Information for term Summer in Cape Town
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenEarn credits in Cape Town this summer exploring South African literature and film; the history of protests and social movements; and the historical, political, and economic transitions of South Africa. Even learn to speak Afrikaans or isiXhosa! Courses are taught at the CIEE Global Institute – Cape Town, in English, and complemented with co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.
Follow our Travels:
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Live and share
meals with South African locals in the culturally rich communities of Cape Town.
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Make a difference
in your host community by taking part in community engagement activities in townships impacted by South Africa’s dynamic past.
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Focus on one course
in a four-week session with integrated and optional opportunities to explore relevant socio-economic issues.
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curves of breathtaking Chapman's Peak Drive
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Cape Town is Africa’s most popular destination for many reasons, starting with its glorious climate and natural attractions – from Table Mountain to stunning beaches. Situated on the southern tip of Africa, Cape Town is a vibrant multicultural city with a rich selection of day and night activities. Water sports, mountaineering, nightclubs, and restaurants are readily available. The city is also a microcosm of the challenges facing many African countries in transition – how to successfully operate within a global economy while grappling with the vast socioeconomic inequalities that are the legacy of the colonial and apartheid past.
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
The study abroad program in South Africa is supplemented with excursions to various points of interest around Cape Town and the Western Cape Province. Excursions may include visits to local theater, music, and dance productions, museum tours, rugby matches, local festivals, the Cape Peninsula, and communities within the greater Cape Town metropole. Learn to cook traditional foods from Cape Malay, Xhosa, and Afrikaans peoples in a Food Jam, and try your hand at traditional dances from South African ethnic groups like Zulu, Ndebele, and Shangaan.
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HOUSING
Shared Apartments: Students share apartments with fellow CIEE study abroad program participants, resident assistants, and local students at University of Cape Town. A combination of both single and double rooms within the apartments are available. Students share kitchen and other facilities with five to 10 students. All residents of the apartments share basic cleaning duties in exchange for experiencing independent student living.
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MEALS
Off-campus house or apartment: Students are responsible for meals. They can prepare their own meals in their residence or eat at the many nearby restaurants.
Cape Town, South Africa Where You'll Study
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Getting Around
Students walk or use public transportation.
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Program Details
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The program detailsStudents choose one, two, or three 4-week sessions, and explore the role this fascinating country’s history continues to have on society today. Students can also enroll in an optional Communicative Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa course, making it easier to connect with the people of Cape Town and learn about their way of life. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offerings.
CIEE Global Institute – Cape Town is located in the Rondebosch district, near the University of Cape Town campus.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5
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Curriculum
Program Credit
Total credit: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits per session
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours per session
- CIEE Communicative Language course: 1 U.S. semester/1.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours
Language of Instruction
English
Requirements
All students must enroll in one 3-credit CIEE course per session
Course Notes
- Students studying in Cape Town for multiple sessions may only take Communicative Afrikaans and Communicative isiXhosa once.
- “(GI)” denotes courses that originated at CIEE’s Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple Global Institutes and CIEE Centers.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
Summer 2020 Courses
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Session I
- AFKS 0001 CTSA: Communicative Afrikaans Language
- HIST 3101 CTSA: From Rhodes to Mandela and from Apartheid to AIDS
Session II
- BUSI 3101 CTSA: Doing Business in Emerging Markets
- XHSA 0001 CTSU: Communicative isiXhosa Language
Session III
- AFKS 0001 CTSA: Communicative Afrikaans Language
- LITT 3101 CTSA: South African Literature and Film
- POLI 3101 CTSA: "A Season of Protest" in South Africa and the US
Summer 2019 Courses
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- AFKS 0001 CTSA: Communicative Afrikaans
- HIST 3101 CTSA: From Rhodes to Mandela and from Apartheid to AIDS
Session II
Session III
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates & Fees
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- Orientation – an introduction to Chinese culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
- Excursions and/or Study Tours
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
Program |
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Fees & Housing |
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| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2019 12 weeks | Deadline Passed | May 20, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$10,790
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $6,903 ** Housing = $3,420 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $10,790Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,050 † International Airfare = $1,650 †† Local Transportation = $290 Books & Supplies = $225 Visa Fees = $65 Personal expenses = $1,425 Total Estimated Costs = $5,705Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † for students in apartments; students in the homestay option should budget 300 for meals not included in fees, per session †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session II and III 2019 8 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jun 17, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$7,470
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,723 ** Housing = $2,280 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $7,470Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,200 International Airfare = $1,650 † Local Transportation = $200 Books & Supplies = $150 Personal expenses = $800 Total Estimated Costs = $4,000Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session III 2019 4 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jul 15, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$4,150
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,543 ** Housing = $1,140 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $600 International Airfare = $1,650 † Local Transportation = $100 Books & Supplies = $75 Personal expenses = $400 Total Estimated Costs = $2,825Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session I 2020 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | |
| Summer Session I and II 2020 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 | |
| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2020 12 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 | |
| Summer Session II 2020 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 | |
| Summer Session II and III 2020 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 | |
| Summer Session III 2020 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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Our Staff
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Lara Dunwell
Director
Lara has a Master’s in English Language and Literature from UCT, and currently serves on the management council of the International Education Association of South Africa.
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Quinton Redcliffe
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Quinton has an MPhil in Conflict and Conflict Management (NMMU) and is recognized as one of South Africa’s authorities on study abroad and international education.
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Rosemary Blake
Academic Director
Rose has a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from the University of Cape Town and a master’s degree in Medical Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh.
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