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OHC English
Cairns, Australia
Average student rating for this school was the best or in the top 20% among all schools <IN_COUNTRY&&>

18 Lake Street - 4870 Cairns - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • A dedicated student-welfare team providing support and advice on setting up bank accounts, getting medical help and more.
  • Cairns is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • May not have a class for complete beginners.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.

The school is in the city centre, a few minutes walk from the Lagoon swimming area.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 24 36
Price at school (AU$) Our price (AU$) 380 361 760 722 1140 1083 1520 1444 2190 2081 2920 2774 3650 3468 4380 4161 4550 4323 8040 7638 11880 11286
Price in US$ 234 468 701 935 1346 1795 2244 2692 2797 4941 7301
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
Private
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (AU$) Our price (AU$) 500 475 1000 950 1500 1425 2000 1900 2500 2375 3000 2850 3500 3325 4000 3800 4500 4275 5000 4750 6000 5700
Price in US$ 308 615 922 1230 1537 1844 2151 2459 2766 3073 3688
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min

Our prices for OHC English include

  • 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 Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

Videos & Photos

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  • School entrance
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  • Activity
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  • Wall
    Wall3/20
  • students
    students4/20
  • Computer room
    Computer room5/20
  • Class
    Class6/20
  • lesson
    lesson7/20
  • cafeteria
    cafeteria8/20
  • Group photo
    Group photo9/20
  • Sea
    Sea10/20
  • Cairns
    Cairns11/20
  • Outdoor
    Outdoor 12/20
  • Computer facilities
    Computer facilities 13/20
  • Hallway
    Hallway14/20
  • Lesson in progress
    Lesson in progress15/20
  • Happy students
    Happy students 16/20
  • Social Activities
    Social Activities17/20
  • Going out for a drink
    Going out for a drink18/20
  • Going out for a meal
    Going out for a meal19/20
  • facilities
    facilities20/20

Student opinions about OHC English, Cairns

4.7
Overall school rating of
OHC English, Cairns
3 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 
Facilities
3.5 
Social activities
3.5 
Organisation
5.0 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 
Value for money
4.5 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The place it’s really chill.”
“Nothing”
Details of the review
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2024 by Jay Hoareau
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of OHC English compared to ratings of all schools in Australia

 OHC English CairnsAverage of all other schools in Australia
Overall school rating4.74.1
Location of the school4.54.7
Facilities3.53.8
Social activities3.53.6
Organisation5.04.1
Quality of teaching4.04.1
Value for money4.53.8
Homestay4.04.0
Shared flat4.04.0

OHC English (OHC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
EAELICOSStudy in AustraliaTEQSA
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)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
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.
Year of school foundation
1963

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 12

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 29%
Thailand 18%
Brazil 12%
Chile 5%
Other nationalities 36%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 2.020202020202%
18-24 years 70.707070707071%
25-34 years 20.20202020202%
35-50 years 5.0505050505051%
>50 years 2.020202020202%
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 23 years

Information for all courses offered by OHC English

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
250.00 AU$
Comments about courses

Materials fee:
1 to 10 weeks: AUD 130.
11 to 20 weeks: AUD 220.
21 to 30 weeks: AUD 260.
31+ weeks: AUD 300.

Enrolment fee:
Student Visa: AUD 250.
Tourist/Working Holiday Visa: AUD 100.

Individual lessons:

  • AUD 100 per hour.

    Under 18 fee:
    Care provision arrangement: AUD 280.
    Weekly care provision weekly: AUD 65.

    Extra fees:
  • Overseas Health Care Cover: USD 65 per month.
  • Change of campus/course: USD 220.
  • Homestay Inspection Fee (U18): USD 330.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 100 AU$. 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 13 Aug 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 04 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
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.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Quiz night, Treasure hunt, Football, Card games.

Adults - Paid activities

Pizza night, Excursions, Crazy Golf.
activity possibledistance from school
Dancing-
Diving1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf5 km
Horse riding15 km
Mountainbiking12 km
Sailing-
Squash5 km
Swimming-
Tennis3 km
Volleyball1 km
Yoga-

Accommodation

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in AU$ -- -- -- 1460 1825 2190 2555 2920 3650 4380 365 400
Price in US$ 945 1181 1417 1653 1889 2362 2834 237 259
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 400AU$.
Price extra night
80 AU$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
15 minutes by car.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
High season dates: 21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 AU$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in AU$ -- -- -- 1340 1675 2010 2345 2680 3350 4020 335 400
Price in US$ 867 1084 1301 1517 1734 2168 2601 217 259
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 400AU$.
Price extra night
80 AU$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
15 minutes by car.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 21 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 AU$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in AU$ -- -- -- 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 4000 4800 400 400
Price in US$ 1035 1294 1553 1812 2070 2588 3105 259 259
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Homestay:

  • Special diet supplement: AUD 80 per week (applies for vegan, kosher, halal, gluten free and dairy free).
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 400AU$.
Price extra night
80 AU$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
15 minutes by car.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
17
Dates
High season dates: 21 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 AU$

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FAQ about OHC English, Cairns

What is the best price for a course at Oxford House College, Cairns?
“English courses at Oxford House College start at 361 AU$ for General English course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Oxford House College?
“The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Oxford House College”
What is the number of students per class at Oxford House College?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Oxford House College varies from 1 (One-to-One Lessons) to 16 students (General English)”
Which countries are students of OHC English from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at OHC English comes from Japan with a 29% representation, followed by students from Thailand (18%) and Brazil (12%).”
OHC English offers courses for which ages?
“OHC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of OHC English

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Oxford House (Holdings) Limited | Tax registration ID: 2701035

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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
2000 AU$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
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