Staying with local host families in Cape Town allows you to experience life like a local and fully immerse yourself in the city’s rich culture and stunning surroundings. With a range of rooms available for both short- and long-term stays, we provide great value for students so you can focus on making the most of your time in Cape Town.
Room type
Single
Bathroom
Shared
Board status
Half board
Available
Year-round
Arrival and departure
Saturday/Saturday
We host students within the Cape Town City Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard areas:
Aptly referred to as the City Bowl, the heart of the city is held in an enclosed basin formed between the Atlantic Ocean and the face of Table Mountain, flanked on one side by Lion’s Head and Signal Hill, and on the other by Devil’s Peak. From the busy seaport, through the business centre, and up into the more residential slopes, the city reveals its rich history and contemporary metropolitan character. The Cape Town City Centre is made up of the Foreshore, CBD, Bo-Kaap, Gardens, Higgovale, Tamboerskloof, Oranjezicht, Vredehoek and Devil’s Peak.
The Atlantic Seaboard stretches from the V&A Waterfront on the north shore of Table Mountain, all the way down the west side of the Cape Peninsula, stopping just short of Hout Bay. It takes in Green Point, Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Bakoven, Oudekraal and Llandudno along the way, and includes some of the world’s finest beaches and trendy seaside hot spots. These are all connected by a picturesque scenic drive flanked by the Twelve Apostles mountain range and the Atlantic Ocean.
Students are hosted on a half-board basis (breakfast and evening meals only) from Monday to Sunday.
Meal Description
Breakfast: A continental breakfast, which normally includes a choice of cereals, tea and coffee, bread with spreads, as well as fresh fruits.
Dinner: Whatever meal the family is serving.
*We ask hosts to enquire what the students like to eat and if possible, serve those types of meals also.
Journey to school
To commute around the city centre, you can take the MyCiTi bus from various bus stops. Please note that you will need to purchase a ‘MyConnect’ bus card and load credit onto the card. The buses do not accept cash. Bus cards and credit can be purchased from the Adderley Street Bus Station close to the school or from participating retailers around Cape Town.
Arrival and Departure
Available: Year-round
Arrival day: Saturday
Departure day: Saturday
The average distance from a homestay to the school is 15 – 30 minutes by foot. The furthest homestay is up to 30 minutes by public transport. Times are approximate.
Contact
Emergency number: +27 (0) 84 886 6342
*Images are for representation purpose only. Actual furnishings may differ from those shown. Amenities and services are subject to change.
For more accommodation terms and conditions please refer to the EC Accommodation Policy.
Students cancelling or postponing within 14 days of arrival date, for reasons other than visa denial, will be charged a two-week accommodation fee at the standard accommodation rate and the accommodation placement fee.
Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. After deducting the price of accommodation used, including the required notice period, charged at standard accommodation rates, students will be refunded the remaining accommodation costs. If the 4-week notice period is not provided a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks of the accommodation cost will apply
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Yes, if you are studying at EC Cape Town with a friend, you can share a room in select residences or homestays. Contact us to learn more.
You will be sharing your room with another EC student of the same gender. When students are sharing rooms, we try our best to place students together from different countries or languages, although this is not always guaranteed.
This is based on availability and any special requirements you might have. Please make sure that all your requests are expressed at the time of the booking.
Choosing a Cape Town accommodation type depends on your lifestyle preferences. If you want to practice your English with a local family over homecooked meals, you should choose a homestay. If you want more independence and connection with other students, a student residence may be the right choice. If you are looking for privacy, you will want to consider an aparthotel.
