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English school in Vancouver: OHC Vancouver

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Safe city home to the worlds greatest outdoor adventure center
Dynamic and personable school with a full array of programs
Accommodation options for all budgets

The school

Levels: Elementary to Advanced
School size: S
Accommodation: Host family, Student house
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 23 years
Nationality mix: Brazil, Japan, South Korea, etc..
ratings: 67 authentic opinions

Not only did our partner school choose one of the most attractive cities in the world, it established itself in Vancouver’s most beautiful district: Gastown. The whole area is a cauldron of history and culture. Take a stroll around the neighbouring streets and wonder at the multitude of period buildings, art studios, hip restaurants and fabulous boutiques. Just steps from the famous steam clock, the school occupies the first floor of a beautifully renovated heritage building. In its 8 bright classrooms, teachers share their passion for the English language with students from all over the world. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the building. In the language lab, learning materials and computers are available. In the mornings, coffee, tea and snacks are offered. Students can also hang out in the student lounge and use the DVD players, flat screen TVs, as well as the fridge and microwave ovens.

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Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes; (15 general + 5 electives)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Elementary to Advanced

Students/class: max. 16
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-11:50 + 12:30-13:20 Electives (Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Grammar Doctor, English Through Music, Everyday English, Current Events; examples subject to change)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 11.02 / 19.04 / 20.05 / 01.07 / 05.08 / 02.09 / 14.10 / 11.11.2019

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 28.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: 25 of 50 minutes; (15 general + 10 electives)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Elementary to Advanced

Students/class: max. 16
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-11:50 + 12:30-14:20 Electives (Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Grammar Doctor, English Through Music, Everyday English, Current Events; examples subject to change)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 11.02 / 19.04 / 20.05 / 01.07 / 05.08 / 02.09 / 14.10 / 11.11.2019

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 28.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes; (15 general + 15 electives)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Elementary to Advanced

Students/class: max. 16
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-11:50 + 12:30-15:20 Electives (Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Grammar Doctor, English Through Music, Everyday English, Current Events; examples subject to change)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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All prices are in CAD. CAD 1 ≈ GBP 0.62 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 11.02 / 19.04 / 20.05 / 01.07 / 05.08 / 02.09 / 14.10 / 11.11.2019

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 28.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

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97% of students recommending this school

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67 students gave their opinion about this school

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Cécile F.

26 years old - France

/ 5

Vancouver est une ville géniale: on y trouve la nature (océan, lacs, montagne...) et la ville. C'est une ville où on se sent en sécurité. Je pouvais rentrer à 2h du matin et je ne me suis jamais sentis en insécurité. Et c'est surtout une ville où il y a énormément de chose à faire, on ne s'ennuie pas. OHC Vancouver est extrement bien placée (on ne peut faire mieux). Le personnel de l'école est très accueillant et chaleureux. Dès le premier jour ils nous mettent à l'aise. En 10 semaines je n'ai rencontré que 3 francophones, la majorité des étudiants sont asiatiques ou brésiliens Grâce à mon enseignant mon niveau d'anglais à progressé (prononciation, grammaire et vocabulaire) Le personnel de l'école est juste top; toujours là pour nous aider et nous conseiller.

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10 weeks, June – August 2019

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui, je me sens beaucoup plus à l'aise pour parler anglaisJe suis passé d'un niveau B1 à B2-C1. Ma prononciation s'est améliorée, mon vocabulaire et ma grammaire également. J'ai demandé à Janelle (la directrice) que je voulais améliorer mon anglais, elle m'a tout de suite aidé et donné des devoirs supplémentaires et m'a beaucoup appris. »

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School highlights

« Le personnel, l'ambiance, la localisation de l'école »

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« Whistler, the Rocky Mountains, »

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Anonymous

19 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Vancouver war swhr schön.. Würde aber empfehlen mehr im Sommer zu gehen oder Herbst ist auch noch okei. Leider im November und Dezember hatte es oft geregnet oder war kalt und dan konnte man nicht mehr so viel drausse machen. Supper zum wandern und Tagesausflüge machen :)

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12 weeks, September – December 2018

Value for money (3 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja sehr, dadurch das ich in die Schule ging und ich geschaut habe möglichst viel Englisch zu sprechen. »

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« Gute Lehrer die sich nühe geben. »

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Louis B.

18 years old - Germany

/ 5

Land sowie Stadt überwältigend. Alle Lehrer, Bzw. Organisatoren der Schule extrem freundlich und aufmerksam. Tolle Persöhnlichkeiten, Lernatmosphäre etc. Kaum Kontakt mit der Famile, wenn ja waren sie jedoch freundlich. Zimmer kalt, verstaubt,dunkel...am ersten Tag kam Wasser aus dem Boden weil der automatische Wasserabfluss nicht funktionierte. Eltern haben sich jedoch trotzdem bemüht. Die anderen Zimmer im anderen Gebäude waren deutlich besser, heißt es lag primär an meinem Zimmer. Essen war nicht besonders gut aber essbar.

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3 weeks, September 2018

Value for money (4 / 5)
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« Ja beim Sprechen definitiv, den ganzen Tag unterhalten... »

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« Freundlich, hilfsbereit, viele ratsschläge, tolle Mitschüler usw. »

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« - klein und daher sehr familiär- wenig Schweizer »

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« Besuch in den Rockys »

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui, bon enseignement et bonnes interactions avec les autres étudiants »

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« Vancouver Island, Grouse Mountain, Stanley Park, English bay, Kitsilano, Rocky Mountains.. »

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Testimonials

Marie-France Henchoz

OHC, Vancouver
Duration: 12 weeks

OHC Vancouver is a great place to study English. Teachers are very nice and the atmosphere is relaxed and we have a lot of good laughs! It’s a small school but it’s good to have smaller classes; you learn better and faster. Vancouver is a really great city with a lot of nature around!
I would recommend this school if you want to have a nice time with nice people."

Fanny Rosset

OHC, Vancouver
Duration: 15 weeks

My 15 weeks in Vancouver were the best experience of my life! I chose OHC school, perfectly located in the pretty Gastown neighbourhood. It is a small school, which gives you the opportunity to meet all the students in a “family” atmosphere. Many activities were organised by the school. I lived in a host family, which turned out to be like a second family! Vancouver is a perfect town for many activities, like for example bike rides in Stanley Park, shopping in the city centre, beer drinking in the many microbreweries as well as various things - or outside the city but close to it: a road trip in the Rocky Mountains, a ski ride in Whistler or in the North Vancouver mountains, kayak in Deep Cove, whale or bear watching in Tofino etc. Canadians are known for being welcoming and nice, I can only confirm it! My English improved, my self-confidence as well and, most of all, I have friends from all over the globe! I am already organising my next stay.

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Host family
Staying with a host family is the best way for you to dive into Canadian culture and practise English in everyday situations. You'll stay in a single bedroom (double/twin room for people travelling together) and share the common areas with your host family, who will provide full board or half-board for you. Canadian host families are famous for their warm welcomes. They're carefully selected by our partner school and live between 10 and 40 minutes from the course centre by public transport.

Student House (from 19 years)
Enjoy this comfortable accommodation in the heart of a safe and green neighbourhood! The language school is located 35 minutes by bus from the Student House, which offers 2 twin rooms (to be shared with a student of the same gender if you're travelling alone), 6 single rooms as well as 2 bathrooms and a spacious kitchen where you'll prepare and have your meals with the other international students. The house also has a terrace to enjoy the sun, a garden, a big lounge and laundry facilities.

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Student House

General information

The student house is less than 30 minutes away from Vancouver's International Airport, in a quiet family neighbourhood, which is close to a community centre, movie theatre, grocery store, and SkyTrain station. This cosy green house hosts only OHC Vancouver students from all around the world. It's the perfect way to meet new friends while being independent in this wonderful city.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:: 35 minutes
Means of transportation:: by subway / also accessible by bus in 50 minutes and bus stop is 5 minutes from the student house
Average public transport cost:: 2.85 CAD per ride / monthly pass : 93 CAD
Walking distance to public transport:: 15 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:: 15 minutes
Coffee shops:: 15 minutes
Restaurants:: 15 minutes
Shops:: 15 minutes
Pharmacy:: 15 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 19+

Arrival and departure

	Check-in / Check-out Sunday from 15:00 Sunday until 11:00
	Entry card (building)
	Key (building)
	Code (building)
	Staff on-site 24h Residence supervisor
	Deposit credit card details or 200 CAD in cash

Meals

	Use of kitchen
	Meal-plan

Facilities

	Reception desk
	Smoking area Outside on the back yard deck
	Cafeteria
	Shared kitchen
	Oven
	Microwave
	Cutlery available
	Vending machine
	Laundry 1 washing machine and 1 dryer / students must purchase their own detergent
	Common area/lounge
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	TV in common room
	DVD-player in common room
	Balcony/terrace
	Garden
	BBQ area
	Wheelchair accessible
	Parking (cars)
	Parking (bicycles)
	Swimming pool
	Gym

Room types and facilities

	Single 6 rooms min.: 8 m²/ max.: 12 m²
	Twin 2 rooms min.: 19 m²/ max.: 22 m²

	Air conditioning
	Heating
	Smoking
	Duvet and pillow provided
	Bed sheets provided
	Towels provided
	Toilet paper
	Ensuite toilet
	Ensuite shower
	Wash basin
	Shared toilets 2 toilets
	Shared showers 2 showers
	Cleaning
	Desk
	Wardrobe
	Cooking facilities
	Microwave
	TV
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	Floor wood
	Balcony shared balcony/deck
	Safe deposit box
	Room key provided

Learning doesn't stop once you step outside the classrooms. Whether you are of the daring or not-so-daring kind, you can of course set off to explore the city on your own, starting with the school’s neighborhood, considered the most beautiful in Vancouver. Then discover the various facets of the city between the sea and the mountains, its cosmopolitan charm and exceptional tourist attractions. Vancouver seduces its visitors in all seasons! Activities and excursions are also a great way to learn about Canadian culture, make new friends and practice your English. As a student, you will have the opportunity to experience many different activities, excursions and events each week. Be prepared to open your mind to the many new experiences and adventures you will have. During the week, activities are arranged after classes and in the evenings. You can also purchase tickets for day trips to experience other cities or major attractions for a small fee.

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Special offers

One-to-one course (per lesson)	90 CAD
Guardianship fee (under 17 y.o.)	110 CAD
Extra night with host family (full board)	50 CAD
Extra night with host family (half board)	45 CAD
Accommodation (under 19 y.o.) (per week)	75 CAD
Supplement Accommodation high season (per wk.) (16.06 - 11.08.2019)	25 CAD
Airport transfer (on arrival)	110 CAD