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OHC EnglishCairns, Australia

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

3 students - overall rating
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

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
General EnglishPopular English course
20 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
Offer!from
285AU$271AU$ / week
Course Details
Private
One-to-One Lessons
5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
500AU$475AU$ / week
Course Details

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

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  • Wall
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  • 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

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
OHC English, Cairns
3 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Social activities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
25 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The place it’s really chill.”
Disliked
“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 rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

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
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

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

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
1 rating
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 19
Extra nights possible
WiFi paid
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
365 AU$/ week
Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
1 rating
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
Extra nights possible
WiFi paid
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
335 AU$/ week
Homestay - Under 18
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 16
Extra nights possible
WiFi paid
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
400 AU$/ week

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FAQ about OHC English, Cairns

  • English courses at Oxford House College start at 271 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
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Oxford House College varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons) to 16 students (General English)
  • 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 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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
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