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“THIS CAPE IS A MOST STATELY THING, AND THE FAIREST CAPE WE SAW IN THE WHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE EARTH.” SIR FRANCIS DRAKE, 1580
Sobre a Cidade do Cabo
A
Cidade do Cabo se orgulha por ter mais horas de
sol por ano do que o Havaí, portanto é bem possível que na
sua chegada ao Aeroporto Internacional da Cidade do Cabo, você se
depare com um dia quente, céu azul
e sol brilhando. A primeira coisa que
você sentirá é o quanto o ar é fresco
e como as pessoas são hospitaleiras.
Você não encontrará, facilmente, outro lugar no mundo onde as pessoas
sejam tão sorridentes.
A Cidade do Cabo tem uma mistura
única de culturas, um dos povos mais
receptivos, as mais recentes tendências, arte do mundo inteiro, arquitetura moderna e refinada, sendo uma
cidade que esta sempre aberta ao
novo. A cidade é dinâmica, isto fica
evidente nas construções surgindo
o tempo todo, quarteirões inteiros
sendo reformados enquanto o antigo é preservado e valorizado. No
momento o V&A Waterfront, uma
das áreas de lazer mais refinadas do
mundo, está passando por obras para
ser expandido. Bem próximo dali, o
Centro de Convenções Internacional
da Cidade do Cabo, que foi aberto
recentemente, também está sendo
ampliado, e ali bem perto um estádio de futebol para a Copa do Mundo de 2010 está quase pronto.
Três grandes universidades atraem
jovens tanto do país quanto de outros países para a Cidade do Cabo,
o que faz com que a vida noturna
seja movimentada e extensa até o dia
amanhecer. Long Street e Somerset
Street recebem festas agitadas, pessoas
super interessantes e os cenários mais
coloridos. Não importa se você gosta
de boates, bares ou música ao vivo, todos estão localizados em uma área cen-
tral no coração pulsante da cidade. Nas
suas primeiras semanas, como qualquer outro turista, você se interessará
em fazer alguns passeios turísticos.
Entre outras atrações, você se encantará pelo “Big6”: Escale ou pegue
o teleférico para a Table Mountain
e aprecie vistas da cidade de tirar o
fôlego; ou pegue um barco para a
Robben Island e visite o lugar onde
Nelson Mandela ficou na prisão por
vários anos; visite o vibrante V&A
Waterfront, desfrute a flora e fauna
diversa que é única da Península do
Cabo no Jardim Botânico Kirstenbosch; siga para o Cabo da Boa Es-
Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
perança e no caminho pare na Vinícola Constantia para degustar vinhos
excepcionais.
Como um estudante de língua na
Good Hope Studies, você terá a
oportunidade de ter mais contato
com a vida da África do Sul do que
um turista comum. Você terá a experiência da verdadeira hospitalidade
Sul Africana se você escolher se hospedar em uma casa de família e irá
embora levando com você a amizade
de muitas pessoas locais e internacionais. Amantes de esporte descobrirão
que a Cidade do Cabo tem excelentes
possibilidades para praticar vários esportes ao ar livre, incluindo mergulho com tubarões, surfe, caminhadas,
golfe, tênis e cavalgadas e muito mais.
Ou quem sabe você se interesse por
rúgbi, cricket ou futebol, os esportes
nacionais da África do Sul.
Surfe, um esporte popular
Llandudno Beach
Com toda esta diversidade, a África
do Sul conquistará seu coração, e
assim que deixar o país, você irá se
deparar planejando sua próxima viagem de volta.
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m 1994, quando a África do Sul nova nasceu e
Nelson Mandela se tornou presidente, o país se abriu para
viajantes internacionais, e foi então
que nós começamos a sonhar sobre
como poderíamos ajudar a estabelecer o turismo de Língua Inglesa
na África do Sul. Decidimos iniciar
uma nova escola de línguas, uma
que seria diferente de todas as outras escolas: uma escola mais amigável, mais receptiva, oferecendo
uma experiência de aprendizado
que seria efetiva e ao mesmo tempo
prazerosa. Abrimos nossa escola em
uma casa residêncial na região sul,
em uma área de classe alta segura,
limpa e próxima a um grande centro
comercial.
Aqui nossos alunos têm contato
direto com o estilo Sul Africano de
vida. As acomodações são próximas
da escola, e os alunos conseguem
tudo que precisam na área central de
Claremont e em Cavendish Square.
As duas casas da escola são mobiliadas em estilo africano e tem uma
atmosfera receptiva na qual você se
sentirá em casa imediatamente.
Para aqueles que querem o movimento da cidade, oferecemos também uma unidade no centro da cidade.
Sobre a Good Hope Studies
membro fundadora da EduSA, uma
organização nacional que promove
um padrão de qualidade de ensino
internacional.
Somos um centro de treinamento
oficial do CELTA, que é credenciado pela Universidade de Cambridge.
Oferecemos cursos de treinamento
para professores que é reconhecido
internacionalmente, possibilitando
assim que nossos professores obtenham as mais altas e reconhecidas
qualificações do segmento. Nossos
clientes tem o benefício de professores bem qualificados, criando assim uma experiência de sala de aula
prazerosa e produtiva.
Através dos anos, a Good Hope
Studies cresceu a um bom tamanho.
Recebemos acima de 50 nacionalidades a cada ano e oferecemos as mais
refinadas instalações, nossa residência
estudantil própria, uma grande variedade de atividades e serviço regular
de transporte para os pontos de vida
noturna mais populares. Mas não nos
esquecemos de como começamos:
pequenos e capazes de dar atenção
especial para cada cliente. Todos os
alunos estudam em um de nossos três
centros, mantendo o número em cada
unidade pequeno, de forma a continuar a dar atenção para cada desejo e
preocupação do estudante.
Somos também membros orgulhosos da IALC, que é a Associação
Internacional de Centros de Língua.
Como membros passamos por inspeções locais regulares, sérias. Nos
beneficiamos em dividir conhecimento entre outras escolas internacionais parceiras e também de
atividades conjuntas de marketing.
A Good Hope Studies é também
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ma vantagem enorme de estar
na área de Newlands é que a escola está onde a maioria das casas de família estão. Portanto, seu percurso
é curto: Muitos alunos estão tão perto que
é possível ir a pé para a escola, enquanto
outros tem um curto percurso para a escola
indo de metrô. Além disso, a área residencial é de classe alta, com excelente infra-estrutura e segura oferecendo bastante coisa
para se fazer depois da aula. O ambiente da
escola é relaxante e calmo, e tem jardim e
piscina que podem ser utilizados nos intervalos, e algumas vezes, as aulas acontecem
ao ar livre. A área nunca é tão movimentado como no centro da cidade e tudo que
você precisa está a uma curta caminhada.
No centro de Claremont, você encontra um
shopping center grande, um dos maiores
centros de cinema da cidade, várias academias, quadra de tênis, uma piscina pública e
uma vida noturna jovem e vibrante.
veis mais altos em outra unidade. No total,
temos 18 salas de aula, e a maioria delas são
espaçosas, com algumas menores para aulas
individuais. Todas tem bela decoração, oferecem luz natural suficiente e estão longe
do barulho da cidade.
Há também áreas de recreação, uma biblioteca para empréstimo de livros de leitura
por nível e livros Sul Africanos, instalações
para auto-estudo, computadores com softwares para estudo, acesso livre a e-mails, e
áreas de acesso à internet sem fio para estudantes que tenham seu próprio laptop. A
escola oferece café e chá grátis aos alunos.
Caso queiram eles podem também comprar
sanduiches, bolos e refrigerantes.
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uma unidade no centro. Não foi
tarefa fácil adaptar os mesmos altos padrões
que temos em Newlands a um ambiente de
escritórios no centro da cidade. A escola tinha que ser próxima a transporte público, o
que na Cidade do Cabo significa próximo a
estação central. Tinha que ser em uma área
calma sem barulho de tráfico, então só poderia ser na rua principal de pedestres. Além
disso, queríamos que nossos alunos estivessem em ambiente de alto nível, mas sem o
ritmo frenético de escritórios.
Depois de uma longa procura, tivemos
sorte o suficiente para encontrar o ponto
perfeito. Os alunos desfrutam de instalações de primeira classe neste prédio de
tijolos clássico, que foi reformado recentemente. Todas as salas são espaçosas, com
ar condicionado e todas oferecem luz natural. A escola tem uma área de recreação e
até uma área aberta onde os alunos podem
ir para fora sem descer para a rua.
Estamos localizados no coração da área de
compras. Todos os pontos turísticos a curta
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de golfe, algumas das praias mais charmosas da cidade, piscina pública, alguns dos
melhores pontos noturnos e áreas de entretenimento mais populares, e é claro, do
V&A Waterfront.
A unidade do centro oferece 9 salas de aula,
uma biblioteca para empréstimo de livros
de leitura por nível e livros Sul Africanos,
instalações para auto-estudo, computadores com softwares para estudo, acesso livre
a e-mails, e áreas de acesso à internet sem
fio para estudantes que tenham seu próprio
laptop. Lanche pode ser comprado na escola ou em um dos inúmeros restaurantes
próximos, com preços que atende a todos
os orçamentos.
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Programa do Curso
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General English course
Lições por semana 20 lições
Tamanho do grupo Máx. 10
Duração do Curso 2-23 semanas
Iniciantes - Avançado
Níveis
17 anos
Idade mínima
Disponibilidade
Área Residencial e Centro
Descrição
As lições são baseadas em um livro texto, que serve de estrutura
básica para as lições. Fazemos revisões constantemente das nossas escolhas de material didático para assegurar que os livros que
usamos estejam atualizados e em linha com a teorias mais atuais
do aprendizado em línguas e utilizamos pelo menos dois livros
diferentes para cada nível de forma que o aluno que fica por períodos mais longos que um ciclo, por nível, não repita o material.
O livro texto é complementado com materiais adicionais, ou
adaptados de materiais publicados, desenvolvidos pela escola,
ou planejados pelo professor para uma lição em particular. Isto
permite que o professor planeje mais especificamente para as
necessidades e interesses dos alunos. Isto também permite que
o professor inclua o contexto Sul Africano nas lições, trazendo
freqüentemente, a cultura e história Sul Africana para a sala de
aula.
Exercícios para serem feitos em casa são dados duas ou três vezes por semana.
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alunos em cada sala. Normalmente há uma mistura das quatro
habilidades (ler, escrever, ouvir e falar) e do sistema da língua
(gramática e vocabulário) com grande foco em comunicação e
situações da vida real.
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cada ciclo). Você fará um teste na última semana de cada ciclo
para ajudar você e seu professor monitorar seu progresso.
O Curso Regular é recomendado para estudantes que queiram
melhorar seu Inglês em geral e ao mesmo tempo ter tempo o
suficiente para aproveitar a Cidade do Cabo.
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osso programa de ensino é baseado em um ciclo de
quatro semanas e a maioria das mudanças acontecem
somente a cada quatro semanas. Para sua conveniência, aceitamos alunos toda segunda-feira, mas recomendamos que
você comece no início de um ciclo, nas datas oficiais de início do
curso. Os alunos que começam nas datas oficiais terão pequenas
mudanças em sala de aula durante as próximas quatro semanas, e
você aproveitará dos passeios turísticos mais interessantes (estes
passeios são feitos nas duas primeiras semanas do ciclo) e uma
recepção de boas vindas (que acontece na primeira semana de
ou
Standard Course + aulas individuais
Lições por semana 20 lições em grupo – 5 individuais
Tamanho do grupo Máx. 10
Duração do Curso 2-23 semanas
Níveis
Iniciantes - Avançado
17 anos
Idade mínima
Área Residencial e Centro
Disponibilidade
Descrição
O curso Standard-Plus é recomendado para estudantes que queiram focar em áreas específicas.
Para as aulas individuais, as lições são projetadas em torno de
necessidades e desejos específicos do estudante. Um currículo
é escolhido com o aluno no começo do curso através de uma
análise de suas necessidades.
Programa do Curso
O Curso Intensivo é recomendado para alunos que queiram praticar seu Inglês enquanto aprendem mais sobre o contexto Sul
Africano no qual estão estudando.
Às tardes (Segunda, terça, quinta e sexta) as lições são menos intensas do que as lições das manhãs. Os alunos normalmente irão
praticar a fala, leitura, ouvir e escrever, e as lições são baseadas na
cultura Sul Africana, história e assuntos atuais. As lições podem
incluir idas a pontos culturais locais, lições utilizando vídeos e
músicas Sul Africanas, ou debates sobre assuntos controversos
na África do Sul.
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Tamanho do grupo Máx. 10
Duração do Curso 2-23 semanas
Níveis
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Idade mínima
17 anos
Disponibilidade
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Preparo para os exames TOEFL & IELTS
Curso Intensivo
Inglês geral+preparatório para o exame
Lições por semana 30 lições
Tamanho do grupo máx. 10 [manhã], máx. 6 [tarde]
Duração do Curso 4 semanas
Níveis
Intermediário - Avançado
Idade mínima
17 anos
Disponibilidade
Área Residencial
Descrição
TOEFL (Teste de Inglês como Língua estrangeira) e IELTS (Sistema Internacional de Teste da Língua Inglesa) são testes de Inglês largamente reconhecidos que são normalmente exigidos por
empresas e universidades Européias e Americanas.
O exame IELTS pode ser feito na Cidade do Cabo.
Para taxas e datas, por favor, visite o site www.britishcouncil.org.
O exame TOEFL não pode ser feito na Cidade do Cabo. Para
taxas e datas, por favor, visite o site www.toefl.org
São dadas uma ou duas horas de exercícios para serem feitos em
casa todos os dias.
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Inglês geral + Inglês para negócios
30 lições
Tamanho do grupo Máx. 10
Duração do Curso 2-8 semanas
Níveis
Intermediário - Avançado
Idade mínima
17 anos
Disponibilidade
Área Residencial e Centro
Descrição
Lições por semana
O Business Course é recomendado para estudantes que queiram
utilizar o Inglês principalmente em situações de negócios.
As aulas da tarde abrangem habilidades da língua necessárias no
ambiente de trabalho como, por exemplo, negociações, telefone,
apresentações, escrever relatórios, etc. Somente professores com
experiência em Business Course trabalham com este curso.
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25 lições
Tamanho do grupo Máx. 10
Duração do Curso 8 ou 12 semanas (9 semanas em Janeiro)
Níveis
Intermediário - Avançado
Idade mínima
17 anos
Disponibilidade
Área Residencial
Descrição
Lições por semana
Os cursos funcionam como cursos fechados, e todas as lições
são exclusivamente para os candidatos do Cambridge.
Professores experientes, salas pequenas e atenção personalizada para todos os participantes garantem alta taxa de aprovação.
Uma ou duas horas de exercícios para serem feitos em casa complementam as lições do curso.
O exame pode ser feito na Cidade do Cabo. Dependendo do
nível do curso e data, o exame será na última semana de curso ou
na semana seguinte do curso. Por favor, verifique com o departamento de reservas para saber se você precisará de uma semana
extra de acomodação ou não.
Lições One-to-One
O Programa de Estudo Anual é recomendado para pessoas que
queiram fazer 24 semanas de inglês ou mais. É também ideal
para quem queira ingressar em uma universidade ou faculdade
Sul Africana.
Você pode participar de um dos cursos, Standard, Standard-Plus,
Intensivo ou com Foco de Estudo.
No final de um ciclo de quatro semanas você faz um teste abrangente. Isto é feito para avaliar seu progresso e aconselhá-lo em
onde focar seu estudo. Um orientador de estudo particular encontra com você regularmente para discutir seu progresso e fazer
alguma mudança para outro curso se for o caso.
Horário de aula
Manhãs ou tardes
Descrição
Lições planejadas individualmente
Disponibilizamos conselheiros para estudantes Coreanos que visitam a escola regularmente e aconselham estes alunos em sua
língua nativa.
Lessons per week
25 lições
a partir de 1 semana
Iniciantes - Avançado
17 anos
Área Residencial e Centro
Os alunos que estudam por mais tempo desfrutam de várias
vantagens. As taxas dos cursos tem descontos de até 40%. Eles
também não pagam taxa administrativa quando trocam de curso.
Os estudantes podem trocar entre grupos de curso no início de
Duração do Curso
Níveis
Idade mínima
Disponibilidade
Lições One-to-One são apropriadas para pessoas que precisam
melhorar o mais rápido possível e/ou com foco em áreas específicas.
Os alunos podem escolher um foco de estudo ao fazer a reserva
das lições One-to-One. As necessidades exatas dentro do foco
de estudo são então estabelecidas no início do curso através de
uma análise de suas necessidades.
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09:00 - 14:20 [25 lições]
09:00 - 15:45 [30 lições]
Descrição
Cursos de longa duração
Lições por semana 20, 25 ou 30 lições
Tamanho do grupo Máx. 10
Duração do Curso 24 - 48 semanas
Níveis
Iniciantes - Avançado
Idade mínima
17 anos
Disponibilidade
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cada ciclo e por um mínimo de quatro semanas. Além disso, os
alunos do Study Year recebem colocação na universidade e faculdade sem custos e podem tirar uma folga entre seus estudos de
quatro semanas após 24 semanas. Após doze semanas de estudo,
eles podem tirar uma folga de quatro semanas, ou duas folgas de
duas semanas cada.
Work Programmes
Infelizmente existe uma realidade terrível em que muitos projetos voluntários na África são muitas vezes de exploração. No
entanto, nosso parceiro quer mudar esta tendência. Os maiores
beneficiados com este programa são as pessoas que você ajudará no seu projeto escolhido. E é claro, você o viajante, irá
beneficiar, também, uma vez que ganhará uma experiência de
vida inesquecível.
Internship South Africa
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nternship programmes são ideais se você está procurando
ganhar experiência de trabalho internacional (o trabalho
não é remunerado). Você será colocado em uma empresa
Sul Africana, na área de sua escolha, onde terá uma visão ampla
das práticas de trabalho em um país de língua inglesa. Acrescente um diferencial no seu curriculum vitae, e aumente o seu
comando da língua inglesa em um ambiente profissional.
Cada colocação é personalizada para atender o seu perfil. A sua
ênfase é melhorar o seu comando do inglês no trabalho? Ou
você está procurando ampliar sua experiência dentro da sua
área de atuação? A Good Hope Studies tem oferecido programas de estágio há mais de 10 anos. Durante este período nós
criamos um banco de dados completo de empresas locais. O
que significa que podemos encontrar uma colocação apropriada para cada cliente.
Volunteer South Africa
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sta é a oportunidade de viagem ideal para aquelas pessoas que não querem somente ver atrações turísticas
na África. Para aqueles que querem ter uma experiência valiosa em comunidades Africanas em desenvolvimento, e
dedicar seu tempo e energia, enquanto visita nosso continente
maravilhoso.
Nós mesmos coordenamos vários programas de trabalho no
exterior, e para os programas de Trabalho Voluntários na África do Sul fizemos uma parceria com um dos fornecedores de
projetos voluntários africanos de maior sucesso. Isto nos possibilita oferecer aos nossos clientes, um programa profissional,
completo e bem estruturado.
Selecionamos 16 projetos na África do Sul e Namíbia. Informações detalhadas sobre cada um destes projetos podem ser
baixados na nossa página da internet.
Work South Africa
N
os últimos anos a África do Sul se tornou um forte
destino para viajantes e em particular para os jovens
aventureiros e para o turismo de estudos.
De forma a proteger seu próprio povo da competição estrangeira, a África do Sul não permite que estudantes estrangeiros
façam trabalho remunerado na África do Sul. A única excessão
é um programa de intercâmbio de trabalho, como o que é oferecido por nossa organização parceira.
Work South Africa é um programa de um ano, que é um programa Working Holiday, disponível para estudantes universitários em tempo integral ou graduados que tenham terminado
o curso recentemente. A maioria dos candidatos no programa
Work SA encontram trabalho na indústria de serviços, ou trabalhando em bares movimentados, restaurantes, casas noturnas
na Cidade do Cabo, ou dentro da agitada indústria de mochileiros. Não há forma melhor de viajar e encontrar seu caminho
na África do Sul do que o programa South Africa. Você poderá
saborear o dia-a-dia real da África do Sul enquanto conhece o
povo local e ganha dinheiro ao mesmo tempo. A escolha do
local é totalmente por sua conta - desde a vida à vontade das
praias da Cidade do Cabo ao vai-e-vem da movimentada Joanesburgo ou a vida mansa da cidade surfista de Durban. É também uma oportunidade para você adicionar uma linha extra em
seu currículo, ser totalmente independente, fazer novos amigos,
e visitar alguns lugares incríveis.
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Acomodação
Casa de Família
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s famílias Sul Africanas são famosas por sua hospitalidade e amizade. Sua “hostfamily” pode ser uma mulher solteira, um casal mais velho ou um casal mais
jovem com crianças. De qualquer forma, a estadia com uma
família lhe proporcionará uma visão única no estilo de vida Sul
Africano.
Casa de família
Você pode reservar um quarto individual ou duplo e sua família fornecerá café da manhã e jantar. O trajeto para ambas as
escolas é curto, com somente algumas famílias morando a mais
de 45 minutos da escola. Nas áreas residenciais, você ficará hospedado em casas de família com jardins, enquanto as casas no
centro as famílias moram na maioria em apartamentos.
Homestay-Plus
Homestay-Plus é recomendado para estudantes mais exigentes
e aqueles que queiram desfrutar de um nível de conforto mais
alto. Você se beneficiará de um banheiro privativo e geralmente
de comodidades de padrões mais altos. O trajeto para a escola
é também, em média, mais curto.
Residência Estudantil
Se você prefere ser mais independente, queira se misturar com
outros alunos, socializa-se facilmente e queira praticar o conhecimento de inglês que adquiriu recentemente em um bar
ao invés de praticar com uma família, então esta acomodação
é para você.
A residência Estudantil está localizada no bairro que se chama
Observatory. O Observatory é um bairro animado com gente
jovem e bares e restaurantes da moda perto da residência estudantil.
Residência estudantil no bairro Observatory
Você ficará acomodado em quarto individual e irá dividir banheiro com outros quatro estudantes. Há uma cozinha completamente equipada para preparar suas refeições e uma sala
com TV e DVD Cada quarto é equipado com um cofre e há
conexão sem fio disponível, com custo adicional.
Normalmente são estudantes mais jovens que optam pela residência estudantil.
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Acomodação
Student House
Por ser o tipo de acomodação mais barata, esta acomodação é
a escolha de estudantes mais jovens que ficam por mais tempo.
Você divide um quarto duplo com outro estudante e divide o
banheiro com outros quatro estudantes. Há uma cozinha completamente equipada para preparar suas refeições, uma sala com
TV e DVD e um jardim. A conexão sem fio é disponibilizada
com custos adicionais.
A Student House está a uma curta caminhada de ambas as escolas da área residencial e a mais ou menos 30 minutos de distância da escola do centro da cidade.
Casa do estudante em Newlands
Outras acomodações
Há um bom número de albergues com preços razoáveis disponíveis para estudantes no centro da cidade. Especialmente na
época de alta temporada recomendamos que o estudante faça
reserva com bastante antecedência.
Bed & breakfasts para quase todos os orçamentos podem ser
reservados para ambas as escolas. Em Newlands eles estão normalmente a uma curta caminhada enquanto que para o centro
você precisará usar um táxi ou ônibus.
Se você preferir mais luxo e tem um orçamento maior, você
pode escolher entre um dos vários hotéis. Ambos os hotéis de
três e quatro estrelas estão a uma curta caminhada da escola da
área residencial e a do centro.
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“IF YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW HAPPY YOU CAN BE, COME TO HEAVENLY CAPE TOWN.” A FORMER STUDENT
rejoice
Good Hope Studies Social Club
Quando você planeja uma viagem para o exterior para aprender
uma língua, seu objetivo principal é aprender a língua. Mas você
também vai para um país para conhecer pessoas do mundo todo
e mergulhar em uma cultura estrangeira. Com o clube social da
Good Hope Studies é fácil usufruir o melhor da Cidade do Cabo
e as regiões em volta enquanto você se diverte.
Exemplos de passeios
City Tour (Quarta à tarde)
Visite os destaques do centro da cidade: O Company Gardens,
Parlamento, o Museu da África do Sul, Praça Green Market e
muitos outros.
Table Mountain (quinta-feira à tarde)
Você pega o teleférico para o topo da montanha e aprecia uma
vista maravilhosa da cidade. Leve tudo que precisar para um piquenique e observe o sol se pôr. Ou você pode fazer um lanche
Área de entretenimento V&A Waterfront
leve em um dos restaurantes.
Table Mountain
Traslado para os pontos noturnos: Long Street (Sexta
à noite)
Explore um dos pontos mais fortes da Cidade do Cabo para entretenimento noturno. Conheça pessoas locais, curta música ao
vivo e dance noite afora.
Cabo da Boa Esperança (Sábado, dia completo)
Um destaque e absolutamente um ‘must’ para todos os visitantes
é o Cabo da Boa Esperança. Experiencie a beleza desta reserva
natural e com alguma sorte, veja algum bicho selvagem.
Robben Island
Township tour (Quarta à tarde)
Visite um distrito conosco e veja um lado diferente da Cidade do
Cabo. Você irá testemunhar pessoas vivendo em situações difíceis e em condições de pobreza, mas você irá também conhecer
de perto a vibração e espírito do povo Sul Africano.
Kirstenbosch
Jantar com um professor (quinta à noite)
Faça um passeio para Bloubergstrand onde você terá a melhor
vista da Cidade do Cabo. Aprecie o pôr-do-sol na praia e jante
em um restaurante popular.
Traslado para os pontos noturnos: Waterkant e Waterfront (Sexta à noite)
A área de Waterkant passou por uma mudança geral através dos
últimos anos e é hoje uma das melhores áreas para sair à noite.
Curta bares charmosos, boates vibrantes e alguns dos melhores
restaurantes.
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O fato de sua viagem a outro país ser um sucesso ou não depende muito na escolha da escola de línguas. Relacionamos aqui uma orientação e resumo curtos
sobre as vantagens da Good Hope Studies que podem ajudá-lo a fazer a melhor
escolha.
A escola de inglês deve ser bem estabelecida
A Good Hope Studies é a segunda escola de inglês internacional mais velha na Cidade do Cabo. Abrimos em 1995 e podemos somar 13 anos de experiência local.
A escola de inglês deve ter um bom tamanho para oferecer escolha
Uma vasta gama de cursos e opções de acomodação somente podem ser oferecidos a um certo tamanho. Na Good Hope Studies você tem estas opções e não
deve se preocupar se você for o único em sua sala de aula.
Sua escola deve ser capaz de te oferecer atenção pessoal
Ao viajar para outro país você pode achar difícil se adaptar durante seus primeiros dias, ou pode haver alguma preocupação durante sua estadia. A Good Hope
Studies funciona em 3 unidades, cada uma com no máximo 70 alunos. Isto nos
possibilita dar atenção individual e pessoal para cada estudante.
Os alunos da escola devem ser de várias nacionalidades diferentes
Um dos prazeres em aprender uma língua em outro país é fazer amigos de várias
partes do mundo. A Good Hope studies recebe alunos de mais de 50 nacionalidades a cada ano.
Sua escola deve estar na localização correta
A localização é um fator importante na Cidade do Cabo porque o transporte público não é tão extensivo quanto gostaríamos que fosse. Todas as 3 unidades da
Good Hope Studies, e todas as acomodações que oferecemos, estão próximas do
metrô, que é o principal meio de transporte.
Good Hope Studies é
membro da IALC, uma
organização de escolas
de alta qualidade.
Good Hope Studies é
membro da Confederação internacional
WYSET.
Good Hope Studies é
membro fundadora da
ALTO, uma organização
dentro da WYSET.
WYSE
Good Hope Studies
é membro da WYSE
trabalho no exterior.
A Good Hope Studies é
associada da Education
South Africa, que é
parte da Confederação
de Turismo Jovem da
África do Sul.
Craig Leith
Diretor
Sarah Gaylard
Diretora de ensino
“We look forward to welcoming you in the name of
the whole Good Hope Studies team.”
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Student Residence
The Location
Each room is equipped with a bed, a desk with a
Our Student Residence is conveniently located
chair and a wardrobe. The rooms are decorated
between the Newlands campus and the City
in a modern, African style, with a picture in each
Centre campus in the suburb of Observatory.
room. Further each room is equipped with a
The University of Cape Town is very close by,
reading light and a safe.
which is why the area is full of young students
Look up the address on Google Maps:
15 Burham Road
Observatory 7925
Rooms
Single rooms, bathroom to share
Meals
Self-catering; 2 fully equipped
kitchens are available
staff. However, students are required to keep
Bedding
Is provided
their rooms and the kitchen clean.
Towels
Bring your own
Laundry
A commercial laundry service
is close by. Students from Good
Hope Studies receive a discount.
WLAN (WiFi)
At an extra cost.
Deposit
A refundable deposit of R500
will be collected (VISA or MasterCard) on the first day of school.
Cancellation
After arrival the accommodation
can be cancelled with a threeweek notice period.
with lots of places to go out. In Lower Main
Bedding is provided, but bring your own tow-
Road, only a 5-min walk from the Residence,
els. The Residence is regularly cleaned by our
you can find Pubs, Cafes, Restaurants and Bars.
A supermarket and a launderette are also close
by.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, a
The MetroRail station is only a 2-min walk away.
fridge, a microwave and a toaster.
From there it is only 3 stations to the Newlands
campus and 4 stations to the City Centre campus.
The Residence
The Residence is part of the YMCA, but fully
managed by Good Hope Studies. There are 20
single rooms; 5 rooms share one bathroom.
The Residence was completely refurbished in
early 2010 and now has a stylish, African look.
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Work South Africa
Trabalho Remunerado na Africa do Sul
Work South Africa
Work South Africa is a one year, working holiday programme, available to full time tertiary students or
recent graduates only. The majority of Work South Africa applicants find work in the hospitality industry,
either working in one of the many vibrant bars, restaurants and nightclubs in Cape Town, or within the
lively backpacking industry within South Africa.
Work South Africa
• This is a non-placement programme.
After arrival
• It allows students to do paid work.
After a successful Visa application you can travel to South Africa and
start with your English language course and/or look for paid work.
• It can be booked with or without a language
course.
The work placement officer meets with you and assists you with
useful information for finding paid work.
• The duration is anything up to 1 year.
You will have the flexibility and freedom to find work for yourself,
when and where you may choose, anywhere in South Africa.
• The enrolment should be done at least 12
weeks prior to arrival in South Africa.
• Restrictions apply.
The programme
There is no better way to travel and work your way around South
Africa then on the Work South Africa programme. One can sample
the real everyday South Africa whilst meeting the locals and earning money at the same time. The choice of location is totally up to
you and you can choose from the casual beach life of Cape Town,
the hustle and bustle of the busy Johannesburg or the laid back
surfer city of Durban. It’s also an opportunity for you to add to your
resume, to be totally independent, make new friends and visit some
incredible places such as the Kruger Park, Table Mountain, Robben
Island and vibrant South African townships.
Most working opportunities exist within the hospitality/tourism
industry such as at bars/restaurants, hostels and backpackers, etc,
so previous working experience would be useful but is not always
required.
The most easily found jobs are those such as waitrons, bar-attendants and backpackers jobs. Average earnings for these jobs are
between EUR 1,00 and EUR 1,50 per hour (between ZAR10 and
ZAR14 per hour) - this excludes tips or commissions which can be
earned in addition to that. In some instances, backpackers would
offer accommodation instead of pay for work done.
The cancellation fee for the Work South Africa programme is 25%
until 14 days prior to arrival and 50% from 13 days prior until arrival.
For NO SHOWS full charges apply!
Accommodation
You may book your accommodation through Good Hope Studies
for the duration of the English course. Thereafter you need to organise accommodation for yourself. However we can certainly help
you in finding long-term accommodation from hostels to furnished
apartments.
Survey Questionnaires
You may be requested to complete Survey Questionnaires to share
your working experiences with other students.
The enrolment process
You are required to apply well in advance to allow sufficient time
for the visa application. Enrolment 12 weeks prior to arrival in South
Africa is advisable.
Applicants to the Work South Africa programme will not be applying for a normal South African Work Visa, and will not be applying
for a Study Visa either, but will be applying for a special Visa specifically for this programme, and Good Hope Studies will provide specific documentation to be sent to the Embassy, which will enable
the applicants to apply for, and be issued with, this special visa.
After enrolment we send a confirmation of booking together with
a letter of acceptance (LOA) for the language course as well as the
Work South Africa programme.
An administration fee is payable for participating in the programme. Please refer to the price list.
Included in the placement
• Providing documents required for visa purposes.
• Assistance in finding long-term accommodation from
hostels to furnished apartments.
• Assistance in long-term car hire if required.
• Airport transfer service.
• 24 hr emergency number.
• A complete information package including a South African SIM card.
• A GHS student card which allows discounts at tourist attractions, restaurants, etc.
• Participation in the GHS Social Club (fees apply).
Work South Africa
Visa Requirements
The student needs to apply for an Exchange Permit for a maximum
period of 12 months with an endorsement “to participate in the
SASTS Exchange programme” at the South African Embassy in their
home country.
• Age restriction: 18 - 25 years
• Applicants must be full-time students or must have completed a tertiary qualification within 6 months of the date
of application.
• A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry
of the intended stay (13 months).
• Payment of a nonrefundable visa application fee of
ZAR 425 (approximately € 37/US$ 52 as of June 2009),
payable to the Embassy processing the visa application.
• Radiology / medical Report.
• A vaccination certificate if required by law.
• Proof of South African medical cover with a South African
medical scheme.
• A nonrefundable air ticket.
• Proof of financial means to maintain themselves.
• Police clearance.
• Documents supplied by Good Hope Studies.
• In certain countries, the Embassy asks for a refundable
deposit.
What to do next
You need to send the following documents to Good Hope
Studies (send scanned copies via email and post the originals):
• An application form at least 12 weeks before arrival.
• Signed and completed declaration form.
• A copy of your passport.
• 2 x colour passport size photographs.
• Proof of student University status (original copy and certified translated copy).
• Copy of return flight ticket.
• Travel insurance / medical cover (original copy and certified translated copy).
• Police clearance certificate (original copy and certified
translated copy).
You will receive from Good Hope Studies:
• Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to programme.
• Letter of Declaration to be signed by the student and
returned to Good Hope Studies.
• A Cultural Exchange Programme Confirmation Letter.
Volunteer South Africa
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Volunteer South Africa
This is the ideal travel opportunity for those who want no just to see the sights in Africa, but who also want
to have a worthwhile experience in African community development and to volunteer time and energy
whilst visiting the beautiful continent.
The major beneficiaries of this programme are the people who receive help from you in the chosen project
and of course you, the traveller, will benefit too, as you will gain an unforgettable life experience.
Volunteer South Africa
• Sixteen different projects are available
throughout South Africa.
• This programme can be booked without a
language course.
• The minimum period for the volunteer programme is 2 weeks.
• A good conversational level of English is
required.
African community development
We have joined up with one of the most successful providers of
African volunteer projects in order to offer a wide variety of choice
and a highly professional programme.
There is the option of booking an English language course with
Good Hope Studies before starting the Volunteer programme. However a course is not compulsory. If you are able to converse fluently
in everyday situations, you can go straight into the programme.
A number of projects are available in and around Cape Town, some
are available elsewhere in the country and one is even available in
Namibia.
Included in the placement fee
• Placement at a project of your choice.
• Orientation package (airport transfer, 3 nights accommodation, Cape Point 1 day sightseeing trip, Orientation, Hop
on Hop off Bus Cape Town Sightseeing buspass, Moola
Backpacker Discount Card, Transfer to Accommodation
(around Cape Town) or help with transport to Projects
countrywide).
• All paperwork, placement procedures and liaison with the
Volunteer Program, appointment of a Supervisor for the
duration of the programme.
• A monthly donation to the Volunteer Project, to assist in
their funding.
• A counsellor, assistance and support during the stay.
• A South African SIM card.
• Monthly social functions for volunteers to get together
and meet other volunteers.
• A certificate & report on the volunteer’s programme
should this be required for studies or other purposes.
• Accommodation and food or meals for the duration of the
volunteer’s participation (no meals if staying in backpacker accommodation).
There are limits on the number of volunteers each project can accept. For Cape Town-based projects, the start dates are any Monday,
arriving any Thursday.
All programs are available all year round – with the exception of
those that are only available outside of school holidays, or unless
otherwise stated in the detailed programme information.
Accommodation
Accommodation during the volunteer project will be provided by
the volunteer organisation. The types of accommodation available
depend on the project chosen. In Cape Town, host families and a
volunteer house are available.
Host families
South African host families provide accommodation in their private
homes. The family could be a single person, a couple or a couple
with children. Volunteers stay in a single room, and breakfast and
dinner are provided. The bathroom is usually shared with the family.
Volunteer House
The Volunteer House is situated in the southern suburb of Observatory. Volunteers are accommodated in a house with several double
rooms and two triple rooms. The bathrooms are shared with other
students. There is also an employee of the volunteer organisation
who stays at the volunteer house, and who provides breakfast and
dinner, and transfers volunteers to and from their projects.
The volunteer house has a pleasant atmosphere with a lounge and
a large open kitchen area.
Observatory is close to the University of Cape Town, and a large
number of university students stay in the area. Within walking distance, there are restaurants, pubs, shops and a MetroRail station.
Project descriptions
Children & Youth Projects
The children of Africa are sometimes desperate. As a
Volunteer, you can really make a difference. Sometimes
all a child needs is love; at other times, their needs are
altogether more complex. Africa’s children face some of
the continent’s toughest challenges: There are soaring
numbers of Aids orphans; an education, diet and social
standing each present their own challenges. Volunteer
projects with children can be some of the most rewarding and most heart-warming of all volunteer experiences.
You CAN make a difference.
1. Hope Journey - Children’s recovery hospital
Established 40 yeas ago, this Children’s Convalescent Hospital is a
hospital for children who are convalescing and in recovery, after
being discharged from provincial hospitals. The mission of the hospital is to provide expert nursing and medical care, in a homely and
loving environment, for infants and children recovering from acute
medical and surgical conditions and who are, for social or medical
reasons, unable to return to their own homes.
Arrival City: Cape Town.
Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteering any Monday.
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, Host-family (single
room, breakfast & dinner) or volunteer house (double room, breakfast & dinner), day trip.
Excludes: daily transport (R300 per week from host-family or volunteer house).
2. Heart for Orphans
Enrich the lives of orphans and abandoned babies, who have no
one else to hold them, or play games with them. Choose to work
either with babies/toddlers (newborn - 4yrs), or children (5 – 17yrs).
Bring your creativity with you, and prepare to fall in love!
Arrival City: Cape Town.
Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteering any Monday (School Terms apply).
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, Host-family (single
room, breakfast & dinner) or volunteer house (double room, breakfast & dinner), day trip.
Excludes: daily transport (R300 per week from host-family or volunteer house).
3. Youth at Risk
Volunteer for Children! Interact with teens and young adults at risk
on the streets, be part of an educational program, assist at a soup
kitchen serving Cape Town’s homeless every day, build developmental relationships with children at a home for boys, and use
creativity to woo youth off the streets.
Arrival City: Cape Town.
Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteering any Monday.
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, Host-family (single
room, breakfast & dinner) or volunteer house (double room, breakfast & dinner), day trip.
Excludes: daily transport (R300 per week from host-family or volunteer house).
4. Enabling Disabled Children
Improve the quality of life for children suffering from Autism, a
severe, life long, developmental disability with neurological causes.
Arrival City: Cape Town.
Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteering any Monday (School Terms apply).
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, Host-family (single
room, breakfast & dinner) or volunteer house (double room, breakfast & dinner), day trip.
Excludes: daily transport (R300 per week from host-family or volunteer house).
5. Teach Kids on the Beach
Help entertain & teach crèche kids. They need your help as a Volunteer. The project involves volunteering with disadvantaged children
from a township in the surf capital of South Africa in an established
nursery school, which has no Government funding. The children
range in age from 3 to 6 years and are divided into 2 classes according to age. There are currently 25 children enrolled at the school.
The School has enough land to grow vegetables, which will help
feed the children.
Arrival City: Port Elizabeth or George.
Day of arrival: any Monday of the month (School Terms apply).
Includes: Accommodation (including breakfast & dinner), orientation is given by the organisation.
6. Children of the Kruger
There are 3 days of theoretical training and the remainder of the
month is spent at the rural community schools and the pupils. The
aim of the project is to introduce sport and feeding programs to the
rural community schools and encourage the pupils to participate
in school sport activities. The programs concentrate on team sports
such as soccer, rugby, cricket and netball. Schools in the rural communities do not have the advanced infrastructure that the larger
schools have and the participant will have limited resources. The
program also concentrates on providing a balanced meal each day
to the learners.
Arrival City: Johannesburg or Nelspruit (take bus or connecting
flight from Johannesburg).
Day of arrival: Arrive Sunday to start on the first Monday of the
month (School Terms apply).
Includes: Transfer to and from Johannesburg or Nelspruit, accommodation (incl. all meals prepared by the volunteers), orientation is
given by the organisation.
7. This Way Up
Be part this dynamic family-orientated organisation, which enables
youth and young men with troubled pasts to catch up their education, and become citizens able to earn a living, and to contribute to
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the communities they’ve come from. Would suit older volunteers.
9. Healing Through Horses
Arrival City: Cape Town.
Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteering any Monday.
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, Host-family (single
room, breakfast & dinner) or volunteer house (double room, breakfast & dinner), day trip.
Excludes: daily transport (R300 per week from host-family or volunteer house).
This is a voluntary, non-profit organisation which provides free
riding instruction and other activities associated with riding for
people with disabilities. The organisation is based in Cape Town. All
pupils ride for FREE, so Volunteers are the backbone of our whole
programme.
7a. Street-wise Soccer
The project aims to attract all the soccer loving street people,
especially the youth and children and to then give them a sense of
belonging, to develop a soccer club in Cape Town that will attract
male and female street youth and children to participate in SAFA
WP leagues & to eventually have a team strong enough to challenge for professional ranks with teams and players participating
from U11 to senior level.
Arrival City: Cape Town.
Start of programme: Thursday for orientation, start volunteering
the first Monday of the month.
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, accommodation at a
Backpackers Hostel in the City.
Excludes: meals, own towel.
Minimum age: 21 years
Animal Projects
Disadvantaged communities are sometimes unable to
care for their animals. Without help, these animals could
develop illnesses or end up scavenging on rubbish heaps.
Animal projects in Africa sometimes involve working
with animals for the benefit of people; for instance healing projects. If you love animals and want to volunteer
to help animals, then become an African conservation
volunteer!
8. Animal Charity
Volunteer in Africa, working with a team of vets who assist animals
in townships, enabling communities living way below the breadline
to care for their animals. You will help out with receiving animals
that come in from the townships, caring for the animals before and
after operations, with fund-raising and office duties, and possibly
you could even hold an animal while it is being operated on. This
is an excellent opportunity for anyone who loves animals with an
interest in veterinary science.
Arrival City: Cape Town.
Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteering any Monday.
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, Host-family (single
room, breakfast & dinner) or volunteer house (double room, breakfast & dinner), day trip.
Excludes: daily transport (R300 per week from host-family or volunteer house).
Arrival City: Cape Town.
Start of programme: Only 4 possible start dates per year. On these
dates arrive on a Thursday and start volunteering on the Monday
(school terms apply).
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, accommodation and
food budget, day trip.
11. Save the Great White Shark
If you have always dreamed about working with the most feared
apex predator, are passionate about marine life, do not mind
getting your hands dirty, and have an adventurous attitude - this
would be the programme for you! The Great White Shark Project is
a unique opportunity to view and learn more about the fascinating
Great White Shark in its natural environment, either from a boat or
an underwater cage. You’ll also see other wildlife species, including
Cape Gannets, Bryde Whales, Cape Fur Seals, Dolphins and Jackass
Penguins
Arrival City: Cape Town.
Day of arrival: Sunday before the first or third Monday of the
month.
Includes: Airport pick-up & transfer to Gansbaai, accommodation
and 2 meals per day, orientation is given by the organisation.
12. Hands on Big 5
Plunge into a hands-on conservation project in one of South Africa’s
most scenic Big 5 game reserves. While getting involved in every
aspect of conservation management on the reserve, you will grow
your skills in conservation and have the experience of a lifetime.
Your work will include habitat rehabilitation, elephant impact monitoring, game counts, telemetry tracking of lions and much more.
If conservation management on a reserve in Africa is your interest,
then this is the project for you!
Arrival City: Port Elizabeth or Grahamstown.
Day of arrival: Any Monday of the month.
Includes: Accommodation and all meals prepared by the volunteers, orientation is given by the organisation.
Excludes: Airport transfer from Port Elizabeth airport to the project
on arrival (R600) and the return transfer on departure (R600).
13. Penguin Rescue
Exciting nature conservation opportunity, ensuring the survival of
endangered seabirds (including penguins) who are victims of oil
spills.
Arrival City: Cape Town.
Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteering any Monday.
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, accommodation and
food budget, day trip.
Project descriptions
14. Chimp Fun
16. One Month Game Ranger Course
Ever wondered what motivated Jane Goodall to study chimps and
dedicate her life to the conservation of these primates? We now offer you an experience of a lifetime. Volunteer with Chimps in Africa!
You will learn about their history and behaviour and will assist the
curator with daily observations of the chimpanzees in their wilderness enclosures, and will also patrol the fence line against poachers.
The theoretical part of the course takes place at our training venue
overlooking the Kruger National Park. All practical training is done
inside the Kruger National Park on our private concession. The 1
month program is accredited with the Tourism Hospitality and
Sport Education Training Authority (THETA) of South Africa and endorsed by the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA).
The program is designed to give the learner an in-depth knowledge
of the fauna and flora and covers both theoretical and practical
training. The theoretical and practical training is covered in 1 month
and allows the participant to spend the maximum possible time in
the wilderness, whilst learning about what our beautiful area offers. Our training courses are presented by experienced and highly
qualified ex-rangers and field guides.
Arrival City: Johannesburg (take bus to Nelspruit) or Nelspruit.
Day of arrival: First Monday of the month.
Includes: Accommodation and all meals, orientation is given by the
organisation.
15. Noah’s Ark in Africa
Be part of a truly remarkable safe-haven for wild animals which
are injured, orphaned or which have become the victims of man’s
greed. Turn suffering around, nurture and help over 200 animals
regain health and dignity through your love and caring.
Arrival City: Windhoek, Namibia.
Day of arrival: Any Thursday, transfer to the project on a Friday.
Includes: Transfer to and from Windhoek, accommodation and all
meals, orientation is given by the organisation.
Arrival City: Johannesburg or Nelspruit.
Day of arrival: First Monday of the month.
Includes: Transfer to and from Johannesburg, accommodation and
all meals, orientation is given by the organisation.
What to do next
1. How to find a programme
3. Itinerary and Departure
So you have chosen South Africa, the ideal place for volunteer
work. A place where you can help African children. Where you can
learn, work and travel Africa. What do you do now?
As soon as you have paid your programme deposit, you will receive
the full programme details. This is your itinerary, which will include
full contact details of the programme, airport pick-up details and
full details of your meals, accommodation, daily transfers etc.
First take a look at the brief descriptions on pages four, five and six.
Also, take a closer look at the price list.
Download the detailed project description from the one or two
projects you are most interested in. Here you will find a more detailed project description, including your involvement, the minimum requirements, available dates and more.
Choose the one project that is best for you and decide on a starting
date and the duration.
2. Enrolment
You will need to fill in the enrolment form and provide all the
necessary documents (CV/Resume, Police Clearance and all other
documents mentioned in the project introduction document). Only
then can your application be fully considered.
We will forward your documents to our partner, who will view your
application and supporting documents, and will approve your
application. Should they reject your application, they will not give
you reasons and the reasons may have been beyond their control.
But don’t let a rejection get you down. Simply apply for another
programme - and maybe you will be accepted.
Please remember that you must warrant that you have travel insurance and must provide details of your cover to Good Hope Studies
before your departure, in writing by email.
Please allow sufficient time for your enrolment process. Our volunteer partners are busy in the field all day which is why they can be
slow in replying at times.
For direct bookings only
Once approved you have 7 days in which to pay a nonrefundable
deposit, failing which your registration for the programme will be
cancelled.
Then you must pay your full programme fee before the closing
date of the programme. Should the programme fee not be paid in
full before the closing date, we are afraid your registration for the
programme will be cancelled and you will lose your deposit.
Please print out the ‘programme details’ and take them with you, as
you will need to keep the information handy.
Visa requirements
The student receives a Visitor’s Permit when entering the
Yes.
90 days or
shorter.
country with an endorsement. The Letter of Acceptance
from the host-company / organisation must be presented
upon entry.
Is the student from an
exempt country?
See table below.
The student receives a Letter of Acceptance from the hostNo.
For ALL nationalities
OR yes, but the maximum exemption
period for the students’ country is 30
days, and the course is longer than
30 days.
company / organisation and needs to apply for a Visitor’s
Permit with an endorsement “to do unpaid practical
training / volunteering” at the South African Embassy in
their home country.
The student receives a Letter of Acceptance from the
host-company / organisation and needs to apply for a
Longer than
Study Permit with an endorsement “to do unpaid practical
90 days.
training / volunteering” at the South African Embassy in
their home country.
Countries whose nationals are exempt from visas for the period stated
max. 90 days
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
max. 30 days
Cyprus, Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic, Turkey
max. 90 days
Japan, Taiwan (Republic of China)
Europe
Asia
South America
Africa
max. 30 days
South Korea
max. 90 days
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela
max. 30 days
Bolivia, Costa Rica, Peru
max. 90 days
Botswana
Study Permit
Visa extension
The requirements stated below can change from time to time and
are listed here for your information only. For the latest requirements
please visit www.home-affairs.gov.za or contact the nearest South
African Embassy.
Students may extend their visitor’s permit while they are in South
Africa. However the application can be rejected and no reason
needs to be given. Therefore it is recommended that the visa received upon entry is for the full period of stay.
Requirements for a Study Permit:
• A completed application form (BI-1738).
• A full medical certificate including a radiological report.
• A passport valid for no less than 30 days after expiry of intended
visit, and a copy of the first page of the passport.
• One passport photo.
• A full birth certificate.
• A police clearance certificate.
• Documents relating to marital status.
• A Letter of Acceptance.
• Medical cover (either South African cover or cover that is recognised in South Africa; information about SA cover can be supplied)
• Proof of payment of all tuition fees.
• Proof of financial means (i.e. bank statements or salary advice).
• Students under 21: Written permission by both parents and a
guardian in South Africa.
• Permit fee: € 52 / US$ 67.
• A refundable deposit (depending on the country of residence).
• All documents must be accompanied by a notarized English
translation.
Requirements:
• Application at least 30 days prior to expiry of existing permit.
• A completed application form (BI-1739)
• A passport valid for no less than 30 days after expiry of intended
visit.
• A valid permit.
• A permit fee.
• Proof of financial means (i.e. bank statements or salary advice).
• Applicants travelling by air must be in possession of a return or
onward ticket and must furnish proof of a return booking with the
relevant airline.
• A letter stating the purpose and duration of the stay.
Visa requirements
Vaccinations
No vaccinations are required except for travellers going to the
north-eastern areas of South Africa, where anti-malaria precautions
are recommended. Clients should consult their doctor for recommendations.
A Yellow fever certificate is compulsory for those persons who have
travelled from, or intend travelling through countries in the yellow
fever belt:
Important
• It is the client’s responsibility to arrive in South Africa
upon the correct visa.
• Clients CAN extend their stay. To do so they need to go to
the Department of Home Affairs in Cape Town to extend
their visa.
• Clients CANNOT change their visa, but only extend the
period.
Africa: Angola, Burundi, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central
African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gambia,
Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia,
Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone,
Somalia, Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zaire.
• The cost for the tourist visa and the study permit is
ZAR 425 (approximately € 37/US$ 52 as of June 2009).
South America: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guyana,
Guyana, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela.
• Visa requirements are as of June 2009. For the latest information visit www.home-affairs.gov.za.
• Minor clients (under 21 years) must have written consent
from their parents and a guardian in South Africa.
Price list
Animal Projects
Children & Youth Projects
Project name
May 2009 to April 2010
Price*
Additional weeks
16 weeks
32 weeks
Hope Journey – Children’s Recovery
Hospital
US$ 1.350 for 4 weeks
US$ 200
US$ 3.375
US$ 5.908
Heart for Orphans - Junior
US$ 1.600 for 8 weeks
US$ 200
US$ 2.880
US$ 5.440
Heart for Orphans - Senior
US$ 1.350 for 4 weeks
US$ 200
US$ 3.375
US$ 5.908
Youth at Risk
US$ 1.350 for 4 weeks
US$ 200
US$ 3.375
US$ 5.908
Enabling Disabled Children
US$ 1.350 for 4 weeks
US$ 200
US$ 3.375
US$ 5.908
Teach Kids on the Beach
US$ 1.800 for 4 weeks
US$ 450
US$ 6.480
US$ 12.240
Children of the Kruger
US$ 1.480 for 2 weeks
US$ 350
US$ 5.742
US$ 10.183
Streetwise Soccer
US$ 1.350 for 4 weeks
US$ 200
US$ 3.375
US$ 5.908
This Way Up
US$ 1.600 for 8 weeks
US$ 200
US$ 2.880
US$ 5.440
Animal Charity
US$ 1.180 for 2 weeks
US$ 200
US$ 3.582
US$ 6.103
Healing Through Horses
US$ 1.700 for 8 weeks
US$ 200
US$ 2.970
US$ 5.525
Save the Great White Shark
US$ 1.560 for 2 weeks
US$ 780
Maximum 3 weeks
Hands on Big 5
US$ 1.480 for 2 weeks
US$ 620
Maximum 12 weeks
Penguin Rescue
US$ 1.950 for 6 weeks
US$ 450
US$ 5.805
US$ 11.603
Chimp Fun
US$ 1.480 for 2 weeks
US$ 750
US$ 10.782
US$ 20.383
Noahs’ Ark in Africa
US$ 1.800 for 2 weeks
US$ 900
US$ 12.960
US$ 24.480
1 Month Game Ranger Course
US$2.950 for 4 weeks
For 4 weeks only
* A discount of US$ 140 can be given on Cape Town based projects if the volunteer programme is booked together with a language course.
May 2010 to April 2011
Children & Youth Projects
Project name
Animal Projects
Price*
Additional weeks
16 weeks
32 weeks
Hope Journey – Children’s Recovery
Hospital
US$ 1.485 for 4 weeks
US$ 220
US$ 3.713
US$ 6.498
Heart for Orphans - Junior
US$ 1.760 for 8 weeks
US$ 220
US$ 3.168
US$ 5.984
Heart for Orphans - Senior
US$ 1.485 for 4 weeks
US$ 1.337
US$ 1.262
Youth at Risk
US$ 1.485 for 4 weeks
US$ 3.713
US$ 6.498
US$ 220
Enabling Disabled Children
US$ 1.485 for 4 weeks
US$ 220
US$ 3.713
US$ 6.498
Teach Kids on the Beach
US$ 1.980 for 4 weeks
US$ 490
US$ 7.074
US$ 13.345
Children of the Kruger
US$ 1.628 for 2 weeks
US$ 385
US$ 6.316
US$ 11.201
Street-wise Soccer
US$ 1.485 for 4 weeks
US$ 220
US$ 3.168
US$ 5.984
This Way Up
US$ 1.760 for 8 weeks
US$ 220
US$ 3.713
US$ 6.498
Animal Charity
US$ 1.360 for 2 weeks
US$ 220
US$ 3.996
US$ 6.766
Healing Through Horses
US$ 1.870 for 8 weeks
US$ 220
US$ 3.267
US$ 6.078
Save the Great White Shark
US$ 1.716 for 2 weeks
US$ 858
Maximum 3 weeks
Hands on Big 5
US$ 1.720 for 2 weeks
US$ 730
Maximum 12 weeks
Penguin Rescue
US$ 2.145 for 6 weeks
US$ 495
US$ 6.386
US$ 12.763
Chimp Fun
US$ 1.628 for 2 weeks
US$ 825
US$ 11.860
US$ 22.421
Noahs’ Ark in Africa
US$ 1.980 for 2 weeks
US$ 990
US$ 14.256
US$ 26.928
1 Month Game Ranger Course
US$ 2.950 for 4 weeks
For 4 weeks only
* A discount of USUS$ 140 can be given on Cape Town based projects if the volunteer programme is booked together with a language
course.
General Conditions
1. By submitting the application form
(electronically or otherwise) you are entering
into a contractual agreement with Good
Hope Studies and you agree to be bound
by the following terms and conditions as
described below, as well as bound by any
specific conditions in the Programmes ‘Details’.
Furthermore you agree to be bound by the
Volunteer Code of Conduct.
2. The information supplied in your Application
form is deemed to be both true and correct,
and likewise with any further documentation
required as part of your application. Should any
of this be false or untrue Good Hope Studies
reserves the right to cancel your application
at any time, in which case no refund will be
applicable.
3. All information material is believed to
be correct and any errors or omissions are
deemed to be inadvertent and beyond our
responsibility.
4. Good Hope Studies, and its partners and
suppliers, retains the right to refuse any
application it deems unacceptable for any
reason, without giving reasons.
5. All arrangements concerning the services
provided by Good Hope Studies and it’s
Suppliers are provided with the understanding
that neither Good Hope Studies nor any
affiliated company, agent or employee will
be held responsible in case of injury, loss,
damage, expenses, claim, accident, deviation,
delay or cancellation brought about by any
circumstances whatsoever, nor by reasons
beyond the control of Good Hope Studies.
Enrolment form
Personal details
Family name
Date of birth
First names
Day
Country of birth
Month
Male
Year
Country of residence
Citizen of
Passport no.:
Passport expiry date:
Address in home country
Telephone
Fax
Email
Emergency contact person
Family name
First name
Relationship
Address
6. Good Hope Studies retains the right to
change prices caused by currency fluctuations
or other reasons until you have paid 100% of
the programme fee.
7. Unless agreed differently in writing, you must
pay the Programme Fee for full programme
booked (the order number / invoice) as follows,
or risk cancellation:
• A nonrefundable deposit of € 70 / US$ 100 on
acceptance of your application to the particular
programme booked, but by no later than 7
days thereafter;
• The balance and full amount at least 2 to 4
weeks before the ‘Starting Date’ of your booked
Programme;
• If you book a Programme less than 2 to
4 weeks before the ‘Starting Date’ the full
programme fee must be paid immediately;
8. Cancellations must be in writing. If
you cancel you must email the notice of
cancellation to [email protected]. In the event
Good Hope Studies or their Suppliers cancel a
programme, you will receive a full refund. In the
event that you cancel your booking(s), a refund
will be paid as follows:
• 15+ days before departure: full refund less
deposit.
• 14 days or less before departure: No refund,
unless accompanied by a doctor’s letter stating
clear medical reason why you can not take the
trip, in this case a 50% refund will be given.
(Note: Deposit amount may vary according to
programme booked. Please see booking form
for details)
9. If it is necessary for you to postpone any
programme, new departure dates must be
reconfirmed within 6 months. Failure to do
so will result in the booking being cancelled
and any monies forfeited. Programme prices
may be subject to change in the event of a trip
having been postponed.
10. In the event you are refused a visa by the
Authorities, the cancellation conditions above
will apply.
11. If you do not comply with the rules,
values or directives of a Good Hope Studies
programme or excursion, Good Hope Studies
and its affiliates or partner organizations may
release you from the programme with no
refund.
Telephone
Email
Education / Profession
Educational institution
Year completed
Major subjects
Current employment
Company
Position
Brief job description
Other skills
Fax
Female
part 1
12. If you make any alterations to (including
arrival or departure dates) your programme,
a US$50 administration fee will be charged.
That same fee will be charged per project
if you wish to switch from one particular
project to another, unless it is within 10 weeks
of departure, when it will be considered a
cancellation. See cancellation policy above.
13. You do hereby agree that any images taken
of yourself while on the program may be used
by Good Hope Studies without compensation.
14. In the event you wish to complain
about any service provided by Good Hope
Studies, its suppliers or affiliates, you must
first immediately inform the supplier of the
problem in order to give the supplier the
chance to rectify the problem. In the event
that you cannot obtain satisfaction from the
supplier you should put the complaint in
writing to the supplier and at the same time
inform Good Hope Studies immediately by
email, by fax, or by telephone. Good Hope
Studies will do its best to rectify the problem.
No complaint will be considered if the above
procedure is not followed.
Enrolment form
part 2
Volunteer programme
Programme title
Start date (1st Monday of the month)
Proposed departure date
Total number of weeks on programme
Relevant Experience and Skills
Please write a paragraph about WHY you want to volunteer, i.e. your motivation
15. In the event you decide to discontinue
your programme before it is due to end for any
reason, there will be no refund.
16. You are responsible for considering your
health prior to the programme and warrants
that you are fit and able to participate.
17. International and local flights (unless
otherwise stated), Insurance, and Visa costs
are not included in the cost of the Good Hope
Studies programme. Good Hope Studies
cannot be held responsible for any action,
negligence or event relating to the purchase or
operation of flight tickets or flights, insurance
or the visa application and process. Further,
Good Hope Studies will not be responsible for
any costs or refunds due to changes or delays
in flights.
18. You must warrant that you have travel
insurance and must provide details of your
cover to Good Hope Studies before your
departure, in writing by email. Good Hope
Studies takes no responsibility for any loss ,
damage, expense or hazard encountered as a
result of the participant travelling uninsured or
underinsured.
19. Good Hope Studies cannot accept any
responsibility or liability for changes or
programme cancellations in the event of war or
threat of war, terrorism or threat of terrorism,
fire, sickness, bad weather, acts of government
or local authority, acts of god, or other event
or circumstance which amounts to a “force
majeure”.
20. The prices of Good Hope Studies
programmes can change at any time, and are
subject to each Supplier’s home currency US
Dollar fluctuations. Unless the program chosen
is paid for in full should there be any increase in
price the Applicant is liable for this increase.
21. Place of jurisdiction in any dispute: the
courts at Cape Town.
Specific information required (go to next block if you DO a language course before you volunteer)
Arrival date
Arrival time
Flight number
If not arriving on start date, do you need accommodation for any extra night (at your own cost and payable on
arrival)?
Dates (nights) needed for extra accommodation
Health & Fitness
Do you regularly take any prescription drugs?
Do you suffer from allergies, asthma, epilepsy and/or diabetes?
If so, how do you manage your condition?
In the last 3 years have you suffered any psychiatric / psychological illnesses?
In the last 3 years have you undergone any major surgery?
Agency:
If yes to either of the above, please provide details:
Please describe your fitness level
Special Dietary Needs
I declare that the information supplied by me is to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I understand and agree to be bound by the General Conditions as
stated herein. I agree to abide by the payment time table. I have read and agree to abide by the conditions pertaining to refunds.
Signature of applicant
Date
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Save the Great White Sharks
We passionately believe that international cultural exchange helps to build bridges of
understanding and peace between nations, and establish life-long friendships all across the world.
Our overriding aim in any program we run is that our applicants should not be tourists, but
cultural participants in their host country, building bridges of cultural understanding, friendship
and tolerance will be built between the different cultures.
We are situated on the southern tip of Africa - an exhilarating and complex country. With its
post-apartheid identity still in the process of definition, there is undoubtedly an abundance of
energy and a sense of progress about the place. Travellers are returning to a remarkable land
that has been off the trail for way too long…
Here, two great oceans meet, warm weather lasts most of the year, and big game roams just
beyond the city lights. This is where humanity began: our ancestors' traces are still evident
in fossilised footprints 80 000 years old, and in the world's oldest rock paintings. Today,
South Africa is the powerhouse of Africa, the most advanced, broad-based economy on the
continent, with infrastructure to match any first-world country. With all this technological
advancement comes a very real, very urgent need for conservation to become a priority, to
keep our natural resources as wild and unspoilt as they are now.
There's more to South Africa than lions. Johannesburg is a sprawling city of skyscrapers. The
lights work, the water flows and is drunk straight from the taps, there are multi-lane
highways and - unfortunately - traffic jams. You can book into a Hilton or a Hyatt or a Holiday
Inn and eat at cosmopolitan restaurants serving anything from sushi to burgers to crocodile
steaks. Also, you will encounter rich and poor living side by side. Years of inequality has
deeply entrenched both poverty and a poverty mentality, and a host of other social problems
resulting from a lack of education. Huge portions of the population live way below the breadline, in shacks around the cities, 35% of the population suffering with HIV, streetkids
surviving by petty crime, and widespread unemployment. Skills and positive energy are
desperately needed to right the wrongs of the past.
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Your enthusiasm, fresh ideas, skills and your desire to make a change will be welcomed. And
prepare to have your own world view stretched and challenged while you are on African soil.
As with all travelling, volunteering is a two way experience – as you give you will receive…
Apart from doing your bit to make a difference, there are other reasons for visiting South
Africa too: golden beaches, some of the world's best surf, spectacular scenery ranging from
mountains to deserts, eco-systems found nowhere else in the world, an opportunity to
experience African culture first-hand - and one of the least expensive holiday destinations
you'll find. We just know you will enjoy your time in our beautiful country.
A representative of our volunteer partner is available to assist you during your stay and our
partner’s Head Office is simply a telephone call away or an email away.
The Good Hope Studies TEAM.
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Get away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life, let down your hair, kick off your shoes and come to Gansbaai. Get
back to basics with warm friendly people to welcome and pamper you. So what makes Gansbaai cool? Simply it's
natural, rugged and unspoilt beauty.
Gansbaai is a small town about 170km outside of Cape Town in the vicinity of Hermanus where one can watch
whales in the months between August and December.
The name Gansbaai originates from the numerous wild geese that live here. Fisherman established the region in
the year 1881. Until a few years ago, Gansbaai was known as a sleepy little fishing village. Nowadays, this area
that only had a few pubs and a small harbour as main attractions, is flourishing. The population has increased
drastically. It now has a small primary school, churches of various denominations and shops to provide for every
need. Fish shops are stocked with fresh catches daily. Gansbaai is a popular holiday resort for boating and fishing
enthusiasts and whale watchers. Dyer Island near Gansbaai is a breeding colony for jackass penguins while seals
breed on nearby Geyser Island. A warder, stationed on Dyer Island, protects the birds breeding there. A number
of these are endemic species, such as the Oyster Catcher and the Swift Tern.
There is a narrow channel in the sea between Geyser Rock and Dyer Island which is home to up to
60 000 Cape Fur Seals. The sea around these islands have become the feeding ground of the endangered great
white shark and one of the main attractions of Gansbaai is the shark cage diving off the coast of Dyer Island.
Great White sharks roam through the waters off the coast throughout the year. The best time of year to see
sharks is between mid January and the end of September. Since the area around Dyer Island has been declared a
nature reserve, boats may only enter this area with a permit given by the Department of Nature Conservation.
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Roaming the world’s oceans, the Great White Shark is undoubtedly the greatest predatory force of the
seas. Cloaked in myth, misunderstanding and fear, this awesome animal remains a mystery to man.
On this project you'll learn a lot about the Great White and then you'll put that knowledge to use by
assisting in conservation and research into this awesome animal.
Sharks are intelligent and vulnerable, deserving of sympathy and respect. Education helps people to lose
the Jaws phenomenon and gain the realisation that sharks are a complex and precious species, living in
the water – just doing their best to survive.
This project is dedicated to the exploration and conservation of the Great White Shark & its environment.
The project works with students, eco-tourists, scientists, conservation organizations & marine resource
users to gather data on Great White Sharks, correct negative misconception and stop the needless
slaughter of over 100 million sharks annually.
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Program Highlights :
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Get up close to one of the oceans most magnificent creatures
Understand great white sharks in their natural setting
The other creatures you will come across out on the open sea
Upon completion, a DVD compilation of the best days (of your choice) on sea.
Your Role :
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You'll receive training in White Shark biology, research, behaviour, conservation, changing attitudes, shark
attacks, basic seamanship(includes anchoring positions, wind directions, classes in underwater filming, and
shark eco-tourism.
Weather permitting you will go to sea frequently. At sea, you'll get involved as much as possible with all
aspects of sea work. This will be focused on working with the sharks from above and below the water. You’ll
be involved in tasks such as preparing baits, packing the boat, washing equipment used in the boat,
working with eco-tourists & recording data on the sharks. Much emphasis will be placed on observing
behaviour and the interactions of sharks around the boat. You will be taught how to get in and out of the
cage and how to remain secure and safe in the cage. Participants in the cages will record observations of
the White Sharks. This will include sex, size, markings and behaviour.
A visit to the community recycle program run by the project for local school children on Tuesdays.
Program Overview :
LOCATION :
Closest Town :
Gansbaai
Country :
South Africa
Details :
Town (some shops, a bank
and internet cafe available)
QUALIFICATIONS :
Minimum Age :
18
Acceptance subject to Application being accepted :
Yes
Acceptance subject to CV / Resume being accepted :
No
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Acceptance subject to Police Clearance :
No
Acceptance subject to Other :
Yes, Consent required from Parents for younger volunteers and
indemnity to be signed
Special Skills Required :
Sea legs! Gansbaai is renowned for its sharks and not it's night-life! Gansbaai is a
very small rural town, while you will find all essentials there, Internet Café's, Post
Office, a few pubs, it does not offer much entertainment wise, so be prepared to
spend evenings quietly.
Language Requirements :
English
PROGRAM DURATION:
Minimum Duration :
2 Week(s)
Maximum Duration :
4 Week(s)
Visa required :
No
Any Closure Dates (public or
school holidays) :
Closed in December and January
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Arrival Details :
Volunteers must arrive on Sunday before 1st Monday of month, will be collected
from airport by a representative of the volunteer organisation holding a sign with
the volunteer’s name on it. The volunteer will spend 1 night at the Volunteer
House. Supper will be provided on this night. The next day the volunteer will be
collected by the Shark Project and taken to Gansbaai.
Accommodation :
You will be sharing a house with other volunteers - the house is fully equipped
with cooking facilities, inside braai area and all utilities. The house is dedicated to
volunteers, and has 4 bedrooms with 2 beds in each. Laundry
• We have arranged with the Local Laundry to pick up your laundry at a
pre-arranged time, wash and iron it for R9 per kg. If you want to make
use of this, speak to Liz at the Lodge. This is only your personal laundry,
we will wash bedding etc.
Internet
• We have internet access at the Lodge – you can ask Liz what computer
you are allowed to use. Be considerate with your time on the PC, as it is
there for the use of all volunteers and crew.
Neatness In the House
• You will be responsible for keeping your room clean, and as a combined
effort the rest of the house. A cleaning lady will come in twice a week to
do a thorough clean-up, but we do request that you do your part in
making the atmosphere as neat as possible.
Meals :
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Breakfast
Packed lunch on sea days, tea and scones on sea days.
Dinner not included
Local Transport :
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You can walk around the town it is sooooo small!
What Is Included :
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Transfer to Gansbaai
Welcome and induction by WSP team leader
Daily lectures on:o Basic seamanship (includes boat handling, anchoring positions,
wind directions, currents,)
o Cage diving procedures (procedures in the cage with and without
regulator)
o Basic shark biology
o Shark behaviour
o Research & conservation
o Shark attacks
o Boat and cage inspection
o Participation in data recording and weekly collation
o On bad weather days, local excursions could include Cape
Aghulhas, Hermanus, Betty’s Bay, and the Birkenhead
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What Is Excluded :
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Weather permitting, you will go kelp snorkelling near Dyer Island
You edit your own video-diary
On certain days, the boat is chartered exclusively for you. You
receive
Two volunteer T-shirts
Our White Shark Projects cap
Your welcoming pack
Dinner
Laundry
Extra activities
HEALTH & SAFETY FAQ'S
Is the work at the project
physically dangerous? :
Yes
Details :
You will be working on a boat out in the open ocean Please supply a parental
consent letter if under 21 years
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