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Brandon
Brandon comes from corporate background in marketing, hospitality and events organisation. His diploma in Basic Educational Technology has instilled a strong passion for imparting knowledge. Brandon originally comes from Johannesburg and relocated to Cape Town in 2007. He has been part of the Cape Studies' team since 2009, and often uses the quotation "knowledge is power". Brandon loves working with foreign students. International travel, creative cooking, expo's and this beautiful city is what he calls home.
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Charles
Charles is a reserved and soft-spoken teacher. He obtained his accountancy and teaching qualifications in 1990. Charles has an innate love for teaching and says that it is his life. In his free time, he enjoys painting using oil and acrylic, walking and swimming.
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Debbie
Debbie has been in the teaching industry for over 12 years, teaching both adults and children. Debbie has travelled to many beautiful locations around the world and because of this loves teaching adults of different cultures. Why Cape Studies? Because of its diversity and the relaxed atmosphere and "homely" feeling that it has.
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Gillian
Gillian comes from a family of teachers and has been teaching for more than 7 years. She has worked in places such as Russia, Mexico, France and the Ukraine. After a long time of travelling, she is finally back in her home country where she can eat as much biltong as she likes, and say words like lekker and gogo without people looking at her funny.
Apart from holding a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Gillian is also a CELTA qualified teacher. She is passionate, responsible and maintains a good rapport with her students. It is also worth noting that Gillian is an IELTS and Cambridge examiner.
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Kogie
Is a CELTA qualified teacher. She comes from Durban and moved to Cape Town in 1993. She has been teaching at Cape Studies since 2004. She loves her job and enjoys yoga, decorating, reading and dancing.
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Tertius
Tertius studied film & drama and worked for some years in the film industry in South Africa. In 1994, he went to Zimbabwe to work in advertising and start a design consultancy. Earlier this year, he returned to South Africa to live in Cape Town.
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George
George has taught at Cape Studies since February 2001. Before that he worked in adult skills development programmes training people in South African townships. George always has an interesting story to tell and is known for his patience.
I liked that we had very interesting discussions about South Africa and the countries where the students are from. He has a very good general knowledge.
Gero Schimang
I liked the way George was teaching. It was very interesting, with fun and a good chance to improve vocabulary and understanding.
B. Grether
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Pieter
Pieter is originally from Johannesburg where he worked as a travel agent,
receptionist and later as a graphic designer. But his true passion lies in teaching and he obtained his TEFL qualification in Bangkok, whilst there he taught at a
diverse range of institutions. He relocated to Cape Town in July 2008 and worked
for us since. Pieter loves designing, music, travelling and working with foreign
students.
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Jens  jens@capestudies.com
In 1991, after studying law in Mainz, Germany, Jens came to South Africa for a holiday. He loved it so much here that he has never left. In 1995, Jens founded Cape Studies. He keeps in touch with our Agents from all over the world. As we are now well established in Europe, Jens is focusing on Asia, mainly Japan, Vietnam and Korea thus, increasing the cultural diversity of our students. He also works personally with our social projects.
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Daniel daniel@capestudies.com
Daniel is our other Director. He is in charge of Marketing. He often travels to different countries to maintain and solidify good relationships with our current and new partners.
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Annaëlle annaelle@capestudies.com
Annaëlle is our Director of Studies. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Cape Town as well as her TEFL. Annaelle shares an interest in languages and is fluent in English and French and speaks a little bit of Spanish too. She is a dedicated and passionate English teacher who believes that teaching is not about knowledge but rather about knowing.
She is in charge of our teaching team and the different courses that the school offers. She also administers exams such as TOEIC and LCCI. Annaelle is vivacious, confident and reliable. In her free time, she enjoys Arrow words and reading, going to the movies and loves everything to do with Latin American and Ballroom dancing!
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Jenny jenny@capestudies.com
Jenny is our lovely receptionist. She has been working for Cape Studies since 2001. She is friendly, helpful and extremely efficient. She will gladly assist you with any tours, car rentals and anything that you may need to know during your visit in Cape Town.
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Theresa theresa@capestudies.com
Theresa is the manageress of the school. She is in charge of the day to day running of the school.
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Yas yas@capestudies.com
Yas is in charge of our Japanese marketing.
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Mika
Mika visits our Japanese students at the school on a weekly basis.
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Daphne daphne@capestudies.com
Daphne has been working for Cape Studies for over 16 years. She ensures that everything is kept clean at the school, she is also known as 'Mama'.
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Helga helga@capestudies.com
Helga is in charge of client care. She is responsible for accommodation bookings and airport transfers. She also works alongside our Marketing department. You can also speak to Helga for general enquiries and leisure activities. She will make sure your stay in Cape Town is pleasant.
Helga speaks German and enjoys Dragon boat racing and body boarding.
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Isaac
Isaac is the caretaker of our Varney's Residence. He lives on the property and promises to put a smile on your face. He is always ready to help.
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Lonwabo
Lonwabo is the caretaker of our Romney Residence. He lives on the premises and will assist you whenever needed.
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