Program Information

We invite you to explore all that The International English School has to offer....
  • A friendly and comfortable learning environment
  • Personal attention and support from instructors and staff to help ensure student success
  • Dedicated and accomplished teachers who encourage student participation
  • Small class sizes that offer one-on-one time with the instructor
  • TIES are open all year round
International students are integrated into a privileged South African lifestyle and participate in all aspects of academic life with students from around the world. Students enrolled in upper level English programs may choose to register for teacher training courses.


Course Overview:


GENERAL ENGLISH: 20 hours per week, small classes, all levels more info>

BUSINESS ENGLISH: 30 hours per week (20 hours in class, 10 hours individual tuition) all levels more info>

INTENSIVE IMMERSION PROGRAM: 30 hours per week (20 hours in class, 10 hours individual tuition) all levels more info>

PRIVATE LESSONS: 10, 20, 40 or 60 hour contracts, individual tuition, hours and days to suit. Academic, business and social English offered. We accept all levels and all ages. more info>

TOUR GROUPS: 15 - 20 per group, all levels, maximum 5 students per class, short 2 - 3 week tourism and English program, High school, university, business and tourist groups welcome. more info>

TEFL TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE: 4 week intensive course, minimum 100 hours, the theory and practise of English language teaching, class observation, practical teaching, language awareness forum. more info>