What we like about the school
- Cairns is one of the top destinations our students liked most
OHC English
The language school OHC English was founded in Cairns, Australia in 1963. The school is in the city centre, a few minutes walk from the Lagoon swimming area.
The school address is: 18 Lake Street, 4870 - Cairns, Australia (see on map)
Legal name / parent company: Oxford House (Holdings) Limited| Tax registration ID: 2701035
Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Accreditations and Quality seals
TEQSAFacilities
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:
10Number of public PC workstations:
12Our 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
- in summer: 23 years
- throughout the year: 23 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
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):
10
5
10
25
25
5
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.
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
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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$ | 261 | 522 | 782 | 1043 | 1502 | 2003 | 2503 | 3004 | 3840 | 5595 | 8269 |
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
Morning: 9:00 - 15:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 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$ | 237 | 474 | 710 | 947 | 1358 | 1811 | 2263 | 2716 | 3456 | 4937 | 7282 |
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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
| 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$ | 237 | 474 | 710 | 947 | 1358 | 1811 | 2263 | 2716 | 2808 | 4937 | 7282 |
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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Exam Preparation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 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$ | 237 | 474 | 710 | 947 | 1358 | 1811 | 2263 | 2716 | 3456 | 4937 | 7282 |
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
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Note: All courses offered by OHC English, Cairns can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 60 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 100 AU$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Comments about courses:Materials fee:
-1 to 10 weeks: AUD 80.
-11 to 20 weeks: AUD 160.
-21 to 30 weeks: AUD 200.
-more than 31 weeks: AUD 240.
Enrolment fee:
-Student Visa: AUD 250.
-Tourist/Working Holiday Visa: AUD 100.
-1 to 10 weeks: AUD 80.
-11 to 20 weeks: AUD 160.
-21 to 30 weeks: AUD 200.
-more than 31 weeks: AUD 240.
Enrolment fee:
-Student Visa: AUD 250.
-Tourist/Working Holiday Visa: AUD 100.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 | 265 |
| Price in US$ | 199 | 397 | 596 | 794 | 993 | 1191 | 1390 | 1588 | 1985 | 2382 | 199 | 192 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
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.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, 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
Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
295 AU$ per week
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| 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$ | 213 | 426 | 639 | 852 | 1065 | 1278 | 1491 | 1704 | 2130 | 2555 | 213 | 192 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Under 18 Care Provision Arrangement fee: AUD 280.
Under 18 Care Provision weekly fee: AUD 65. This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Under 18 Care Provision weekly fee: AUD 65. This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
60 AU$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Breakfast & lunch & dinner, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 740 AU$ per month
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | -- | -- | -- | 740 | 925 | 1110 | 1295 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | -- | 200 | 265 |
| Price in US$ | 535 | 668 | 802 | 935 | 1069 | 1336 | 1603 | 145 | 192 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
There's a cleaning fee of AUD 40 to be paid on departure.
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
Twin room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 560 AU$ per month
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| 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 | -- | 200 | 265 |
| Price in US$ | 405 | 506 | 607 | 708 | 809 | 1011 | 1213 | 145 | 192 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
There's a cleaning fee of AUD 40 to be paid on departure.
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
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 860 AU$ per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | -- | -- | -- | 860 | 1075 | 1290 | 1505 | 1720 | 2150 | 2580 | -- | 200 | 265 |
| Price in US$ | 621 | 776 | 932 | 1087 | 1242 | 1552 | 1863 | 145 | 192 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
There's a cleaning fee of AUD 40 to be paid on departure.
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), Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Twin room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 680 AU$ per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | -- | -- | -- | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1190 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | -- | 265 |
| Price in US$ | 491 | 614 | 737 | 859 | 982 | 1227 | 1473 | 192 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
There's a cleaning fee of AUD 40 to be paid on departure.
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), Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Students and families are expected to talk and have a family-like relationship. If a student wants to move family without a serious reason, the school would require 2 weeks notice and then happily move them subject to availability.
Special diet requirement: AUD 80 per week.
Special diet requirement: AUD 80 per week.
Reviews
4.0/5.0
Overall school rating
1 authentic review from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.0/5.0
Organisation
5.0/5.0
Facilities
3.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
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Map of public transport system
Other English schools in Cairns offering English courses:
- What is the best price for a course at OHC English, Cairns?English courses at OHC English start at 328 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 OHC English?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of OHC English
- Is airport pickup offered by OHC English?Yes. The school offers pickup from Cairns International Airport (20 AU$)
- What is the number of students per class at OHC English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at OHC English varies from 16 students (General English Plus) to 16 students (General English Plus)
- 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 25% representation, followed by students from Korea (25%) and Brazil (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- 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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