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OHC EnglishSydney, Australia

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

8 students - overall rating
91 York Street - 2000 Sydney - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • A dedicated student-welfare team providing support services to students.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • One of the oldest English schools in Sydney founded in 1963
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
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.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 0%

Location: OHC English is well located in Sydney. The central train station is within walking distance, and the area is built up with plenty of bars, restaurants and shops for after class entertainment.

Public transportation: Sydney is a large city and has an excellent train service running right the way through it. Both the Town Hall and Wynyard stations are less than 5 minutes from the school, which have regular routes stretching across the city and into the surrounding boroughs.

Local attractions: The school is walkable to prime features of Sydney. St Mary’s Cathedral, Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Australian Art Museum are all to the East of the school. In the west is the Daring Harbour, Australian National Maritime Museum and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

Courses: At the school, there are general English courses, IELTS exam preparation programmes and packages for English for Academic Purpose for those wanting to continue their studies in Australia in an academic environment.

School facilities: The school has a thriving social activity calendar, a large library, computer lab, common areas, lecture auditorium, cafe and study rooms. The reception has a well trained welfare team to handle all enquiries that students may have during their stay.

School chain: OHC English offers English language courses in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia and the USA. An experience-based approach is taught in the classroom and this is mirrored throughout the schools with English being spoken by all, creating an immersive learning environment.

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)
Offer!from
293AU$278AU$
Course Details
English for Academic Purposes
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
293AU$278AU$
Course Details
Private
One-to-One
5 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
500AU$475AU$
Course Details

Our prices for OHC English include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • 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

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Student opinions about OHC English, Sydney

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
OHC English, Sydney
8 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Facilities
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Value for money
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (6 ratings)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Teachers were from all around the world. Location near the train station. Not just grammar but also practical learning.”
Insider tip: “Explore the city after school. ”
Review details
Course: General English [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jul. 2018 by Nik Jeromel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of OHC English compared to ratings of all schools in Australia

 OHC English SydneyAverage of all other schools in Australia
Overall school rating3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

OHC English (OHC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ELICOS
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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
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.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1963
Legal name/parent company
Oxford House (Holdings) Limited | Tax registration ID: 2701035

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 20

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 24 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 24%
Korea 10%
Turkey 8%
Thailand 7%
Other nationalities 51%

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.

Airport transfer

Sydney International Airport:
250 AU$ one way
500 AU$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Sydney and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Sydney page. For flight comparisons to Sydney, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Turkey require a visa to enter and study in Australia.
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
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet0.1 km
Basketball-
Cooking-
Cricket-
Dancing-
Diving-
Football (soccer)0.1 km
Golf-
Horse riding-
Mountainbiking-
Music0.1 km
Rugby-
Sailing5 km
Skiing490 km
Squash-
Swimming0.1 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis2 km
Volleyball5 km
Yoga0.1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Sports, conversation club, job club.

Adults - Paid activities

Excursions, pizza party, pub crawl.

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
445 AU$
Homestay
Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
400 AU$
Homestay - Under 18
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
550 AU$

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FAQ about OHC English, Sydney

  • “The majority of our partner schools have agreed to our special exclusive policy by which they will only charge a minimum amount to cover administrative fees in the case of a visa refusal - provided that official documentation of this refusal is received at least three weeks before your course start date. The amount charged generally will not exceed 180€.”
    Lisa Lebret, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 07, 2019
  • “We are currently working with private language schools.”
    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 18, 2022
  • “Yes, absolutely, this school has ELICOS accreditation.”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 17, 2024
  • “Our OHC partner school in Sydney currently (2024) offers packages of 5 private lessons per week. We will be happy to contact the school to arrange lessons for you, depending on your available days. ”
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 30, 2024
  • The highest Nationality percentage at OHC English comes from Brazil with a 24% representation, followed by students from Korea (10%) and Turkey (8%).
  • OHC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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