Located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, The Bay Language Institute is a
training institute offering business and general English to the
international and local markets in the form of individual, small group
and in-company courses. We focus on business English skills such as
presenting, and the language required for clear and unambiguous
communication.
Our trainers and coaches are qualified, experienced teachers with
business experience or experience in working with business people. This
combination of experience and skill enables us to offer flexible,
tailor-made courses and standard courses based on weekly units.
A wide range of water sports, from scuba diving to kite surfing, as well
as professional coaching in activities ranging from golf to paragliding,
is available through the institute. Letting us organise this for you
will leave you with the time and opportunity to maximise your language
learning and enjoy the activities on offer.
For those wanting to enjoy South Africa's natural beauty we arrange
short tours combining sight-seeing with English training and practice,
as well as Language Safaris. As is the case with all our products, we
offer the flexibility of a personal, tailor-made tour - simply tell us
what you would like to see and do and we'll design your trip around
that. Or, just tell us how much time you have, where your interests lie,
and leave the rest to us. Transfers from the airport to your
accommodation, from the city to the airport and a city orientation tour
are included, free of charge, in your package.
Courses
In addition to
our standard courses, we offer the flexibility of courses
developed to suit individual and company requirements and needs.
The emphasis is on creating an atmosphere in which the student
feels comfortable and confident, and we encourage maximum
participation by students. All courses can be combined with
add-ons as detailed on this site. Standard courses on offer
include the following, offered as weekly units: One-on-one
business communication skills business communication skills
general English skills general English skills
5 days 5 days
5 days 5 days
Special Offers!!!! 8 or 12 week intensive preparation for
IELTS!! All inclusive offer! Contact us
TODAY for more information! ENGLISH and DIVING -
Get your PADI open-water diving
qualification and improve your English in
South Africa!!! Explore Port Elizabeth's
spectacular and colourful reefs! The city is situated on the
stunning Mandela Bay, midway between Cape Town and Durban. It
offers excellent diving in a variety of conditions, and on a
wide range of dive sites. It is quiet and safe, and offers
access to beautiful beaches, unspoilt nature and some of
Africa's best (and malaria-free) wildlife-viewing. The bay teems
with marine life, from the Southern Right whale (seasonal), to
the Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin; this, coupled with the
varied conditions and budget-friendly pricing, make it the ideal
place to obtain your diving qualifications. Together with our partners, Pro Dive, BLI
offers excellent value Diving and English packages designed to
make your diving trip and language holiday that much more
effective and fun - while exploring a little bit of South Africa
- both under water and above it! As the only 5 Star PADI Dive
Centre in the Eastern Cape, Pro Dive (www.prodive.co.za)
offers the widest range of products and services in Port
Elizabeth. Pro Dive offers beginner to instructor courses and
over the years has become one of South Africa's most popular
diver training facilities. Numerous awards for safety and
professionalism are proof of their high standards. Packages: Diving and English
Open water (PADI open water diving): An English and Diving package which includes
20 hours per week of English instruction at BLI (mornings),
English training material, shuttle service: PE Airport to and
from your accommodation in PE, PADI course (theory
- 5 modules, pool training - 5 modules,
sea dives - 4 dives, materials - training materials are
provided, equipment - full gear rental is included).
Two weeks: Cost excluding accommodation:
- 700
per
person; Cost including accommodation at a good quality B&B: - 1300 per
person Three weeks: Cost excluding accommodation: - 850 per
person; Cost including accommodation at a good quality B&B: - 1700 per
person Prices subject to minimum booking of three
people. Additional dives at ZAR 370
per dive (incl. rental equipment) Diving and English
Advanced (PADI Advanced Course): A two week English and Diving package which
includes 40 hours of English instruction at BLI (mornings),
English training material, shuttle service - PE Airport to and
from your accommodation in PE, advanced course (self study, 5
dives, 4 boat drives (deep dive, wreck dive, drift or night
dive, naturalist dive, 1 shore dive: navigation dive (compass
and natural navigation), prerequisites - proof of introductory
level scuba diving certification, materials - materials can be
purchased at an additional cost of Rand 30. Cost excluding accommodation:
Rand 700 perperson; Cost including accommodation at a good quality B&B: Rand 1250 per
person Prices subject to minimum booking of three
people. Diving and English
Combination (Combination of open water and advanced): An English and Diving package which includes
20 hours per week of English instruction at BLI (mornings),
English training material, shuttle service - PE Airport to and
from your accommodation in PE, PADI Open Water and Advanced
courses. Two weeks: Cost excluding accommodation:
Rand 850
per person; Cost including accommodation at a good quality
B&B: Rand 1450 per
person Three weeks: Cost excluding accommodation: Rand 1025 per
person; Cost including accommodation at a good quality B&B: Rand 1850 per
person Prices subject to minimum booking of three
people. Master Scuba Diver
Experience and English (6 to 8 weeks) The experience programme is the ultimate
introduction to the scuba diving industry. Not only will you
obtain the PADI Open Water, Advanced and Rescue certifications,
but you will also complete the PADI Emergency First Response and
5 Specialty Courses. This will provide you with a foundation
and exposure to various aspects of diving. In addition you will
log 40 dives providing you with valuable underwater experience.
And, youRand
ll be working on your English ALL the time. Package includes: 15 hours of English instruction per week for
six weeks, English learning material, Shuttle service: PE
Airport to and from your accommodation in PE Courses: PADI Open Water, PADI Advanced, PADI
Emergency First Response, PADI Rescue, 5 Specialty Courses
Training materials & registration fees,
executive log file & pages, 40 dives, hire of cylinder &
airfills, rental of BC & regulator and dive computer. Master Scuba Diver Certification: This
registration cost is to be paid by the student directly to PADI,
and is not included in the course fees. Equipment: Candidates have to supply their own
soft gear for the programme as follows: 5mm Wetsuit & Chicken
Vest, Weight belt, Mask, Snorkel, Booties, Fins & Surface Marker
Buoy. Cost excluding accommodation:
Rand 2500 per
person; Cost including accommodation at a good quality B&B: Rand 4800 per
person; Cost
including accommodation arranged by Pro Dive: Rand 2900 per person
Prices may vary depending on course
duration, and booking is subject to availability. ENGLISH and GOLF-South
Africa is a prime golfing destination with excellent golf
courses. Whether you're a beginner or just want to work on your
game, and combine this with improving your English, we have the
answer for you. Together with our partners, the Golf Shop at
Humewood Golf Club, (www.humewoodgolf.co.za)
Port Elizabeth, Bay Language Institute offers some excellent
value Golf and English packages designed to make your golf trip
and language holiday that much more effective and fun. Packages: One week English (20 x
50 minute lessons) and Golf: Includes 20 x 50
minute English lessons, four hours of
golf lessons, 2 x 9-hole golf lessons, 1 x 18-hole game and a
city tour and excursions to Bayworld and Addo Elephant National
Park. Cost, excluding accommodation:
Rand
425 per
person; Cost, including good quality B&B accommodation and breakfast (7
nights): Rand
700 per person Two weeks English (40
x 50 minute lessons) and Golf: Includes 40 x 50 minute English lessons, six
hours of golf lessons, 3 x 9-hole golf lessons, 2 x 18-hole
games anda city tour and excursions to Bayworld and Addo
Elephant National Park Cost, excluding accommodation:
Rand
775 per
person; Cost, including good quality B&B accommodation and breakfast (7
nights): Rand
1400 per person Three weeks English
(60 x 50 minute lessons) and Golf: Includes 60 x 50 minute English lessons, seven
hours of golf lessons, 3 x 9-hole golf lessons, 2 x 18-hole
games, a city tour and excursions to Bayworld and Addo Elephant
National Park and one game of Putt-Putt (mini golf). Cost, excluding accommodation:
Rand
1050 per
person; Cost, including good quality B&B accommodation
and breakfast (7 nights): Rand
1900 per person All packages subject to a minimum
booking of two (2) persons German
Rand
Platzreife
Rand
(conducted in English): Includes 10 x half-hour lessons, 1 x 9-hole
golf lesson, 100 x 50 minute English lessons (may be reduced if
you like), a city tour and excursions to Bayworld, Kragga Kamma
and Addo Elephant National Park and one game of Putt-Putt (mini
golf). Cost, excluding accommodation:
Rand
1050 per
person; Cost, including good quality B&B accommodation and breakfast (35
nights): Rand
2500 per person All packages subject to a minimum
booking of two (2) persons All packages include:
Language training material
Excursions listed (and lunch during Addo
excursions)
Transfers: PE Airport to and from PE
accommodation
All lessons and playing lessons include a
rental set of clubs, balls, tees etc.
Individual lessons and additional coaching
available.
SURFING and ENGLISH
-
Discover
the magic of surfing in Port Elizabeth; enjoy our excellent
waves and beautiful beaches! The city is situated on the
stunning Mandela Bay, midway between Cape Town and Durban. It
offers excellent surfing in a variety of conditions, and easy
access to world-famous Jeffrey's Bay and other surf spots along
South Africa's coast. Together with our partners, Surf Centre (www.surf.co.za),
BLI offers excellent value Surfing and English packages designed
to make your surfing trip and language holiday that much more
effective and fun - while exploring a little bit of South Africa
Rand
both in the waves and on land! Owner and principal surf
instructor at Surf Centre, Dave Lipschitz, has been involved in
surfing since the sixties. He has coached the South African
national surfing team, holds various national and provincial
positions and designs and makes Local Motion surfboards. The
shops sell a wide range of surf wear and accessories. Extra lessons available at approximately
Rand
15
per hour. Please note: surfing in
English is NOT the same as windsurfing / sailboarding!!! Packages: Surfing and
English A: Two weeks Surfing and English in Port
Elizabeth, with two nights in Jeffrey's Bay putting your skills
into practice!Includes 40 hours of English tuition at BLI, eight
60 to 90 minute surfing lessons, hire of surfboard, hire of
wetsuit, transfers - PE airport to and from PE accommodation,
transfers - PE to and from Jeffrey's Bay accommodation,
excursion to Addo National Elephant Park, excursion to Kragga
Kamma Game Park and two nights accommodation, with breakfast, in
Jeffrey's Bay. Cost excluding accommodation: Rand
675; Cost including accommodation at a quality bed and breakfast in
Port Elizabeth: Rand
1250 Surfing and
English B: Three weeks Surfing and English in Port
Elizabeth, with two nights in Jeffrey's Bay putting your skills
into
practice! Includes 60 hours of English tuition at BLI, twelve 60 to 90
minute surfing lessons, hire of surfboard, hire of wetsuit,
transfers - PE airport to and from PE accommodation, transfers
- PE to and from Jeffrey's Bay accommodation, excursion to Addo
National Elephant Park. excursion to Kragga Kamma Game Park,
excursion to Bayworld, two nights accommodation, with breakfast,
in Jeffrey's Bay. Cost excluding accommodation:
Rand
900; Cost including accommodation at a quality bed and breakfast in
Port Elizabeth: Rand
1750 Surfing and English
C: Four weeks Surfing and English in Port
Elizabeth, with three nights in Jeffrey's Bay putting your
skills into
practice! Includes 80 hours of English tuition at BLI, sixteen 60 to 90
minute surfing lessons, hire of surfboard, hire of wetsuit,
transfers - PE airport to and from PE accommodation, transfers:
PE to and from Jeffrey's Bay accommodation, excursion to Addo
National Elephant Park, excursion to Kragga Kamma Game Park,
excursion to Bayworld, three nights accommodation, with
breakfast, in Jeffrey's Bay. Cost excluding accommodation:
Rand
1200; Cost including accommodation at a quality bed and breakfast in
Port Elizabeth: Rand
2300 All packages subject to a minimum booking
of two (2) persons Application Form Download our application form - click here
Shaun Fitzhenry/Melanie Schwarz
Telephone number: +27 (0)41 585 3330 Mobile: +27 (0)76 191 3981 Fax: +27 (0)86 500 8242
Physical address: 43 Bird Street, Central, Port Elizabeth 6001, South
Africa Postal address: PO Box 32171, Summerstrand, 6019, Port Elizabeth,
South Africa http: //www.baylanguage.com/
CONTACT
Shaun Fitzhenry/Melanie
Schwarz
Telephone number: +27 (0)41 585 3330 Mobile: +27 (0)76 191 3981 Fax: +27 (0)86 500 8242
Physical address: 43 Bird Street, Central, Port Elizabeth 6001,
South Africa
Postal address: PO
Box 32171, Summerstrand, 6019, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
