symbol, which imposes itself on the Cape Town landscape, can be seen from all over Cape Town. This excursion is approximately 4 hours of which up to 1 hour is travel time.
KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDENS The only botanical garden in the world which is inside a natural World Heritage Site. It conserves and displays the extraordinarily rich and diverse flora of all varieties of southern Africa.This excursion is approximately 4 hours of which 1 hour is travel time.
COOL RUNNINGSSpeed down a hill in a sled alone or with a friend, going up to maximum speeds of 40km per hour. This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 1 hour is travel time. Tour will depart at 13:00 after lunch
This excursion is full day of which up to 5 hours is travel time. The excursion will take place any free day as the programme allows.
ZAR 3030
OPTIONAL HALF DAY OPTIONAL FULL DAY
ONE DAY SAFARIWake up early and enjoy a full day in a Big 5 nature reserve. Spot South Africa’s most famous wildlife, African elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard and buffalo, from you seat in a 4x4 game vehicle. Breakfast and buffet lunch will be included.
INCLUDED HALF DAY
Transport & Admissions
Transportation and admissions for all
excursions are included unless stated otherwise.
Travel times are approximate.
Optional Excursions