ISA Service-Learning in Cape Town, South Africa

Location

South Africa
- Cape Town

Length

6 to 8 weeks

Project Types

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Program Details

Language

English

Timeframe

Spring Break Summer

Housing

Apartment

Pricing

Starting Price

4850

Price Details

What's Included in an ISA Service-Learning Program:

• Comprehensive advising and support
• Visa support
• Bridging Cultures Program, the on-site cultural and academic orientation
• Housing
• Meals and laundry service
• Guaranteed placement with community based organization
• Full-time resident staff with a maximum 20:1 student to staff ratio
• On-site ISA office, computer and internet access (WiFi)
• Airport reception
• Cultural activities
• Medical insurance
• 24-hour emergency assistance
• On-site transportation stipend
• Project materials stipend
• Donation to host organization
• ISA Service-Learning Portfolio
• One year digital subscription to The New York Times

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Equipment SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance

What's Not Included

Airfare

Last Updated: Aug 29, 2022

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About Program

Affectionately known as the Mother City, Cape Town was founded in 1652 and is South Africa's oldest city. Cape Town, known for its diverse and growing population, is rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. ISA Opportunities to serve year-round in Cape Town, South Africa, include daycare for lower-income families, education centers for disadvantaged learners, and human rights organizations.

Partnering with community-based organizations and completing ISA’s reflection-based curriculum will allow you to learn how local experts are addressing these issues in their communities while gaining intercultural leadership skills.

Each of our service-learning community-based organizations is unique, so please visit the ISA Service-Learning website to learn more about your options in Cape Town. Our Cape Town program is recommended for anyone interested in the education and/or disabilities service fields.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with ISA by WorldStrides for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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ISA Service-Learning in Cape Town, South Africa

Diversity & Inclusion 💙

BIPOC Support

Our team is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and staff. We have developed our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations. Our country-specific diversity pages offer information about the societies and cultural history of our destinations. This information can be used to start your reflection about how your intersecting identities relate to the host community context.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

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Neurodivergent Support

ISA by WorldStrides is devoted to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of neurodivergence. Our Health & Safety team is available to answer questions about insurance and medication, as well as provide students with materials on overseas access to support.

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Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of accessibility. With our wide portfolio of program types and locations we’re confident there is a suitable and accessible program for each student. Accommodations abroad can be complex and take time, so those with accessibility needs should inform ISA of any accommodations requests as early as possible in the advising process. Please contact accessibilityteam@studiesabroad.com with questions or for more information.

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Impact 🌎

Sustainability

We have partnered with Fill it Forward to engage team members and program participants in waste reduction practices. The goal is to encourage the elimination of single-use waste. Every QR code scan shows the impact of reusable bottles and unlocks a donation to environmental impact groups.

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Ethical Impact

ISA by WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

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Questions & Answers

Location

Location:

Cape Town

Currency:

South African Rand

Weather:

Jan-Mar

79 F / 57 F

Apr-Jun

73 F / 46 F

Jul-Sep

66 F / 45 F

Oct-Dec

77 F / 52 F

Airports:

Cape Town International

( CPT )

Cape Town is a port city, the legislative capital of South Africa, the most southern city in all of Africa, and referred to as the "Mother City". It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, reflecting its role as a major destination for immigrants and expatriates to South Africa.

About ISA by WorldStrides

As a leader in international education for over thirty years, International Studies Abroad (ISA) by WorldStrides is dedicated to providing university and college level students the opportunity to discover, learn, and enjoy a way of life other than their own. We offer a diverse portfolio of education abroad programs across Africa, Asia, Europe...