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OHC English, Cairns, Australia

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

1 Students' Overall Rating of Oxford House College, Cairns

What we like about the school

  • Cairns is one of the top destinations our students liked most

OHC English (OHC)

  • The school is in the city centre, a few minutes walk from the lagoon swimming area.
  • The language school OHC English was founded in Cairns, Australia in 1963.
  • Address: 18 Lake Street, 4870 - Cairns, Australia (see on map)
  • Legal name / parent company: Oxford House (Holdings) Limited
  • Tax registration ID: 2701035
  • Abbreviated name of school: OHC Cairns
  • Covid-19 Status: School currently open

Accreditations and Quality seals

ACPETEAELICOS Study in AustraliaTEQSA

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

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

Our price includes

  • 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

Course material:

Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 100 AU$ per course level.

Average age of students

Average number of levels

  • Adult courses in summer: 5
  • Adult courses throughout the year: 5

Minimum age of students

  • 16 years

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):

12
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25
30

Optional airport transfer

Cairns International Airport:
20 AU$ pick up
40 AU$ return (both ways)

Days without class

In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 27 Jan. 2020, 10 Apr. 2020, 13 Apr. 2020, 27 Apr. 2020, 04 May 2020, 17 Jul. 2020, 05 Oct. 2020, 21 Dec. 2020 - 31 Dec. 2020.
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 26 Jan. 2021, 02 Apr. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 26 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 14 Jul. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 20 Dec. 2021 - 31 Dec. 2021.

If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.

English Courses

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General Language
General English Plus Recommended English course
Lessons per week: 25 | Max. group size: 16
361  AU$ per week
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Price in AU$ 380 361 760 722 1140 1083 1520 1444 2190 2081 2920 2774 3650 3468 4380 4161 5600 5320 8160 7752 12060 11457
Price in US$ 269 537 805 1073 1545 2060 2575 3090 3951 5757 8508
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Price in AU$ 380 361 760 722 1140 1083 1520 1444 2190 2081 2920 2774 3650 3468 4550 4323 8160 7752 12060 11457 335 319
Price in US$ 269 537 805 1073 1545 2060 2575 3210 5757 8508 237
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
5 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  - 15:00
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
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General English Popular English course
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 16
328 AU$ per week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 24 36
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Price in US$ 244 487 731 974 1397 1863 2328 2794 3556 5080 7492
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Price in US$ 244 487 731 974 1397 1863 2328 2889 5080 7492 209
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
Required minimum language level
Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher
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English for Academic Purposes
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 16
328 AU$ per week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 24 36
Price in AU$ 345 328 690 656 1035 984 1380 1311 1980 1881 2640 2508 3300 3135 3960 3762 4095 3891 7200 6840 10620 10089
Price in US$ 244 487 731 974 1397 1863 2328 2794 2889 5080 7492
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 24 36 Additional Week
Price in AU$ 345 328 690 656 1035 984 1380 1311 1980 1881 2640 2508 3300 3135 4095 3891 7200 6840 10620 10089 295 281
Price in US$ 244 487 731 974 1397 1863 2328 2889 5080 7492 209
This course is aimed at students who need English for their higher education or university entrance. It focuses on performance in English at university level, study skills and fluency practice.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
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Exam Preparation
IELTS Exam Preparation
Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 16
328 AU$ per week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 24 36
Price in AU$ 345 328 690 656 1035 984 1380 1311 1980 1881 2640 2508 3300 3135 3960 3762 5040 4788 7200 6840 10620 10089
Price in US$ 244 487 731 974 1397 1863 2328 2794 3556 5080 7492
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 24 36 Additional Week
Price in AU$ 345 328 690 656 1035 984 1380 1311 1980 1881 2640 2508 3300 3135 4095 3891 7200 6840 10620 10089 295 281
Price in US$ 244 487 731 974 1397 1863 2328 2889 5080 7492 209
This course prepares students for the IELTS exam.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
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Note: All courses offered by Oxford House College, Cairns can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 60 minutes
School's administrative fee: 250.00 AU$
Individual classesSingle 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.
Comments about courses:Materials fee: 1 to 10 weeks: AUD 80. 11 to 20 weeks: AUD 160. 21 to 30 weeks: AUD 200. 31+ weeks: AUD 240. Enrolment fee: Student Visa: AUD 250. Tourist/Working Holiday Visa: AUD 100. Individual lessons: AUD 70 per hour if booked in conjunction with a course. If only private lessons are booked, the price is the following: 1 to 4: AUD 100 per hour. 5 to 9: AUD 95 per hour. 10 to 14: AUD 90 per hour. 15+: AUD 85 per hour. Under 18 fee: Care provision arrangement: AUD 280. Weekly care provision weekly: AUD 65.

Accommodation

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Rating: 4.0/5.0
4.0
1 review
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
275 AU$ per week
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Price in AU$ 275 550 825 1100 1375 1650 1925 2200 2750 3300 275 265
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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
60 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), Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Homestay - under 18
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Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
295 AU$ per week
weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional Week One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in AU$ 295 590 885 1180 1475 1770 2065 2360 2950 3540 295 265
Price in US$ 220 439 658 877 1096 1315 1534 1753 2191 2629 220 197
weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional Week One-time fee
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Price in AU$ 295 590 885 1180 1475 1770 2065 2360 2950 3540 295 265
Price in US$ 220 439 658 877 1096 1315 1534 1753 2191 2629 220 197
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
60 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), Breakfast & lunch & dinner, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16
Maximum age of students: 17
Residence Sharehouse
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Single room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 740 AU$ per month
weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional Week Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(charged by school)
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Price in US$ 550 687 825 962 1100 1374 1649 138 149 197
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Price in AU$ -- -- -- 740 925 1110 1295 1480 1850 2220 185 200 265
Price in US$ 550 687 825 962 1100 1374 1649 138 0 197
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Additional fees: Cleaning fee: AUD 40 to be paid on departure. Air-conditioning: AUD 30 per week.
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes walking
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
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Twin room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 560 AU$ per month
weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional Week Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in AU$ -- -- -- 560 700 840 980 1120 1400 1680 140 200 265
Price in US$ 416 520 624 728 832 1040 1248 104 149 197
weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional Week Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in AU$ -- -- -- 560 700 840 980 1120 1400 1680 140 200 265
Price in US$ 416 520 624 728 832 1040 1248 104 0 197
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Additional fees: Cleaning fee: AUD 40 to be paid on departure. Air-conditioning: AUD 30 per week.
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Twin room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes walking
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Special diet requirement: AUD 80 per week.

Leisure activities

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 

Reviews

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating
1 authentic review from students who reserved with us
Location of the school

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0
Organisation

Rating: 5.0/5.0

5.0
Facilities

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.0
Social activities

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0
Course quality / Progress in language

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0
Value for money

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0
Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
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Brochures

OHC English Brochure (PDF)
OHC English Brochure (PDF)
Prices (PDF)
Prices (PDF)
Price List Australia 2021
Price List Australia 2021

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  • Class
    Class7/21
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  • Group photo
    Group photo10/21
  • Sea
    Sea11/21
  • Cairns
    Cairns12/21
  • Outdoor
    Outdoor 13/21
  • Computer facilities
    Computer facilities 14/21
  • Hallway
    Hallway15/21
  • Lesson in progress
    Lesson in progress16/21
  • Happy students
    Happy students 17/21
  • Social Activities
    Social Activities18/21
  • Going out for a drink
    Going out for a drink19/21
  • Going out for a meal
    Going out for a meal20/21
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    FAQ about OHC English, Cairns

  • English courses at Oxford House College start at 328 AU$ for General English course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Oxford House College
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Cairns International Airport (20 AU$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Oxford House College varies from 16 students (General English Plus) to 16 students (General English Plus)
  • 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 29% representation, followed by students from Thailand (18%) and Brazil (12%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • 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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