Regular 2 deadline: February 19, 2026
Management Consulting in Cape Town.
A 6-week summer study abroad program. Learn the consulting toolkit from industry professionals, apply your skills in a Cape Town-based internship, and spend your summer in one of the world's best cities.
2-week consulting bootcamp.
4-week blend of classes and immersive internship.
Discover a new city.
2026 Session 1:
May 17 - June 27
2026 Session 2:
July 5 - August 15
*Classes are limited to
30 students per cohort
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How the program works.
A combination of learning from professionals, applying your skills in an internship, and exploring a new city.
Weeks 1 - 2
Develop consulting skills.
An immersive summer study abroad bootcamp that teaches you strategy frameworks, market analysis, and client communication through interactive workshops led by experienced consultants.
Learn from the best teachers.
Live class capped at 30 students.
Continuous support by TAs.
Weeks 3-6
Intern at a global company.
Partner with a Cape Town-based company to tackle a live business challenge, from market entry to growth strategy.
Client project ownership.
Weekly mentor guidance.
Resume ready deliverables.
For the summer
Explore a new country.
When you aren't in class or interning you can spend your time discovering a new culture, planning adventures and making friends.
Curated group excursions.
iX Staff to guide you around city.
24/7 ground support.
Where you will live for the summer.
Rated the #1 best city in the world, Cape Town is where mountains meet the ocean, where Europe meets Africa meets Silicon Valley. Your next chapter begins here.
The scenery is unreal. Hikes, beaches, everything is incredible.
Sam Laughlin, Management Consulting, 2025
You can never get enough hikes in Cape Town.
Danielle Radford, Data Science
This city is a postcard.
Sophie Schenkel, Data Science
A jam packed schedule.
We want you to make the most of your summer, our team curates experiences across culture, adventure, nature and career to make sure you maximize your abroad experience.
"Cape Town has everything! White sand beaches, desert dunes, lush forests, urban skylines, and even penguins."
Surfing lessons at Muizenberg.
Learn how to surf on the famous colourful beachfront.
Full-day Cape Peninsula Tour.
Journey to the southwestern tip of Africa where two oceans meet.
Langa Township cultural tour.
Experience authentic South African culture and history.
A wine tasting experience.
Explore incredible vineyards just 45 minutes from the city.
Professional networking workshop.
Learn practical tips and strategies to grow your network.
Kick off your journey at the welcome event.
Meet new friends and feel the energy of what’s ahead.
Hiking the peaks and trails of Cape Town.
Explore scenic routes and summit mountains for incredible views.
Celebrate together at the final event.
End your experience on a high with food, music, and memories.
Experience the energy of live rugby.
Watch South Africa’s favorite sport with passionate local fans.
Go on a big five safari adventure.
Take a day trip to see lions, elephants, and more.
Quad biking on the Atlantis Dunes.
Ride the dunes just outside Cape Town for an epic thrill.
Visit Cape Town’s must-visit museums.
Discover groundbreaking contemporary African art.
What does a typical week look like?
Typical weekday.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Cold water immersion.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Class time.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Office hours with TA.
12:00 PM: Lunch with classmates.
2:00 PM: Homework or team project work.
3:30 PM: Sunset Lion’s Head Hike.
7:00 PM: Dinner & social time.
Typical weekend.
6:30 AM : Sunrise hike up Table Mountain.
10:00 AM: Old Buscuit Mill market for lunch.
1:00 PM: Beach time at Camps Bay.
4:00 PM: Watch rugby at Cape Town Stadium.
7:00 PM: Dinner on Bree Street.
Who it's for.
The iX Management Consulting Cape Town Summer Study Abroad Program is designed for students who want to advance in their careers and spend time abroad.
You're our ideal student if you're:
Enjoy solving complex business problems.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity.
Eager to learn industry-proven consulting tools.
Excited to travel and explore new cultures.
Want to stand out when applying for jobs.
Like meeting people on a similar journey.
When I saw ‘internship abroad’ in the ad, I knew it was exactly what I needed, the perfect mix of career experience and travel.
Isabel Cheng
Wellesley College
What we need from you:
Currently enrolled undergraduate.
No prior consulting experience needed.
English proficiency.
An authentic application.
Our students come from everywhere.
It doesn’t matter what you study, psychology, engineering, art history, we want people from all backgrounds. The best consultants have different perspectives.
Meet your teaching team.
At iX, students have direct, personalized access to industry experts that teach, guide, and mentor you through your bootcamp and internship experience abroad.
Shivani Ghai
Vitrus Consulting
MBA graduate from the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business, Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics from Texas A&M University.
Lauren Reeves
Revgro Holdings
Director at Revgro Holdings, Ex-McKinsey Consultant, and UCT tutor with expertise in global strategy, investment, and leadership.
I really enjoyed the classes. I think Shivani is amazing. It's fun being in a class with everyone who participates and enjoys being there.
Alexandra Bastone
Harvard University
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Minaz Munshi
Level Ideas
CEO of Level Ideas, Ex-LinkedIn Strategy and Operations; GSB MBA; strategist in growth, market expansion, brand positioning, and innovation.
Phoebe Brown
EY Port Jackson Partners
Associate Principal at EY Port Jackson Partners in Melbourne; Princeton alum; strategic deal-maker with deep expertise in growth and investment strategy.
David Pickup
Ex-McKinsey Consultant
Wharton MBA, Ex-McKinsey and Partners in Performance consultant; growth strategist delivering profitable market expansions, cost savings, and transformative operational impact.
Byron Ascott-Evans
Ex-McKinsey Consultant
Independent Management Consultant, Entrepreneur, and INSEAD MBA. Former McKinsey Senior Engagement Manager with diverse global strategy and leadership experience.
Jenny Rae Le Roux
Ex-Bain Consultant
Managing Director of Management Consulted, Ex-Bain Consultant, Columbia MBA, Entrepreneur, speaker, and media leader with global strategy and operations expertise.
Warren Ndlovu
Second Degree Solutions
Wharton MBA ’24, Chief of Staff at Aepnus Technology; Ex-McKinsey, Barclays, and Econet Wireless—driving climate-tech commercialization, finance, and operations.
What you will learn.
You’ll leave Management Consulting Cape Town with a toolkit you can take anywhere, whether you go into consulting, finance, tech, or launch your own venture.
This program gave me something real to put on my resume and a way to apply the business skills I was learning.
Claire Hong
Yale University
I applied for iX to enter the job market with a strong, practical command of my field so I can minimize the learning curve, hit the ground running, and stand out as a candidate who is ready to deliver from day one.
Cody Krause
Michigan University
Resume sample.
Where you'll intern.
This isn’t busywork. You’ll be embedded with a Cape Town-based company. You'll have an internship that delivers real impact. 150 hours of hands-on work experience.
Industry: Travel
Based in Cape Town, Travelstart is the one-stop online travel shop. Forget trawling the web for the latest flight specials; they bring you the best international and domestic flights from all your favourite airlines.
Project & KPIs:
Students joined Travelstart’s AI Innovation Lab to explore how artificial intelligence can transform marketing processes. The project focused on researching and testing AI tools, producing strategic insights, and delivering practical solutions to enhance workflows, creativity, and performance.
Industry: Beauty Tech/ESG SaaS
Prim-U is an innovative platform that connects clients to vetted beauty and wellness freelancers, or “Primlancers,” for at-home services booked in minutes via computer, phone, or tablet.
Project & KPIs:
Students were tasked with supporting Prim-U’s expansion into trading raw cosmetics ingredients across European and African markets. The project involves analysing product–market fit, segmenting customers, and identifying strategic opportunities for international growth. Interns will select two priority markets for geographic expansion and develop an actionable entry.
Industry: UX Design service
Now Boarding specializes in crafting world-class experiences across various sectors, including fintech, cryptocurrency, insurance, education, marketplaces, and B2B domains.
Project & KPIs:
Students worked with the Now Boarding founding team to investigate new countries to expand their services to remotely, taking advantage of exchange rates and the ability to consult with clients globally from Cape Town, with its exceptional talent pool.
Industry: Health Tech / Biotech
SA biotech startup, formerly AxaiTech, accelerating discovery-to-treatment through proteomics and genomics with CPGR. Focused on personalized cancer and complex disease treatments.
Project & KPIs:
Conduct a literature review of peptide biochemistry; curate a dataset; propose a predictive modeling approach; begin model implementation; prepare a presentation on research, dataset, and modeling plan.
Industry: Senior living/Research Sector
Retirement Community Solutions Consulting (RCSC) is an innovative property and lifestyle consulting firm specialising in the development and optimisation of retirement-focused communities across South Africa.
Project & KPIs:
Students worked with RCSC as it prepared for strategic expansion in the retirement sector. Using the company’s business overview and operational materials, they analysed market positioning, opportunity gaps, and scalability.
Industry: Co-working
Innovation City Cape Town is South Africa's first truly international innovation collaboration space. It is an invitation-only community of digital start-ups, scale-ups, corporates, intrapreneurs, entrepreneurs, world changers and innovators.
Project & KPIs:
Students worked with Innovation City as the company explored expansion opportunities. They conducted on-the-ground research with current members to understand their needs and delivered strategic recommendations to the executive team to inform future growth plans.
Industry: SaaS
Funti3r is a Software as a Service (SaaS) start-up connecting businesses with skilled global talent to drive growth through efficient outsourcing and high-quality results. The platform provides clients with access to a diverse pool of vetted professionals, ensuring top-tier talent for specialised needs.
Project & KPIs:
Students were tasked with conducting an in-depth strategic assessment and developing an actionable short- and medium-term plan to identify target markets, acquire customers, and boost engagement.
A few past internship stories.
LinkedIn posts from our alumni about their favourite transformative experiences.
Skylar Bouwkamp
Miami University
I’m excited to share that this summer, I interned with the start-up Funti3r, where I worked on building a full digital marketing strategy. I analyzed their website, social media presence, SEO, buyer personas, and competitors, gaining hands-on experience...
Shelbi Briggs
Vanderbilt University
Today is National Intern Day, and I am so excited to announce that I have joined Raw Catering Services (RCSC) as a Management Consulting intern through iXperience! RCSC is innovating the catering industry...
Alex Kahn
Syracuse University
I am super excited to announce that I have joined Funti3r, a Cape Town, South Africa-based SaaS startup, as a Growth Strategy Consultant. I work at the intersection of global markets, the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and growth strategy.
Alexandra Bastone
Harvard University
Excited to officially kick off my summer internship with Funti3r, a SaaS startup connecting businesses with globally outsourced, highly qualified talent.After two weeks of preparation in Cape Town, my co-interns and I had the chance to meet...
Is Cape Town safe?
We make sure you’re safe so you can focus on learning, working, and having fun. From secure housing to 24/7 help, we’ve got you covered. We’ll also teach you how to get around the city with confidence, so you can enjoy everything Cape Town offers.
With decades of military and police experience, a global security network, and 24/7 on-the-ground support, your safety isn’t just a promise, it’s our proven standard.
Jakobus van Aarde
Global Operations Manager at iX
Regular 2 deadline: February 19, 2026
What does it cost?
Complete program fees and estimated expenses for your Cape Town experience.
Program fee.
Total:
$10,490
(Includes $950 non-refundable deposit).
iXperience offers need-based financial aid that you can apply for during the application process.
Included in the fee:
Tuition.
Our program combines expert instruction, practical experience, and dedicated mentorship to equip you with the skills and confidence to succeed in your chosen field. Every element is designed to bridge the gap between learning and real-world application, ending with a GIBS-certified certificate to showcase your skills and experience.
Head teacher: Learn from an industry expert with 8–12 years of experience, bringing deep knowledge and firsthand insights into the classroom.
Two teaching assistants: Gain additional support from two teaching assistants with 3–8 years of industry experience to help guide your learning journey.
Curriculum development: Benefit from a curriculum that is updated annually to reflect the latest industry trends and practices.
Pre-course work: Complete 10 hours of pre-course work to ensure you’re fully prepared before the program begins.
54 hours of live in-person teaching: Engage in immersive, face-to-face instruction designed to deepen your understanding and build your expertise.
Compulsory office hours: Receive personalized mentorship and feedback during dedicated office hours with your teaching team.
Exclusive student learning management system: Access resources, assignments, and communications through our custom-built online platform.
Internship support: Receive guidance and assistance throughout your internship, including administration, company recruitment, project development, placement, and support from a dedicated iX staff member.
Daily homework project assessment: Get regular feedback through daily evaluations of your work, helping you improve continuously.
Capstone class project: Collaborate on a final, comprehensive project that showcases your learning and skills.
Certificate of completion: Graduate with a certificate from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), recognizing your achievement and commitment.
Operations.
Enjoy a safe, comfortable, and vibrant stay in Cape Town with 24/7 security, beachside accommodation, modern amenities, and easy access to your classroom and co-working space. Our dedicated program team, airport transfers, local transport, and exclusive iX perks ensure you are supported and ready to make the most of your six-week experience.
In-City orientation.
24/7 health and safety.
Accommodation: Enjoy secure apartment-style living with 24/7 CCTV and key tag access to the iX Village. Each apartment houses 4–6 students and includes a shared kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, linen and towels, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. You’ll also have free access to a gym, three communal swimming pools, and be just 50 meters from Camps Bay beach for a true beachside lifestyle.
Classroom space: Access to class and co-working space for 6 weeks.
Dedicated iX program management team: One staff member to ten to twelve students.
Airport transfers: Our friendly airport staff will be there to welcome you on arrival and assist you on departure, ensuring smooth and convenient transfers to and from your accommodation.
Transport to and from all excursions.
iX swag.
Experience.
Your Cape Town experience goes far beyond the classroom. From welcome dinners and authentic African dining to professional workshops, weekend adventures, and unique local activities, every moment is designed to connect you with your peers, immerse you in the culture, and prepare you for the next stage of your journey.
Welcome & final event: Celebrate the start and end of your journey with two special events featuring speeches, dinner, meet-and-greets, and awards to recognize achievements.
Authentic African dining experience: Enjoy a taste of local culture with a special evening at renowned spots like Golds or Spyced.
Four professional development workshops: Boost your career readiness with sessions on soft skills, LinkedIn and resume building, guest speaker events, and an internship preparations workshop.
Internship Start Celebration: Mark the beginning of your internship with a fun and social celebration alongside your peers.
Life after iX event: Gain valuable guidance on how to apply your iX experience to future opportunities and stay connected with your peers.
Access to Alumni Network: Join a vibrant global community of iX alumni for continued networking and support long after the program ends.
Four weekend excursions: Experience Cape Point and the Boulders Beach penguin colony, enjoy a cheese and wine making and tasting day, explore the Langa Township, and catch waves with surfing lessons.
Cold water immersions: Challenge yourself with invigorating cold-water dips at some of Cape Town’s most scenic spots.
Introduction to padel: Try your hand at padel, a fast-paced sport similar to pickleball but with its own twist.
Ad Hoc community events: Enjoy spontaneous activities like rugby matches, quiz nights, games nights, and social media competitions, depending on the weather and schedule.
Ways to pay.
Online payment.
Bank transfer (ACH).
Pay directly from your bank account using a secure transfer.
Payment plans.
All payments include the $950 non-refundable deposit.
Once-off or
two installments.
Total: $10,490
One-time payment or two installments with no interest.
Four installments.
Total: $10,776
Deposit payment due at enrolment ($950), remaining payments spread over 4 months ($2,456.50 per month).
The above amount includes the 3% interest fee.
Six installments.
Total: $10,967
Deposit payment due at enrolment ($950), remaining payments spread over 6 months ($1,669.50 per month).
The above amount includes the 5% interest fee.
Apply, it takes 15 minutes.
Simple steps to start your iX journey this summer.
Step 1.
Choose a program that suits you.
Pick a program that fits your goals or helps you discover new career interests.
Step 2.
Apply for your chosen program.
Answer a few questions so we can review your application.
Step 3.
Get invited to a 1-on-1 interview.
You’ll be invited in 3 days. Interviews are 20 minutes and require no preparation.
Step 4.
Secure your spot.
If accepted, you’ll access a place on the iXperience 2026 program.
Regular 2 deadline: February 19, 2026
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Resources.
Download essential guides and documents to help you prepare for your Cape Town consulting experience.
Info pack.
Complete guide to everything you need to know about iX Management Consulting is right here.
Curriculum.
Curriculum overview including frameworks, methodologies, and learning outcomes.
Schedule.
Week-by-week breakdown of activities, workshops, and key milestones.
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Reviews from our Alumni.
Mason Ellis
US • 1 review
Nov 18, 2023
Best 6 Week Abroad Internship Program!
I joined the iX Management Consulting Abroad program this past summer in Cape Town, South Africa. Since returning to the United States, I realized that it was the best way I could have spent my summer! I loved the diverse cohort of students from various universities and I made so many new friends...
Date of experience: July 13, 2023
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Lucy Zhang
US • 1 review
Nov 13, 2023
I recently had the incredible opportunity to join iXperience
I recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in a study abroad and internship program in Lisbon, Portugal, and the experience was nothing short of transformative. From cultural immersion to professional growth, the benefits of this program were truly remarkable...
Date of experience: May 28, 2023
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Yuvika Bishnoi
US • 1 review
Sep 18, 2023
My six-week journey with iXperience in Cape Town
My six-week journey with iXperience in Cape Town was undoubtedly one of the most exhilarating and transformative experiences of my life. Meeting a diverse group of extraordinary individuals who share similar passions in such a short span of time was a revelation...
Date of experience: Aug 18, 2023
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Andy Li
US • 1 review
Nov 13, 2023
iXperience Cape Town
Had an absolutely amazing time here. While the bootcamp was definitely fast-paced, the instructors did not overwhelm us with homework and allowed us to have the time and opportunity to explore the city and culture. The instructors themselves...
Date of experience: Nov 13, 2023
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