ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
(EFL) PROGRAMMES FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
2004
INTENSIVE EFL
 for students who focus mainly on
developing their English language
proficiency
 24 hours of instruction per week
 students are tested and placed in one of
6 levels*
 courses run continuously from February
through December.
*Placement Test and Course Levels
Prior to each course, students are tested
and placed in one of the following 6
levels:
Beginning – for students with little or no
proficiency
Pre-Intermediate – for students with some
basic proficiency
Intermediate – for students with a working
proficiency
High Intermediate – for students with good
proficiency who need to develop further
Pre-Advanced– for students who want to
master the language with subtlety and
nuance
Academic Advanced – for students who
need to qualify for international tests and
and further degree work
EFL SPECIAL PURPOSE COURSES
 open to higher level students and
professionals
 courses run pre- and between semesters
 courses:
Academic Writing Skills
3 week intensive (60 hours)
International Business
Communication
1 week intensive (25 hours)
TOEFL Preparation Course
3 days intensive (15 hours)
Language Testing
within Stellenbosch University and
cannot be used for admission to other
institutions.)
Evaluation
Each course uses continuous assessment
and ends with oral and written evaluation of
student achievement. Upon request,
students will receive a transcript for
successfully completed courses. Class
attendance of at least 80% and an overall
average of 50% are required for a basic
pass mark.
2004 Calendar
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
AND
PLACEMENT TEST
Prior to registration, all new international
students have to write an English
Proficiency and Placement Test during the
orientation programmes. This test can be
written before the start of Blocks 1 - 6 to
indicate at which level a student can benefit
most. (Dates under 2004 Calendar further
in the brochure).
2004 INTENSIVE EFL
ITP TOEFL
Stellenbosch
University
International
Office is approved to give the International
Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL), under the Institutional Testing
Programme (ITP). It is given twice
yearly, usually in July and December, and
can be scheduled more often if needed.
(This ITP test result is for use only
Block 6:
Block 1:
Block 2:
Block 3:
Block 4:
Block 5:
16 Feb – 2 April
Placement Test: 30 Jan
13 April – 28 May
Placement Test: 12 April
31 May – 9 July
Placement Test: 27 May
26 July – 3 Sept
Placement Test: 14 July
13 Sept – 22 Oct
Placement Test: 9 Sept
1 Nov – 10 Dec
Placement Test: 28 Oct
2004 Special Purpose Courses
Academic Writing Skills:
12-27 January
International Business Communication:
12-16 July
TOEFL Preparation Course:
19 - 21 July and 13 – 15 December
2004 ITP TOEFL TEST
23 July and 17 December
Lecture times
Intensive courses run in the mornings as
well as on two afternoons per week.
Content of courses
Intensive EFL
All of the intensive courses are taught in an
integrated way, combining listening,
speaking, reading, writing, and cultural
competence. We include some in-depth
focus on the various language skills. The
instructional
approach
is
mainly
communicative, honouring the person of
the learners with their varying needs and
goals. We include creative and critical
thinking skills, and we incorporate some
South African themes. With students and
faculty working together, we aim to build
an autonomous, caring, and achieving
learning community.
field trips to Cape Town, historical sites
and other places of interest.
Some practical tasks are included which
require the students to use language in
authentic contexts, within both the
University and the surrounding community
of Stellenbosch. The courses empower the
students to use language rather than just
know about it, for solid proficiency.
Cost of EFL Courses for 2004
Academic Writing Skills
The focus is on success in post-graduate
studies or writing for publication.
It
includes several types of academic writing,
such as report writing, essay writing, and
exam writing. Academic reading strategies
are covered. The course uses a process
approach. A Writers’ Workshop and
tutorials are built in.
International Business Communication
This upper-level intensive course is for
people whose first language is not English
and who wish to improve their business
communication skills. Content includes
understanding organisations, staff issues,
business meetings, efficient report reading,
customers, group presentations and global
business. Active participation is required.
A transcript is available upon successful
completion.
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The EFL programmes are part of the
Language & Culture section within IPSU:
International Programmes Stellenbosch
University. The Intensive Courses include
INTENSIVE COURSES
One Block (1 x 6 – 7 week session)
Tuition
Medical Ins
Housing
Registration
Fee
TOTAL
Single
R5 390
R600
R4 991
R1 498
Sharing
R5 390
R600
R2 037
R1 498
Homestay
R5 390
R600
R4 200
R1 498
R12 479
R9 525
R11 688
Two Blocks (2 x 6 – 7 week sessions)
Tuition
Medical Ins
Housing
Registration
Fee
TOTAL
Single
R10 780
R1 200
R9 982
R1 498
Sharing
R10 780
R1 200
R4 073
R1 498
Homestay
R10 780
R1 200
R8 400
R1 498
R23 460
R17 551
R21 878
Three Blocks (3 x 6 – 7 week sessions)
Tuition
Medical Ins
Housing
Registration
Fee
TOTAL
Single
R16 170
R1 800
R14 973
R1 498
Sharing
R16 170
R1 800
R6 111
R1 498
Homestay
R16 170
R1 800
R11 400
R1 498
R34 441
R25 579
R30 868
Degree-seeking and Exchange students
may register for a limited number of
courses at a reduced rate. Group tariffs can
be negotiated.
Special Purpose Courses
3-week intensive course:
R3240.
1-week intensive course:
R1431.
ITP TOEFL Preparation course: R780.
Application forms are available
electronically on the website:
www.sun.ac.za/international or e-mail the
relevant contact person.
Services
Registered students receive a student card
and have access to the following:
 E-mail address & Internet access
 24-hour Computer Laboratory
 Library
Course information
Contact person:
Dr. Carol A. Puhl
Tel.: +27-(0)21-808-4615
Fax +27-(0)21-808-3799
E-mail: capuhl@sun.ac.za
Application & Registration
Contact person:
Ms. Marthie Smit, International Office
Tel.: +27-(0)21-808-2910
Fax +27-(0)21-808-3799
E-mail: mgp@sun.ac.za
Application Procedure:
Please send the following to the
International Office:
 a completed Affiliated Application
form (EFL)
 copy of the passport identification
pages
 housing application
The International Office will send you a
Letter of Admission with which you can
apply for a study permit at your nearest
South African embassy / consulate.
Application deadline: 2 weeks before the
course begins. Students who need to apply
for a study permit should allow 2 – 3
months for the application process.
Housing
Contact Person:
Mr. Siseko Mtengenya, International Office
Tel.: +27-(0)21-808-4702
Fax +27-(0)21-808-3799
E-mail: interhouse@sun.ac.za
Programme tuition does not include room
and board. Prospective students may apply
for campus housing or find their own
accommodation. Homestays are possible
for students in the EFL Programme. These
are viewed as people – to – people contact,
and such an experience increases
opportunities for authentic language
learning. Homestays are available on a first
come first served basis.
If you travel to South Africa by air, please
complete a Flight Arrival Sheet and fax it
to us at least 5 working days before your
arrival. We will meet you at the airport and
bring you to Stellenbosch.
IPSU
International Programmes Stellenbosch
University
International Office
Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602
Stellenbosch
South Africa
Tel.: +27-(0)21-808-4628
Fax: +27-(0)21-808-3799
Email: interoff@sun.ac.za
Check our Website for more information:
www.sun.ac.za/international