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OHC EnglishToronto, Canada

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

37 students - overall rating
469 Jarvis St. - M4Y 2G8 Toronto - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • School location with a student residence opposite the school
  • Beautiful front yard and garden with picnic tables and benches for students to enjoy.
  • Student facilities situated in three historical government designated mansions in downtown Toronto.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.

Location: OHC English is located in the heart of downtown Toronto in a beautifully renovated historic building, and lies just on the edge of the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood. You will be within walking distance of shops, cafes, restaurants, theatres and clubs. There is a lively night scene, particularly around the city’s major festivals.

Getting around: There are a number of metro stations within a 15-minute radius of the school. Along with an excellent metro system, the city also has a well-connected tram service. There is a tram station down the road from the school. There are bus stops around the neighbourhood, close to the school, that have regular buses to major parts of the city. The centre of the city is around 20 minute by public transportation.

Major attractions in Toronto: The Royal Ontario Museum is just over 20 minutes by foot from the school. This area is home to the University of Toronto, St George Campus, and is close to Queen's Park. The Casa Loma, to the north of the city, is a 40 minute metro ride from OHC English. OHC is around 25 minutes from the waterfront. Here students can visit the CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market and Toronto Islands.

Course structure: OHC English has general English courses, private classes, exam preparation courses for the IELTS and the Cambridge exams as well as a business course.

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for OHC English include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • 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 Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about OHC English, Toronto

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating of
OHC English, Toronto
School
Location of the school
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Facilities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (20 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 31-49 years (11 ratings)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
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.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
There are only a few people in the classes and so you can speak and learn a lot. The teachers have a good structured plan of their lessons and they take care to send you to a class with a suitable level. There are a lot of students from very different countries.
Insider tip: You should try to stay at the Student House, it is nice, clean and in a great location. You will have great oppotrtunities to make friends. You should also go to Niagara Falls or stay in Canada for Halloween.
Review details
Course: Intensive - C 110 - 3 weeks
Review date: 16. Nov. 2008 by Marlis Fuchs
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I found really good teachers, but not all of them in the school r so good: especially in the afternoon classes under level intermediate. From my little personal experience and from talking with other students I advice u don
Insider tip: The cost of living in Toronto is high. Eating is expensive and also drinking and travelling. Don
Review details
Other comments Average age of students when i was there it was about 23 years old. If u need an accomodation, choose the student house, it
Course: Specialized Intensive (SG-30) - 7 weeks
Review date: 2. Dec. 2011 by Diana Baldan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The class was so great as I had many opportunities to have a conversation in English. I was able to meet and make a lot of friends from around the world.
Review details
Course: General English (SG-20) [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2018 by Tomoki Inoue
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers and people at reception are always in a good mood and ready to help you. They also sometimes share their free time at dinners/activities.
Insider tip: If it is available, choose the student house.
Review details
Course: Semi-Intensive Plus (SG-25) - 9 weeks
Review date: 23. Dec. 2010 by Pere Rosselló
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The good, funny, high dedicated and cooperatively behaviour of the majority of the teachers and the other people from the staff.
Insider tip: To go out with other students with a different nationality and in this way learn about their culture and try their food.
Review details
Other comments If you are in a lower level especially at the beginning of your course it is very difficult to unterstand your classmates who are from an asian country. At my first weeks I felt that some of the teaching rooms were too narrow. But after a few weeks the school opened a second building and then the rooms were okay. Nevertheless, the number of toiletts at the school is too small. However, the majority of the teachers is highly motivated, knows how to interest you in the lesson topics and is willing to answer all your question and to give you some extra work if you want. Sometimes at the school is a high quantity of teachers changes which makes you feel uncomfortable. Eventually, you can use the internet for free.
Course: Standard
Review date: 30. Jun. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Good relationship,friendly and nice friends, everybody takes care of each other
Insider tip: Boat cruise
Review details
Course: Intensive - C 110 - 8 weeks
Review date: 15. May. 2008 by Narisara Luechapipat
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The possibility of choosing different types of classes in the afternoon
Insider tip: The initial assessments are not very reliable and do not place you in your real level
Review details
Other comments In summer, there are many new teachers who have no experience.
Course: General English Plus (SG-25) - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Sep. 2018 by Jorge Revilla Calavia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Some teachers and the thematic flexibility in the afternoon hours
Review details
Course: General English Plus (SG-25) [Inglés] - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Sep. 2018 by Ana Belén López Zaldívar
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very good environment, teachers kind and competent
Review details
Other comments the social activities are execllent and the person addicted to this is very active; some teachers have a very good level of preparation
Course: Intensive - C 110 - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Feb. 2007 by Vittorio Boccia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
First of all the teachers,and then the school!!
Insider tip: Choose IH Toronto will be your best choice that you have ever made!
Review details
Other comments Wonderful!
Course: Intensive - C 110 - 4 weeks
Review date: 18. Aug. 2007 by Massimo Oggioni
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The school is in walking distance to downtown.
Review details
Course: Intensive - C 110 - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Sep. 2008 by Arnold Szathmary
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
All the teachers are young and very friendly.
Insider tip: Toronto Island and CN-Tower
Review details
Other comments It was a wonderful time! I met lots of people from all over the world. Learning english was fun!!!
Course: Semi-Intensive Plus - C 080 - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2005 by Christiane Diehl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The school, classes were ok, we had much fun
Review details
Course: Intensive - C 110 - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Apr. 2007 by Eva Landskron
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very friendly and motivated young teachers
Insider tip: CN-Tower, Niagara Falls, New York
Review details
Other comments Easy and fast registration at IH! Toronto is a great city! I had a lot of fun with people from all over the world! I recommend everybody the IHT, for me it has been the best trip ever...
Course: Semi-Intensive Plus - C 080 - 3 weeks
Review date: 20. Sep. 2006 by Moritz Jacob
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers and partners were very friendly
Review details
Course: Semi-Intensive (SG-20), Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 18. Oct. 2011 by José Nebot Amorós
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
It's very friendly, like a big family
Review details
Other comments IHT is a small school but all the people are very friendly and helpful... there are a lot of activities organized by the school (every day ) !!!
Course: Intensive Plus - C 140 - 4 weeks
Review date: 24. May. 2006 by Pauline Huybrechts
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The nice contacts with some teachers
Insider tip: The boat cruise-party for all language schools in Toronto. Great fun!
Review details
Other comments After the language test at my first day, I was in level 6 (of 8). Unfortunately, my class comprised over 80% asian students with a really bad pronounciation, and I had the impression that I was a little bit unchallenged. The second day, the school offered me to change into a higher level. After that, my class was much better and I was really happy.
Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
Review date: 30. Jun. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The relationships with the teachers
Review details
Course: Semi-Intensive Plus - C 080 - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Nov. 2008 by Ester Puig Vilanova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
We will soon feel like with family
Review details
Course: Intensive - C 110 - 6 weeks
Review date: 10. Nov. 2010 by Aline Georget
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The organization and the teaching
Review details
Course: Intensive - C 110 - 3 weeks
Review date: 18. Oct. 2010 by Leonardo Casado Delgado
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
People from all over the world
Review details
Course: General English (SG-30) - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Oct. 2015 by Bita Valipour
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Excellent teacher.
Insider tip: Too much interaction with other students and not enough grammar
Review details
Other comments It is a good school for the immersion of young people as well organized but not fast enough for someone like me Young people from 18-20 years, Japanese, Korean ... who whisper and have considerable accents.
Course: Semi-Intensive Plus - C 080 - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Mar. 2010 by Ginette Falardeau
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
My teacher Adeeb.
Insider tip: Bring your own pen, pencil and notebook.
Review details
Other comments I booked a 20 hour course. Day 1, only 50min class in the afternoon. Day 4, all morning lost on a ghost tour. Day 5, no class in the morning (we went out for breakfast all morning). So I only had 2 real days of class out of 5. I paid $50 for a book that I only used for one day. Activities are only a suggestion. Nobody from OHC school comes with us anywhere. They only offer different trips organized by other agencies.
Course: General English [Inglés] - 1 week
Review date: 17. Sep. 2019 by Laura Claramunt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Good organization
Insider tip: It is very important to begin in your own right level
Review details
Other comments I suggest to attend at least 4 weeks of language course.
Course: Semi-Intensive Plus - C 080 - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2008 by Renato Meneghello
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Private lessons
Review details
Other comments I managed on my own for accommodation and recreation, and I did not need the library or computer room... I can not give an opinion. But I am very satisfied with the teaching I've received.
Course: Private Lessons - General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Sep. 2011 by Benoist Roca
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Atmosphere
Insider tip: Activites
Review details
Other comments The small capacity of school should be considered.
Course: Intensive - C 110 - 16 weeks
Review date: 27. Jul. 2006 by Nedhal Alhaidari
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Diversity
Review details
Other comments If you should have a good time, go to IHT
Course: Semi-Intensive Plus - C 080 - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2006 by Jean-claude Mpoyi Kayembe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

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

 OHC English TorontoAverage of all other schools in Canada
Overall school rating4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

OHC English (OHC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaISP, MAESD
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
Students should arrive at 8:30
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 - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1996
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 865534812RP0001
Abbreviated name of school
OHC Toronto

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Student support desk

  • Garden

  • Lounge

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie rental

  • Library

  • Computer lab

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • The school facilities allow the use of spare rooms for prayer.
  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 16
    Number of public PC workstations: 12

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 200
Throughout the year: 150
Junior courses - In summer: 200
Minimum age of students
16 years
7 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Information for all courses offered by OHC English

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 C$
Comments about courses

Materials fee:
1 to 10 weeks: CAD 60.
11 to 20 weeks: CAD 115.
21 to 30 weeks: CAD 170.
31+ weeks: CAD 185.

Notarized custodianship: CAD 135.
Emergency Health Insurance: CAD 2.50 per day.

One-to-One Lessons:
1 to 4 lessons: CAD 95 per lesson.
5 to 9 lessons: CAD 90 per lesson.
10 to 14 lessons: CAD 85 per lesson.
15+ lessons: CAD 80 per lesson.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 95 C$. 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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
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

Toronto Pearson International Airport:
135 C$ one way
260 C$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Lester B. Pearson International (YYZ).
More details about airports near Toronto and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Toronto page. For flight comparisons to Toronto, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

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
No
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet-
Baseball-
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing0.5 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf-
Horse riding-
Ice Hockey-
Mountainbiking-
Music1 km
Sailing5 km
Skiing-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis-
Volleyball8 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Movie nights at the school
Bingo lunches
Festive parties
Foosball
Beach
Volleyball
* Swimming

Adults - Paid activities

Niagara Falls (CAD 45)
French Canada 3-day trip (CAD 229+)
New York City (CAD 349+)
Canada's Wonderland (CAD 35-40)
CN Tower (CAD 22)
Casa Loma
* Royal Ontario Museum (CAD 15)

Junior - Free activities

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Junior - Paid activities

Niagara Falls (CAD 45)
French Canada 3-day trip (CAD 229+)
New York City (CAD 349+)
Canada's Wonderland (CAD 35-40)
CN Tower (CAD 22)
Casa Loma
* Royal Ontario Museum (CAD 15)
Video about leisure activities at OHC English Toronto

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FAQ about OHC English, Toronto

  • You must have noticed that most people are not fluent in the language, even though almost everyone has studied it? The reason for this is that people are studying the wrong programme, at the wrong level or with the wrong intensity. That is why we invite you to take a language test, so that we can advise you individually on the appropriate programme. The right method and programme is the secret of our students' learning success!
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 12, 2023
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Oxford House College
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (135 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Oxford House College varies from 2 students (Two-to-One Lessons) 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 Brazil with a 28% representation, followed by students from Japan (21%) and Korea (11%).
  • 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 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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