Currency The Rand (ZAR) is the currency of the Republic of South Africa. It is also used in neighboring countries, Namibia, Swaziland and Lesotho. It is subdivided into 100 cents, with coins in denominations of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and 1-, 2-, and 5-Rand. Bank notes come in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200. Rand and are designed with the images of wildlife species and former president Nelson Mandela. To determine the exchange rate, look in the business section of almost any newspaper or visit a currency converter website, such as www.xe.com. Handling Money Abroad You can get some...

Daily commuting is a reality for all who live in or near Cape Town. You will live very close to the Cape Town IES Abroad Center.

Our Summer Health Studies Program offers a wide range of health-related topics, including endemic diseases and nutrition, as well as courses that focus on the business and social impacts of health care in Southern Africa. You will also enroll in two courses for a total of 6 credits. There will be opportunities to gain additional exposure to South Africa’s mixture of public and private health facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, and health-related NGOs. Past organizations have included: False Bay Hospital Green Point Community Health Centre Life Vincent Palotti Hospital Tibb Treatment Centre...

Upon arrival, you will participate in IES Abroad's orientation program in Cape Town. The orientation program will introduce you to the city and will provide important information on IES Abroad policies and procedures, safety, security, academics, banking matters, and will tell you more about Cape Town and South Africa. Some meals will be provided.

Book a flight that will arrive in Cape Town between 7am and 11pm on the official arrival date. Your return flight should leave from Johannesburg, where the program ends. If you cannot book a flight that arrives within the pickup window, contact your IES Abroad advisor right away to discuss options. Before departing for South Africa, exchange USD$100 (or its equivalent) into Rand in order to cover incidental expenses during your first few days on the program. You may also use your ATM card at an ATM inside the Cape Town airport to withdraw cash in Rand before you leave the airport. If your...

IES Abroad students will live in a private student residence. Students living in the residence hall will occupy single rooms with a private bathroom and kitchenette. IES Abroad will provide students with a "starter pack" containing basic eating and cooking utensils to use over the term (you will be charged for any lost or damaged items in the starter pack at the end of the term). There are no meal plans for residence halls. Rooms are furnished with: Bed Bed linens Chair Wardrobe Desk Digital safe (provided by IES Abroad) Wi-fi L.E.D. Backup Light (Doubles as a powerbank) Every studio room has...

Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Review the housing options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor with any questions...