Reviews of OHC English, New York, USA

Total number of reviews: 33

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Average Rating

Based on 33 reviews of former students of OHC English

Accommodation
Overall rating OHC English, New York, USA	4.5
City	4.7
Organisation	4.4
Facilities	4.2
Social activities	3.5
Quality of teaching	4.4
Value for money	3.6
Homestay	4.3
Shared Flat (apartment)	2.6
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Individual Reviews

OHC English

18. Dec. 2023

1. Francisco Javier (49 years)

101.Course: General English - Tourist Visa [Anglais] - 4 weeks

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Homestay (Central Manhattan)

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Very restrictive visa to apply for. Teacher quality = Good.

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The lady who put me up was rather "clumsy" when I arrived. She said that my things were dirty and that I shouldn't put them on the bed (my clothes were clean, washed the day before), when in fact it was the floor of the room that was questionable. The bedroom wardrobe was full and I couldn't put my clothes in there. I had a rack to hang my clothes on, but it wasn't big enough to hang all my clothes on. There was no table in the room to study or work with my PC, and no internet either. Another point: I wasn't told that there was a dog in the flat. I think it was an amstaff or a similar breed. For the first few days, he would growl at me and bark when I went into the flat or to the bathroom. The landlady simply suggested that I shouldn't look him in the eye and that I should 'submit'. It's out of the question for a dog to dominate me, especially as I know how to handle dogs. I made slow but dominating gestures towards the dog. As I wasn't scared, the dog started to want to play with me after a few days. The dog drank the water that ran from the shower, so we had to leave a trickle of water running (as requested by the landlady)... sharing the shower with the landlady wasn't easy, sometimes our schedules clashed and I'd leave without taking a shower... other worries, we couldn't close the bathroom from the inside, but on top of that taking my shower with the dog's drool bothered me... I preferred not to make friends with the landlady because of all these things, especially as I'm a rather solitary person. Towards the end, she tried to make a connection by talking to me and she sort of apologised for not being available (I didn't mind her not being available, given the initial contact). I think she was clumsy and I was stubborn. I'm not a young person, which is why I managed to enjoy the stay in spite of everything. I don't think it's suitable for students.

12. Jun. 2023

2. Francisco Javier (42 years) Argentina
102.Course: General English with Cambridge Exam Preparation C1 - F1 Visa [English] - 1 week

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Homestay (Outside Central Manhattan)

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The native teacher was excellent.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Check not to choose the visa F1 if you are staying for less than a month.

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Everything was great, very well organized.

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The course was useful, the teacher was excellent.

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I stayed with Elizabeth, very nice and caring and loving.

17. Apr. 2023

3. Minkyung South Korea
103.Course: General English with TOEFL Exam Preparation B2 - Tourist Visa - 6 weeks

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27. Mar. 2023

4. Liz Germany
104.Course: General English - Tourist Visa - 3 weeks

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16. Jan. 2023

5. Taera South Korea
105.Course: General English - Tourist Visa - 2 weeks

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8. Aug. 2022

6. Leonard (17 years)

106.Course: General English - Tourist Visa - 2 weeks

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21. Oct. 2019

7. Tone (46 years) Norway
107.Course: General English - Tourist/Visitor Visa - 2 weeks

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17. Sep. 2019

8. Yulia (32 years) Russia
108.Course: General English - Tourist/Visitor Visa - 1 week

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9. Dec. 2018

9. Pál György (15 years) Hungary
109.Course: General English - Tourist/Visitor Visa - 10 weeks

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The friendly teachers.

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Century 21.

29. Oct. 2018

10. Šárka (23 years) Czech Republic
110.Course: General English - 6 weeks

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The location.

5. Sep. 2018

11. Cristina (22 years)

111.Course: General English - Tourist/Visitor Visa [Inglés] - 3 weeks

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At the end of August the school empties out

29. Aug. 2018

12. Rachele (23 years) Italy
112.Course: TOEFL Exam Preparation [English] - 4 weeks

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YMCA Residence (West Side)

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A.c. Definitely too strong. I got the flu for that.

31. Jul. 2018

13. Eve (19 years)

113.Course: General English - 4 weeks

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I liked the course structure, the presentation of knowledge. It varied and was interesting.

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Great walks in Central Park!

27. Dec. 2017

14. Silvia (18 years)

114.Course: General English 20 - 8 weeks

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Homestay (Central Manhattan)

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the good relationship between students and teachers, national diversity among the students, talks on individual support

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extracurricular activities with classmates

7. Sep. 2017

15. Masahiro (20 years) Japan
115.Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks

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Homestay (Central Manhattan)

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Our teacher was very kind to us.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Choose a class that's in your level.

17. Oct. 2016

16. Evgeniy (34 years)

116.Course: General English 20 - 16 weeks

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If you want to study, choose a better school. It is necessary to have grammar and speaking classes.

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Not enough speaking and grammar. You need to focus on these two important things!

27. Sep. 2016

17. Juan (28 years)

117.Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks

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YMCA Residence (West Side)

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The classrooms.

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The courses should be more personalized.

6. Sep. 2016

18. Mariia (20 years)

118.Course: TOEFL Intensive - 2 weeks

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Executive Homestay Manhattan (below 110th St.)

22. Aug. 2016

19. Silvia (37 years)

119.Course: Executive English - 2 weeks

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Executive Homestay Manhattan (below 110th St.)

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Private teacher extremely knowledgeable and competent

22. Aug. 2016

20. Jose (40 years)

120.Course: General English 20 - 6 weeks

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YMCA Residence (West Side)

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Al, the teacher and all the staff that help you in everything.

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I met some French students, who were too young for a class with adults. They should have classes for younger students only.

23. Dec. 2015

21. Rosangela (43 years) Brazil
121.Course: General English 20 - 12 weeks

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Homestay Executive

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The relationship between students and between students and teachers.

17. Aug. 2015

22. Doraline (17 years)

122.Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks

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Homestay (Outside Central Manhattan)

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The fact that there are 2 professeurs

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Go to the 9/11 memorial on Tuesday because the ticket is free

22. Sep. 2014

23. Rodolfo (35 years)

123.Course: General English 20 - 1 week

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Homestay Executive

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Everybody's assistance was very good.

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Congratulations, especially to the teacher Natalie, she was amazing ... great teacher and a very good person ... people like her give the school a lot of prestige. Thanks for everything

21. Jul. 2014

24. Ivan (16 years)

124.Course: TOEFL Intensive - 6 weeks

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YMCA Residence (West Side)

7. Oct. 2013

25. Ken (34 years)

125.Course: Executive Silver Package (20 Group + 5 One-to-One lessons) - 2 weeks

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Homestay (Outside Central Manhattan)

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It's better to ask the school to transfer to another level, if you feel you can't improve English in the class.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

If you have some requests or opinions, please communicate with school staff. They try to find some solutions to make you happy. Sometimes they change a class or a teacher.

Other comments

Everything should be fine, if you are allocated to an appropriate class.

2. Sep. 2013

26. Takeshi (38 years) France
126.Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks

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YMCA Residence (West Side)

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Achievement test every Friday morning Good program for social activities

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Don't choose West Side YMCA as accommodation !

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The staff and teachers are very friendly Good school for a short period

16. Jul. 2013

27. Klara (18 years) Sweden
127.Course: General English 20 - 1 week

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Homestay Executive

18. Feb. 2013

28. Rémi (28 years)

128.Course: General English 20 - 4 weeks

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Homestay Executive

22. Oct. 2012

29. Mª Magdalena (26 years)

129.Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks

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Homestay Executive

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The teachers.

1. Oct. 2012

30. Paola (43 years)

130.Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks

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Homestay (Central Manhattan)

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the location, the brightness and the attractiveness of the classrooms, the organization and structuring of lectures, the fact that two out of four of the teachers I had were really talented, etc. etc.

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It's a very well organized school

28. Aug. 2012

31. Marco (16 years)

131.Course: Residential Junior Summer Camp (12-18) - 2 weeks

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Homestay Executive

27. Aug. 2012

32. Adele (45 years)

132.Course: General English 20 - 1 week

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THE PROFESSIONALISM OF THE TEACHERS. THE EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

SUGGEST TO ANYONE WHO WOULD FOLLOW ONE OF YOUR COURSES, TO TAKE THEM VERY SERIOUSLY, BECAUSE ONLY IN THIS WAY YOU MAY ACHIEVE THE EXPECTED RESULTS

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I WOULD LIKE TO REPEAT THE EXPERIENCE

3. Aug. 2012

33. Yumi (34 years)

133.Course: General English 20 - 1 week

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Homestay (Outside Central Manhattan)

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There're many PCs that we can use freely. It's very convenient.

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I recommend you to avoid the high season. e.g. Teachers are not fixed. Teachers can't take care of the students well.

Other comments

Great location. As there're few Asians at school, you can take advantage of the good studying environment. I believe that you can improve your English level and the communication ability.

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