OHC EnglishVancouver, Canada
OHC English has ceased operations - Permanently closed down
Location: OHC English Vancouver is located in the bustling and culturally rich city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The school is housed in Downtown Vancouver, in the Gastown area. There are many eateries, restaurants, bars and attractions such as the Gastown Steam Clock, Canada Place and the Burrard Landing shopping centre nearby.
Course selection: In addition to General English taught over various schedules, intensities and levels, OHC Vancouver also provides English Plus programmes, where students can work specifically on their pronunciation and fluency, one-to-one and two-to-one programmes.
Social and cultural: OHC Vancouver offers students a varied and full activity calendar. These activities might include board games, yoga, a Victoria sightseeing tour, a tour of Seattle, a Whistler Ski & Ride tour, the Museum of Anthropology and much more.
School chain: As a group, OHC has been providing English language tuition since 1974. They currently have schools over 3 continents, in spectacular city and town locations in England, America, Canada, Ireland and Australia.
- The language school OHC English was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 2012.
- Tax registration ID: BC0939566
- Abbreviated name of school: OHC Vancouver
English Courses
Information for all courses offered by OHC English
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 90 C$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Note: All courses offered by Oxford House College, Vancouver can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
OHC English (OHC)
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at OHC English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Video game console
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
Number of classrooms: 6Number of public PC workstations: 6Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Vancouver International Airport:
115 C$ one way
205 C$ return (both ways)
205 C$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
More information about airports around Vancouver and how to get from the airport to Vancouver on your own here on our Vancouver page.
Visa Documents
You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Ratings of OHC English compared to ratings of all schools in Canada
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Student opinions about OHC English, Vancouver
Zollet
32 years“The spirit of conviviality that reigns there because of its human size.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay
4.0
Other comments Very good school, the manager Janelle makes this place of learning a friendly place where we have fun learning.
Course: Intensive English (SG-30) - 4 weeks
9. Jul. 2018
Other language schools in Vancouver offering English courses:
- Bayswater
- Centre of English Studies (CES), Gastown
- Cornerstone International Community College of Canada
- DEA Canadian College
- EC English
- EC English 30+
- EF International Language Center
- ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Downtown Vancouver
- ILSC Language School, Downtown Vancouver, city centre
- ILSC Language School Junior Centre
- ILSC Language School Online, Downtown Vancouver, city centre
- Influent
- International House , Downtown
- International House Junior Centre
- International House Junior Centre - UBC
- InTuition
- Kaplan International Languages
- English school in Vancouver: LCI Language School
- LSI - Language Studies International
- Oxford International Education
- Oxford International Education Junior Centre
- Sprachcaffe GEOS
- SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College, Downtown Vancouver
- St Giles International
- St. George International College
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- Tamwood Junior Summer Camp, Burnaby
- Tamwood Junior Summer Camp - University of British Columbia
- Tamwood Language Centre, Downtown Vancouver
- VanWest College, Downtown
- VGC International College, Downtown
- VIC - Vancouver International College, Downtown Vancouver
FAQ about OHC English,
- What is the best price for a course at Oxford House College, Vancouver?
- Is airport pickup offered by Oxford House College?Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (115 C$)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at OHC English?100% of teachers at OHC English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of OHC English from?The highest Nationality percentage at OHC English comes from Japan with a 27% representation, followed by students from Brazil (23%) and Germany (7%).
Vancouver
Vancouver city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.6
More information about Vancouver including climate data and events on our Vancouver page with a list of all 32 English schools in Vancouver.