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Open Hearts Language AcademyTampa, USA

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Rating: 4.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
6800 N Dale Mabry Hwy Suite# 124 - 33614 Tampa - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • 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.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.

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.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive English CourseRecommended English courseMost Popular English course
25 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
285US$271US$
Course Details
Semi-Intensive English CoursePopular English course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
250US$238US$
Course Details
Private
Private Lessons
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
540US$513US$
Course Details

Our prices for Open Hearts Language Academy include

  • 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 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

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Open Hearts Language Academy

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPNAFSASEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalCEA
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 Open Hearts Language Academy and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoAmerican Express - logoWestern Union - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2020
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 84-1893689

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: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 15

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses In summer: 8
Junior courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by Open Hearts Language Academy

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
200.00 US$
Comments about courses

Minimum booking period is 2 weeks.

Minimum booking period is 10 weeks for students requiring visas.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
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.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 14 Mar 2025, 23 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 10 Oct 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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 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.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
80 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
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

To supplement the OHLA's Award-Winning English Programmes, each Friday students have the opportunity to experience learning in a different setting (other teachers, other classmates, etc.)

Students select two electives each Friday at no additional cost.

Adults - Paid activities

School field trips (prices vary)

Accommodation

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ESA Studio Residence
Single room, Breakfast
from
625 US$
ESA Studio Residence
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
380 US$

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Questions and answers about Open Hearts Language Academy

  • “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

  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 100% of teachers at Open Hearts Language Academy hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Open Hearts Language Academy offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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