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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
School's administrative fee
140.00 C$
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.
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

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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.

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OHC English (OHC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaISP, PTIB, EQA
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
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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: 6
    Number of public PC workstations: 6

    Facilities 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
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 23 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Vancouver International Airport:
115 C$ one way
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

 OHC English VancouverAverage of all other schools in Canada
Overall school rating5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Student opinions about OHC English, Vancouver

Liked
The spirit of conviviality that reigns there because of its human size.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

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

Map  

322 Water St., Unit 100 - V6B 1B6 Vancouver
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FAQ about OHC English,

  • English courses at Oxford House College start at 0 C$ for course with lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (115 C$)
  • 100% of teachers at OHC English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at OHC English comes from Japan with a 27% representation, followed by students from Brazil (23%) and Germany (7%).

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Vancouver
Vancouver city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

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