Open Hearts Language AcademyTampa, USA
- 70 Universities waive TOEFL/IELTS requirement for OHLA students.
- Free English electives available every Friday (OHLA LIFE).
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Location in Tampa: The school is to the north west of Tampa in the Pinecrest West Park neighbourhood. It is close to the Tampa International Airport, and a short walk from Egypt Lake. The building itself is close to a central road within the neighbourhood, which has commercial eateries and a number of shops.
Travelling around in Tampa: The centre of Tampa is 15 minutes by car. There are also a selection of bus routes that students can take that will reach the city centre in under an hour.
Local attractions: To the North of Tampa are the Busch Gardens. From the school, this is an hour by bus or 13 minutes by car. Other attractions such as the Ybor City and an array of museums are all found centrally within the city. Tampa is home to a number of good beaches including the Davis Island Beach and the Ben T Davis Beach. These are accessible by car from the school and take around 20 minutes.
Courses: At the school students can learn the general use of the English language as an intensive, semi-intensive or super intensive course. There are programmes for both the IELTS and TOEFL exams. These options can also be combined with a general course to prepare for the exams alongside working on improving the students skills in English.
School facilities: Whilst studying at Open Hearts Language Academy in Tampa, students can use all the facilities that the school has including the computer lab and student lounge. All the classrooms are equipped with smart boards and there is free wifi throughout the building.
- The language school Open Hearts Language Academy was founded in Tampa, USA in 2020.
- Tax registration ID: 84-1893689
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | -- | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1140 1083 | 1425 1354 | 1710 1625 | 1995 1896 | 2280 2166 | 2850 2708 | 3420 3249 | 285 271 |
This course includes elective courses such as: Strategic Reading, Applying Grammar Rules, Mastering English Sounds, Communication for Oral Fluency, Clarity & Confidence, English in the Workplace, Making Presentations and Successful Negotiations.
Visa type required: F-1
Designed for students who wish to pursue higher education, undergraduate and graduate programs, in the USA. Focuses on mastering grammar along with reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
• Vocabulary
• English Sounds
• Presentations
• Accent Reduction
• Grammar Rules
• Business English
Visa type required: F-1
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 250 238 |
This course includes elective courses such as: Strategic Reading, Applying Grammar Rules, Mastering English Sounds, Communication for Oral Fluency, Clarity & Confidence, English in the Workplace, Making Presentations and Successful Negotiations.
Visa type required: B1/B2/Waiver
The core ESL programme covers fluency and comprehension:
- Listening
- Word structure
- Word usage
- Reading
- Vocabulary
- Writing
- Speaking
Visa type required: B1/B2/Waiver
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 1080 1026 | 1620 1539 | 2160 2052 | 2700 2565 | 3240 3078 | 3780 3591 | 4320 4104 | 5400 5130 | 6480 6156 | 540 513 |
Visa type required: B1/B2/Waiver
Students meet one-to-one with teachers. This program focuses on meeting the specific linguistic needs and goals of individual students. Additional lessons and/or alternate schedule can be requested at registration time.
Visa type required: B1/B2/Waiver
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Information for all courses offered by Open Hearts Language Academy
Minimum booking period is 2 weeks.
01 Jan 2024 - 05 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 15 Mar 2024, 24 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 11 Oct 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 20 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
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 Language level placement test before arrival
- 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
Open Hearts Language Academy
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 8Number of public PC workstations: 15Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Accessible Toilet
Student Age
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | |
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Ballet | |
Baseball | |
Basketball | |
Cooking | |
Dancing | |
Diving | |
Football (soccer) | |
Golf | |
Horse riding | |
Music | |
Sailing | |
Swimming | |
Table Tennis | |
Tennis | |
Volleyball | |
Windsurfing | |
Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Students select two electives each Friday at no additional cost.
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 625 | 1250 | 1875 | 2500 | 3125 | 3750 | 4375 | 5000 | 6250 | 7500 | 625 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
* OHLA offers multiple residence accommodation options; services vary by location
• Single and shared bedrooms
• Social lounges
• Kitchenette and/or community kitchen
• Cleaning once or twice per week
• Wi-Fi & Cable TV
• Walking distance from school and/or public transportation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 2660 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 380 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
* OHLA offers multiple residence accommodation options; services vary by location
• Single and shared bedrooms
• Social lounges
• Kitchenette and/or community kitchen
• Cleaning once or twice per week
• Wi-Fi & Cable TV
• Walking distance from school and/or public transportation
Questions and answers about Open Hearts Language Academy
- Which course should I book if I have to apply for an F-1 student visa?“You will need to book the Intensive English Course or the Super Intensive English Course, which consist of 25 and 30 lessons per week respectively.
In order to obtain the necessary documents to apply for a visa, you will need to pay the initial pre-payment (approx. 30% of the value of the lessons).”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 21, 2023
FAQ about Open Hearts Language Academy, Tampa
- What is the best price for a course at Open Hearts Language Academy, Tampa?English courses at Open Hearts Language Academy start at 238 US$ for Semi Intensive English Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Open Hearts Language Academy?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Open Hearts Language Academy varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 15 students (Intensive English Course )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Open Hearts Language Academy?100% of teachers at Open Hearts Language Academy hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Open Hearts Language Academy offers courses for which ages?Open Hearts Language Academy offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.