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International House Johannesburg - Language Lab

5 Winchester Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2193, South Africa
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S$ 737

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S$ 1,328

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S$ 2,184

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S$ 1,991
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School description

English is spoken by over 500 million people worldwide and dominates business throughout the world. IH Johannesburg – Language Lab offers a variety of English language courses, tests, and qualifications to suit everyone.

The International House World Organisation (IHWO) is one of the largest and oldest groups of language schools in the world. Founded in 1953, it is a global network of over 150 language schools in 50 countries, spanning every continent. International House Johannesburg – Language Lab embodies the values of the IHWO by being dedicated to quality teaching, facilities and student care.

Located in Johannesburg, IH Johannesburg offers students the opportunity to learn English in an exciting environment that embraces multiculturalism and the vibrancy of city life. Our facilities cater to the learning needs of every student, with a computer lab, full internet access, access to electronic learning materials and internationally recognized course materials. All of our teachers hold the Cambridge CELTA teaching qualification and many have taught at language schools throughout the world. Our teachers’ passion and enthusiasm ensure that our English courses are both exciting and rewarding.

Year opened
1994
Number of classrooms
14

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at International House Johannesburg - Language Lab varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

IH Joburg teaches students from all over the world, including:

Angola
40%
Congo
20%
Mozambique
10%
Gabon
5%
Turkey
5%
Chad
2%
Democratic Republic of the Congo
2%
Benin
1%
Brazil
1%
Cameroon
1%
Central African Republic
1%
China
1%
Côte d'Ivoire
1%
Egypt
1%
Equatorial Guinea
1%
France
1%
Malawi
1%
Mali
1%
Mauritius
1%
Palestine
1%
Saudi Arabia
1%
Senegal
1%
Somalia
1%

School holidays

IH Joburg does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
16 Jun 2026, 20 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026, 09 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2026, 24 Sep 2026, 14 Dec 2026 - 01 Jan 2027

School location

Located in Johannesburg, IH Johannesburg offers students the opportunity to learn English in an exciting environment that embraces multiculturalism and the vibrancy of city life.

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reviews

Reviews

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"Very good and friendly staff."

Joana Brenner, student from Switzerland

The teachers were amazing, I learned so much from them and they all had a lot of patiences. I enjoyed having different teachers, because there was a lot of variety in their ways to teach. The location is fine, was a semi-long drive from Roodeport to Braamfontein. Every last Friday they had a social programm, which was also fun and a very interessting idea.
There is nothing I didn't like about the course.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
51 weeks
Date of study
30 Jan 2017 - 26 Jan 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was a great opportunity for me to learn the rules on how to speak and write correctly in English in a very short time."

Felisberto Dinis Navalha, student from Mozambique

The school was well-located and had very good facilities. The number of students in my class was good enough to allow us to speak and also for the teacher to pay attention to everyone during lessons. The teachers I met were very kind, involved, and well-prepared, which was important for my studying. The school promoted good extra activities that allowed me to practice more of my speaking and listening, and also gave me an opportunity to exchange experiences and views with my colleagues. What really impressed me were the computer room and programs available for self-access and study, which were very useful for all students to independently study the level.

The homestay was also a good place to stay. I was with a very kind and social family with talkative people, which also helped me lot in my speaking practices.

I did not like the cafeteria and the food served. For instance, during my stay I did not see them selling fruits or juice, which was important for our diet.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
14 Sep 2015 - 9 Oct 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was a good experience for me"

Marie Louise Diouf, student from Senegal

My stay in Johannesburg was great. Teachers were great, comprehensive and professional. Classrooms and others facilities were good.

My host family was super and all the members in the family were very nice, respectful and gave me support.

The only thing I didn't like was the hour when I left home. I arrived every day at 6:05 am at school, two hours before the class, and in the afternoon I walked to my host family’s office and waited for them there. I did this for my security; I didn’t have a choice because their house was far from the school.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
3 Aug 2015 - 28 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

IH Joburg offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay

S$ 306
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Johannesburg
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 30 - 60 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 306
At International House Johannesburg we offer our students accommodation with host families. Each family has been carefully selected. All host families are English speaking. They strive to spend quality time with the student and make them feel welcome and part of the family. The host family has to comply with certain standards and regulations set by International House Johannesburg. Students are also issued with rules they need to follow when staying with a family.

Each host family offers:
• Their own room with a bed, desk and chair, cupboards and heater (in winter)
• Breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday,
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekends and public holidays,
• Washing and ironing done once a week
• Transport to and from School

Two-way airport transfer included.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Johannesburg based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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5 Winchester Road
Johannesburg
Gauteng 2193
South Africa

School location

Located in Johannesburg, IH Johannesburg offers students the opportunity to learn English in an exciting environment that embraces multiculturalism and the vibrancy of city life.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from International House Johannesburg - Language Lab staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"Do you have a placement test that we can ask the student to fill out to accurately determine his level?"

Paulina Valdez, student from Argentina
Sarah Scerri, English Language Academy school representative

If the student is here for 52 weeks he can progress to the higher level and
start doing the IELTS prep course once he reaches that level.

It is also important to note that the candidate has stipulated that they do
not need a visa but they will need one for a year of study.

We also recommend that the student take medical insurance if they do not
have an international one at US$ 2000.00.

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"Do you have a pre-departure test of your own that you normally ask students to complete?"

Frida Test, student from USA

Our school has placement test in place that will evaluate the candidates proficiency and place them in the correct level accordingly which will be done on the morning of their first day.

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"Do you offer airport pickup and drop off services?"

Sarka Binova, student from Czech Republic
Stéphanie Houset, Sud-Ouest French Institute 64 school representative

Yes

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"Do you offer private lessons?"

pietro mozzone, student from Italy

yes

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"Hello, I am a former student of the language lab and I have lost my certificates and my Eiels. How can I get new ones? Or just the last certificate?"

Nancy OKONGO, student from Gabon
Maloba Mbuya, International House Johannesburg - Language Lab school representative (Marketing Manager)

The validity of your IELTS results is two years. However, your IELTS results are valid for Skilled Migration applications for a period of three years! - ielts.org
Contact the British Council or IDP centre where you took the test immediately for your TRF. They can help for up to two years after the test date. This can not be done after 2 years. - ielts.org
For your IH Certificate, email us at [email protected].

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"Hi, please give me the address of your school in Johannesburg and the name of the person I will meet for proper discussion because I will love to prepare for IELTS and get visa as well and will love to study at least 1month."

John Onunkwo, student from South Africa
Maloba Mbuya, International House Johannesburg - Language Lab school representative (Marketing Manager)

Our current address is 5 Winchester Road, Parktown, Johannesburg. This info is on our website www.ihjoburg.co.za.

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"Hi, please this international House Johannesburg located at 54 DE. Kort street Braamfontein,is the same with international House at 2 Loch Ave, Parktown Johannesburg 2193?I am planning to take IELTS test so need to decide on which to go.Further I also need information concerning IELTS test, cost and preparation.thanks"

John Onunkwo, student from South Africa
Maloba Mbuya, International House Johannesburg - Language Lab school representative (Marketing Manager)

Our current address is 5 Winchester Road, Parktown, Johannesburg. This info is on our website www.ihjoburg.co.za. IELTS info is available at www.ihjoburg.co.za/ielts/ or ielts.org.

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"How many days a week? And a time"

Mohamad Osman, student from South Africa
Maloba Mbuya, International House Johannesburg - Language Lab school representative (Marketing Manager)

Our full-time intensive English course runs from Monday to Friday from 8:15 - 15:45.

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"Could it be arranged if your school can provide a English-Chinese-speaking teacher to the student?"

Daniel Payne, student from
Vivi van Ketel,

We don’t have an English-Chinese speaking teacher but we do have a totally bilingual ex-student who often assists us with our Chinese students. He would always be available to assist if needed. The private lessons are available 4 times a week at either 1.30 - 3.00p.m or 5.00 - 6.30p.m. The school is closed from Saturday 1.00p.m - Monday 8.00am.

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"Do you run the TOEFL exam? Do you accept students with a business visa?"

Maloba Mbuya, International Study Institute school representative

The school does not run the TOEFL exam and has no knowledge of its structure and marking criteria. We can work on pronunciation in general with the candidate. As long as the VISA is valid we have no problem accepting the candidate on a business VISA.

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